Vassar College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,448
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	20%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	92%

Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, Vassar College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Vassar College is 20%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Vassar College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Vassar College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Vassar College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

20.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$62,870

Cost of attendance at Vassar College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$62,870

Cost of attendance at Vassar College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at Vassar College received on average $49,162 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$49,162

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	112	19%	$5,585	$625,575
Other Federal Grant	112	19%	$7,273	$814,575
State Grant/Scholarships	66	11%	$3,031	$200,023
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	323	55%	$47,391	$15,307,180
Total Grant & Scholarships	332	57%	$49,162	$16,321,778

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Vassar College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Vassar College students is 92.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 93.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 91.6%.

92.5%

asian 91.5% 75 students
African American 88.5% 23 students
white 93.0% 371 students
hispanic 91.4% 64 students
International Students 93.2% 41 students
Mixed Race 93.3% 42 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Vassar College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Vassar College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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