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Vanderbilt University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(28 courses)
INR 20 L - 67 LGet Fee Details
Duration10 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 88 - 110, PTE: 70 & Above, Duolingo: 110 - 130, IELTS: 6.5 - 7, GRE
B.A.(41 courses)
INR 55 L - 57 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
MBA/PGDM(11 courses)
INR 32 L - 67 LGet Fee Details
Duration10 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 88 - 100, PTE: 70 & Above, Duolingo: 130 & Above, GMAT, GRE, IELTS: 7 & Above
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Q:   How to get into Vanderbilt University from India?
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In order to secure an admission, all the international students must fulfill the Vanderbilt University admission requirements listed below:

1) Undergraduate Requirements:

2) Graduate Requirements:

Q:   Is it tough to get into Vanderbilt University?
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Based on the ratio of admissions to applications, Vanderbilt University's acceptance rate stands at 7%. Since the stats are on the lower end, we can conclude that VU is a very competitive university to get in. However, students must not feel discouraged and fulfill all the admission requirements; competitive grades, standardized test scores, English language requirements & relevant documents in order to boost their chances of getting admitted in Vanderbilt University.

Q:   What makes the Vanderbilt University campus unique?
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Attending the University of Vanderbilt has its own perks when it comes to the campus life. What makes the Vanderbilt University unique is the emphasis on greenery. It is interesting to note that there are more than 6,000 trees in the campus. Also, Vanderbilt University offers a variety of Student Organizations & Unions for candidates to join. Mentioned below are the facilities which make the university an ideal study abroad option:

  • Student Union: More than 500 student clubs and organsations provides people the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of interests and activities to meet new people.
  • Housing: Students can live on-campus in safe and comfortable housing, that too in affordable prices.
  • Career Services: A variety of career services are offered to Vanderbilt University students such as resume building, interview preparations, help in securing jobs, career guidance, and more.

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Vanderbilt University Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   What is Vanderbilt University's cost of attendance?
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Vanderbilt University's 334 acre campus provides on-campus housing facilities to all their students through their 29 residence halls and apartments. Listed below is the breakdown of Vanderbilt University's cost of attendance for undergraduates:

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Year
Per
Semester
Housing$12,720.00$6,360.00
On-Campus Meal Plans  
   First Year Student (21 meals/week)$7,142.00$3,571.00
   Second and Third Year Student (19 meals/week) $7,070.00$3,535.00
   Fourth Year Student (14 meals/week) $6,294.00$3,147.00
   All-Access Plan (Unlimited meals/week)$7,462.00$3,731.00
Student Health Insurance  
   Domestic$2,245.00 
   International $3,491.00 
Q:   What is the average salary after graduating from Vanderbilt University?
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The median salary of the Class of 2024 University of Vanderbilt Undergraduates was USD 84,000 (Around INR 74 L). Additionally, the base salary of the MBA graduates is USD 150,246 (Around 1.32 Cr.).  The placement rate of the MBA graduates is 91% (three months after graduation) and for the UG passouts of 2024, it is around 93%

Q:   How much does it cost to attend the Vanderbilt University?
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Vanderbilt University cost of living for international students is inclusive of housing, meals, books, travel, personal expenses, and more. For Indian students, the total amount sums upto be around INR 23.3L.

ParticularsCost of LivingCost in INR
HousingUSD 13,484INR 11.2L
FoodUSD 7,570INR 6.3L
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & EquipmentUSD 1,194INR 99K
Student Services FeeUSD 1,554INR 1.3L
Student Health FeeUSD 774INR 64K
Personal ExpensesUSD 3,396INR 2.8L
TransportationVariesVaries
TOTALUSD 27,972INR 23.3L

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 83.35

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