How Competitive is Vanderbilt's Early Decision Round 2?

Hi! I'm planning on applying to Vanderbilt through their Early Decision2 round. I heard it's pretty competitive, but does anyone know what the acceptance rate typically looks like for ED 2? Thanks in advance for any info you might have!

The exact acceptance rate for Vanderbilt's Early Decision 2 (ED 2) round might vary slightly from year to year, and unfortunately, they do not publicly disclose these specific details. However, it's important to note that the overall acceptance rate via Early Decision, including both ED 1 and ED 2, at Vanderbilt is generally higher than it is for Regular Decision.

It's been reported that in recent years, Vanderbilt accepts around 15% to 20% of its incoming class through the Early Decision process, but it's hard to parse out what percentage of that comes from ED 1 versus ED 2. And in terms of competitiveness, applying via ED 2 is still considered more competitive than regular decision due to the limited number of seats remaining in the class post ED 1 and continued interest, but possibly less so than ED 1.

One advantage of applying ED 2 is it gives you more time to enhance your application, for example by improving your grades in the first semester of senior year or adding more impactful extracurricular activities.

One thing that doesn't change between Early Decision rounds is that this route is a binding commitment. So, before you apply via Early Decision, it's crucial to be sure that Vanderbilt is definitely your top choice and that you wouldn't opt for another college even if accepted.