🏳️Vanderbilt University

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Vanderbilt is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. It offers 70 undergraduate majors and a full range of graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges.

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Vanderbilt

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Founded in 1873, Vanderbilt is commemorating the people, places and programs that make up its rich history.

[Experience 150 Years of Vanderbilt](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/150/)

#### Dare to Grow

[Explore the campaign](https://giving.vanderbilt.edu) to drive bold levels of growth.

Quick Guide

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Prospective Undergrads Prospective Grad & Professional Current Students Faculty & Staff Job Seekers Alumni & Friends

*   [Undergraduate Admissions](https://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/)

*   [Financial Aid & Scholarships](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/admissions/financial-aid/)

*   [Academics](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/academics/)

*   [Find Your Major](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/academics/program-finder/?degrees=bachelors)

*   [Schools & Colleges](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/academics/#schools-colleges)

*   [Student Life](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/student-life/)

*   [Plan a Visit](https://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/visit/)

*   [Undergraduate Research](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/undergraduate-research/)

*   [Athletics - Anchor Down!](https://vucommodores.com)

*   [Our City - Nashville](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/nashville/)

*   [Belonging](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/youatvu/)

*   [Residential Colleges](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/academics/residential-colleges/)

**Opportunity Vanderbilt** is the university’s nationally renowned financial aid program that replaces student loans with grants and scholarships.

[Learn More](https://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/affordability/opportunity-vanderbilt/)

*   [Admissions](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/admissions/graduate-professional-school-admissions/)

*   [Financial Aid](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/financialaid/graduate/)

*   [Academics](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/academics/)

*   [Schools & Colleges](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/academics/#schools-colleges)

*   [Find Your Program](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/academics/program-finder/?degrees=masters%2Cdoctoral%2Ccertificate%2Conline)

*   [Research](https://research.vanderbilt.edu)

*   [Athletics - Anchor Down!](https://vucommodores.com)

*   [Our City - Nashville](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/nashville/)

*   [Belonging](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/youatvu/)

*   [Graduate and Professional Housing](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2021/04/28/construction-to-begin-on-vanderbilt-graduate-and-professional-housing-development/)

Vanderbilt offers advanced degrees in medicine, engineering, social sciences, humanities, religion, education, law, nursing, business, and more. 

[Find Your Program](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/academics/program-finder/)

*   [Housing and Residential Living](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/hub/category/housing-and-residential-living/)

*   [Health, Safety, and Wellness](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/hub/category/health-safety-and-wellness/)

*   [Student Life and Involvement](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/hub/category/student-involvement/)

*   [Undergraduate Education Resources](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/hub/category/undergraduate-education/)

*   [Orientation and Transition Programs](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/hub/category/orientation-and-transition-programs/)

*   [Money Matters](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/hub/category/money-matters/)

*   [Career Center](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/career/)

*   [Belonging & Communities](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/studentaffairs/belonging-and-communities/)

*   [Student Affairs](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/studentaffairs/)

*   [Frequently Used Logins](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/logins/)

**Experience Vanderbilt** is a student-led initiative that provides undergraduate students with funding for extracurricular activities that have fees.

[Learn More](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/experience-vanderbilt/)

*   [Email](https://outlook.office.com/vanderbilt.edu)

*   [Frequently Used Logins](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/logins/)

*   [Faculty and Staff Directory](http://vu.edu/directory)

*   [MyVU News](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/myvu/)

*   [Benefits](https://hr.vanderbilt.edu/benefits/)

*   [Child and Family Center](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/child-family-center/)

*   [Wellbeing and Belonging](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/healthwellness/)

*   [Human Resources: People Experience](https://hr.vanderbilt.edu/)

*   [University Leadership Team](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/about/university-leadership/)

The **Wellbeing and Belonging** team engages employees through innovative programs that maximize health and happiness.

[Learn More](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/healthwellness)

*   [Work at Vanderbilt](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/work-at-vanderbilt/)

*   [Benefits and Perks](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/work-at-vanderbilt/benefits.php)

*   [Becoming a Commodore](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/work-at-vanderbilt/becomingacommodore.php)

*   [Our City - Nashville](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/nashville/)

*   [Quick Facts about Vanderbilt](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/about/quick-facts/)

*   [Open Staff Positions](https://ecsr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX)

*   [Open Faculty Positions](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/provost/jobs/)

*   [Student Employment](https://vanderbilt.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/)

*   [Open Postdoc Positions](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/current-opportunities/)

In addition to offering an energetic community that celebrates learning and diversity, Vanderbilt provides employees with comprehensive benefits.

[Learn More](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/work-at-vanderbilt/benefits.php)

*   [Alumni Programs and Resources](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/)

*   [Find Your Local Alumni Chapter](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/community/chapters/)

*   [Events](https://events.vanderbilt.edu/all/categories/Alumni)

*   [Reunion/Homecoming](https://reunion.vanderbilt.edu/)

*   [Shop Commodores Gear](https://www.bkstr.com/vanderbiltstore/home)

*   [Giving Campaign: Dare to Grow](https://giving.vanderbilt.edu/)

*   [Ways to Give](https://giving.vanderbilt.edu/ways-to-give/)

*   [Parents and Family Program](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/families/)

*   [Volunteer](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/support-vu/)

On the day you were accepted to Vanderbilt you began a lifelong relationship with the university. Vanderbilt was committed to your success as a student then. It is equally committed to your continued success today.

[Stay connected.](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/)

What Sets Us Apart

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    ### Together we excel

    Collaborative ethos and competitive drive make Vanderbilt a top 25 private university for research and innovation by the National Science Foundation.

