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6.7%Acceptance
$63,946Tuition
7,143Students
93%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$91,565Earnings
#1 in TennesseePrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$63,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,946
Average Net Price
$19,040
Students Receiving Financial Aid
18.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$21,054
Books & Supplies
$1,194
Total Cost of Attendance
$86,194
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$148/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
83.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
10.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
18.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $5,797
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,729
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,211
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,780
$110,001+ $42,754

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Cost Overview

Most Vanderbilt families pay far less than the $86,194 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $19,040 after financial aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $5,797 annually, while those making $30-48,000 pay even less at $4,729. Middle-class families earning $75-110,000 face $14,780 yearly. Only the wealthiest families, those earning over $110,000, pay close to full price at $42,754. Over four years, most students graduate with total costs ranging from $23,000 to $171,000 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with just $14,000 in debt, translating to $148 monthly loan payments. With median earnings hitting $68,884 in the first year after graduation, most can easily manage this debt load. The biggest winners are low-income students, who receive institutional grants averaging $53,932 and graduate debt-free into high-paying careers.

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