Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Vassar College is a private institution established in 1861 with a suburban setting located at Poughkeepsie. It is ranked 16 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $67,805. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,459.

#16 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Poughkeepsie, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1861
Selectivity High
Size Small
2,459 Undergraduates
Website https://www.vassar.edu/

Learning

8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$84,060
Cost of Attendance
$21,858
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $67,805
Outstate Tuition Fee $67,805
Room and Board Fees $17,415
$34,467 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

19% (High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Very Difficult
$65 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coalition, Quest Bridge

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
TOEFL Waived if

English is first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
01
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
07
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$63,045 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$55,413 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $84,060
52% Students with need received Financial Aid
100% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 1
Forms to be submitted CSS, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Not Available

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

2,459 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
94% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
88% Students graduate within 6 years