Vassar College
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Online | vassar.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, Vassar College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,312 prospective students applied, and 2,043 were granted admission. Of those admitted 686 enrolled in the school. 2,442 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 14 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $56,130 plus fees of $830. Vassar is ranked 49 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1370/1510 |
| ACT | 31/33 |
| GPA | 3.8 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $830 |
| Room and Board | $13,550 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,350 |
| Total One Year Cost | $72,760 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 25% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14% |
| English and Literature | 10% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Foreign Languages | 8% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| B |
Barnard CollegeNew York, New York |
| J |
Jewish Theological Seminary of AmericaNew York, New York |
| S |
Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, New Jersey |
| C |
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtNew York, New York |
| N |
New York UniversityNew York, New York |
| R |
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, New York |
| M |
Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, Massachusetts |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197133 IPEDS survey data for Vassar College.
