Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $89,590. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $67,498 |
| Housing & meals | $21,054 |
| Books & supplies | $1,194 |
| Personal & travel | $3,396 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,552 |
| Total cost of attendance | $89,590 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Vanderbilt University net price compared with other Tennessee colleges
Vanderbilt University has the 15th-lowest average net price of 37 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tennessee Technological University | $14,246 | 58% | $48,501 |
| 12 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $14,265 | 50% | $51,151 |
| 13 | Tennessee Wesleyan University | $14,836 | 48% | $45,989 |
| 14 | Tennessee State University | $15,796 | 34% | $42,730 |
| 15 | Vanderbilt University | $15,846 | 94% | $91,565 |
| 16 | East Tennessee State University | $15,983 | 53% | $44,859 |
| 17 | Trevecca Nazarene University | $16,813 | 53% | $49,378 |
| 18 | Cumberland University | $18,759 | 46% | $57,687 |
| 19 | Lee University | $18,878 | 63% | $43,222 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Tennessee colleges →
Why Vanderbilt University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | 6% | $15,846 | 94% | $91,565 | This school |
| Rhodes College | 50% | $28,585 | 85% | $66,651 | |
| The University of the South | 57% | $27,872 | 80% | $64,911 | |
| Lipscomb University | 68% | $24,739 | 72% | $55,541 | |
| Freed-Hardeman University | 60% | $21,574 | 71% | $47,485 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Vanderbilt University would cost you $12,739 less per year than Rhodes College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Vanderbilt University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$10,388).
- Vanderbilt University gives aided families $31,193 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | Vanderbilt University | Rhodes College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $67,498 | $57,110 | +$10,388 |
| Books & supplies | $1,194 | $1,125 | +$69 |
| Housing & meals | $21,054 | $12,910 | +$8,144 |
| Personal & travel | $3,396 | $2,619 | +$777 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,552 | −$2,628 | −$924 |
| Sticker price | $89,590 | $71,136 | +$18,454 |
| Average grants | −$73,744 | −$42,551 | −$31,193 |
| You pay | $15,846 | $28,585 | −$12,739 |
“+” means Vanderbilt University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Vanderbilt University cost questions
How much is tuition at Vanderbilt University?
Tuition and fees are $67,498 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Vanderbilt University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $89,590 a year.
What do families actually pay at Vanderbilt University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,846 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $3,414; $48–75k pay $4,498; $110k+ pay $45,145.
How much debt do Vanderbilt University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,913, and 0.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Vanderbilt University overview