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Do professors regularly teach undergraduates?

Yes. Professors will teach 95 percent of an undergraduate’s course work. All Vanderbilt professors in the four schools are required to teach at least one undergraduate course per year.

1. How many students attend Vanderbilt?
2. What is the academic calendar?
3. What is an average course load?
4. What is the student–faculty ratio?
5. What percentage of faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees?
6. What programs are offered?
7. What is the average class size?
8. Are faculty accessible to undergraduates? 
9. Do professors regularly teach undergraduates?
10. Is Advanced Placement credit awarded?  What about the International Baccalaureate Program?
11. What are the advantages to applying early decision?
12. What standardized tests are required for admission?
13. What about SAT Subject Tests?
14. Is an interview necessary for admission?
15. What is the procedure for need–based financial aid?
16. Does Vanderbilt offer merit–based scholarships?