What You Need To Know About Vanderbilt University

Oguz Kaan Kısa · Aug. 16, 2021

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Vanderbilt University offers four undergraduate and graduate degrees in liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education, and human development. When "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt gave a $1 million contribution in 1873, the university, shipping, and railroad enterprises were established. Nashville, Tennessee, often known as 'Music City, USA,' is located within walking distance of the city's busy core.

The Nanoscale Institute for Science and Engineering, the Bishop Joseph Johnson Center for Black Culture, and the Freedom Forum First Amendment Center are among the 120 centers and institutes on the 330-acre campus dedicated to promoting the First Amendment and educating students. The oldest structure on campus was built in 1859, while others have been designated as National Historic Sites. The National Register of Historic Places includes the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory.

The institution has won three national championships and boasts a 40,000-seat football facility. In its history, Vanderbilt has produced four Nobel Laureates, many legislators, referees, NFL big league baseball players, and a poet laureate.

Vanderbilt University is made up of ten schools and colleges that include everything from humanities to music, engineering, and engineering. The Owen Graduate School of Management, the College of Engineering, the School of Law, the School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing are all master's programs at the highly rated Peabody College and Human Development, which also provides undergraduate degrees. Vanderbilt also has the Blair School of Music for undergraduates and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

How To Apply?

The Coalition Application, the Common Application, or the Universal University Application are all options for applying. Choose one application method and use it to submit all materials; do not send both. By the specified dates, all elements of the application must be submitted. The following are the basic steps:

- All required parts of Coalition Application, Joint Application or Universal University Application

- $50 non-refundable application fee or fee waiver for qualified students

- Official high school transcript

- Counselor recommendation letter

- Two academic teacher recommendations

- Standardized Test Results: SAT or ACT

- Official results of TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic, if applicable

- A completed College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, if applicable

Career Options and Support

Professional development events, job search preparation seminars, career fairs, one-on-one coaching sessions, networking workshops, industry-specific excursions, and more are available through the Career Center.