A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Vanderbilt are mainly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 46% more female students than male students enrolled at Vanderbilt University with a gender ratio of 28% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Vanderbilt has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
28%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,559
|
| Women |
3,745
|
Vanderbilt serves a high number of out-of-state students with 88% of the student body residing outside of Tennessee or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
13%
|
| Out of State |
75%
|
| Foreign |
12%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221999 IPEDS survey data for Vanderbilt University.
Last updated February 24, 2025