Vassar College is a private liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1861, it is the second-oldest of the Seven Sisters and an early member of Ivy League. Vassar is known for its longstanding commitment to diversity, service and social good. This commitment is enshrined in the College’s motto: “To learn, to know, to do, to love, to be.” Vassar offers a rigorous curriculum, with a variety of majors in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. It also features unique programs in international studies and interdisciplinary learning. The campus is renowned for its striking collegiate Gothic architecture and numerous outdoor recreations. Vassar also offers a vibrant student life, with over 100 student organizations to choose from.
- Address: 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 00001-2604
- Phone: (845) 437-7000
- Website: www.vassar.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,435
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $65
- Selectivity: Most Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $60,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Room & Board | $15,490 |
| Other | $1,350 |
| Total Cost | $78,670 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- SAT Range: 1360 – 1520
- ACT Range: 32 – 34
Majors
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Economics, General
- Neuroscience
- Political Science and Government, General
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 99%
- Part-time: 1%
Student Gender
- Male: 38%
- Female: 62%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 11%
- Black or African American: 4%
- Hispanic / Latino: 8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 58%
- Two or More Races: 9%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 9%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 99%
- 25 and Over: 1%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 27%
- Out-of-State: 73%
- Unknown: 0%