This is a list of notable current and former faculty members, alumni (graduating and non-graduating) of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Unless otherwise noted, attendees listed graduated with a bachelor's degree. Names with an asterisk (*) graduated from Peabody College prior to its merger with Vanderbilt.

Notable alumni

Academia

Presidents and chancellors

Professors and scholars

Art, literature, and humanities

Athletics

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Other athletes

Business and economics

Entertainment and fashion

Government, politics, and activism

U.S. vice presidents

U.S. Cabinet and heads of federal agencies

U.S. governors

Members of the U.S. Senate

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Supreme Court justices

U.S. Ambassadors and diplomats

Mayors

Other U.S. state officials

Foreign presidents, prime ministers, heads of government

Other foreign officials

Activists

Journalism and media

Law

Attorneys

Jurists

Military

Ministry and religion

Science, mathematics, and engineering

Medicine

Notable faculty and staff

Gallery of Vanderbilt notables