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Cornelius Vanderbilt had a vision of a place that would “contribute to strengthening the ties that should exist between all sections of our common country” when he gave $1 million to create a university in 1873. Today that vision has been realized in Vanderbilt, an internationally recognized research university in Nashville, Tennessee, with strong partnerships among its 10 schools, neighboring institutions and the community.Vanderbilt offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education and human development, as well as a full range of graduate and professional degrees. The combination of cutting-edge research, liberal arts education, nationally recognized schools of law, business, medicine, nursing and divinity, and one of the nation’s top-ranked graduate schools of education creates an invigorating atmosphere where students tailor their education to meet their goals and researchers collaborate to address the complex questions affecting our health, culture and society.

Vanderbilt provides a gateway to greatness, drawing the brightest students from across the nation and around the world. Vanderbilt alumni can be found in Congress, on the judicial bench, in the pulpit, leading corporations, conducting innovative medical research, serving in their communities, and playing in the NFL, major league baseball, the PGA and LPGA.

Vanderbilt, an independent, privately supported university, and the separate, nonprofit Vanderbilt University Medical Center share a respected name and enjoy close collaboration through education and research. Together, the number of people employed by these two organizations exceeds that of the largest private employer in the Middle Tennessee region.

Schools and DegreesC o l l e g e o f A r t s A n d s C i e n C e

Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts,* Master of Science,* Master of Fine Arts,* Doctor of Philosophy*

B l A i r s C h o o l o f M u s i C

Bachelor of Music

d i v i n i t y s C h o o l

Master of Theological Studies, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts,* Doctor of Philosophy*

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Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Master of Engineering, Master of Science,* Doctor of Philosophy*

g r A d u At e s C h o o l

Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Liberal Arts and Science, Master of Fine Arts, Doctor of Philosophy

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Master of Laws, Doctor of Jurisprudence, Doctor of Philosophy*

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Master of Science in Medical Physics, Master of Laboratory Investigation, Master of Education of the Deaf, Master of Science (Applied Clinical Informatics, Speech–Language Pathology), Master of Health Professions Education, Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy,* Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Medical Physics

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Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy,* Doctor of Nursing Practice

o w e n g r A d u At e s C h o o l o f M A n A g e M e n t

Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Accountancy, Master of Management in Health Care, Master of Marketing, Doctor of Philosophy*

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Bachelor of Science, Master of Education, Master of Public Policy, Master of Science,* Doctor of Education, Doctor of Philosophy*

* These degrees are awarded through the Graduate School.

Accreditation, Honors and RankingsThe university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Vanderbilt is a member of the Association of American Universities.

n o B e l l A u r e At e s

Al Gore Jr., former U.S. vice president; attended Graduate School 1973; attended Law School 1977: awarded 2007 Peace Prize for efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change and to lay foundations to counteract such changeMuhammad Yunus, Ph.D. 1971: awarded 2006 Peace Prize for establishing the Grameen Bank and pioneering the practice of providing microloans to the impoverishedStanley Cohen, Vanderbilt biochemistry professor (1959–90): awarded 1986 Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery with a colleague of epidermal growth factorStanford Moore, B.A. 1935: awarded 1972 Prize in Chemistry for fundamental contributions to the understanding of enzyme chemistryEarl Sutherland Jr., Vanderbilt physiology professor (1963–73): awarded 1971 Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the metabolic regulating compound cyclic AMPMax Delbrück, Vanderbilt physics professor (1940–47): awarded 1969 Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries concerning the replication mechanism and genetic structure of viruses

r A n k i n g s

U.S. News & World Report (2017)15th National Universities6th Best Colleges for Veterans10th Best Undergraduate Teaching15th Economic Diversity Among Top 25 National Universities15th Universities Favored by High School Counselors23rd Most Innovative Schools

5th Graduate Schools of Education (Peabody College)10th Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice13th Nursing Schools: Master’s15th Medical Schools: Research16th Law Schools22nd Graduate Business Schools (Owen Graduate School of Management)36th Graduate Engineering Schools37th Undergraduate Engineering Schools

Kiplinger (2016)3rd Best Value Among Private Universities6th Overall Best College Value

The Economist (2016)17th Full-Time MBA Programs, U.S. (Owen School)26th Full-Time MBA Programs, Global (Owen School)

The Princeton Review (2017)1st College City Students Love2nd Happiest Students7th Best Financial Aid, Best Quality of Life

LeadershipThe Board of Trust is the governing body of the university. The chancellor, who is chosen by the Board of Trust, is the chief executive officer of the university. The current chancellor is Nicholas S. Zeppos.

