Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University Rankings Profile
Vanderbilt University is a leading private university, and its Peabody College of Education has been considered the leading teaching college in the country by many. The University was founded in 1873 and is named after Cornelius Vanderbilt, the railroad tycoon, who provided the initial endowment. In 1978, Vanderbilt merged with Peabody College, which itself was founded in 1785.
The Basics
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Official Website | Vanderbilt University |
| Nickname | Commodores, named after the nickname of university founder “Commodore” Vanderbilt. |
| School Colors | Black and Gold |
| Athletic Conference | Southeastern Conference (SEC) |
RealRank Ranking Categories
| Reputation | Platinum |
| Renown | Gold |
| Diversity Success | Gold |
| Sports Renown | Platinum |
| Tuition Profile | Private university with high tuition. |
| Endowment | Platinum |
| Alumni Engagement | Platinum |
Key: Platinum: Elite Class; Gold: Very good; Silver: Successful, with room to improve;
Bronze: Mid to low range; NI: Needs improvement.
Academic Profile
| Academic Range | Well-Rounded |
| Professional Schools: | |
| Architecture | No |
| Business | Yes |
| Dental | No |
| Engineering | Yes |
| Law | Yes |
| Medical | Yes |
| Nursing | Yes |
| Veterinary Medicine | No |
| Core Science Breadth | Yes |
| Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities Breadth | Yes |
| Agriculture | No |
| Human Sciences / Education | Yes |
| Public Health / Urban Policy | Yes |
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