Vanderbilt University
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1480 | 1580 |
| 2018 | 1470 | 1570 |
| 2019 | 1490 | 1550 |
| 2020 | 1500 | 1560 |
| 2021 | 1500 | 1560 |
| 2022 | 1490 | 1570 |
| 2023 | 1490 | 1570 |
| 2024 | 1490 | 1570 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Balanced scholars
if you want rigor *and* support, research *and* humanity, Vandy is rare and real.
Education and psychology leaders
Peabody College is a national leader in helping you help others.
Pre-med with purpose
with a hospital on campus and deep advising, Vandy supports your clinical and human side.
Community builders
if you value empathy, inclusion, and mutual growth, this is your tribe.
City-campus lovers
if you want nature, music, and policy in one place, Nashville offers it all.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Party-only seekers
the social life is vibrant, but rooted in connection more than chaos.
Impersonal learners
if you want anonymity or just to coast, this community expects presence.
Hyper-prestige chasers
Vandy is elite, but less brand-obsessed than Ivies or Stanford.
Northeast traditionalists
this is not New England; the vibe is warmer and more communal.
Unstructured drifters
flexibility exists, but strong internal direction is needed to thrive.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
55-75°F (13-24°C)
Pleasant with occasional rain
summer
75-95°F (24-35°C)
Hot and humid
fall
50-75°F (10-24°C)
Mild and pleasant
winter
30-50°F (-1-10°C)
Mild with occasional snow
Four seasons with mild winters and hot summers
☀️Average 208 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Nearby Areas
Vibrant area with entertainment and dining options
Trendy neighborhood known for its dining and shopping