Vanderbilt University: cost & net price by income
Nashville, Tennessee
Here's what students actually pay to attend Vanderbilt University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $3,176 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $40,509. Published in-state tuition is $63,946. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$3,176/yr
- $30k–$48k$4,652/yr
- $48k–$75k$7,694/yr
- $75k–$110k$15,636/yr
- $110k+$40,509/yr
Vanderbilt University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $63,946
- Out-of-state tuition
- $63,946
- Students receiving aid
- 19%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Vanderbilt University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Vanderbilt University is about $3,176 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Vanderbilt University?
- At Vanderbilt University, published in-state tuition is $63,946 and out-of-state tuition is $63,946 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Vanderbilt University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Vanderbilt University a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)