Inside Academics at Vanderbilt University

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Vanderbilt University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, Vanderbilt University offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. Vanderbilt University employs 84% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Vanderbilt University can choose from 91 majors with reported graduates spanning 24 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Vanderbilt University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Vanderbilt University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Vanderbilt University:

• Looking for flexibility? Vanderbilt University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 158 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Vanderbilt University retains and graduates its students — 96% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Vanderbilt University.

Continue Your Research into Vanderbilt University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Vanderbilt University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at Vanderbilt University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Vanderbilt University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Vanderbilt University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Vanderbilt University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies