However you choose to finance your Vanderbilt Master of Marketing degree, know that our program is designed to set you up for accelerated career advancement and long-term success. With such a high rate of return, this 9-month program is an investment worth making. For more information on the post-graduate journey, see Master of Marketing Career Outcomes.
Tuition & Expenses
Tuition is subject to change annually.
| 2026-27 Tuition Expenses (Annualized) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,700 |
| Transcript Fee | $100 |
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
| Health Insurance (can be waived if proof of comparable coverage elsewhere) | $4,244 |
| Maintenance Fee | $1,250 |
| Student Health Fee | $882 |
| Student Services Fee | $694 |
| Loan Fees | $2,110 |
| Average Living Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Housing | $16,030 |
| Food | $7,488 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,013 |
| Transportation | $1,526 |
Housing
All Owen students live off campus. There are several residential buildings within one mile of Owen and several more within walking distance. Our students typically publish an overview of housing options in March and post it to the Admitted Applicants website. You may also visit the Off-Campus Referral Service website provided by the Vanderbilt University Office of Housing and Residential Education.
Health Insurance
We require health insurance for all students. Vanderbilt offers a health insurance plan for students and their families. Please note that dental and vision care are not included in the insurance fee, but are available and encouraged through Gallagher Student Health.
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Scholarship Overview
All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarship awards at the time of admission. There is no additional scholarship form to complete. Selection criteria include academic and personal achievements evidenced by GPA, test scores, resume, recommendations, essays, and the evaluative interview.
Scholarships cover partial tuition, and candidates will be notified of an award when given an offer of admission. Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management does not offer need-based scholarships.
Accelerator Alumni Scholarship
Each year, the Vanderbilt Master of Marketing program awards up to $5,000 in scholarship funding to participants of Vanderbilt's Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion.
Student Employment
A limited number of graduate student work opportunities are offered within Owen and at Vanderbilt, including part-time jobs within the admissions office, marketing and communications, and the career management center. Job opportunities are promoted via email and in various Owen communications channels throughout the year.
Once you are enrolled, you can search for opportunities and sign up for job alerts at Vanderbilt’s Student Employment Office website.
We recommend that our specialized master's students work no more than 20 hours per week.
International students should contact their program’s admissions representative for information about specific work regulations.
Loan Options
Federal Financial Aid
- Loans are dispersed through the central Office of Student Financial Aid. Visit Vanderbilt University’s financial aid website for details about loan options.
- International students do not qualify for federally funded loan programs unless they are permanent residents of the U.S. International students may apply for a private alternative source of funding, but a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is required as a co-borrower. Vanderbilt offers a loan option that does not require a U.S. co-borrower, available through MPower Financing. You can learn more by visiting Vanderbilt's Office of Financial Aid and reviewing its information on private alternative loan options. Private Loan Options are available through Vanderbilt's preferred lender list through FASTChoice.
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Other Resources
We encourage students to do their own research when considering how to fund their degree. In addition to scholarships, federal loans, and employment, students could consider personal savings, family funds, sponsorship by their company or government, and other outside loans, grants, and scholarships. Your starting point for funding options outside of merit-based scholarships should be the Vanderbilt University Office of Financial Aid.