Vanderbilt University
Nashville
About
Vanderbilt University, situated in Nashville, Tennessee, is a highly regarded private research university known for its rigorous academic programs and beautiful campus. It is home to distinguished schools such as the Vanderbilt Law School, the Owen Graduate School of Management, and the School of Medicine, which is noted for its leading medical research and education. Vanderbilt's commitment to fostering a close-knit, collaborative community enhances its reputation as a hub of innovation and intellectual development.
This data is estimated based on applicant submissions at The GradCafe.
Decision Breakdown
- Accepted
- 1,646
- 31.6% of decisions
- Rejected
- 2,402
- 46.1% of decisions
- Interview
- 732
- 14.0% of decisions
- Wait Listed
- 432
- 8.3% of decisions
Average Scores
- Avg UGPA
- 3.75
- Avg GRE Quant
- 226
- Avg GRE Verbal
- 215
- Avg GRE Writing
- 5.0
Year-over-Year Comparison
by calendar year| Decision | 2025↑ | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted | 84 (36.1%) | 66 (28.8%) |
| Rejected | 96 (41.2%) | 71 (31.0%) |
| Interview | 40 (17.2%) | 64 (27.9%) |
| Wait Listed | 13 (5.6%) | 28 (12.2%) |
Popular Programs
- 1Economics368 results
- 2English343 results
- 3Political Science232 results
- 4IGP212 results
- 5Speech Language Pathology182 results
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Latest Results
View all results for Vanderbilt University| School | Program | Added On | Decision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vanderbilt University | Computer SciencePhD | May 15, 2026 | Rejected on May 15 | |
Rejected on May 15 Fall 2026 International GPA 3.85 | ||||
Vanderbilt University | EconomicsPhD | Apr 17, 2026 | Rejected on Mar 18 | |
Rejected on Mar 18 Fall 2026 International | ||||
Vanderbilt University | EconomicsPhD | Apr 13, 2026 | Accepted on Apr 10 | |
Accepted on Apr 10 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.82 | ||||
Accepting this offer! I have since turned down my other acceptances. Good luck in the next few days everyone! | ||||
Vanderbilt | PhilosophyPhD | Apr 07, 2026 | Rejected on Feb 27 | |
Rejected on Feb 27 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.66 | ||||
Auto-email to check status on portal | ||||
Vanderbilt University | Biomedical InformaticsPhD | Apr 03, 2026 | Wait listed on Apr 01 | |
Wait listed on Apr 01 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.10 | ||||
Email mentioned I was a 'top candidate' for their waitlist so hoping there's space available soon :') | ||||
Vanderbilt University | AudiologyOther | Mar 30, 2026 | Accepted on Feb 23 | |
Accepted on Feb 23 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.80 | ||||
AuD | ||||
Vanderbilt University | HistoryPhD | Mar 22, 2026 | Rejected on Mar 20 | |
Rejected on Mar 20 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.82 | ||||
3.82 undergrad GPA, 4.0 MA GPA, currently enrolled in MPhil. No publications at time of application. Email to check portal. 1a/5r/0p. My final application cycle so I'll never have to use this godforsaken website or r/gradadmissions ever again. Good luck to everyone! | ||||
Vanderbilt University | HistoryPhD | Mar 20, 2026 | Rejected on Mar 20 | |
Rejected on Mar 20 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.88 | ||||
Vanderbilt University | EconomicsPhD | Mar 19, 2026 | Rejected on Mar 18 | |
Rejected on Mar 18 Fall 2026 International | ||||
Vanderbilt University | EconomicsPhD | Mar 18, 2026 | Rejected on Mar 18 | |
Rejected on Mar 18 Fall 2026 International GPA 3.91 | ||||