Vanderbilt University
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for Vanderbilt University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 15, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2025-26 report, Vanderbilt University says 48,196 first-year students applied and 2,593 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 5.4%. 1,635 admitted students enrolled (63% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1510–1560 and ACT of 34–35. Early decision: 874 of 6,202 applicants admitted (14%). Compared with 2024-25, applications rose 6.1% (45,409 to 48,196) and the acceptance rate went from 5.9% to 5.4%.
Acceptance Rate
5.4%
Applications
48,196
Admitted
2,593
Enrolled
1,635
SAT Composite
1510-1560
SAT Math
770-790
SAT Reading
740-770
ACT Composite
34-35
How the class gets assembled.
Early Decision offeredNo Early Action reportedSecond binding round indicated; ED rate is blended.
Likely ED share of class53%874 ED admits / 1,635 enrolled first-years
ED admit-rate multiple3.4x14% ED vs 4% all other rounds
Seats left after ED761of 1,635 enrolled first-year seats
All-other admit rate4%1,719 admitted from 41,994 applicants
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants6,202reported count
Admits87414%
Class seats874assumes ED admits enroll
Applicants41,994reported count
Admits1,7194%
Class seats76144% estimated yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 6,202 | 874 | 14% | 874 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 41,994 | 1,719 | 4% | 761 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
Class-seat estimate assumes ED admits enroll. CDS does not report confirmed ED enrollment, so likely ED class seats are calculated as the smaller of ED admits and enrolled first-years.
Overall yield: 63%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Read the ED rate carefully. Published ED rates can include recruited athletes, legacy applicants, and institutional-priority applicants. The general-pool ED rate can be lower.
Wait-list policy reported, counts unavailable.
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $50.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$91,565
10 yrs after enrollment
94%
6-year completion
$15,846
sticker minus grants
$14,000
federal loans only
3%
FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
694numbers from this report.
General Information
7 TABLESFirst Name:Richard
Last Name:Iannelli
Title:Sr. Dir of Institutional Research & Academic Partnering
Office:Office of Data and Strategic Analytics
Address Line 1:PMB 407832
Address Line 2:2301 Vanderbilt Place
Zipcode37,240
Country:USA
Phone:615-343-DATA
Email Address:DSA@Vanderbilt.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.vanderbilt.edu/data/public-data/common-data-sets/
City:Nashville
StateTN
Name of College/University:Vanderbilt University
Street Address Line 1:2301 Vanderbilt Place
CityNashville
StateTN
Zip37,235
Country:USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)615
Main Phone Number:322-7311
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.vanderbilt.edu
Admissions Office Street Address (if different) Line 1:Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Street Address (if different) Line 2:PMB 7811
Street Address (if different) Line 3:2305 West End Avenue
CityNashville
StateTN
Zip37,240
Country:USA
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):615
Admissions Phone Number:322-2561
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number (Out-of-State Area Code):800
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:288-0432
Admissions Email Address:https://www.vanderbilt.edu/admissions/
Classify your undergraduate institution:X
Academic year calendar:X
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.vanderbilt.edu/youatvu/
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESC8D · Entrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
In-state first-time, first-year who applied2,885
In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted301
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled234
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied36,130
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted1,926
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled1,189
Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied9,181
Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted366
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled212
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who applied0
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who enrolled0
C2 · Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?X
Number of wait-listed students admitted:207
Is your waiting list ranked?No
High school completion requirementX
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History1
Academic electives3
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts0
Total academic units21
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies3
History1
Academic electives3
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts0
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?X
Rigor of secondary school recordX
Class rankX
Academic GPAX
Application EssayX
Extracurricular activitiesX
Character/personal qualitiesX
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8001.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6990.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total1
SAT Math: 700-8001.0
SAT Math: 600-6990.0
SAT Math: 500-5990.0
SAT Math: 400-4990
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total1
SAT Composite: 1400-16001.0
SAT Composite: 1200-13990.0
SAT Composite: 1000-11990
SAT Composite: 800-9990
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total1
ACT Composite: 30-361.0
ACT Composite: 24-290.0
ACT Composite: 18-230
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total1
ACT English: 30-361.0
ACT English: 24-290.0
ACT English: 18-230
