Vanderbilt University – Early Decision for Class of 2031 Official Thread

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This is the official thread for those applying ED to Vanderbilt University!

Vanderbilt University offers Early Decision for freshman admissions.

The Early Decision (ED) I deadline for Fall 2027 admission is November 1.

The Early Decision (ED) II deadline for Fall 2027 admission is January 1.

For more information visit the Vanderbilt University page on College Confidential.

See updates and discuss results with other Vanderbilt University applicants.

Are you planning to apply early to Vanderbilt University? Why Vanderbilt University? What questions do you have about applying early? Comment in the thread below, the CC community is here to help!

Official Early Action / Early Decision Class of 2031 Discussions
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I’ll kick it off - my son is applying ED1 to Vanderbilt. Good luck to everyone has they wait out the next 5 or 6 weeks!

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So did my daughter. So worried based on the schools popularity. Any insight into how many ED apps they received?

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Last year 6202 - but you can’t necessarily go by that. That includes athletes and other invited guests. I’d assume it will be in a similar area. 874 accepts - but again, that includes athletes and other invitees so likely an inflated acceptance rate.

Vandy is a wealthy school with under half getting need aid - so they’ll attract a wealthy crowd that is able to pay.

Don’t forget, far more in RD get admitted than ED, even if half the class is filled ED because many RD say no. And they even took 200+ off the WL - not sure how deep they had to go to get the remaining spots filled (I’m sure WL is a low yield proposition).

Good luck.