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Vanderbilt University
  • A+
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  • 4 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1,192 reviews
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Vanderbilt University Admissions

Vanderbilt admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 11%. Students that get into Vanderbilt have an average SAT score between 1420-1590 or an average ACT score of 32-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Vanderbilt is January 1. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Vanderbilt early decision deadline is November 1.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
11%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
24%
Total Applicants
32,442
SAT Range
1420-1590
SAT Reading
700-790
SAT Math
720-800
Students Submitting SAT
38%
ACT Range
32-35
ACT English
32-35
ACT Math
30-35
ACT Writing
8-10
Students Submitting ACT
67%

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Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadline
January 1
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Early Action Deadline
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Offers Early Decision
Yes
Offers Early Action
No
Application Fee
$50
Application Website
vanderbilt.edu/admissions/applynow.php
Accepts Common App
Yes
Accepts Coalition App
Yes

Admissions Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • High School Rank
    Recommended
  • High School Transcript
    Required
  • College Prep Courses
    Required
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • Recommendations
    Recommended
Poll
72%
of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.39 responses
Poll
77%
of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.39 responses
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