Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school... Wikipedia

  • Former name:  Central University, (1873–1877)
  • Motto:  Crescere aude (Latin)
  • Motto (English):  "Dare to grow"
  • Type:  Private research university
  • Established:  1873
  • Academic affiliations:  AAU, COFHE, NAICU, ORAU, URA, Space-grant
  • Endowment:  $10.9 billion (2021)
  • Chancellor:  Daniel Diermeier
  • Provost:  C. Cybele Raver
  • Academic staff:  4,783 (2020)
  • Students:  13,710 (2023)
  • Undergraduates:  7,151 (2023)
  • Postgraduates:  6,659 (2023)
  • Campus:  Large city
  • Other campuses:  Brentwood
  • Mascot:  Mr. Commodore (Mr. C)
  • Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FBS – SEC, AAC, C-USA
  • Data Source:  DuckDuckGo