What division is Vanderbilt?

Vanderbilt competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the SEC.

What GPA do you need for Vanderbilt?

The average GPA at Vanderbilt is 3.9. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Vanderbilt?

Vanderbilt has an enrollment of approximately 7,208 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Vanderbilt?

Vanderbilt has an acceptance rate of 6%.

How do I get recruited to play at Vanderbilt?

To get recruited at Vanderbilt, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Vanderbilt's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Vanderbilt

Nashville, TNFBSSEC

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

7,208

Enrollment

3.9

Avg GPA

Acceptance

94%

Graduation

96%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.9+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Vanderbilt is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the SEC, located in Nashville, TN. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Vanderbilt, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.9

Graduation

94%

Acceptance

Student:Faculty

8:1

Avg SAT

1,550

Retention

96%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$73,909

Coaching Staff1336 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Vanderbilt Athletics

Vanderbilt is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Nashville, TN, competing in the SEC. With an enrollment of 7,208 students, Vanderbilt offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Vanderbilt with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Vanderbilt is 3.9. The school maintains a 94% graduation rate.

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