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ACCEPTANCE RATE

23.74%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

79%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

8:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$46,084

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Vassar College

1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY

Vassar College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Poughkeepsie, New York, which is a predominantly suburban area. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Vassar College annually.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • English Language And Literature
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most common scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 30 to 33 on the ACT, or 1980 to 2220 for the SAT exam. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 20 percent of applicants being admitted. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $49,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $6,200 each year. Students enrolled at Vassar College may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The mascot for Vassar College is the "Brewers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Fencing (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.vassar.edu.

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Vassar College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Vassar College has a total student population of about 2,500, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • The estimated tuition range is around $58,000-$69,000 per year
  • Per unit charges are around $2,000 for part time students
  • on campus dorms & meals are estimated to cost around $17,000

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid79%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships65%$45,689
Receiving Student Loans43%$4,855
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Vassar College may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work
  • Child care

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
    • * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2014)

Intercollegiate Athletics

Vassar College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
  • Basketball (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)

  • English Language and Literature

  • Mathematics and Statistics

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