Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1500 and 1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 35
Popular programs at Vanderbilt University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 279 | |
| 2 | Economics. | 251 | |
| 3 | Social Sciences, General. | 245 | |
| 4 | Computer Science. | 205 | |
| 5 | Mathematics. | 151 | |
| 6 | Political Science and Government. | 104 | |
| 7 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 103 | |
| 8 | Psychology, General. | 100 | |
| 9 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 68 | |
| 10 | English Language and Literature, General. | 63 | |
| 11 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 59 | |
| 12 | Mechanical Engineering. | 52 | |
| 13 | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 50 | |
| 14 | History. | 49 | |
| 15 | Cognitive Science. | 45 | |
| 16 | Music. | 44 | |
| 17 | Public Policy Analysis. | 42 | |
| 18 | Sociology. | 38 | |
| 19 | Engineering Science. | 37 | |
| 20 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 35 |
Showing top 20 of 48 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Vanderbilt University?
Vanderbilt University has an acceptance rate of 6% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Vanderbilt University?
Admitted students at Vanderbilt University typically score between 1500 and 1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Vanderbilt University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Vanderbilt University is approximately $15,846 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Vanderbilt University?
4-year graduation rate data for Vanderbilt University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.