Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University

Private research university in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Vanderbilt University (informally Vandy or VU) is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of New York shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1-million endowment despite having never been to the South. Vanderbilt hoped that his gift and the greater work of the university would help to heal the sectional wounds inflicted by the Civil War.

Former name
Central University (1873–1877)
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Type
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Established
1873
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Endowment
$6.4 billion (2019)
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Chairman
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Chancellor
Daniel Diermeier (designate)
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Provost
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Academic staff
1,816 (2019)
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Students
13,131 (Fall 2019)
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Undergraduates
6,886 (Fall 2019)
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Postgraduates
6,245 (Fall 2019)
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Location
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Campus
Urban, 330 acres (1.3 km)
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Colors
Black and gold
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Nickname
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Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I
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Mascot
Mr. Commodore (Mr. C)
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Website
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