Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York 12604
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1513
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.3%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (43)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
94%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Brewers
History & Fun Facts
- •History An 1861 oil portrait of Matthew Vassar by Charles Loring Elliott Vassar was founded as a women's school under the name "Vassar Female College" in 1861.
- •It was chartered by its namesake, brewer Matthew Vassar, in 1861 in the Hudson Valley, about 70 miles (110 km) north of New York City.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment