How does the waitlist work at Vanderbilt?
Because Vanderbilt receives so many more applications from highly qualified and capable students than there are available positions in the class, some students in whom the admission committee is very interested will receive an offer to join the Wait List. Once it is known how many students have accepted Vanderbilt’s initial offer of admission, the admissions office will use the Wait List to fill the remaining spots in the entering class. The Wait List is not ranked; the selection of Wait List students will be based on a variety of factors and remaining needs for the class. For instance, the admissions staff may turn to the Wait List in search of specific attributes, such as Vanderbilt school choice or gender, in order to balance and complete the class.
