Vanderbilt University Acceptance Rate for Indian Students

Vanderbilt Uni is a private university based in Nashville in Tennessee founded in 1873 and is home to 7,000 undergraduates and 2,400 graduate students offering them over 70+ UG programs and various PG programs.

Vanderbilt University has been named among the Top 25 private universities for research and innovation by the National Science Foundation (NSF) plus ranked #17 in the National Universities Ranking, #7 in Best Value Schools, and #250 in QS World University Rankings 2026. 

Vanderbilt University Acceptance Rate 2025

The no. of applications received by Vanderbilt University has increased by 10.3% whereas the no. of students accepted has decreased by 13.4% compared to last year. As a result the Vanderbilt acceptance rate has also come down to 4.6% for 2025. 

Vanderbilt University Acceptance Rate for International Students 

Vanderbilt Uni's Class of 2029 consists of students hailing from 87 dfferent countries of origin as well as accounting for 15.2% of the total student population.

The Vanderbilt University acceptance rate for international students was around 4.3% the previous year indicating that Vanderbilt University has extremely selective admission criteria for international aspirants. 

Check breakdown of the UG student body at Vanderbilt University mentioned below 

Vanderbilt University Acceptance Rate Trends 

In the last five years, the no. of applications received by Vanderbilt University has increased by 6.2% whereas the no. of students has decreased by 31.5%. As a result the Vanderbilt University acceptance rate has gone down by 2.5% pointing to increased strictness of admission criteria.

Vanderbilt University Acceptance Rate: Early Decision vs Regular Decision 

The Regular Vanderbilt acceptance rate has gone down by -10.8% for the Class of 2029, currently standing at 3.3%; moreover, the Early Vanderbilt acceptance rate has also gone down by -13.2%, currently standing at 13.2% itself.

Vanderbilt University Requirements for International Students 

Check the following basic requirements that need to be fulfilled for Vanderbilt admissions mentioned below  

• Non-refundable application fee of USD 50 (INR 4250)  

• High school transcripts (English translated)  

• English translated LOR (Two from academic teachers, one by a counselor)  

• English Proficiency Test (Minimum score: TOEFL iBT|100, TOEFL Essentials|10.5, IELTS|7.0, DET|130, LanguageCert|75, Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency|185) or 26+ on ACT English section/630+ on SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing section  

• College Essay and short answer  
• SAT or ACT scores (optional)  

PG requirements are as follows:  

• Application fee of USD 95 (INR 8,080)  

• GRE scores  

• English Proficiency Proof (TOEFL iBT|89, IELTS|7.0, DET|7.0)  

• Letter of Recommendation  

• Statement of Purpose  

• Unofficial Transcripts  

• UGPA (Undergraduate Grade Point Average)  

It is recommended to visit the official university website for any program-specific requirements. 

Vanderbilt University Average GPA, SAT & ACT Scores 

The recorded average scores/GPAs obtained by students who applied for the class of 2028 are given below.

Tips to get selected at Vanderbilt University 

 Below are some tips to improve the chances of selection at Vanderbilt

• Stay ahead and always be informed of the deadlines of the university 

• Work on and enhance the English Language skillset of the self. While looking to study abroad, universities demand proof of English Language Proficiency in most cases.

• Vanderbilt mandates three letters of recommendation. It is recommended to inform the teachers/counselor at least 3 weeks before the need, as it allows them to have enough time to evaluate the profile.

• Write an essay that highlights both your strengths and self-awareness of your weaknesses.

Vanderbilt University Acceptance Rate Vs Emory University Acceptance Rate 

Vanderbilt University's acceptance rate stands at a low of 4.6%, meanwhile Emory University's acceptance rate is around 10.2%. Thus, it can be concluded that while both of the universities are tought to secure a seat at, Vanderbilt is much more difficult to enter.