Vanderbilt University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
6,886

Full + Part time Students
1:7

Faculty to Student Ratio
3%

Transfer Student Ratio

Founded in 1873 with a $1 million gift from “Commodore” Cornelius Vanderbilt to establish an institution that would “contribute to strengthening the ties that should exist between all sections of our common country,” today Vanderbilt University is globally renowned for its transformative education and research. The university's 10 schools reside on a parklike campus set in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, providing a collaborative culture that empowers leaders of tomorrow. Top-ranked in both academics and financial aid, Vanderbilt offers an immersive residential undergraduate experience, with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education and human development.

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Overview

Founded	1873
Full-Time Undergraduate	6,886
Transfer Students	223
Programs	207 Programs
Courses	2,437 Courses
Equivalencies	5,976 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$54,158
Out-of-State Tuition	$54,158
Books and Supplies	$1,194

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Our admissions process is need-blind for U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens. Vanderbilt will meet 100% of a family’s demonstrated financial need. Financial aid awards do not include loans. Instead of offering need-based loans to undergraduate students, Vanderbilt offers additional grant assistance.
Tuition and Fees:

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $75,974. This includes tuition, housing, meals, books and supplies, student services fee, personal expenses, and travel allowance.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Vanderbilt University is always looking to add dynamic, academically motivated students to our residential community – and transfer students are no different. Each fall, approximately 210-220 transfer students join the Vanderbilt Community.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Priority	March 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Typically, admitted transfer students have a GPA of a B+/A- or higher.
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcript(s) (from ALL institutions attended) Official transcript(s) should include grades from your most recently completed semester and a list of your currently enrolled courses. Official high school transcripts are also required.
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores may be required by some.
Letters of Recommendation:

Two academic evaluator letters of recommendation (we prefer that at least one letter come from a college professor/instructor).
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is required.
Application Fee:

$50 nonrefundable application fee, or fee waiver for qualified students
Interview:

Interviews are not offered to transfer applicants.
Other Requirements:

Please complete the Transfer College Report for the same application platform as your transfer application:

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred is C.
Credits (Min/Max):

You must earn 60 credit hours at Vanderbilt to earn a bachelor's degree.

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