ACT English: 12-170
ACT English: 6-110
ACT English: Below 60
ACT English: Total1
ACT Math: 30-360.9
ACT Math: 24-290.1
ACT Math: 18-230
ACT Math: 12-170
ACT Math: 6-110
ACT Math: Below 60
ACT Math: Total1
ACT Reading: 30-361.0
ACT Reading: 24-290.0
ACT Reading: 18-230
ACT Reading: 12-170
ACT Reading: 6-110
ACT Reading: Below 60
ACT Reading: Total1
ACT Science: 30-361.0
ACT Science: 24-290.0
ACT Science: 18-230
ACT Science: 12-170
ACT Science: 6-110
ACT Science: Below 60
ACT Science: Total1
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class0.9
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class1.0
Percent in top half of high school graduating class1.0
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0.0
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0.0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:0.2
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.0
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total1
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.0
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.0
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total1
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.0
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.0
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total1.0
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.90
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:1.0
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:50
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Application closing date (fall): MonthJan 1st
Application closing date (fall): DayJan 1st
Priority Date: MonthJan 1st
Priority Date: DayJan 1st
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?No
Yes, by:X
Date: MonthApril 1st
Date: DayApril 1st
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified afterX
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
First or only early decision plan closing date: MonthNov 1st
First or only early decision plan closing date: DayNov 1st
First or only early decision plan notification date: MonthDec 15th
First or only early decision plan notification date: DayDec 15th
Other early decision plan closing date: MonthJan 1st
Other early decision plan closing date: DayJan 1st
Number of early decision applications received by your institution6,202
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan874
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
College transcript(s)X
Essay or personal statementX
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)X
Fall Priority Date: MonthMarch 15th
Fall Priority Date: DayMarch 15th
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Number12
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)1%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing1%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)1%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing1%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Army ROTC is offered:X
Naval ROTC is offered:X
Marine Option (for Naval ROTC)X
Name of Cooperating InstitutionTennessee State Univ.
Coed residence hallsX
Men's residence halls (Men)X
Women's residence halls (Females)X
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.vanderbilt.edu/financialaid/net-price-calculator/
Minimum12
Maximum18
PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:$2,910
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic YearX
Federal$13,908,483
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,438,783
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$245,254,655
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,293,750
Total Scholarships/Grants$264,895,671
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$730,165
Federal Work-Study$4,320,460
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$1,605,525
Total Self-Help$6,656,150
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$642,996
Athletic Awards$4,492,629
Federal$8,599,324
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,081,153
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$28,768,238
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,784,351
Total Scholarships/Grants$40,233,066
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$6,523,940
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$6,523,940
Parent Loans$6,871,043
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,461,604
Athletic Awards$17,033,762
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,561
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:266
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$79,879
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$21,247,863
FAFSAx
CSS Profilex
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:x
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month2025-02-01 00:00:00
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day2025-02-01 00:00:00
a) Students notified on or about (date):x
a) Students notified on or about (date): Month2025-04-01 00:00:00
a) Students notified on or about (date): Day2025-04-01 00:00:00
Students must reply by (date): Month2025-05-01 00:00:00
Students must reply by (date): Day2025-05-01 00:00:00
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loansx
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loansx
Federal Direct PLUS Loansx
Federal Pell Grantsx
Federal SEOGx
State scholarships/grantsx
Private scholarshipsx
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsx
Academicsx
Athleticsx
ROTCx
Leadershipx
Religious affiliationx
State/district residencyx
Academicsx
State/district residencyx
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Vanderbilt continues to meet 100% of admitted student's demonstrated financial need without loans.
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio8
based on ____ students7,329
and ____ faculty935
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
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