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Vanderbilt Tuition & Fees Report

Expensive In-State Tuition & Fees
Expensive Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

How Much Does Vanderbilt University Cost?

Are the tuition & fee charges at Vanderbilt University reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on Vanderbilt costs, you can go to any of the following sections:

How Much Does Vanderbilt Charge for Tuition?

$56,966 In-State Tuition & Fees
$56,966 Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University ran about $56,966 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. There was no discount for in-state students.

TuitionFeesTotal
Tuition & Fees$54,840$2,126$56,966

These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.

Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.

How much does Vanderbilt University cost for part-time students?

Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.

How Do Vanderbilt Tuition & Fees Compare to Other Schools?

Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. At $56,966 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Vanderbilt University was high when compared to the national average. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at Vanderbilt.

If you want to know how Vanderbilt compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.

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Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Vanderbilt University Financial Aid.

Vanderbilt Tuition & Fees Five Year Projection

4.11% Tuition Increase
22.45% Fee Increase
$266,802 Est. 4-Year Cost

Tuition and Fees for Vanderbilt University increased with an average annual rate of 4.57% over the past five years. Tuition grew by 4.11%, and fees grew by 22.45%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $62,295 if the growth rate continues.

This means an estimated $127,440 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Vanderbilt, and $266,802 for four years.

This doesn't include other costs such as room and board, transportation or books.

The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Vanderbilt.

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Don't Ignore Cost Increases

Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.

Tuition & Fees FAQ

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