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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:   Which programs is Vanderbilt University known for?
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Vanderbilt University's courses comprise of 70 undergraduate majors and a vast range of graduate as well as professional degree programs, through its 10 academic schools and colleges, namely: College of Arts and Science, Blair School of Music, Divinity School, School of Engineering, Graduate School, Law School, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Owen Graduate School of Management and Peabody College. According to the data collected from US News & World Report, Vanderbilt University is known for the following courses:

  • Social Sciences;
  • Economics;
  • Multi Interdisciplinary Studies;
  • Computer Science; and
  • Mathematics.
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 acceptance rate stands at 4.6%. Since the stats are on the lower end, we can conclude that VU is a very competitive university to get into. 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.

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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
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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:   What is Vanderbilt ranked in the world?
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Vanderbilt University QS ranking is #250 in 2026. Furthermore, in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, this university ranks at #90 in 2025. In the Global Universities ranking by U.S. News, this university ranks at #66 in 2025. In the U.S. News & Times Higher Education rankings, Nashville Vanderbilt University ranks among the Top 100 Universities worldwide. 

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