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International student applications due January 3, 2007.
In order to be considered for admission, all international students must submit:
- Formal application online or by mail
- Official SAT I or ACT report
- Academic records from your secondary school
- Letters of recommendation
- International Student Financial Aid Application
(if applicable) - Non–refundable $50 application fee.
Please forward all supplements directly to:
Vanderbilt University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
2305 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203–1727 U.S.A.
Vanderbilt University has a limited amount of financial aid for international students. All students may compete for academic/merit–based scholarships, which can provide awards ranging from $5,000 per year to the full cost of tuition. For more information, click here.
The remaining costs not covered by scholarship would need to be covered by personal funds or private sponsorship. Students with a strong academic record and greater ability to finance their expenses will have a higher chance for admission.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides advice, counseling, and advocacy regarding immigration, cross–cultural, and personal matters. ISSS works to create an environment conducive to the growth of international students through educational and social programs.
Candidates whose native language is not English are encouraged to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), in addition to fulfilling other standardized testing requirements.
Entering students who are not proficient in English should consider enrolling in an intensive English language program through Vanderbilt's English Language Center (ELC) before beginning work on their degrees. International Student and Scholar Services provides support for international students after their arrival on campus.
If you need further information, contact the International Admissions office at (615) 322–1906, fax (615) 343–7765 or e–mail intladmit@vanderbilt.edu.
The TOEFL examination is required of all international applicants whose primary native language is not English, even if the student studies at an English-speaking school.
There are three different TOEFL examinations an applicant can submit:
- Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT)
- Computer-Based TOEFL (CBT)
- Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)
Minimum scores of 570 on the PBT, 230 on the CBT, or 85 on the iBT are recommended. Institutional TOEFL examinations are not accepted; the examinations must be taken at an official TOEFL testing center.
The results of the TOEFL examination are used by the Admission Committee to better understand your written and spoken English ability. Because the SAT was originally written with U.S. domestic students in mind, we realize that many international students do not score as well on the SAT Critical Reading portion as do domestic students. Therefore, in most cases, a strong TOEFL score will enhance the strength of an international student's application. This requirement will only be waived if a student has earned an SAT Critical Reading score of 600 or better.
Vanderbilt University’s Institutional TOEFL Testing Code is 1871.