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 scholarships and low-interest loan options.
The challenging curriculum, extensive network, and supportive community at Owen made this experience invaluable. The relationships I’ve built — with faculty, classmates, and industry professionals — have opened doors and will continue to pay dividends throughout my career.
Elizabeth PattersonRelationship Manager, BIP WealthVanderbilt MS Finance, Class of 2025
Tuition & Expenses
The MS Finance program cost for the 2026-2027 academic year:
| 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 |
| Tuition is subject to change annually |
Average Living Expenses:
| Housing ($1,781 monthly over nine months) | $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
Health insurance is required for all students. The university offers a health insurance plan for students and their families. For more information, please visit our Student Health Insurance website.
Scholarship Overview
Vanderbilt MS Finance Merit-Based Scholarships
All MS Finance applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships. There is no separate scholarship application. Selection criteria include academic background, professional experiences, GPA, GMAT scores, letters of recommendation, essay, and interview. Scholarships cover partial tuition, and candidates will be notified of an award when given an offer of admission.
Vanderbilt Accelerator® Alumni Scholarship
Each year, the Vanderbilt MSF 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.
LOANS &
OTHER RESOURCES
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. The two may be compared by viewing Vanderbilt’s Office of Financial Aid’s private alternative loan options information and clicking on FASTChoice to filter.
Other Resources
In addition to federal loans, scholarships, and employment, students should consider personal savings; family funds; sponsorship by their company or government; and other outside loans, grants, and scholarships.