College Spotlight: Vanderbilt University

College Spotlight is a very short introduction to a college/university, with some fun and interesting highlights I've gathered during tours, meetings with admission staff, webinars, and research.

Hopefully these College Spotlight posts will help you determine whether a school could be a good fit and warrants additional research.

Vanderbilt University is a highly selective, private university in Nashville, TN

Here are some quick highlights:

• Located in the West End neighborhood of Nashville, Vanderbilt's location is perfect for foodies, music lovers, and students excited about an urban lifestyle.

• Vanderbilt offers three application deadlines: ED1, ED2, and RD.

  
  

• Traditionally, Vanderbilt actively utilizes its waitlist.

  
  

• As of the date of this post, Vanderbilt offers a full-tuition scholarship to students with a household income of $150k or less: Opportunity Vanderbilt

  
  

• Vanderbilt has four undergraduate colleges. The College of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering do not admit by major. Blair School of Music and the Peabody College of Education & Human Development do admit by major.

• Note that there is no undergraduate business school. Students interested in business often major in Human and Organizational Development.

  
  

• Vanderbilt is a residential campus, with most undergraduate students required to live on campus.

  
  

• In contrast to some if its peers, Vanderbilt is transfer-friendly. This approach may be a viable option for students who love Vanderbilt but do not receive acceptance for freshman start.

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Kate Pedigo, M.Ed. NCC is an Independent Educational Consultant and founder of Growing2College.

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