All schools
PrivateSuburban

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, New York 12604

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Suburban

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

Campus Visits

114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
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

5700.0%

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

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
68 mi(118 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
137 mi(237 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
153 mi(265 min)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Vassar College Application Checklist

Decision Notifications