Vanderbilt University
- 4 Year
- NASHVILLE, TN
CollegeGrad School
Vanderbilt University Reviews
Rating 4.01 out of 5 1,328 reviews
Vanderbilt is undoubtebly a very challenging school, but I can say that all is worth it because of the people there. It is so easy to make meaningful connections that help through your four years.
The main thing that I like about Vanderbilt is the character of the student population. Everyone is driven to not only achieve success for themselves, but also to help others succeed. If you ever need help, you're almost guaranteed to find someone there that is able and willing to help with whatever you need. For example, whenever I've needed help getting through an assignment, my friends have always been there to either be with me to keep me accountable or assist me with the actual content. Without this spirit at Vanderbilt, the atmosphere wouldn't be nearly as happy as it is.
Vanderbilt has given me the resources to succeed in life outside of the lecture hall and lab. I have learned both academic and life skills that can help me in the future.
I loved my experience at Vanderbilt. Interesting options for classes, lots of support available, a beautiful campus, and an amazing city.
The campus and the overall community life of the college is nothing short of outstanding! Additionally, the academics and student/faculty ratio is one of the best in the nation.
Vanderbilt was a wonderful community to be a part of during graduate school. The campus is beautiful and the community so close to good food and culture.
I went to Vanderbilt in 2019 and ended up transferring. While it is a beautiful campus and I met amazing professors, I found the community to be incredibly exclusionary. The campus is almost entirely segregated, with white Greek Life being central to white student life. Students wanted to be friends with other students just like them, rather than seeking out people diverse from them. There weren't many robust communities outside of Greek Life. Anyone who is not a white student in Greek Life probably doesn't love Vanderbilt--in fact, most POC students I knew hated it. All the positive reviews you're seeing, chances are, are from white greek life people for whom the school is built.
Vanderbilt's admissions page does an amazing job of showing all of the great things about the school. Anytime I need information about the school, I can look forward to the Instagram's student takeovers and the frequently asked questions on the admissions page. If I never run out of questions to ask, Vanderbilt will never run out of answers and that indicates to me their dedication to all students interested in Vanderbilt, not just the ones that have applied or been accepted. Vanderbilt provides a welcoming presence that lets everyone know they are welcome.
Vanderbilt's a good school and you will be set in your future career. Some of the coolness has disappeared with Covid and Vanderbilt got used to not having to host unique events that support student life. Overall, it's still a fun school and you're in the heart of Nashville.
I am a first year at Vanderbilt. The community is welcoming, it's great to be in the big city of Nashville, and there are so many student orgs to make everyone find their place on campus.
I had the most incredible experience at Vanderbilt University. Firstly, the freshman experience at Vanderbilt is wonderful in that all first year students live in one of ten dorms in the same vicinity on the same campus, referred to as "Commons." This provides first year students with a great sense of community and camaraderie right off the bat. The school's location in Nashville also offers a wide breadth and depth of opportunities for students, ranging from exploring great food to becoming involved in impactful community outreach. Additionally, Vanderbilt is very much characterized by a collaborative spirit rather than a competitive one, as students enjoy studying together and helping one another find success. As a result of all these aspects of Vanderbilt, the students at this school tend to be extremely happy and fulfilled by their academic and social experiences here. I cannot say enough positive things about my time there.
Vanderbilt is a great university. The class sizes aren't too big, so there is lots of potential for student-professor connection.
The professors at Vanderbilt are incredible. They truly care about you as a human being and your mental health. The students are also caring and will stay hi to you when you walk by 9 times out of 10. However, the Greek Life scene is bigger than advertised up front. Otherwise, the school as a whole is beautiful and a great place to be.
Its been challenging but as long as you have a study routine you'll be fine. The people are nice too.
Overly competitive and STEM students look down on Peabody majors, but overall a pretty great place to be.
Be careful and forewarned. While Vanderbilt may be great for some kids, for others it can be downright dangerous. Alcohol and substance abuse are rampant. Kids who run into problems are largely abandoned by the University. Kids who develop medical or mental health issues are mismanaged and treated poorly. Avoid Student Health, they are incompetent. The administration seems clueless at best and hostile at worst.
Vanderbilt University is overall a great school. They focus on their education while prioritizing mental health. So many opportunities are offered here as well as organizations to have a school-life balance. The people and environment are so welcoming and supportive and Vanderbilt makes it so easy to switch majors or career paths.
The staff have been incredibly helpful and responsive. I do feel like you get what you pay for here. I am more than halfway through my degree and feel the teachers and office staff have been exceptional.
Vanderbilt will prepare you for the professional world because of the top tier professors. When you graduate the Vanderbilt name will open doors for you.
Loving the atmosphere and academics here. Classes are great and the teachers are incredibly helpful. The multitude of events on campus is great as well.