Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York
About
Vassar College ( VASS-ər) is a private liberal arts college in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Founded in 1861 by Matthew Vassar, it was the second degree-granting institution of higher education for women in the United States. The college became coeducational in 1969. The college offers BA degrees in more than fifty majors. Vassar College's varsity sports teams, known as the Brewers, play in the NCAA Division III as members of the Liberty League. As of 2023, there are close to 2,500 students. The college is one of the historic Seven Sisters. The Vassar campus comprises over 1,000 acres (400 ha) and more than 100 buildings. A designated arboretum, the campus features more than 200 species of trees, a native plant preserve, and a 530-acre (210 ha) ecological preserve.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$74,265
- Estimated total for international students
- US$91,520
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,444
- International undergraduates
- 6%
- Students per teacher
- 7 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 19%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 730–770 · Maths 720–780
- ACT
- 33–35
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 89%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$75,532
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (42)
Bachelor's degrees41 subjects
Master's degrees1 subject
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.