Vanderbilt University application deadlines for fall 2027
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Vanderbilt's early decision II is due Jan 1, 2027 and regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Early decision (Nov 1) has closed. Checked on admissions.vanderbilt.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is Vanderbilt due?
Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026 53days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027 53days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027 Every Vanderbilt deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.vanderbilt.edu |
| Early decision IIBinding | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.vanderbilt.edu |
| Regular decision | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.vanderbilt.edu |
Scholarship and priority dates
These dates don't close the application, but missing them can cost you money or a spot in honors.
- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 Merit scholarships: apply by Dec 1, 2026. Checked Nov 5, 2026 on admissions.vanderbilt.edu
Does Vanderbilt need the SAT or ACT?
Vanderbilt is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions people ask
When is the Vanderbilt University early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admissions.vanderbilt.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Vanderbilt University early decision II deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision II is due Fri, Jan 1, 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admissions.vanderbilt.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Vanderbilt University regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.vanderbilt.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Vanderbilt University require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. Vanderbilt is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on admissions.vanderbilt.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: admissions.vanderbilt.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: admissions.vanderbilt.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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