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Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, New York

Vassar College, nestled in the Hudson Valley in New York state, offers a top-tier liberal arts education with a history of over 150 years. With a small student-to-faculty ratio, Vassar offers small class sizes and personalized attention from renowned faculty. Students choose from a diverse array of majors and minors across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as interdisciplinary programs such as Urban Studies and Environmental Studies.

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The vibrant campus culture includes over 100 student-run organizations, including literary publications, social justice advocacy groups, and a cappella groups. Beyond academics, students can take advantage of the stunning 1,000-acre campus, featuring a stunning arboretum and gardens, and enjoy the rich cultural scene that comes with being located in a region that attracts world-renowned visiting artists, writers, and scholars. Whether you’re attending a lecture or exploring the Hudson River, Vassar College offers an intellectually stimulating and inspiring environment for students to grow and succeed.

Get to know Vassar College

2,435
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
62%
 
Enrolled male students
38%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
99%
 
Part-time students
1%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
84%
 
Adjuncts
13%
 
Faculty Ratio
8:1
Student/teacher ratio
$60,030
Full-time tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 9%
Hispanic/Latinx: 8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 4%
White, non-Hispanic: 58%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 11%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 9%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid

Admission

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 680 | 75th Percentile: 750
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 680 | 75th Percentile: 770
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 32 | 75th Percentile: 34
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 28 | 75th Percentile: 32
ACT English
25th Percentile: 34 | 75th Percentile: 35

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $60,030
Fees: $900
Room & Board: $14,990

Contact Vassar College

Contact Admissions

www.vassar.edu/admission

Campus Location

124 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

Find Vassar Online

www.vassar.edu

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