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Vanderbilt University
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  • 4 Year
  • NASHVILLE, TN

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
No data available  
Offers Early Decision
Yes
Offers Early Action
No
Application Fee
$50
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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