The UniversityVanderbilt University was established in 1873 through a $1-million donation by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt University offers a full range of undergraduate programs, as well as fifty-four master’s degree programs and forty-six Ph.D. programs. Vanderbilt also offers professional degrees in business administration, divinity, education and human development, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, and public policy. There are 2,997 full-time faculty members and a diverse student population of 12,000.
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| (Post-Masters Certificate) | ||
| Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Theological Studies (MSN/MTS) | ||
| Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Divinity (MSN/M Div) | ||
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Agacnp; agpcnp; enp; fnp; enp/fnp; nhcl; ni; nnp; nm; nm;fnp; pmhnp; pnp-ac; pnp-pc; whnp; whnp/agpacnp | Agacnp – intensivist; agacnp – hospitalist |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Clinical research; health services research | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Advanced clinical practice, advanced systems practice; executive leadership |
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Masters Degrees | 273 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 42 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 4 |
| Part-time study available? | |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | |
| Terminal masters degree available? | No |
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | Entrance Exam GPA – 3.5 or greater, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, application essays, official transcripts, writing samples & GRE for PhD Comp Exam Required Thesis Required PhD requires dissertation including other oral defense |
Acceptance Rate 1,503 Applied 918 Accepted 489 Enrolled 61%
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | October 15th | October 15th | Yes |
| Exam | Details |
|---|---|
| Masters Degree Requirements | GPA greater than 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, application essays, official transcripts |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GPA – 3.5 or greater, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, application essays, official transcripts, writing samples & GRE for PhD |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Interview, 3 letters of recommendation from doctorally-prepared faculty, MSN, essay |
| Exam | Details |
|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
| IELTS: Required | IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available | Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
939 Total Graduate Students Not Reported International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.73% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.24% |
| White or Caucasian | 72% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.43% |
| Asian | 4.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.21% |
| Two or more races | 4.69% |
| Unknown | 1.38% |
Gender
Male (10%) Female (89%)
Faculty
175 Total faculty Full-time – 137 Part-time – 38 Male (24) Female (151)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Lymphedema, palliative care and bereavement, health services research including workforce, safety and quality of care, gerontology, better birth outcomes including nutrition, cardiovascular health, Acute and Chronic Illnesses, pediatric diabetes, heart disease, AIDS, Data Science and Health Technology, Pregnancy Outcomes Mother and Infant Health and Family Health |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,628,741 |
Location & Contact
Address 111Godchaux Hall 461 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37240 United States Get More Info Larger Map Youtube
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FAQ
Does Vanderbilt have direct entry Nursing?
You have the opportunity to enroll in the Vanderbilt Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program through the PreSpecialty master’s program even if you have no prior experience in nursing and are interested in pursuing a career in advanced practice nursing without compromising the quality of your education.
What is the difference between MSN and MN?
Your studies up to that point will primarily consist of rigorous clinical work, but a Masters in Nursing will effectively turn you into a Nurse Practitioner. A MSN will be more theoretical and enable you to work in positions like teaching or administration. hope that helps!.
Does Vanderbilt have a BSN program?
Although the School of Nursing at Vanderbilt University does not grant the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, undergraduates may apply for admission to the School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.
How long is Vanderbilt MSN program?
A minimum of 35 credits are required for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, and they can be finished in one calendar year (fall, spring, and summer semesters) of full-time study. (Note: Nurse-midwifery and dual specialties may take 4-5 semesters. ).