The Vanderbilt University MSF program just released a bunch of updates and I wanted this to be the first post of 2026! This program is actively in the admissions process for the next class and I know this is one that all of you focus on.
2026 Class Profile
Vanderbilt always does a great job with their class stats and this year is no different. Check out the snapshot of the newest MSF cohort below.
- Class Size: 103
- Average Age: 22
- Female (percentage of class): 23%
- International Students (percentage of class): 17%
- Countries Represented: 11
- Median Undergraduate GPA: 3.8
- 80% – 3.6-3.9
- Undergraduate Institutions Represented: 73
Compared to the class of 2025 this one is bigger by 20 students, a little more female and a little less international. GPA is spot on. Number of universities represented has increased. Otherwise a very strong and consistent class.
Admissions
The next round is coming up, but you have two more after that if you are considering this program.
*Limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents or international students with a 4-year U.S. undergraduate degree.
Tuition for the 2025-2026 class is $74,500. I forget when the last time I included this, but wanted to make everyone aware of it.
Leadership Development
This is very interesting and unique to Vanderbilt. The Leadership Development Program is not required or specifically part of the Vanderbilt MSF, but it is something you can take part in while at Vanderbilt. This is a one on one experience where you meet with and work with leadership staff and work to understand your strengths and weaknesses as well as how to compensate for them.
In the Fall you take the Hogan Assessment. This is personality test designed and used by large, multinational F500 companies. In the winter/spring, you work directly with someone for personalize executive coaching.
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Still time to apply for this upcoming class so anyone interested, get on it! The new placement statistics should be coming out soon as well. Excited for them and will make a post as soon as they hit my inbox.
Here is a link to the Vanderbilt University MSF Program
