Vanderbilt University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee, consistently ranked among the top 15 universities in the United States. Founded in 1873 by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, the university has grown from a small regional school into a globally recognized research institution with particular strengths in medicine, law, education, and the sciences. Nashville is one of America's most vibrant cities, offering unparalleled music, food, culture, and career opportunities in healthcare and technology. Vanderbilt's 330-acre campus is a National Arboretum — literally a bota…