Per the college's Common Data Set, section C7. The Importance the Institution Places on Each of the Following Academic and Nonacademic Factors in Their First-Time, First-Year, Degree-Seeking Admission Decisions.
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W. Kip Viscusi, University Distinguished Professor of Law, Economics, and Managementh-index 87
Regulation of health, safety, and environmental risks; law and economics; tort liability; risk and uncertainty Representative Publications Pricing Lives: Guideposts for a Safer Society (Princeton University Press, 2018). Winner of the Kulp
Notable: “The Value of a Statistical Life: A Critical Review of Market Estimates Throughout the World” (2003) · 1,802 citations
Kamal Saggi, Chair; Frances and John Downing Family Chair and Professor of Economicsh-index 43
International Trade, Economic Development
Notable: “Trade, Foreign Direct Investment, and International Technology Transfer: A Survey” (2002) · 737 citations
Christopher Carpenter, E. Bronson Ingram University Distinguished Professor of Economicsh-index 41
Health Economics, Economic Demography, Public Policy
Notable: “Proximity of Fast-Food Restaurants to Schools and Adolescent Obesity” (2008) · 482 citations
Peter Rousseau, Hubbard Family Chair and Professor of Economicsh-index 35
Macroeconomics, Money, Finance
Notable: “Equity markets and growth: Cross-country evidence on timing and outcomes, 1980–1995” (2000) · 797 citations
David E. Lewis, Professor of Political Scienceh-index 54
The presidency, executive branch politics and public administration. He is the author of two books, Presidents and the Politics of Agency Design (Stanford University Press, 2003) and The Politics of Presidential Ap
Notable: “Attitudes De Dicto and De Se” (1979) · 1,914 citations
Larry M. Bartels, University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Lawh-index 42
Public opinion; Campaigns and elections; Representation; Public policy
Notable: “Beyond the Running Tally: Partisan Bias in Political Perceptions” (2002) · 1,469 citations
Carolyn Heinrich, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy and Educationh-index 40
Es on education, workforce development, social welfare policy, program evaluation, and public management and performance management. She works directly with federal, state and local governments in her research to improve policy design and p
Notable: “Outcomes–Based Performance Management in the Public Sector: Implications for Government Accountability and Effectiveness” (2002) · 507 citations
Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor, University Distinguished Professor of Political Scienceh-index 39
Lisa Monteggia, Professor of Pharmacology; Lee E. Limbird Chair in Pharmacologyh-index 64
Events Department Calendar Department Lectureships Vanderbilt-Meharry Annual Pharmacology Retreat Joel G. Hardman Student-Invited Pharmacology Forum GPCR Invited Postdoctoral Seminar Series Alpaca Day Seminar Series
Notable: “A Neurotrophic Model for Stress-Related Mood Disorders” (2006) · 3,339 citations
Carrie Jones, Associate Professor of Pharmacologyh-index 53
Events Department Calendar Department Lectureships Vanderbilt-Meharry Annual Pharmacology Retreat Joel G. Hardman Student-Invited Pharmacology Forum GPCR Invited Postdoctoral Seminar Series Alpaca Day Seminar Series
Notable: “Activation of metabotropic glutamate receptors as a novel approach for the treatment of schizophrenia” (2008) · 326 citations
Meredyth Wegener, Senior Lecturer of Neuroscience; Director of Undergraduate Studies in Neuroscienceh-index 4
Notable: “Orbitofrontal neurons acquire responses to ‘valueless’ Pavlovian cues during unblocking” (2014) · 73 citations
Elizabeth Catania, Associate Professor of the Practice of Neuroscience; Associate Director of the A&S College Coreh-index 4
Ed on the development of brain circuitry related to social and emotional function. Her current research focus is on improving educational practices through inclusive teaching, enhancing undergraduate research experiences, and improving expe
Notable: “Genetic Deletion of Lsamp Causes Exaggerated Behavioral Activation in Novel Environments” (2007) · 61 citations
Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.
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About Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN reports an overall acceptance rate of 4.7%, an early-round acceptance rate of 13.2%, an SAT middle 50% of 1500–1570, a class size of 1,600, and a yield of 61.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Record-low 4.7% overall rate for Class of 2029. RD rate only 3.3%. ED I + ED II offered.
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.
Vanderbilt University: key admissions facts
Vanderbilt University's overall acceptance rate is 4.7% (the most recent Common Data Set). Vanderbilt University's early-round acceptance rate is 13.2% (the most recent Common Data Set). Vanderbilt University's SAT middle-50% range is 1500–1570 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Vanderbilt University is about 3.89 (the most recent Common Data Set). Vanderbilt University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 61.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Vanderbilt University for families earning under $75,000 is about $6,771 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
How much does Vanderbilt University cost for a family earning $75,000?
A family earning under $30,000 pays about $4,470 per year in net price at Vanderbilt University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $34,363 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $9,732 per year after grants and scholarships.
Vanderbilt University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
Household income
Average net price per year
Under $30,000
$4,470
$30,001–$48,000
$6,112
$48,001–$75,000
$9,732
$75,001–$110,000
$15,545
Over $110,000
$34,363
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Vanderbilt University?
Vanderbilt University's overall acceptance rate is 4.7%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 13.2%.
What SAT score and GPA do you need for Vanderbilt University?
Admitted students at Vanderbilt University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1500–1570 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.89, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.
Is it hard to get into Vanderbilt University?
Getting into Vanderbilt University is extremely difficult: it admits 4.7% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.
Does Vanderbilt University offer early decision or early action?
Vanderbilt University offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 13.2%, versus 4.7% overall.
How much does Vanderbilt University cost after financial aid?
The average net price at Vanderbilt University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $6,771 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.
How much does Vanderbilt University cost for a family earning $75,000?
A family earning under $30,000 pays about $4,470 per year in net price at Vanderbilt University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $34,363 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $9,732 per year after grants and scholarships.