Vanderbilt University Admission Chances
Estimate based on official U.S. Department of Education data.
Calculate your chances at Vanderbilt University
Enter your GPA and either SAT or ACT. We compare against Vanderbilt University's published 25th–75th percentile range.
Vanderbilt University offers Early Decision (ED). Binding. If admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.
Early Decision applicants are admitted at roughly 3.2× the Regular Decision rate. Source: Vanderbilt University's Common Data Set, 2023–2024. Early pools include more recruited athletes and legacies — a higher rate doesn't mean the bar is lower.
Enter at least your GPA or test score to see your estimate.
About Vanderbilt University admissions
Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1500 and 1570 on the SAT. The ACT midpoint is 35. These figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflect the most recently reported cohort.
Frequently asked questions
How are my chances at Vanderbilt University calculated?
Stairway U compares your GPA, SAT, and ACT scores to the published 25th–75th percentile ranges from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, then adjusts for the school's overall acceptance rate of 6%.
What GPA do I need for Vanderbilt University?
Vanderbilt University does not publish a hard GPA cutoff. Strong applicants typically present a GPA in line with the school's selectivity (acceptance rate 6%) and SAT scores in the 1500–1570 range.
Can I improve my chances at Vanderbilt University?
Yes. Score-band analysis on Stairway U shows exactly how many points on the SAT or ACT translate into a meaningfully higher chance of admission, based on Vanderbilt University's published score distribution.
Is the chancing data accurate?
All admission rates, SAT, and ACT figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which sources data from IPEDS. Stairway U does not invent or scrape data. This tool compares your academic profile to the published statistics of admitted students. It is not a prediction engine — admission decisions depend on many factors beyond test scores and GPA, including essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and institutional priorities that are not captured in public data.
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