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Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

2,459
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Location Poughkeepsie, New York
Online vassar.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Vassar College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Vassar College, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, sits on a 1,000-acre campus approximately 75 miles north of New York City along the Hudson River. Originally founded as a women's college in 1861, Vassar became coeducational in 1969 and maintains its historic status as one of the Seven Sisters schools. The campus is distinguished by its Collegiate Gothic and modernist architecture, featuring the Thompson Memorial Library and the Main Building, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As a selective liberal arts institution, Vassar offers strong programs in art history, environmental studies, cognitive science, and drama, with all students living in the college's mixed-class residential houses. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Brewers, fielding teams in 27 varsity sports.

Ratings

10/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Vassar is rated within the top 10% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
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SAT 1430/1535
ACT 32/34
Estimated GPA 3.86

Applications Accepted

18.7% 
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Applications Due Jan 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$63,840
Costs for Vassar College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$960
Room and Board $16,560
Budget for Other Expenses$1,350
Total One Year Cost$83,610

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$58,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

91% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Vassar College students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 25%
Visual and Performing Arts 14%
English and Literature 10%
Biology 9%
Foreign Languages 8%

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Last updated February 24, 2024