Vanderbilt University
School info
4.4
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.8
Food
4
Clubs
4.5
Facilities
4.6
Internet
4.2
Location
4.7
Opportunities
4.5
Safety
4.5
Social
4.5
Happiness
4.5
Basic Information
Location
- Nashville, TN
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private research university
- Established: 1873; 151 years ago (1873)
- Founder: Cornelius Vanderbilt, Holland N. McTyeire
Academic information
Key Area
- Bioactive Lipids
- Cancer Biology
- Drug Discovery
- Molecular Basis of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
- Interdisciplinary Research in Mathematics and Sciences
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 13,710 (2023)
- Undergraduates: 7,151 (2023)
- Postgraduates: 6,659 (2023)
- Academic Staff: 4,783 (2020)
Notable Alumni
- James Patterson
- Muhammad Yunus
- Perry E. Wallace
- Adena Friedman
- David Farr
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 5
Vandy really cares about its student.
Overall 5
So beautiful! I love everything about Vandy.
Overall 5
Best school in the nation!
Overall 5
Good school overall, worth the fee. very presitiougs
Overall 5
Great school!
Overall 5
GOAT school
Overall 5
Love attending Vanderbilt, there's a reason that it's one of the top schools in the country. I don't participate in greek life and I'm pre-health. Often times there's a stereotype that people along both of those paths can't enjoy it here, but I believe that the campus is super diverse and you can always find your perfect niche.
Overall 5
World-class academics meets warm, southern hospitality. Nestled in the booming city of Nashville, Vanderbilt's campus is a little oasis. The perfect balance between social aspects and academics. Consistently ranked one of the happiest schools in America. Spectacular!
Overall 5
It's a beautiful campus. On your way to class it feels like your walking through a forest. Most professors are highly qualified. Academics are competitive. But from an economic standpoint this college is horrendous. At the end of the day that's what matters more than anything else.
Overall 5
This is one of the greatest institution in the states.
Bad reviews
Overall 1
Worst decision of my life. I transferred and couldn't be happier about it. Vandy looks good from the outside, but once you get there everyone is stuck up and think you're an awful person for wanting to go pre-professional instead of doing useless *liberal arts* classes. Don't come here, you'll regret it.
Overall 1.8
Good school but not worth the $$$$
Overall 1.9
The administration isnt helpful at all. They have a hard time answering basic questions and it feels like they dont care about me as an individual despite the fact that the tuition is sky high. I dont recommend going to this school. I transferred out of this lowly university and it was the best decision of my undergrad career!