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
18%Acceptance
1513SAT Avg
2,430Students
8:1Student:Faculty
89%Grad Rate
$71,366Earnings 10yr
$38,182Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate17.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1513
Reading & WritingMid: 735
720770
MathMid: 745
715780
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 33
3335
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
Programs (43)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Brewers
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia