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Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, New York 12604

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Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes

Vassar College is a private suburban institution in Poughkeepsie, New York. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1513.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

89% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,366 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,182.

Established
1861
Mascot
The Brewer
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Division III of the NCAA
Division
Division III

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18%Acceptance
1513SAT Avg
2,430Students
8:1Student:Faculty
89%Grad Rate
$71,366Earnings 10yr
$38,182Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Vassar College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate17.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1513

Reading & WritingMid: 735
720770
MathMid: 745
715780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

17.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1513

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$67,805
Room & Board$17,415
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$83,573
Average Net Price$38,182
Median Debt at Graduation$18,625
Monthly Payment (10yr)$197

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,964
$30–48K$19,653
$48–75K$25,779
$75–110K$30,066
$110K+$54,072

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$38,182

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (43)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,430
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 4%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 12%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate89.1%
Freshman Retention94.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,177
8 Years$60,671
10 Years$71,366

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,000
Men
$66,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#12
Forbes
#102
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#11

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Brewers

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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