Vanderbilt University has an acceptance rate of 5.9%, making it one of the most selective universities in the United States — fewer than 1 in 10 applicants are admitted.
Competitive applicants typically have an SAT score around 1549 or an ACT score around 35. Strong academics, extracurriculars, and essays are key components of a competitive application.
20% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a significant proportion of students from lower-income backgrounds.