    Collaborative ethos and competitive drive make Vanderbilt a top 25 private university for research and innovation by the National Science Foundation.

    ](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/this-is-vanderbilt/)

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    ### Acquire knowledge, not debt

    Benefit from financial aid that replaces student loans with grants and scholarships.

    Benefit from financial aid that replaces student loans with grants and scholarships.

    ](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/admissions/financial-aid/)

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    ### An immersive academic community

    Residential colleges are a distinct, communal approach to higher education.

    Residential colleges are a distinct, communal approach to higher education.

    ](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/academics/residential-colleges/)

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    ### The faculty attention you deserve

    You’ll thrive with our 7:1 student-to-highly-dedicated-faculty ratio.

    You’ll thrive with our 7:1 student-to-highly-dedicated-faculty ratio.

    ](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/academics/)

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    ### The heart of Nashville

    A beautiful, intimate campus in a thriving and exciting 21st century city.

    A beautiful, intimate campus in a thriving and exciting 21st century city.

    ](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/nashville/)

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    ### You belong here

    98% of our on-campus residents actively engage in various campus activities, highlighting our vibrant community and dynamic campus life.

    98% of our on-campus residents actively engage in various campus activities, highlighting our vibrant community and dynamic campus life.

    ](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/student-life/)

Vanderbilt News

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### Feature

### [Empowering the next generation](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/quantumpotential/2025/03/12/episode-4-psychologist-david-yeager-on-what-it-takes-to-motivate-young-people/)

[](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/quantumpotential/2025/03/12/episode-4-psychologist-david-yeager-on-what-it-takes-to-motivate-young-people/)

What does it really take to motivate young people? What’s the best way to empower the next generation? Join a special episode of Provost C. Cybele Raver’s ‘Quantum Potential’ podcast where renowned developmental psychologist David Yeager visits Vanderbilt to flip ideas about adolescent brain development and offers practical tips for parents and young people.

[Read More](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/quantumpotential/2025/03/12/episode-4-psychologist-david-yeager-on-what-it-takes-to-motivate-young-people/)

### Latest

[](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/11/14/amplify-vanderbilts-new-custom-generative-ai-software-is-now-open-to-all-faculty-staff-and-students/)

### [Amplify, Vanderbilt’s new custom generative AI software, is now open to all faculty, staff and students](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/11/14/amplify-vanderbilts-new-custom-generative-ai-software-is-now-open-to-all-faculty-staff-and-students/)

### [NEH lauds Vanderbilt’s Jon Meacham for humanities achievements](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/11/13/neh-lauds-vanderbilts-jon-meacham-for-humanities-achievements/)  

### [From tailgates to timely talks, Vanderbilt alumni return to campus for a spirited Reunion 2024](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/11/13/from-tailgates-to-timely-talks-vanderbilt-alumni-return-to-campus-for-a-spirited-reunion-2024/)

[View all stories](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/)

### Events

[](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/11/08/acclaimed-author-and-historian-walter-isaacson-to-speak-at-vanderbilt-dec-5/)

### [Acclaimed author and historian Walter Isaacson to speak at Vanderbilt Dec. 5](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/11/08/acclaimed-author-and-historian-walter-isaacson-to-speak-at-vanderbilt-dec-5/)

### [Vanderbilt Programming Board Homecoming Blood Drive is Nov. 4–6](https://events.vanderbilt.edu/event/77455-vanderbilt-programming-board-homecoming-blood#new_tab)

### [Second weekend of Eco-Grief Performance Project showing Oct. 17–20](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/10/14/second-weekend-of-eco-grief-performance-project-showing-oct-17-20/)

[View more events](https://events.vanderbilt.edu/)

[Events on Demand](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/section/events-on-demand/)

### Watch This

[](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/05/17/watch-one-community-diverse-perspectives/)

### [WATCH: One community, diverse perspectives](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/05/17/watch-one-community-diverse-perspectives/)

### In Focus

*   [Curing COVID](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/vanderbilt-responds-to-covid-19/)

*   [The Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy](https://www.vanderbilt.edu/unity/)

*   [Engineering & Technology](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/section/research/research-engineering-technology/)

*   [Health & Medicine](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/section/research/research-health-medicine/)

*   [Education & Psychology](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/section/research/research-education-psychology/)

*   [Law, Business & Politics](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/section/research/research-law-business-politics/)

*   [Life, Earth & Space](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/section/research/research-life-earth-space/)

*   [Nashville & Community](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/section/research/research-nashville-and-community/)

*   [Society & Culture](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/section/research/research-society-culture/)

### On Social

*   [Twitter](http://twitter.com/vanderbiltu)

*   [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/vanderbilt)

*   [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/school/vanderbilt-university/)

*   [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/vanderbiltu/)

*   [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/vanderbilt)

*   [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@vanderbiltu)

*   [](https://www.facebook.com/vanderbilt/posts/pfbid0giGV2YKxJep5awCauSqoPB6g4Kd8VwVmkg5XKhdVTQjp4chNuPjnxmFvWMUe6dvbl)

    ### [Celebrating #VU2024](https://www.facebook.com/vanderbilt/posts/pfbid0giGV2YKxJep5awCauSqoPB6g4Kd8VwVmkg5XKhdVTQjp4chNuPjnxmFvWMUe6dvbl)

*   [](https://www.tiktok.com/@vanderbiltu/video/7363731614095904031?lang=en)

    ### [WATCH: Sustainability at VU](https://www.tiktok.com/@vanderbiltu/video/7363731614095904031?lang=en)

*   [](https://www.instagram.com/p/C6tjKDLsxqs/)

    ### [WATCH: 150 Years of Excellence](https://www.instagram.com/p/C6tjKDLsxqs/)