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Overview
Originally founded in 1861 as a school for women, Vassar College is a 4-year coeducational liberal arts college in southern New York State. Vassar grants bachelor’s degrees in 51 academic majors and was one of the first schools in the United States to offer degrees in Drama, Psychology, and Russian. In addition to classroom facilities, the Vassar campus doubles as an arboretum and contains over 200 species of trees. To promote diversity on campus, Vassar features an LGBTQ Center that includes a book and film library.
Acceptance Rate:
18%
Average Net Price:
$26,028
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
0.0
Average ACT Composite
34
Average SAT Composite
1452
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $71,030 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $71,030 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$53,840
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,863
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$51,757
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
11%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3185
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,863
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$87,889,192
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$213,090
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
45%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,507
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,791
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$180
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$2,687
Average Other Loans Per Year
$24,956
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
12145
Students Applied
13%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
8
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 1 | |
| Other | January 1 |
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
13%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 34
Average SAT Composite: 1452
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
0.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,456
Total Number of Undergrads
2,456
0
100
87%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
93%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
48
Faculty Overview
0
100
85%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
44
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
14%
Student Organizations
170
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
97%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
97%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Brewers
School Colors
rose and grey
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
200
Total Female Athletes
195
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Fencing
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Squash
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Squash
Vassar College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$61,500
Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Washington
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Vassar College
IBM
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York University
Google
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Media & Communication
Community & Social Services
Art & Design
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,791
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$180
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