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Vassar College campus

🇺🇸 USA · New York

Vassar College

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
18.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹66,71,989Out-of-state
Students
2,444Undergraduates
Students per teacher
7Student to faculty

About

Vassar College ( VASS-ər) is a private liberal arts college in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Founded in 1861 by Matthew Vassar, it was the second degree-granting institution of higher education for women in the United States. The college became coeducational in 1969. The college offers BA degrees in more than fifty majors. Vassar College's varsity sports teams, known as the Brewers, play in the NCAA Division III as members of the Liberty League. As of 2023, there are close to 2,500 students.
The college is one of the historic Seven Sisters. The Vassar campus comprises over 1,000 acres (400 ha) and more than 100 buildings. A designated arboretum, the campus features more than 200 species of trees, a native plant preserve, and a 530-acre (210 ha) ecological preserve.

Admissions planning estimate

18.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 6.5%–30.6%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 17.73%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 17.7% (2,153/12,145; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

19 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 12,447
Offered a place 2,311
Enrolled 665

28.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1450-1550
4001600
ACT composite33-35
136

What a year costs

₹84,69,848 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹66,71,989
  • Housing₹17,13,320
  • Books & supplies₹84,539
Sticker price ₹84,69,848
After aid (average) ₹36,95,566

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹66,71,989
Out-of-state ₹66,71,989

Average aid awarded: ₹55,15,875 a year.

Outcomes and support

94.9%
Retention
91.1%
Graduation
55%
Get financial aid
68%
From out of state

One teacher for every 7 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 54.1%
Hispanic 13.6%
Asian 11.7%
Multiracial 8.1%
African American 3.8%
Unknown 2.6%
Native American 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 15 Nov 2026 In 3 days
  2. Early decision II 1 Jan 2027 In 50 days
  3. Regular decision 1 Jan 2027 In 50 days

2 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Cognitive Sciencebachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medieval and Renaissance Studiesbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Science, Technology and Societybachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate18.57%
Total Applicants12447
Admitted Applicants2311
Enrolled Applicants665
Application Fee₹6,106
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-15
Early Decision II Date2027-01-01
Regular Decision Date2027-01-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1450
SAT Composite 75th %1550
ACT Composite 25th %33
ACT Composite 75th %35

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹66,71,989
Out-of-State Tuition₹66,71,989
Average Housing Cost₹17,13,320
Books & Supplies₹84,539
Average Net Price₹36,95,566
Students Receiving Aid55%
Average Aid Awarded₹55,15,875
Out-of-State Students68%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.76%
Asian11.7%
Hispanic13.58%
White54.05%
Multiracial8.14%
Native American0.08%
Pacific Islander0.00
International6.06%
Unknown Race2.62%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate91.08%
Retention Rate94.9%
Student/Faculty Ratio7:1
Total Undergraduates2444

Contact

Street Address124 Raymond Ave
ZIP Code12604
Phone(845) 437-7300
Websitehttps://www.vassar.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/