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$67,498
per year
In-State Tuition
7%
Acceptance Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
Vanderbilt University is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Nashville, TN. Programs offered include Computer Science, Neuroscience, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Psychology.
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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In-State Students
Vanderbilt's competitive merit scholarships (Cornelius Vanderbilt, Ingram) cover full tuition; apply by December 1, 2026.
Vanderbilt National Merit Scholarship
Automatic$6,000 per year · Up to $6,000 per year in National Merit dollars from all sources for finalists without another Vanderbilt merit scholarship; finalists who hold one get an additional $2,000 per year
Be named a National Merit Finalist and designate Vanderbilt as first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by its final deadline
National Merit Finalists who enroll as entering freshmen. Total includes any corporate or one-time National Merit awards. Transfer students are not eligible.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship
CompetitiveFull tuition, plus a one-time summer stipend
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: At least a 3.0 GPA
Submit the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application in MyAppVU by December 1, 2026 (after applying for admission)
Selected on academic achievement, intellectual promise, leadership and contribution outside the classroom. Application strongly encouraged; preference given to those who apply.
Ingram Scholars Program
CompetitiveFull tuition, required fees and the value of on-campus housing each year, plus a summer service-project stipend
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.0 minimum GPA and fulfillment of service requirements
Submit the Ingram Scholars application via MyAppVU by December 1, 2026; finalists interview
For students combining a professional or business career with civic service. Scholars commit about 20 hours of service per month and a summer service project.
Curb Leadership Scholarship
Competitive$8,000 (period not stated)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Submit the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application, with scholarship-specific questions, by December 1, 2026
For students who place creativity at the center of their lives and use their talents and leadership to transform their communities.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$3,414
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$91,565
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Among completers who borrowed
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Davidson County
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