Vanderbilt University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Vanderbilt University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Vanderbilt University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 98
th
From 1980, Vanderbilt University was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 50th and has continued to rank Vanderbilt University for 44 years, consistently holding an average position of 55 across nearly all ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 188 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. Vanderbilt University was listed at 98th in world, 35th in country and 35th in region , with the fairest rank in Shanghai ARWU at 66th, and an atypical rank on UNIRANKS at 56th. In total, we believe Vanderbilt University merits a rank of 55, with additional insights on each rank and system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
49 th
93 rd
66 th
26 th
260 th
115 th
115 th
62 nd
Vanderbilt University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 46.87 | 26 | 15 | 15 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 47.55 | 49 | 33 | 29 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 56.71 | 61 | 44 | 41 |
| US News | 1990 | 24.48 | 62 | 35 | 32 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 51.55 | 66 | 35 | 33 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 79 | 79 | 69 | 62 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 63.93 | 92 | 36 | 33 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 103.57 | 93 | 38 | 34 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 115 | 115 | 40 | 39 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 115 | 115 | 40 | 39 |
| QS | 2010 | 192.13 | 260 | 61 | 48 |
Vanderbilt University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 49 | 44 | 47.55 | Fairly Accurate | 2004 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 93 | 21 | 103.57 | Not Accurate | 2007 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 66 | 22 | 51.55 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 92 | 15 | 63.93 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| US News | 1990 | 62 | 33 | 24.48 | Highly Accurate | 2021 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 26 | 15 | 46.87 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 61 | 21 | 56.71 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| QS | 2010 | 260 | 15 | 192.13 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 79 | 1 | 79 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 115 | 1 | 115 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 115 | 1 | 115 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Vanderbilt University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Vanderbilt University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Vanderbilt University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Vanderbilt University initially ranked 50th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 47.55 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 47.55 to an unexpected 56th in UNIRANKS.
Vanderbilt University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Vanderbilt University, first achieving a 155th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 103.57 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 103.57 to 119th in Times Higher Education.
Vanderbilt University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 33rd ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Vanderbilt University has preserved a consistent average of 51.55 over 22 years.
Vanderbilt University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Vanderbilt University, which was ranked 50th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 63.93 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Vanderbilt University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 1990: Since being ranked 24th by US News in 1990, Vanderbilt University has consistently secured an average 24.48 position in US News over 33 years. Nonetheless, there was an unexpected and dubious spike from 24.48 to 78th in US News.
Vanderbilt University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: Vanderbilt University's initial 37th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 46.87 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
Vanderbilt University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 52nd ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Vanderbilt University has maintained an average 56.71 in Webometrices for 21 years.
Vanderbilt University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 134th placement by QS in 2010, Vanderbilt University has upheld a steady 192.13 average in QS across 15 years.
Vanderbilt University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Vanderbilt University, which was ranked 79th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 79 in 4icu for 1 years.
Vanderbilt University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Vanderbilt University initially ranked 115th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 115 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Vanderbilt University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Vanderbilt University initially ranked 115th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 115 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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