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Paying for Vanderbilt

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Vanderbilt actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Vanderbilt for families earning under $150,000 a year. Full-tuition scholarship guaranteed for families under $150k (Opportunity Vanderbilt); no-loan policy for all aided students

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Vanderbilt's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$5,797/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$4,600/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$8,892/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$16,934/yr after aid
$110k+$42,754/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$86,756
Tuition & fees$63,950
Room & board$23,048
Average net price$28,910
Students on aid68%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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