About Vassar College

Vassar College

:round_pushpin: Poughkeepsie, NY • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 18%

Vassar College is a private university in Poughkeepsie, New York. Vassar College was founded in 1861 and enrolls 2,607 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 2,607
Campus Setting suburb
Admission rate 18%
Tuition and fees
In State $67,805
Out-of-State $67,805
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Vassar College, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 720 750 770
SAT Math 715 760 780
ACT Composite 33 34 35
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Application type Deadline
Early Decision Nov 15

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Vassar College.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $66,870 $66,870
Fees $935 $935
Room and Board $17,415 $17,415
Books $900 $900
Total (Before Financial Aid): $86,120 $86,120

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Economics, General 59
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 45
Mathematics, General 43
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 42 0
Biochemistry 39
Political Science and Government, General 38
English Language and Literature, General 37
Computer and Information Sciences, General 31
International Relations and Affairs 26
Film/Cinema/Media Studies 25
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 24
Neuroscience 22
Cognitive Science, General 21
Environmental Studies 21
Education, General 19
Art/Art Studies, General 18
Science, Technology and Society 17
History, General 16
Sociology, General 16
French Language and Literature 16
Mass Communication/Media Studies 14
Physics, General 13
Philosophy 12
Urban Studies/Affairs 12
Chemistry, General 11
Music, General 10
American/United States Studies/Civilization 10
Spanish Language and Literature 9
Anthropology, General 9
Italian Language and Literature 8
Geography 8
Geology/Earth Science, General 7
Japanese Language and Literature 7
Astronomy 7
Religion/Religious Studies 6
African Studies 5
Women’s Studies 4
Chinese Language and Literature 4
German Language and Literature 4
Latin American Studies 3
Ancient Studies/Civilization 3
Russian Language and Literature 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 1
Social Sciences, Other 1
Asian Studies/Civilization 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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