A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Vassar are mainly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 60% more female students than male students enrolled at Vassar College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Vassar has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
944
|
| Women |
1,515
|
Vassar serves a high number of out-of-state students with 76% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
24%
|
| Out of State |
69%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197133 IPEDS survey data for Vassar College.