Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Nashville, TN · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 7,208 |
| Acceptance rate | 6% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1490–1570 · 29% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1470–1550 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 34–35 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 93% |
| First-year retention | 96% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 7:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $89,590 |
| Application fee | $50 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 1, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Interdisciplinary, Engineering, Computer science, Biology.
Vanderbilt campus map
On campus
Hawkins Field, FirstBank Stadium, Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center, Vanderbilt Outdoor Track Complex, Peabody College, Edgar Rand Courts, Martha River Ingram Center for the Performing Arts, Vanderbilt University Special Collections and Archives, Eskind Biomedical Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Wendy's, Only Chicken, Papa John's, Chipotle, McDonald's, Jet's Pizza
- Coffee: Ben & Jerry's, Cafe Coco, Osa Coffee Roasters, Starbucks, Just Love
- Nightlife: Hurry Back, Kung Fu Saloon, Rebar, Winners, Losers, Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern
- Shops: Office Depot, Cumberland Transit, GameStop, Consider the Wldflwrs, Billy Reid, St Mary's Bookstore
- Museums and culture: Belmont Mansion, Centennial Arts Center, Edgehill Branch Nashville and Davidson Public Library
- Groceries: Kwik Sak, Walgreens, Virginia's Market
- Parks: Fannie Mae Dees Park, Centennial Sportsplex, Adelicia Park, Centennial Park, TriStar Centennial Medical Center - Physicans Park, TriStar Centennial Medical Center - Centennial Tower