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Poughkeepsie, NY • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 19%
Vassar College is a private university in Poughkeepsie, New York. Vassar College was founded in 1861 and enrolls 2,609 students.
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| Total Enrollment |
2,609 |
| Campus Setting |
suburb |
| Admission rate |
19% |
See The Official 2025-2026 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 |
730 |
750 |
770 |
| SAT Math |
720 |
750 |
780 |
| ACT Composite |
33 |
33 |
35 |
| Consideration |
Required |
Not required but considered |
Not considered |
| Secondary school GPA |
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| Secondary school rank |
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| Secondary school record |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program |
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| Recommendations |
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| Formal demonstration of competencies |
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| Admission test scores |
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| English Proficiency Test |
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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| Work experience |
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| Personal statement or essay |
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| Legacy status |
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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 |
53 |
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| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other |
47 |
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| Mathematics, General |
45 |
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| Computer and Information Sciences, General |
42 |
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| Biochemistry |
41 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
36 |
0 |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
34 |
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| Neuroscience |
32 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
31 |
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| International Relations and Affairs |
24 |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
23 |
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| Art/Art Studies, General |
23 |
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| Science, Technology and Society |
22 |
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| Film/Cinema/Media Studies |
21 |
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| Environmental Studies |
20 |
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| Mass Communication/Media Studies |
19 |
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| Cognitive Science, General |
18 |
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| Physics, General |
18 |
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| History, General |
15 |
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| Sociology, General |
11 |
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| Education, General |
9 |
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| American/United States Studies/Civilization |
9 |
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| Urban Studies/Affairs |
9 |
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| Chinese Language and Literature |
8 |
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| Russian Language and Literature |
8 |
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| Geology/Earth Science, General |
8 |
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| Anthropology, General |
7 |
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| French Language and Literature |
7 |
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| Italian Language and Literature |
7 |
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| Geography |
7 |
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| Chemistry, General |
7 |
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| Philosophy |
7 |
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| Music, General |
6 |
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| Japanese Language and Literature |
6 |
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| Women’s Studies |
5 |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
4 |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
3 |
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| Ancient Studies/Civilization |
3 |
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| Latin American Studies |
2 |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
2 |
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| Astronomy |
2 |
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| Jewish/Judaic Studies |
1 |
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| Social Sciences, Other |
1 |
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| African Studies |
1 |
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| Medieval and Renaissance Studies |
1 |
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| German Language and Literature |
1 |
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| Asian Studies/Civilization |
1 |
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Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release
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