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Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37240

Official telephone: (615) 322-7311
Fax number: (615) 343-7765
Website: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/
Vanderbilt University
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 288-0432
800 288-0432 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 1
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 5,136
Number of early decision applications accepted: 870 (17%)
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.9
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 26%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1500 - 1560
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 34 - 35
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 25%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 26%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 45,313
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,844
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 140
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 89%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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