Vanderbilt University is a private institution that was founded in 1873. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,796, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 333 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Vanderbilt University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 17.

Vanderbilt University offers a wide range of student activities. Located in Nashville, or Music City, there are plenty of off-campus options for dining, shopping, music and entertainment.