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Mark F. Dalton, chairmanJackson W. Moore, vice chairmanJon Winkelried, vice chairmanShirley M. Collado, secretary

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Nicholas S. Zeppos, chancellor; professor of lawAudrey J. Anderson, vice chancellor, general counsel

and secretary of the universityBeth A. Fortune, vice chancellor for public affairsAnders W. Hall, vice chancellor for investments; chief investment officerGeorge C. Hill, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion;

chief diversity officerEric Kopstain, vice chancellor for administrationJohn M. Lutz, vice chancellor for information technologySusie S. Stalcup, vice chancellor for development and alumni relationsBrett C. Sweet, vice chancellor for finance; chief financial officerSusan R. Wente, provost; vice chancellor for academic affairsDavid Williams II, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs;

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Jeffrey R. Balser, dean of the School of MedicineMark D. Bandas, dean of students; associate provostVanessa B. Beasley, dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram CommonsCamilla P. Benbow, dean of Peabody CollegeLauren A. Benton, dean of the College of Arts and ScienceDouglas L. Christiansen, vice provost for enrollment affairs;

dean of admissionsCynthia Cyrus, vice provost for learning and residential affairsPhilippe M. Fauchet, dean of the School of EngineeringJohn Geer, vice provost for academic and strategic affairsChris P. Guthrie, dean of the Law SchoolValerie Hotchkiss, university librarianM. Eric Johnson, dean of the Owen Graduate School of ManagementLawrence J. Marnett, dean of basic sciences, School of MedicineLinda D. Norman, dean of the School of NursingPadma Raghavan, vice provost for researchEmilie M. Townes, dean of the Divinity SchoolMark W. Wait, dean of the Blair School of MusicMark T. Wallace, dean of the Graduate School

AlumniNumber of living alumni 139,000Number of alumni residing in Nashville area 22,000Alumni Association founded 1879 Number of alumni chapters worldwide 38

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LibraryVanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Library System stands at the crossroads of intellectual discovery and scholarship on campus. Through scholarly resources, expert services and inspirational spaces spread across nine campus libraries, it plays a central role in the educational mission of the university. The libraries are among the top research libraries in the nation and home to more than 6.2 million items, including databases, e-books, journals and individual volumes. The oldest manuscript in the collection dates from c. 1300, and new publications are added daily. In addition to materials in support of Vanderbilt’s research and curriculum, special collection strengths include the W.T. Bandy Center for Baudelaire and Modern French Studies; the Emmy Award-winning Television News Archive, the world’s most extensive and complete archive of its kind; the Southern Literature and Culture Collection; Latin American Collections for Brazil, Colombia, the Andes, Mesoamerica and Argentina; and the Global Music Archive. The libraries provide opportunities for learning and discovery through their extensive collections, programs, exhibits, lectures, workshops, and one-on-one consultations with subject and technological experts. The flagship Central Library, built in 1941 and renovated in 2010, is a LEED gold-certified, 21st-century center for intellectual and community activity, including gathering spaces, gallery and exhibitions for Vanderbilt and the wider community.

ContactvA n d e r B i lt u n i v e r s i t y n e w s A n d

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In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Vanderbilt University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran status, or genetic information in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other university-administered programs; or employment. In addition, the university does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their gender expression, consistent with the university’s nondiscrimination policy. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Disability Services Department, Baker Building, PMB 401809, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-1809. Telephone (615) 322-4705 (V/TDD); Fax (615) 343-4969.

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Vanderbilt University Medical CenterVanderbilt University Medical Center is an independent, nonprofit corporation that shares Vanderbilt University’s respected name and collaborates closely with the university through education and research. With the only Level 1 (highest level) trauma center in Middle Tennessee and the region’s only Level 4 (highest level) neonatal intensive care unit, Vanderbilt University Medical Center includes Vanderbilt University Hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital, The Vanderbilt Clinic, and Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks.

CampusGrounds area in acres 330Number of buildings 179Total physical plant 9.0 million sq. ft.Real estate (49 buildings) 2.7 million sq. ft.

Located a mile and a half southwest of downtown Nashville, Vanderbilt is home to more than 300 tree and shrub varieties and was designated an arboretum in 1988. The oldest building on the original campus was constructed around 1859. The Peabody College section of campus has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark since 1966. Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, located about nine miles from campus, also is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

d e g r e e s C o n f e r r e d ( s P r i n g 2 0 1 6 )

Baccalaureate 1,723Master’s 1,421Ph.D. 300M.D. 104 Other doctoral 264Total degrees conferred 3,812

No honorary degrees are conferred.

