Early Decision
Fall 2027
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸
Nashville, US
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Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2025-2026 undergraduateVanderbilt University is located in Large City of Nashville, TN, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Early Decision IIFall 2027
- Regular DecisionFall 2027
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
740770
Math
770790
ACT
Composite
3435
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$89,590Total Cost (On Campus)
$11,008Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $63,946 |
| Books and supplies | $1,194 |
| On-campus housing | $21,054 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,396 |
| Total | $89,590 |
Rankings
#18U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#=90Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#248QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023