Tuition
2024-25 TUITION EXPENSES (ANNUALIZED)
Tuition $71,250
Program Fee* $4500
Transcript Fee (one-time/lifetime fee) $100
Health Insurance* (can be waived if proof of comparable coverage elsewhere) $3,928
Student Services Fee $758
Student Health Fee $968
*Program fees cover: books, printed course materials, most meals while classes and residencies are in session, lodging for all residencies, special events and receptions, library and database access, academic services, and graduation expenses. Please note that all tuition expenses and fees are subject to change. The expenses listed above are accurate to the current academic year only.
Tuition is paid in 5 installments during the time you are enrolled at Vanderbilt. During the first year, you will need to make payments in fall (40 percent), spring (40 percent), and summer (20 percent). During the second year, payments are due in fall (50 percent) and spring (50 percent). Students' accounts must show all tuition and fees paid from a previous semester in order to proceed to the next semester. All student account balances must be paid in full prior to graduation.
You will be responsible for the cost of transportation to all residencies, including the second-year International Residency in the Executive Edge track or the 4 international residencies in the Global Immersion track.
Financing and Loans
Company Sponsorship
Many executive students receive some level of financial support from their employers. Sponsoring organizations enjoy many benefits from this investment.
Return on Investment for Your Organization
If you are seeking sponsorship from your organization, we’d like to help. Here is a sample sponsorship letter; we are happy to customize this for your employer.
Loans
Most of our Executive MBA students self-fund some or all of the program. In addition to personal resources, students may apply for U.S. government loans as full-time students via the Vanderbilt Financial Aid Office.
To learn more about your loan options, visit the following websites:
Scholarships Overview
We are proud to offer a variety of scholarships to support students to achieve their leadership potential.
Executive MBA scholarships are awarded to candidates who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in one or more ways – professional leadership, community leadership, academic leadership and creative leadership – as well as the potential to contribute to the Owen community.
Our commitment to diversity
Our class profile represents a wide range of backgrounds, roles and industries, and we value diversity in every sense of the word. We strongly encourage applications from students who will contribute to the diversity of the student body and to unique perspectives within the classroom.
How to Apply
All applicants have the opportunity to complete a scholarship essay as part of their application. No separate form is required for any of our scholarships.
Applicants should address their motivations and individual strengths that will enhance the classroom experience and distinction of the program.
We recommend applying in Application Rounds 1, 2 or 3. Scholarships may be awarded after May 31 on a case-by-case basis.
Selection
Applicants will be assessed on the strength of their complete application and interview, and scholarships will be announced at the time of admission for the full duration of the program*.
The average scholarship amount ranges from $10,000 – $20,000 per year, with a limited number of larger scholarships available.
*New or additional scholarships are not awarded in the second year.
Nonprofit Management
Scholarship
Full-tuition Scholarship Award
We have been partnering with the Center for Nonprofit Management to invest in nonprofit leaders for more than 15 years. Every year, we offer one full-tuition scholarship, (valued at over $140,000*) to a nonprofit executive at a qualified 501(c)3 organization who has demonstrated a commitment to serving in the nonprofit sector.
Applicants must apply by March 31 to be considered.
*The recipient is responsible for fees and travel expenses.
Special Funding
Yellow Ribbon Program
Vanderbilt University is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program. At Vanderbilt, all students who qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program are entitled to receive a Yellow Ribbon award.
Once your eligibility for the Yellow Ribbon Program has been confirmed and the national cap for the Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) has been expended, Vanderbilt University will provide additional Yellow Ribbon funds. At the Owen Graduate School of Management, we currently award additional funding up to 50% of the unmet charges in Yellow Ribbon funds, to be matched by the VA. Together, these funds will cover up to 100% of your tuition. The Yellow Ribbon program does not cover non-tuition/fee-related expenses.
A full description of the Yellow Ribbon program can be found on the Veterans Benefits Administration website. As a first step in this process, contact Vanderbilt’s VA School Certifying Officials at VASCO@vanderbilt.edu to determine your individual educational benefits and to confirm your eligibility.
FAQ
Tuition Information
Q. Are scholarships available?
A.
There are limited scholarships available that can be viewed on our Tuition and Scholarships page. Executive MBA students are often working managers and executives who can fund their education through a combination of sponsorship or employer reimbursement, loans and working cash flow. Most U.S. citizens complete the FAFSA and take advantage of government loans for a portion of their education.
Q. Is financial aid available?
A.
Student loans are available for those who do not receive full financial support. Additional information is available through the Office of Financial Aid.
Q. How much does it cost to attend the Vanderbilt EMBA program?
A.
View the full tuition and costs for the program, including both tracks, HERE. Once you are admitted, a $2,500 deposit is required. This deposit is credited toward your first tuition payment. Tuition is paid in five installments during the time you are enrolled at Vanderbilt: October (40 percent), February (40 percent) and June (20 percent) of the first year and October (50 percent), February (50 percent) the second year. Student Accounts must show all tuition paid prior to graduation and tuition paid from a previous semester in order to proceed to the next semester.
You will be responsible for the cost of transportation
to all residencies, including the second-year International
Residency in the Executive Edge track OR the four international
residencies in the Global Immersion track.
Q. Is corporate financial support required for the EMBA program?
A.
No. Although many Executive MBA students receive some level of corporate financial support, it is not a factor in the admissions process. Managers need to understand the time demands, including the Week-In Residence at the beginning of the program, the residency commitment to launch Year Two and the one-week International Residency in the spring of Year Two. This is especially important if you choose to enroll in the Global Immersion Track which will require more time out of the office.
Q. Are there scholarships available for rising second-year students?
A.
All scholarships are awarded during the application process to incoming students. You should not rely on future scholarships/awards for funding.