Costs for 2016-2017
The estimated costs for full-time undergraduate students attending Vanderbilt University for academic year 2016-2017 are as follows:
| Tuition | $44,496 |
| Residence Hall | $9,772 |
| Meals | $5,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,294 |
| Student Activities and Recreation Fees | $1,114 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,788 |
| Transportation | Varies |
| TOTAL | $64,654 |
| First Year Experience Fee | $732 |
| Transcript Fee (one-time payment) | $30 |
| Laboratory Fee & Laptop Allowance (Engineering Freshmen only) | $2,150 |
| Laboratory Fee (Engineering Upperclass only) | $650 |
Modest annual increases can be expected. Students should also allow for travel expenses and health insurance (if purchased through Vanderbilt).
The Graduate School
Fee Structure
Fees are as follows for 2015 - 2016:
Graduate School Tuition (per credit hour): $1,818
Minimum Tuition for Students Enrolled in Ph.D. Dissertation (per semester): $200
Medical insurance: $2,721
Activities and recreation fee: $430
Audit Fee: $10
One time transcript fee: $30
