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Vanderbilt University Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

What Does Vanderbilt University’s Incoming Class Look Like?

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

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Vanderbilt University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Vanderbilt University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

How Admissions and Enrollment Stats Are Applicable to You

Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Most Selective (<10%)
Acceptance Rate	6%
Application Fee	$50 (may be waived)

Acceptance and Enrollment Figures

Vanderbilt University had 45,409 applications. Among these applicants, 2,662 received admission offers, and 1,630 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total	45,409
Accepted	2,662
Enrolled	1,630
Enrolled Full-Time	1,630

Getting into Vanderbilt University is 5.9%. This makes the school extremely selective and highly competitive. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Vanderbilt University: women are accepted at a rate of 6% versus 6% for male applicants.

The yield rate at Vanderbilt University is 61%. This indicates that 61% of those who received offers of admission registered. Female admitted students enroll at 62% versus 60% for male admits.

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

Gender data for applicants and admitted students at Vanderbilt University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	20,851	24,553
Admitted	1,238	1,424
Enrolled	744	886

Standardized Test Scores

Approximately 27% of applicants to Vanderbilt provided SAT results (447 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 730 and 770. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	730	770
Math	770	800
Combined Total	1500	1570

Vanderbilt got ACT scores from 25% of accepted students (401 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 34 and 35.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	34	35
English	35	36
Mathematics	32	35

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Dansan4444 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.