However you choose to finance your Vanderbilt Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree, know that our program is designed to set you up for accelerated career advancement and long-term success. With our exclusive partnership with the leading global accounting firms—Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC—every year, 100% of our graduates are employed within 90 days of graduation. For more information on the post-graduate career journey, see MAcc 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 |
Additional Information
Becker CPA Review
$2,400 (the cost is usually covered by a student's future employer if the student has accepted a full-time position with a partner firm. If the student's cost is not covered by his/her employer, or he/she has not accepted a full-time position, the student is responsible for the cost of the Becker CPA review).
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.
The MAcc program was essential in achieving my career goals. It gave me the credentials and support I needed to land a Big 4 internship—and ultimately a full-time offer from Deloitte.
Scholarship Overview
All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarship at the time of admission. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, potential for excellence in a management career, leadership potential, application strength, and potential to contribute to our community.
Scholarships cover partial tuition, with the total amount of scholarship being announced at the time of admission. Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management does not offer need-based scholarships.
Please remember that almost all financial aid is distributed in equal amounts per semester—half for the fall semester and half for the spring—so plan ahead.
Vanderbilt MAcc Alliance
The MAcc program strives to grow, nurture, and sustain relationships with undergraduate institutions both near and far. For those connections that have matured and have consistently funneled high-caliber graduates to the Vanderbilt MAcc program, we’re pleased to offer a more formal alliance. Through the Vanderbilt MAcc alliance program, our shared goal is to develop first-rate professional service talent by introducing bright, well-rounded students at all stages of their undergraduate experience to the value of launching a business career at a Big 4 firm.
The Vanderbilt MAcc alliance includes the following schools: Centre College, Davidson College, Furman University, and Sewanee: The University of the South. This alliance impacts students in a variety of ways.
- A $10,000 base scholarship offered to qualified admitted students. This is in addition to any merit-based scholarship the student would otherwise receive.
- Junior year admission with the expectation the student will matriculate to Vanderbilt MAcc in August following graduation from his/her institution.
- The $100 Vanderbilt MAcc application fee will be waived.
- The Vanderbilt MAcc program will host bi-annual visits to alliance campuses to counsel students about careers in public accounting.
AICPA John L. Carey Scholarships Program
Liberal arts students wishing to pursue graduate accounting study can receive financial aid through the AICPA John L. Carey Scholarships Program. Scholarships are available to all liberal arts degree holders of any regionally accredited U.S. institution who wish to pursue a CPA certificate. Scholarships are given based on academic achievement, leadership, and future career interests and are contingent upon acceptance in a graduate accounting program. The deadline for submission is typically in early April. For more information, please visit the AICPA's website.
TSCPA Scholarships
The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to students who have completed introductory courses in accounting and/or students majoring in accounting. Students should be U.S. citizens and legal residents of Tennessee who are attending Tennessee schools. The deadline for submission is typically in early June. For more information, please visit the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants' website.
Accelerator Alumni Scholarship
Each year, the Vanderbilt MAcc program awards up to $5,000 in scholarship funding to participants of Vanderbilt's Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion.
State Societies Scholarships
Many of the state Societies of Certified Public Accountants offer scholarships for students. Be sure to check with your state society by searching for its website and looking under the student section.
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.