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Vanderbilt University
Nashville,
TN
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate7%
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About Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University is a top-tier research university with a lush tree-lined campus in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt is known for strong undergraduate programs in many areas, including economics, medicine, engineering and literature. Vanderbilt also promotes interdisciplinary learning–students have the opportunity to design their own majors.
Vandy students come from many different backgrounds and pride themselves on balancing rigorous academics with an active social scene. Greek life is popular at Vandy, especially among women. Vanderbilt has competitive D1 teams in a number of sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and championship winning bowling team. The Commodores compete as part of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Did You Know?
Vanderbilt University's campus is officially recognized as a national arboretum. There are over 6000 trees and shrubs spread across Vandy’s 330-acre campus, making walking from class-to-class feel like a walk in the park. The white oak is the official symbol of Vanderbilt, but the most common tree on campus is the Southern magnolia, which bursts into bloom each Spring, adorning campus with its beautiful white flowers.
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Vanderbilt University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt was founded in 1873. The university enrolls around 13,796 students a year, including 7,126 undergrads.
Vanderbilt Acceptance Rate
It is extremely difficult to get into Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt admitted 7% of all applicants in 2021. In 2021, 3,368 out of 47,152 total applicants were accepted.
| Vanderbilt University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 7% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 18% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 25% |
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Vanderbilt University is located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee, near Nashville.
If you are interested in seeing Vanderbilt for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to Nashville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Nashville International.
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College Info
Vanderbilt Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Vanderbilt is Jan 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Vanderbilt University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Vanderbilt SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1480 - 1570
Math SAT Range
760 - 800
Reading SAT Range
720 - 770
Vanderbilt Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$86,194
In State$86,194
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$61,618
$61,618
Fees
$2,328
$2,328
Housing
$21,054
$21,054
Books
$1,194
$1,194
Student Life
Wondering what life at Vanderbilt is like? There are approximately 13,796 students enrolled at Vanderbilt, including 7,126 undergraduate students and 6,670 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 10% percent are from TN and 90% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time10%
In State90%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
13,796
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
7%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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