Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Vanderbilt University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Vanderbilt University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$63,946
Out-of-state tuition
$63,946
Average net price
$19,040
Last updated July 29, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Vanderbilt University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$84,412
4-year attendance
$337,648
4-year tuition
$255,784
4-year net price
$76,160
Vanderbilt University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,797 | $78,615 | $483/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,729 | $79,683 | $394/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,211 | $78,201 | $518/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,780 | $69,632 | $1,232/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $42,754 | $41,658 | $3,563/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Vanderbilt University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $132,293 | ~13 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $128,494 | ~13 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | First Professional Degree | $126,876 | ~13 months |
| Marketing | Master's Degree | $108,764 | ~15 months |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $101,714 | ~17 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $99,979 | ~17 months |
| Applied Mathematics | Master's Degree | $89,253 | ~19 months |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $76,609 | ~22 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $72,741 | ~23 months |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $57,409 | ~29 months |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,276 | ~30 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $43,927 | ~38 months |
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Vanderbilt University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Vanderbilt University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
18.51%
Federal loan rate
10.50%
Median completer debt
$14,000
Median monthly payment
$148