About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University, founded in 1873 in Nashville, is one of the nation's most prestigious private research universities. With approximately 13,000 students, Vanderbilt is known for its medical school, law school, and Peabody College of Education. Commodore athletics compete in the Southeastern Conference as the conference's only private university. The baseball program has won two national championships, establishing Vanderbilt as a powerhouse in college baseball.
Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
2014
- College World Series Champions Vanderbilt won its first national championship in baseball, defeating Virginia 3-2 in the final game.
2019
- Second CWS Title The Commodores won their second College World Series title in six years, cementing their baseball dynasty.
Tim Corbin Era
Coach Corbin has won 1,000+ games, five CWS appearances, two national titles, four SEC regular-season titles, and 18 NCAA tournament appearances.
1980
- SEC Baseball Title Roy Mewbourne guided Vanderbilt to an SEC championship and NCAA Regional appearance.
2024
- Football Breakthrough Vanderbilt shocked the college football world with upsets over ranked opponents, showing the program's growth.
Commodores Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
Mr. C (Commodore)
Type: Commodore
Official Colors
Black
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Gold
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School Info
Fight Song
Dynamite
Dynamite, Dynamite, When Vandy starts to fight!
Traditions
- •Anchor Down
- •Star V hand sign
Venues
Football Stadium
FirstBank Stadium
Basketball Arena
Memorial Gymnasium
Commodores Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from Vanderbilt University athletes about their recovery journey
Jay Cutler
Football • 2002-05
First-round NFL draft pickDavid Price
Baseball • 2005-07
Cy Young Award winnerPerry Wallace
Basketball • 1966-70
First African American to play basketball in SECTodd Helton
Baseball/Football • 1992-95
Five-time MLB All-StarShan Foster
Basketball • 2004-08
SEC Player of the Year