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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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