INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE.
We recognize that business school is a significant investment in your personal and professional development and are committed to helping students afford the cost of tuition by offering resources, scholarships, and low-interest loan options.
The immediate, tangible impact was a promotion by the end of the program. Beyond that, the real gift was the ability to integrate learnings from across disciplines — whether it was applying statistics in strategic decisions, embracing ethical frameworks, or leading cross-cultural teams with greater empathy and effectiveness.
Barbara PafettiSupply Chain Project Manager, Philips Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2025
Tuition & Expenses
2025-26 TUITION EXPENSES (ANNUALIZED)
Tuition $74,500
Program Fee* $4,500
Transcript Fee (one-time/lifetime fee) $100
Health Insurance* (can be waived if proof of comparable coverage elsewhere) $4,074
Student Services Fee $791
Student Health Fee $1,012
*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.
Scholarship 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.
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.
SIGNATURE SCHOLARSHIP
Nonprofit Management Scholarship
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. Learn more about past recipients.
*The recipient is responsible for fees and travel expenses.
Loans &
Other Resources
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:
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.
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.