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Acceptance Rate History
Vanderbilt University
TN · Current rate: 6%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.28% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 6.67% | 46,377 | 3,093 |
| 2021 | 7.14% | 47,152 | 3,368 |
| 2020 | 11.62% | 36,646 | 4,259 |
| 2019 | 9.12% | 37,310 | 3,402 |
| 2018 | 9.61% | 34,313 | 3,298 |
| 2017 | 10.85% | 31,462 | 3,415 |
| 2016 | 10.75% | 32,442 | 3,487 |
| 2015 | 11.68% | 31,464 | 3,674 |
| 2014 | 13.09% | 29,518 | 3,865 |
| 2013 | 12.74% | 31,099 | 3,963 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Vanderbilt University's acceptance rate has decreased from 12.7% in 2013 to 6.3% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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