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Vanderbilt University Men's Football

Welcome to the Vanderbilt University men's football recruiting profile. Vanderbilt competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southeastern Conference from Nashville, Tennessee. Led by head coach Clark Lea, Vanderbilt University pairs a highly selective 6% acceptance rate with a 94% graduation rate and a $25,186 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
116
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southeastern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
14,360
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
6%
State
Tennessee
City
Nashville
Address
2101 West End Avenue

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 41% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Clark Lea
Head Coach
Arion Shinaver
Assistant Coach • Stars Nickels
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Brendan Flaherty
Assistant Coach • Tight Ends
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Chris Klenakis
Assistant Coach • Offensive Line
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Jamaal Richardson
Assistant Coach • Cornerbacks
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Trenton Kirklin
Assistant Coach • Quarterbacks
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Carson Casarahi
Assistant Quarterbacks Coach
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Justin Harris
Assistant Cornerbacks Coach
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A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 94% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
96%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
94%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$73,909
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$91,565
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 22% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$65,008
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$65,008
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$22,054
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$25,186
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 76% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$44,124,525
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$5,669,062
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