Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, with about 13,000 students. Known for its strong programs in education, medicine, business, and the liberal arts, Vanderbilt combines academic excellence with a warm, welcoming Southern atmosphere. With its park-like campus, filled with trees and historic buildings, it is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country, and its location in the heart of Nashville gives students access to a thriving music, tech, and cultural community. With a balance of rigorous academics, Division I athletics, and a collaborative student community, Vanderbilt is often described as offering both the prestige of an elite university and the friendliness of a close-knit college.