Vanderbilt University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Vanderbilt University
2101 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37240
See on MapPhone
(615) 322-7311
Website
www.vanderbilt.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$60,348Out of state
$60,348Graduate
In state
$53,722Out of state
$53,722Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
69%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 20.0% | $6,523 |
State/local grants | 9.0% | $5,505 |
Institutional grants | 64.0% | $51,746 |
Loans | 11.0% | $8,872 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$19,862 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,194 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,008 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Social Sciences, General
- Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Molecular Biology
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Neuroscience
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Music Teacher Education
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Education, Other
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ENGINEERING
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering Science
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Mechanical Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Child Development
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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German Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HISTORY
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History, General
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History, Other
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Science, Technology and Society
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Ancient Studies/Civilization
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Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
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Cognitive Science, General
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Developmental and Child Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Policy Analysis, General
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music Theory and Composition
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Keyboard Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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Stringed Instruments
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Brass Instruments
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Woodwind Instruments
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Percussion Instruments
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Music, Other
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Financial Mathematics
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Microbiology, General
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Molecular Physiology
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Oncology and Cancer Biology
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Pharmacology
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Biostatistics
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Bioinformatics
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Neuroscience
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Organizational Leadership
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Accounting
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Accounting and Finance
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Investments and Securities
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Educational Evaluation and Research
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International and Comparative Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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Health Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Child Development
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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German Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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Portuguese Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Medical Science/Scientist
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Genetic Counseling/Counselor
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Public Health, General
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Health/Medical Physics
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Health Services Administration
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Medical Informatics
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Nursing Administration
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Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
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Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
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Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
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Nursing Science
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Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
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Critical Care Nursing
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Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing
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Women's Health Nurse/Nursing
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Programs for Foreign Lawyers
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Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Financial Mathematics
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Cognitive Science, General
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Computational Science
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Materials Science
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Developmental and Child Psychology
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Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
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Community Psychology
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Clinical Child Psychology
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Applied Behavior Analysis
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Education Policy Analysis
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Development Economics and International Development
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Divinity/Ministry
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
6.67%- Apply 46,377
- Accepted 3,093
- Attend 1,619
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$50Graduate
$95Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
56%Male Students
44%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian48.56%
- Two Or More Ethnicities17.19%
- Asian12.39%
- Hispanic/Latino9.33%
- Black9.26%
- Not Specified2.75%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.32%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
14,770
Undergraduate students
7,233
Graduate students
7,537
Full Time Students
92%Part Time Students
8%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Tennis
- Golf