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Vanderbilt SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Vanderbilt University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1535

The average composite SAT score for admitted Vanderbilt University freshman is 1535 out of 1600. Vanderbilt students have the 15th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1535 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1510 to 1560

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1510 to 1560. The 75th percentile score is 1560 while the 25th percentile score is 1510.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Vanderbilt but we estimate it to be around a 1480 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 780

The average score for Vanderbilt students on the math portion of the SAT is 780 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 770 and the 75th percentile score 790.

Average SAT Reading Score 755

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 740 to 770 and the average score for Vanderbilt University students is 755.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

25 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Vanderbilt University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Vanderbilt University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 6.3%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.89.

Can I get into Vanderbilt with a 1560 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1560 or higher is very competitive at Vanderbilt and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 11% or higher.

Can I get into Vanderbilt with a 1540 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1540 to 1550 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 7% to 9%.

Can I get into Vanderbilt with a 1510 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1510 to 1530 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 3% to 5% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Vanderbilt with a 1480 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1480 to 1500 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 3% chance of admission to Vanderbilt. SAT scores below 1480 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Vanderbilt University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 25%
1590 21%
1580 17%
1570 14%
1560 11%
1550 9%
1540 7%
1530 5%
1520 4%
1510 3%
1500 3%
1490 2%
1480 2%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221999 IPEDS survey data for Vanderbilt University.