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Vassar Admission Requirements

Poughkeepsie, New York

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Chances of getting into Vassar College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
20%
Admission Difficulty for Vassar College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Elite 
Applicant Competition Very High 
How hard is it to get into Vassar and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Vassar is 20%.  It ranks #11 in New York and #67 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Vassar is a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Last year, 2,193 out of 10,884 applicants were admitted.

The school has exceptionally high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 4 percent on standardized admission tests. Vassar College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.86. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Vassar application fee is $65 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Vassar College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.86 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1480 on the SAT
  • Score 33 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Vassar College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Vassar SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1420-1540
Applicants Submitting SAT 
31%
SAT Scores for Vassar College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 710
SAT Math 25th 710
SAT Composite 25th 1420
SAT Scores for Vassar College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 760
SAT Math 75th 780
SAT Composite 75th 1540
Average SAT Score 1480

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Vassar College?

Vassar College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Vassar College score in the top 4 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1420-1540.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Vassar College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1540 and Above Good >32%
1480 to 1540 Avg + 20%-32%
1420 to 1480 Avg - 12%-20%
1360 to 1420 Reach 6%-12%
Less than 1360 Low <6%
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Vassar ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
32-34 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
20%
ACT Scores for Vassar College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 32
ACT Scores for Vassar College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 34
Average ACT Score 33

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Vassar?

Vassar College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Vassar regularly accepts students who score 32 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 3 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 32-34.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Vassar College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
34 and Above Good >32%
33 to 34 Avg + 20%-32%
32 to 33 Avg - 12%-20%
31 to 32 Reach 6%-12%
Less than 31 Low <6%
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Vassar GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.86*
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Vassar College?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Vassar. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Vassar College was 3.86 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 in New York for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Vassar is a very selective school.

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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.86 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

High School Class Rank

79% of Vassar College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Vassar College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 79%
Top 25% of class 95%
Top 50% of class 97%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Vassar College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 7,632 3,252 10,884
Accepted 1,364 829 2,193
Acceptance Rate 18% 25% 20%
Enrolled 418 261 679
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 31% 31% 31%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Vassar College is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Vassar College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Vassar College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Considered but not required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Vassar College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Vassar College prefer SAT or ACT?

31% of students submit their SAT scores to Vassar. 20% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Vassar College?

20% of those who apply are granted admission to Vassar. Admission competition is very high and the college has elite admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Vassar College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1420 and 1540. 31% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Vassar College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 32 and 34. 20% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.