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Vanderbilt University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

How Do You Compare to Vanderbilt University Other Incoming Students?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at Vanderbilt University.

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How are Vanderbilt University Admissions and Enrollment Stats Applicable to You?

Vanderbilt University Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Open Admissions No
Selectivity of College More Selective
Acceptance Rate 7%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Applicant Total 47,152
Accepted 3,368
Enrolled 1,624

What’s the Male/Female Breakdown When it Comes to Admissions?

Applicants: Men - Women  43 to 57
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Accepted: Men - Women  48 to 52
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Enrolled: Men - Women  50 to 50
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Average Test Scores

About 25% of students accepted to Vanderbilt submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 770. Math scores were between 760 and 800.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Vanderbilt University  ( 720 to 770 )
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800
SAT Math Scores for Vanderbilt University  ( 760 to 800 )
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800

Vanderbilt received ACT scores from 32% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 34 and 35.

ACT Composite Scores for Vanderbilt University  ( 34 to 35 )
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36

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