Vassar College

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Poughkeepsie, NY
5.0 1 review

#7 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,462

Location Poughkeepsie, New York
Website vassar.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#46

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

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

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1450/1550
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 33/35

Acceptance Rate

18.6%

Applications Due Jan 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 28.8%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$71,030

Costs for Vassar College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$71,030
Books and Supplies		$900
Other Fees		$980
Room and Board		$18,240
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,350
Total One Year Cost		$92,500

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Student 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 majors at Vassar College are Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, and English and Literature. 25% of students major in Social Sciences, 14% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 10% in English and Literature.