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Vanderbilt University
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  • 4 Year
  • Nashville, TN
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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 1440-1570 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
    31,462
    SAT Range
    1440-1570
    SAT Reading
    710-770
    SAT Math
    730-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    34%
    ACT Range
    32-35
    ACT English
    33-35
    ACT Math
    30-35
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    74%

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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
    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
      Required
    • Recommendations
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    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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