Early Decision
Fall 2025
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN, 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 2025
- Regular DecisionFall 2025
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Not required for admission, but considered for some
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 | ✓ |
Supplemental Essays
Vanderbilt University’s motto, Crescere aude, is Latin for “dare to grow.” In your response, reflect on how one or more aspects of your identity, culture, or background has played a role in your personal growth, and how it will contribute to our campus community as you dare to grow at Vanderbilt.
Please provide your response in approximately 250 words.
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