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Residence halls and apartments 38Capacity 5,901Fraternity and sorority houses 23

Percentage of undergraduateswho live on campus (2016/2017) 90%

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Clubs and organizations More than 500Sororities 14Fraternities 19

f i n A n C i A l A i d

Percentage of undergraduates receiving some sort of financial aid (2016/2017) 66%Undergraduate tuition (2016/2017) $44,496

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Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio 8:1

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Faculty by schoolBlair School of Music 58College of Arts and Science 574Divinity School 30Law School 47Owen Graduate School of Management 48Peabody College 144School of Engineering 144School of Medicine (Basic Sciences) 197School of Nursing 162Part-time faculty 323Total 1,727

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Full-time faculty* 2,463Part-time faculty* 125Total 2,588

* Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty are appointed by Vanderbilt University but employed by the medical center.

Total full-time faculty 3,867Total part-time faculty 448

Faculty with terminal degrees 96%

vA n d e r B i lt u n i v e r s i t y s tA f f ( f y 2 0 1 6 )

Full time 3,710Part time 485Total 4,195

TOTAL EMPLOYMENT* 8,510* In April 2016, Vanderbilt University Medical Center became an

independent nonprofit organization. Total employment figure represents only faculty and staff of Vanderbilt University, plus Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty appointed by the university.

Athletics C o n f e r e n C e M e M B e r s h i P s

Southeastern Conference (Eastern Division)Southland Bowling LeagueBig East (Lacrosse)

M e n ’ s vA r s i t y t e A M s

Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis

w o M e n ’ s vA r s i t y t e A M s

Basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field

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Women’s Tennis 2015Baseball 2014Bowling 2009

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Memorial Gymnasium 14,326Vanderbilt Stadium 40,350Charles Hawkins Field 3,700

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Total research expenditures funding $234.5 million Sponsored research and project awards $214.0 million

Vanderbilt University Financial Information (FY 2016)

Total net assets $5.4 billionEndowment market value $3.8 billionEndowment payout 4.7%Endowment per student $302,028

u n r e s t r i C t e d o P e r At i n g A C t i v i t y

Operating expenses by functionInstruction and other student services 64.8%Institutional support 16.7%Research 15.5%Public service 3.0%

Operating revenue by sourceNet tuition, fees, room, board, other auxiliary 34.5%Affiliated entity revenue 21.9%Grants and contracts 19.6%Gifts and endowment distributions 17.5%Investment income and other 6.5%

Academic Strategic PlanVanderbilt University’s pioneering Academic Strategic Plan, now in its third year, is driving the institution toward creating trans-institutional collaborations and innovative solutions to the most important issues facing society. Its impact is being felt in all corners of campus with more than 2,000 faculty, staff and students directly engaged in creating and bringing the plan to life.

The plan is arranged into four central themes: undergraduate residential education, trans-institutional partnerships, health and health care solutions, and educational technology—with additional focus on graduate education and international strategy. As of fall 2016, just a few highlights include:

• $12 million invested in 30 Trans-Institutional Programs (TIPs) grants involving 253 faculty members• More than $1 million awarded to 28 Chancellor Faculty Fellows, helping newly tenured faculty maintain and gain momentum in their careers• Five University Courses established, addressing “grand challenges” of the world and involving faculty from six Vanderbilt colleges and schools• Continued progress on the College Halls living–learning communities, with nearly half the university’s undergraduates residing in the system; the latest residential college is now under construction• 25 new endowed Cornelius Vanderbilt Chairs created to expand the faculty in support of the university’s long-range vision to advance teaching and research• A new Center for Digital Humanities, providing interdisciplinary learning experiences at the intersection of digital technology and humanistic inquiry, opened in fall 2016

More about Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan, as well as updates on its progress, can be found at vanderbilt.edu/strategicplan.

Studentse n r o l l M e n t ( 2 0 1 6 / 2 0 1 7 )

UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE TOTAL

Full time 6,817 5,017 11,834Part time 54 699 753Total enrollment 6,871 5,716 12,587

Men (46%) 5,735Women (54%) 6,852

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Blair School of Music 211College of Arts and Science 4,045Divinity School 208Graduate School 2,118Law School 630Owen Graduate School of Management 577Peabody College 1,862School of Engineering 1,486School of Medicine 586School of Nursing 846Division of Unclassified Studies 18

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f i r s t- y e A r s t u d e n t s ( fA l l 2 0 1 6 )

Number of first-year students 1,601Men 47%Women 53%SAT I verbal mid 50% range 700–790SAT I math mid 50% range 720 –800ACT mid 50% range 32–35Number of applicants 32,442

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Asian/Pacific Islander 14.1%

American Indian 0.6%

Black 10.7%

Hispanic 10.4%White 47.4%

Two or more races 5.3%

Race unknown 3.9%

International 7.6%

Midwest 16.50% New England 4.44%

West9.76%

Southwest 6.69%

South 38.09%

International 10.52%U.S. Territories 0.08%Unspecified 0.58%

MiddleStates 13.36%

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