For those students who enrolled at Vanderbilt as a freshman in 2007, the middle 50% range of scores on the SAT was 1300–1480 on the Reading Comprehension and Math sections ONLY. The mid–range for the ACT was 30–33. There is no GPA or score cut off for consideration, but students' chances increase the better they do.  

SAT Subject tests are not required for admission but will be taken into consideration if submitted. Students who enroll at Vanderbilt are advised to take the Mathematics test (Level 1 or 2) and, if desired, the appropriate foreign language test .

Vanderbilt is a mid-sized, private, Research I university that provides students a world-class, liberal arts education. Comprised of four undergraduate schools and six graduate programs, Vanderbilt sits on 330 acres in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Once admitted to one of the four schools (Arts & Science, School of Engineering, Peabody School of Education and Human Development and Blair School of Music), students typically take classes across all four schools and engage socially and intellectually as one learning community. The most popular majors include human and organizational development, economics, biomedical engineering, English, political science, psychology, communications studies, and music performance.

Although VU doesn’t have any “pre” majors, many of our students enter with the goal of going on to medical, law, business, etc. school after graduation. The pre–professional advisers can help students to see what kinds of courses may be required in these fields. You don’t have to be a biology major to go to med school!  While VU does not have a business major, many students will major in economics and pair it with the minor in managerial studies.

Tuition, room, board, fees, and expenses for the 2008–2009 school year are approximately $52,898.

Consideration for need–based aid at Vanderbilt requires the completion of two forms – the CSS PROFILE and the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Applicants should be able to find both forms in high school guidance offices. The average aid award for Vanderbilt families who qualified for need-based assistance last year was about $38,000. For more specific questions, refer prospective students and families to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Undergraduate Scholarships at (800) 288–0204.

Merit scholarships at VU are highly competitive, but are available. About 5% of the enrolling 2008 class received a merit award. Vanderbilt offers three signature scholarships: the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship, the Chancellor's Scholarship, and the Ingram Scholarship. Each of these scholarships offers a full tuition award for four years and a summer stipend to be used on related research. Students must complete a separate application to apply for one of these merit scholarships. The application can be found at www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships.

Vanderbilt is a Division I school in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). We field 15 teams in Men’s Baseball, M/Women’s Basketball, M/W Cross–country, M Football, M/W Golf, W Indoor and Outdoor Track, W Lacrosse, W Soccer, M/W Tennis, W Bowling, and W Swimming. Students interested in playing a varsity sport need to contact the coach of that sport. Call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (800) 288–0432 for coaches’ phone numbers. (Go ‘Dores!)

First-year students live in one of 10 residence houses that comprise The Commons, a new living-learning residential community developed especially for freshmen. Students live on campus all four years of their undergraduate experience. There are more than 350 student organizations on campus that cover a wide variety of interests including student government, intramural sports, academic interest groups, Greek life, and religious life. Freshmen have the opportunity to be involved from the first day they step on campus. Community service is big at Vanderbilt – from involvement in Hands on Nashville to Alternative Spring Break – and students are devoted to giving back to the community.

Fraternity and sorority rush at VU is deferred until the spring semester to give students a chance to settle in and get their bearings, while still having an opportunity to assess what the Greek system has to offer. About 40 percent of the undergraduate community will pledge a fraternity or sorority. Greek Life is a very noticeable part of the social scene on campus, but is by no means the only social outlet for students. Vanderbilt’s campus and the city of Nashville provide numerous options for entertainment.

Nashville is a growing city of more than one million that is home to professional sports, cultural events, outdoor recreation, and an incredible music scene (not just country!). VU is well situated on West End near Elliston Place and Hillsboro Village merchants, and only a couple of miles from the shops, restaurants, and clubs of downtown.

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