Applying to Vanderbilt

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Vanderbilt University is 6.28% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 57.03%. 20,136 men and 25,177 women applied to Vanderbilt and 1,360 men and 1,484 women students were accepted.

Among them, 776 men and 846 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Vanderbilt.

In 2024, 406 students (25% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 428 students (26%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Vanderbilt.

The median SAT score is 1,540 with 760 SAT EBRW and 780 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 740. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 790 and 25^th percentile is 770 .

The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 34 at Vanderbilt. The median ACT math score is 34 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Vanderbilt University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,622 first-year students enrolled in Vanderbilt. The proportion of full-time students is 99.82% and part-time students is 0.18%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Vanderbilt.

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Vanderbilt. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Vanderbilt University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $95 for graduate schools of Vanderbilt University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Vanderbilt.