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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
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
B.A.(41 courses)
INR 55 L - 57 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   What are Vanderbilt University's admission requirements for international students?
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To secure an admission in Vanderbilt University, all international students are required to fulfill certain admission requirements. Look at the list of admission requirements at Vanderbilt -

  • Completed online application;
  • Official academic transcripts from all the previous institutions attended;
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field;
  • Grades: Minimum GPA of 3.2;
  • Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/DET);
  • GRE/GMAT score(s); and
  • SAT/ACT score(s).
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.
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:

ParticularsFull
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 

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Vanderbilt University Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   Is studying in Vanderbilt University expensive?
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Annual tuition fees required to pursue a degree course at Vanderbilt University is above 30L on an average, which can be considered expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (18 courses)
INR 18 L - 59 L
M.A. (20 courses)
INR 13 L - 54 L
B.A. (41 courses)
INR 45 L - 51 L
PG Certificate (22 courses)
INR 11 L - 57 L
B.E. / B.Tech (11 courses)
INR 42 L - 51 L
MBA/PGDM (11 courses)
INR 30 L - 62 L
MIM (10 courses)
INR 30 L - 62 L
B.Sc. (11 courses)
INR 45 L
BBA (4 courses)
INR 45 L
MSN (1 course)
INR 39 L
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

Q:   How much does it cost to study medicine in Vanderbilt University?
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Vanderbilt University is one of the best universities in USA and is globally renowned for its School of Medicine as well as School of Nursing. When it comes to rankings, Vanderbilt University has been ranked #5 in Best Medical Schools: Research and #82 in Best Medical Schools: Primary Care by the prestigious ranking body US News & World Report. Listed below is the breakdown of Vanderbilt University's School of Medicine's cost of attendance:

Particulars1st Year
Students
(12 months)
2nd Year
Students
(11 months)
3rd Year
Students
(12 months)
4th Year
Students
(10 months)
Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt    
Tuition$66,828$66,828$66,828$66,828
Student Services Fee$714$714$714$714
Student Health Fee$888$888$888$888
Indirect Costs    
Books / Supplies$500$500$500$500
Housing$20,749$19,019$20,749$17,290
Food$9,492$8,701$9,492$7,910
Personal Total$7,615$6,976$7,615$6,342
Transportation$2,040$1,870$2,040$1,700
Laptop Allowance$1,000   
Loan Fees$912$912$912$912
STEP Fees $660$660 
Total Cost of Attendance$110,838$107,068$110,398$109,142
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CWRU is home to 6,534 UG students and 5,864 PG students, thus accounting for a total of 12,398 student strength as per the data provided by official sources. Most graduates went for Biomedical Sciences as their subject and most professionals went for Medicine programs

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Yes it is really hard to get into Vanderbilt University.

  • Overall Acceptance Rate: For the Class of 2029 (entering Fall 2025), the overall acceptance rate was a record-low 4.6%. This means that out of approximately 100 applicants, only about 4 or 5 were admitted.
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The MS in Data Science program is one of the most popular Vanderbilt courses, which lasts for 2 years. This course requires 36 credits and is focused on intensive Data Science modules. International students are typically required to meet GPA, standardized test scores, and English language proficien

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Rachit Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

With an acceptance rate of just 4.6% for the class of 2029, Vanderbilt admissions can be considered highly selective. International students are required to put their best foot forward to be able to get an offer letter from this university. 

The table given below highlights the typical profile of an

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Mayank Katariya

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Vanderbilt University uses a holistic approach while evaluating a student application. Hence, numbers are important, but so is the performance of a student beyond class. Mentioned below are the most important factors this university considers: 

  • Academic Excellence: GPA plays an important role in Vand

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