Vanderbilt University Graduate School Admission Results

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This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Vanderbilt University. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, situated in Nashville, Tennessee, is a highly regarded private research university known for its rigorous academic programs and beautiful campus. It is home to distinguished schools such as the Vanderbilt Law School, the ... Owen Graduate School of Management, and the School of Medicine, which is noted for its leading medical research and education. Vanderbilt's commitment to fostering a close-knit, collaborative community enhances its reputation as a hub of innovation and intellectual development.

Summary

The Vanderbilt University Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Speech Language Pathology saw both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program, multiple rejections, pointing to stringent criteria, and several interview opportunities, highlighting its competitive nature. Audiology saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program, with multiple rejections pointing to stringent criteria. Economics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. Political Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, highlighting its rigorous selection process. IGP (Interdisciplinary Graduate Program) had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, suggesting a selective yet attainable program. Chemistry saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, pointing to its selective nature. Special Education experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, underscoring its high standards. Computer Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, highlighting its rigorous selection process. Human Development Counseling had both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. Physics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program, with multiple rejections underscoring its stringent criteria. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others remain exceptionally competitive.

School Program Added On Decision
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Education Policy PhD
December 23, 2024
Interview on 23 Dec
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Interview on 23 Dec
Fall 2025
American
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Anthropology PhD
December 19, 2024
Interview on 13 Dec
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Interview on 13 Dec
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.60

Finished interviewing - waiting to see when decision's come in!

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Cognitive Neuroscience PhD
December 18, 2024
Accepted on 16 Dec
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Accepted on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.80

PI flew me out to Nashville to meet lab and other PIs. After a long day of interviews and meetings I was told that I have an offer. They said I would get an official letter in a few weeks after the holidays.

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Biological Sciences PhD
December 18, 2024
Interview on 16 Dec
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Interview on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.27
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Neuroscience PhD
December 18, 2024
Interview on 18 Dec
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Interview on 18 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.79

Sorry, not IGP. Neuro program! I applied to both ...

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Biological Science PhD
December 18, 2024
Interview on 18 Dec
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Interview on 18 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.79

IGP - Neuro track

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Biomedical Sciences PhD
December 18, 2024
Interview on 18 Dec
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Interview on 18 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.94
Vanderbilt University
Biomedical Sciences PhD
December 18, 2024
Interview on 18 Dec
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Interview on 18 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.88

IGP Biomedical Sciences

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Microbiology PhD
December 18, 2024
Interview on 18 Dec
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Interview on 18 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.58

IGP

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Psychology PhD
December 17, 2024
Interview on 17 Dec
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Interview on 17 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.97
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Anthropology PhD
December 17, 2024
Interview on 16 Dec
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Interview on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
International
Vanderbilt University
Biological Sciences PhD
December 16, 2024
Interview on 16 Dec
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Interview on 16 Dec
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.94
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Chemical Biology PhD
December 14, 2024
Interview on 13 Dec
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Interview on 13 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.68

About 3 years research experience, no pubs, a few conferences/posters. Quantitative and chemical biology PhD program

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Biomedical Informatics PhD
December 13, 2024
Interview on 10 Dec
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Interview on 10 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.80
Vanderbilt University
Business Administration Masters
December 01, 2024
Interview on 1 Dec
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Interview on 1 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 4.00

Vanderbilt undergrad.

Vanderbilt University
Biomedical Engineering PhD
July 20, 2024
Rejected on 21 Apr
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Rejected on 21 Apr
Fall 2024
American
Vanderbilt University
Biomedical Engineering PhD
July 20, 2024
Wait listed on 10 Apr
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Wait listed on 10 Apr
Fall 2024
American
Vanderbilt University
Biomedical Engineering PhD
April 21, 2024
Rejected on 21 Apr
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Rejected on 21 Apr
Fall 2024
American
GPA 3.94

Waitlist was upgraded (downgraded?) to rejection. Since it's after 15th April I've committed elsewhere anyways, oh well

Vanderbilt University
Computer Science PhD
April 15, 2024
Rejected on 12 Apr
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Rejected on 12 Apr
Fall 2024
International
GPA 3.68

As expected, no interview! (1a/5r/1w/1p)

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Computer Science PhD
April 13, 2024
Rejected on 13 Apr
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Rejected on 13 Apr
Fall 2024
International
GPA 3.75

2.25 oral offer, I rejected.