Stories from students at Vanderbilt University


Vanderbilt University ๐บ๐ธ
Nashville, US
From Empowering Communities to Exploring Tech: My Journey to Vanderbilt on a Full Ride

by Filiz from Turkey ๐น๐ท


Vanderbilt University ๐บ๐ธ
Nashville, US
Life as an engineering PhD Student at Vanderbilt: application, funding, workload, and career plans

by Mahrukh from Pakistan ๐ต๐ฐ


Vanderbilt University ๐บ๐ธ
Nashville, US
From the Philippines to Vanderbilt - how to market yourself to get into T20 school with financial aid
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by Marcus from Philippines ๐ต๐ญ
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2025-2026 undergraduateVanderbilt University is located in Large City of Nashville, TN, US๐บ๐ธ
Admissions
Deadlines
ย- Early DecisionFall 2025
- Early Decision IIFall 2025
- Regular DecisionFall 2025
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
Math
ACT
Composite
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
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Recommendation(s) | โ |
Non-Academic Factors
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Interview | โ | |||
Extracurricular activities | โ | |||
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Character/personal qualities | โ | |||
First generation | โ | |||
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Level of applicantโs interest | โ |
Supplemental Essays
ยVanderbilt Universityโs motto, Crescere aude, is Latin for โdare to grow.โ 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
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 |