Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Vanderbilt University.
Vanderbilt requires all freshmen and sophomores to live on campus. Housing is managed through Housing & (HRE), and the process is organized aroundThe Commonsfor first-year students.
The Commons — Freshman Year:All incoming freshmen live in The Commons, a dedicated on the south end of campus containing 10 houses. has Faculty Heads who live in the community and host programming. Students complete a lifestyle questionnaire; HRE assigns students to houses based on preferences. Students cannot select their specific house.
Sophomore Village:After first year, sophomores move to — a collection of (Blakemore, Cole, Gillette, Lewis, Lupton, Warren & Moore) near the campus. Sophomores enter a lottery and can room with friends from their freshman year Commons house.
Upperclass Housing (Junior/Senior):Juniors and seniors choose from a wider range of on-campus options including traditional doubles, singles, and apartment-style units in Kissam, Highland Quadrangle, and other buildings. A lottery with class seniority determines selection order. Many juniors and seniors also choose off-campus housing in Nashville's neighborhoods near campus.
Nashville, TN
Private Research University
12,600 total students
20 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
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| E. Bronson Ingram College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Cole House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Crawford House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| East House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Gillette House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Hank Ingram House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Memorial House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Murray House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Stambaugh House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sutherland Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| West House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nicholas S. Zeppos College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Holland House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| McGill Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Carmichael Tower East | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Carmichael Tower West | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Rothschild College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| McTyeire Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Morgan House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Tolman Hall | — | — | — | 0 |
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