College Roadmap · Family ROI Report
UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Vanderbilt University
Prepared for Sample Student · Nashville, TN
Best-case 4-yr offset
$108,686
AP savings + Ingram Scholarship
Typical 4-yr offset
$40,752
AP + avg merit × 4
Admissions Reality
5.6%
Yield 61.0% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$97,374
Net price varies by family
AP Tuition Saved
$40,752
18 credits · 1.2 semester(s)
Admissions Profile
SAT Total (mid 50%)
1510–1580
ACT Composite
34–35
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
ED · ED · RD
Vanderbilt does not have a minimum GPA requirement, but successful applicants typically have a very high GPA.
Cost Breakdown
Tuition$67,934
Fees$3,292
Room & board$23,048
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$97,374
Merit Scholarship Opportunity
Ingram ScholarshipFull ride
Highly competitive
For students who plan to combine a professional or business career with an exceptional commitment to civic-minded service, innovation, an entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership.
Cornelius Vanderbilt ScholarshipFull ride
Highly competitive
For students who combine outstanding academic achievement with strong leadership and contributions outside the classroom.
Chancellor's ScholarshipFull ride
Highly competitive
For students with outstanding leadership skills, strength of character, high school academic achievement and a deep-seated commitment to fostering collaboration among students from different backgrounds and perspectives.
AP Investment & Return
Based on Vanderbilt's AP credit policy (min score 4, capped at 18 credits).
Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+8 credits · $18,112
5
Chemistry
+8 credits · $18,112
5
Biology
+4 credits · $9,056
5
English Language
+3 credits · $6,792
4
US History
+3 credits · $6,792
4
Credits
18
Sem. saved
1.2
Saved
$40,752
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction
Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.
Say to the parent
"Vanderbilt is a place where your child can get a world-class education and also be part of a supportive community that will help them grow as a person."
Say to the student
"At Vanderbilt, you can explore your passions and get a great education in a city that has a ton to offer."
College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2023-2024 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22