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Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee USA
The Vanderbilt Classroom
Practical Experience at VU
Diverse Student Body
Students from more than 100 countries make up Vanderbilt’s diverse student population.
6% of Vanderbilt undergraduate students are international
23% of Vanderbilt graduate and professional students are international
An EngagedCommunity
Lectures, seminars, concerts, comedians, film series, performing arts
350+ student clubs and organizations
• 30+ devoted to community service• 80 religious & cultural organizations
100 study abroad programs in 32 countries on 6 continents
Athletic Spirit
NCAA Division 1, Southeastern Conference• 16 teams – 6 men’s, 10 women’s
Student Recreation Center & Commons Center
38 club sports and 40+ intramural sports
Friendly & Vibrant Nashville
Nashville is one of America’s favorite cities (Travel + Leisure), is one of America’s “next boom towns” (Forbes), and has “The Best Music Scene in the Country” (Rolling Stone).
With 1.6 million residents, Nashville is one of America’s fastest growing cities and among the most livable.
The Ingram Commons
Opened in 2008, The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons includes 10 state-of-the-art residence halls called Houses for first-year Vanderbilt students.
The Ingram Commons
Vanderbilt is a Global Community
120,000 alumni in 142 countries empowered to shape their world through powerful and purposeful action
VISAGE – Vanderbilt Institute for Scholarship and Global Engagement
EAT!
World on Wednesdays
Global Ambassadors
Spirit of Admission at Vanderbilt
At Vanderbilt, we believe in the importance of providing personal attention to each individual within
the context of a high volume, highly selective admissions process. Every applicant is treated with dignity and respect and we train our readers to
find reasons to admit each candidate rather than reasons to deny.
What Vanderbilt Evaluates
Academic AchievementStandardized Test Scores
EssayLetters of Recommendation
Extracurricular Activities
Projected Enrolled Class of 2014*
*As of July 1, 2010. Numbers finalized on 10th day of enrollment
21,826 Applied
3,905 Admitted
17.9% Admit Rate
1360-1530 SAT Middle 50%
30-34 ACT Middle 50%
85% Students Ranked in the Top 10%
Mark the Date
Now Common Application & Part 1 Available
November 1 Early Decision 1 postmark deadlineResponse Date December 15
January 3 Early Decision 2 & Regular Decision
postmark deadlineED 2 Response Date February 15RD Response Date April 1
May 1 National Candidate Reply Date
Funding Opportunities for International StudentsCornelius Vanderbilt Scholarships
Ingram ScholarshipsChancellor’s Scholarships
Need-Based FundingHilppa A. K. Roby Scholarship for Finnish Students
John O. Gaines, Director of Admissions [email protected]
