Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Online | vassar.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Vassar College, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, sits on a 1,000-acre campus approximately 75 miles north of New York City along the Hudson River. Originally founded as a women's college in 1861, Vassar became coeducational in 1969 and maintains its historic status as one of the Seven Sisters schools. The campus is distinguished by its Collegiate Gothic and modernist architecture, featuring the Thompson Memorial Library and the Main Building, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As a selective liberal arts institution, Vassar offers strong programs in art history, environmental studies, cognitive science, and drama, with all students living in the college's mixed-class residential houses. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Brewers, fielding teams in 27 varsity sports.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Vassar is rated within the top 10% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Vassar College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#46 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#46 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in New York
#7 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#53 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1435/1550 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $935 |
| Room and Board | $17,415 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,350 |
| Total One Year Cost | $87,470 |
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% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025