Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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 8,663 prospective students applied, and 2,126 were granted admission. Of those admitted 588 enrolled in the school. 2,409 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 26 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $60,030 plus fees of $900. Vassar is ranked 41 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Vassar College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#41 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#40 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in New York
#7 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#32 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1360/1520 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $900 |
| Room and Board | $14,990 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,350 |
| Total One Year Cost | $78,170 |
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% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197133 IPEDS survey data for Vassar College.
Current students may use the Vassar College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.