Skip to Main Content
Write a review
Vassar College
  • 4 Year
  • POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
See My Chances
profile headeradam_jones / CC BY-SA
CollegeGrad School

Vassar College

#17 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
    How to Apply
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A minus
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      C+
    Vassar is a highly rated private college located in Poughkeepsie Town, New York. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,409 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Vassar acceptance rate is 25%. Popular majors include Political Science and Government, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Biology. Graduating 88% of students, Vassar alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,100.
    vassar.edu
    124 RAYMOND AVE
    POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12604
    Work Here? Claim Your College
    About Vassar...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Liberty League
    Compare to Other Colleges

    Vassar College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    See All Vassar College Rankings

    Vassar Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    25%
    Application Deadline
    January 1
    SAT Range
    1360-1520
    ACT Range
    32-34
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    vassar.edu/admissions/apply

    Students also applied to ...

    Read More About Admissions
    Find Student Loans

    Cost

    Net Price
    $26,028 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $49,181 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    64%
    Find Private Student Loans
    Find College Scholarships
    Explore Tuition & Cost Breakdown
    Find college scholarships

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    --
    We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.Take our survey
    --
    We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.Take our survey
    --
    We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that the workload is easy to manage.Take our survey
    Read More About Academics

    More opinions are needed!
    Write a review to add yours.Review Vassar College

    Do You Work at Vassar College? Claim Your College Today!
    Claim your free account to keep your college's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Political Science and Government
      47 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      46 Graduates
    • Biology
      44 Graduates
    • Economics
      41 Graduates
    • English
      40 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      29 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      25 Graduates
    • Information Science
      25 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      25 Graduates
    • Film and Video Studies
      24 Graduates
    See All Majors

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,409 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    26
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    20%
    Varsity Athletes
    16%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    • More opinions are needed to display this poll.Take our surveyto add your opinion.
    Read More About the Students

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    • More opinions are needed to display this poll.Take our surveyto add your opinion.
    Read More About Campus Life

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $54,600 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    88%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    Read More About Life After Graduation

    More opinions are needed to display this poll.  Take our survey

    Colleges like Vassar College

    Vassar College Reviews

    No reviews yet

    Take our survey to add your review

    Review Vassar College