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Admissions

Join a vibrant, collaborative community in our undergraduate, master’s, doctoral or online programs.

Application Dates

Fall Admission

Master's or Ed.D.

Priority Decision 1
December 1

Priority Decision 2
January 3

Final Decision
July 27*

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Spring & Fall Admission

Online Master's**

Spring Admission (January)
Priority Decision 1: October 14
Priority Decision 2: November 9
Final Submit Date: December 1

Fall Admission (August)
Priority Decision 1: May 28
Priority Decision 2: June 25
Final Submit Date: July 15

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Fall Admission

Ph.D.

Application Submission Date
December 1

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Fall Admission

Undergraduate

Please see the First-Year Applicant Dates and Deadlines page for more information on specific deadlines for first-year applicants.

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*On-campus master's and Ed.D. programs with May start dates have a Final Decision date of April 27. Programs with July start dates have a Final Decision date of May 27. Please see your chosen program page for details. 

**For our online Ed.D. program, please see the program page for application dates.

  • What is Priority Decision?

    Most of our master's and Ed.D. programs have two priority decision application submission dates. Applicants who submit by the Priority Decision 1 date will receive decisions sooner and enjoy access to all of our admitted-student events and communications. Students are highly encouraged to submit their application and all required materials before Priority Decision 1.

  • What is Rolling Decision?

    Most Peabody programs review complete applications on an ongoing basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit an application even if the priority decision dates have passed.

Funding Your Education

Peabody is committed to reducing graduate education costs.

Learn more about funding your future at Peabody.

  • $20M+

    awarded in scholarships in 2025

  • 35% +

    of tuition was covered with these awards

  • Automatic Consideration

    Every applicant to an eligible professional master’s or Ed.D. program is automatically considered for merit scholarships.

Master's and Ed.D. Program Applicants

Gain the knowledge, skills and real-world experiences to enact positive change in classrooms, boardrooms, communities and beyond.

  • 95%

    of students have jobs within 6 months of graduating

  • Free to apply

    No application fee required

  • No GRE

    required with your application

On-Campus Programs

  • Flexible options for working professionals: Select programs offer hybrid learning, night/weekend classes and more
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Online Programs

  • 100% Online: Complete your program from anywhere
See Online Programs
  • Important information for international applicants to online programs

    For Fall 2026, Peabody College will accept international students from select countries. To be eligible for admission to Peabody College online programs, an international student must reside and study in one of the countries listed below, regardless of citizenship status:

    Argentina, Australia*, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, India, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait*, Mexico*, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa*, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE , Uganda, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

    *These countries may have additional restrictions imposed by the respective governments. Students applying from these countries should contact us at peabody.admissions@vanderbilt.edu before completing the application.

Ph.D. Applicants

Guided by our renowned faculty, explore issues in K-12 education, special education, higher education, leadership and policy, psychological sciences, educational neuroscience and applied community studies.

There is a $95 application fee for Ph.D. applicants, and GRE scores are required.

  • Full funding

    for tuition

  • Stipend included

    for living expenses

Undergraduate Applicants

Prepare to lead in education and early childhood, make a difference in communities and systems, and lead thriving organizations. 

Undergraduate applicants apply through Vanderbilt's Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

  • Most popular

    Our Human and Organizational Development degree is Vanderbilt’s most popular program.

  • Prepare for success

    Our undergraduate programs prepare students for successful careers in education and human development or a graduate education.

Before You Apply

  1. Review programs by interest and career goals.

  2. Request information to receive info about upcoming events, application deadlines, and more.

  3. Schedule a campus visit and/or attend an event.

  4. Learn about funding options.

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Visit Peabody

Campus visits are offered to prospective master's and Ed.D. students and include a 45–60-minute tour of Peabody's campus in Nashville, Tennessee, led by a member of our Graduate and Professional Admissions team.

Schedule a Visit

Meet the Peabody Admissions Team

615.322.8410
peabody.admissions@vanderbilt.edu