Looking for Acceptance Rate for Vanderbilt's Early Decision

Hey all, I'm thinking about applying early decision to Vanderbilt but I want to know what I'm getting into first. In your experience or research, what are the ED acceptance rates like for Vanderbilt? Any insight would be super helpful!

Hello! According to the data provided by Vanderbilt University, the Early Decision acceptance rate tends to be significantly higher than the Regular Decision acceptance rate. For instance, for the class of 2028, Vanderbilt had an ED acceptance rate of about 15.2%. While there will be some variation each year based on the applicant pool and the university's priorities for that year, this is a substantial increase over the regular decision acceptance rate, which was around 13%.

This increase in the ED acceptance rate partly reflects the fact that students who apply early decision are typically a self-selecting group. They've made Vanderbilt their first choice and often have strong academic credentials and a clear demonstration of interest.

However, there's also a strategic aspect to this. By accepting a significant part of their entering class through the Early Decision program, Vanderbilt can have a better prediction of their yield rate (i.e., the percentage of accepted students who choose to enroll).

Keep in mind, though, applying Early Decision is a significant commitment since it is a binding agreement. If you're accepted, you are expected to enroll at Vanderbilt and withdraw all applications from other schools. So, make sure Vanderbilt is your absolute first choice and you have considered the potential financial responsibilities of attending, as financial aid packages might vary.