Vanderbilt University, TN
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
11%
Tuition
$45,610
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#14 in National Universities
Scholarships
Carell Family Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 720-800
SAT Critical Reading 700-790
SAT Writing 690-770
Description
The Carell Family Scholarship for students who have held part-time employment during their high school years and demonstrate financial need (full tuition and fees). The primary criterion for this scholarship is still academic merit.
Chancellor's Scholars
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32 - 35
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 720-800
SAT Critical Reading 700-790
SAT Writing 690-770
Description
Chancellor's Scholars receive full tuition, plus a one-time stipend to be used towards a summer of study abroad or research experience following sophomore or junior year. Vanderbilt will provide additional need-based financial aid to those Chancellor's Scholarship recipients whose demonstrated financial need exceeds the amount of full tuition. Scholarships are renewed each year as long as the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA. Chancellor 's Scholars are selected on the basis of commitment to diversity, leadership, strength of character, and academic achievement. Strong candidates are intellectually curious and able to articulate their ideas clearly. In evaluating candidates, the selection committee reviews the Chancellor's Scholarship application along with the entire application for freshman admission.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32 - 35
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 720-800
SAT Critical Reading 700-790
SAT Writing 690-770
Description
The Carell Family Scholarship for students who have held part-time employment during their high school years and demonstrate financial need (full tuition and fees),
Curb Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$8,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32 - 35
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 720-800
SAT Critical Reading 700-790
SAT Writing 690-770
Description
The Curb Leadership Scholarship for students who place creativity at the center of their lives and use their talents and leadership to transform their communities ($8,000),
Fred Russell-Grantland Rice Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32 - 35
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 720-800
SAT Critical Reading 700-790
SAT Writing 690-770
Description
The Fred Russell-Grantland Rice Scholarship for students interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism ($25,000).
Ingram Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32 - 35
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 720-800
SAT Critical Reading 700-790
SAT Writing 690-770
Description
Ingram Scholars receive full-tuition support each year plus stipends for special summer service projects. Vanderbilt will provide additional need-based financial aid to those Ingram Scholarship recipients whose demonstrated financial need exceeds the amount of full tuition. Scholarships are renewable annually through the senior year contingent on the maintenance of a 3.0 minimum GPA and fulfillment of service-related requirements. Throughout their years as an Ingram Scholar, students are required to maintain a twenty-hour monthly service commitment and to complete at least one summer service project. Ingram Scholars are selected on the basis of commitment to community service, strength of personal character, and leadership potential. In evaluating candidates, the selection committee reviews scholarship application essays and two letters of recommendation. Ingram Scholar Finalists are also required to interview on campus with the selection committee.
John Seigenthaler Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32 - 35
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 720-800
SAT Critical Reading 700-790
SAT Writing 690-770
Description
The John Seigenthaler Scholarship for outstanding minority students interested in a career in journalism and/or public policy (full tuition)
Maggie Craig Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32 - 35
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 720-800
SAT Critical Reading 700-790
SAT Writing 690-770
Description
The Maggie Craig Memorial Scholarship for students who are a resident of Giles County, Tennessee, and has attended school there at least five years (up to cost of attendance),
National Merit Scholarships
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$2,000 - $5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32 - 35
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 720-800
SAT Critical Reading 700-790
SAT Writing 690-770
Description
Vanderbilt provides scholarship assistance for admitted and enrolled students who are named National Merit Finalists. Students must designate Vanderbilt as their first choice school with the National Merit Corporation by National Merit's final deadline and enroll as an entering freshman student to receive Vanderbilt's National Merit Scholarship. For those finalists who also receive one of Vanderbilt's merit scholarships, we guarantee an additional $2,000 in National Merit total scholarship dollars per year from all sources (with Vanderbilt supplementing any smaller corporate or one-time National Merit Corporation awards). Those finalists who do not receive an additional merit scholarship from Vanderbilt will receive a total of $5,000 per year in National Merit scholarship from all sources (with Vanderbilt supplementing any smaller corporate or one-time National Merit Corporation awards).
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533