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Vanderbilt University
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  • NASHVILLE, TN
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  • NASHVILLE, TN
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    Vanderbilt University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Vanderbilt?

    Vanderbilt admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 7%. Students that get into Vanderbilt have an average SAT score between 1480-1570 or an average ACT score of 34-35. 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.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    7%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    24%
    Total Applicants
    47,152
    SAT Range
    1480-1570
    SAT Reading
    720-770
    SAT Math
    760-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    25%
    ACT Range
    34-35
    ACT English
    34-36
    ACT Math
    31-35
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    32%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $50
    Application Website
    admissions.vanderbilt.edu/apply
    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
      Considered but not 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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