Vassar College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1049 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #304 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #273 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Poughkeepsie |
| #492 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 90 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 19%
- Undergraduates
- 2,462
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.vassar.edu
Vassar College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Vassar College has an acceptance rate of 19% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| Applicants | 12,447 | 4,283 | 8,147 |
| Admissions | 2,311 | 874 | 1,433 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 665 | 251 | 411 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
208 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1450
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Vassar College are 1450-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
83 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Vassar College are 33-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1329 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 333 (14%) |
| Asian | 286 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 199 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 150 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 92 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 71 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Vassar College is $29,981 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,953 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,548 |
| $48-75K | $14,126 |
| $75-110K | $25,773 |
| $110K+ | $56,615 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $70,050 | $66,870 |
| Tuition in-state | $70,050 | $66,870 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $70,050 | $66,870 |
| Fee in-district | $980 | $935 |
| Fee in-state | $980 | $935 |
| Fee out-of-state | $980 | $935 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,460 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,240 |
| Room charge | $6,730 |
| Meal charge | $5,670 |
Vassar College majors
Vassar College has granted 581 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Vassar College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 43 |
| Biochemistry | 40 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 35 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 35 |
| Mathematics, General | 34 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 |
| Neuroscience | 29 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 22 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 19 |
| Environmental Studies | 19 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 19 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 17 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 17 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 15 |
| History, General | 14 |
| Physics, General | 13 |
| Sociology, General | 10 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 9 |
| Anthropology, General | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 7 |
| Education, General | 6 |
| Geography | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| African Studies | 1 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 581 |
Vassar College has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Vassar College has published 8,608 scientific papers with 232,144 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 83 | 502 |
| 1994 | 71 | 590 |
| 1995 | 117 | 736 |
| 1996 | 92 | 697 |
| 1997 | 117 | 732 |
| 1998 | 114 | 979 |
| 1999 | 115 | 959 |
| 2000 | 162 | 1406 |
| 2001 | 123 | 1717 |
| 2002 | 126 | 2441 |
| 2003 | 135 | 3059 |
| 2004 | 169 | 3385 |
| 2005 | 185 | 3892 |
| 2006 | 195 | 4956 |
| 2007 | 188 | 5548 |
| 2008 | 196 | 6046 |
| 2009 | 201 | 6758 |
| 2010 | 253 | 7769 |
| 2011 | 236 | 8291 |
| 2012 | 264 | 9001 |
| 2013 | 259 | 9396 |
| 2014 | 215 | 9740 |
| 2015 | 275 | 9994 |
| 2016 | 303 | 10319 |
| 2017 | 226 | 10522 |
| 2018 | 382 | 11437 |
| 2019 | 265 | 12810 |
| 2020 | 310 | 14276 |
| 2021 | 276 | 15031 |
| 2022 | 265 | 13129 |
| 2023 | 298 | 13820 |
| 2024 | 255 | 13405 |
| 2025 | 172 | 12102 |
Vassar College alumni
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Anne Hathaway
- Occupations
- singerstage actortelevision actorvoice actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway is an American actress. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Her films have grossed over $6.8 billion worldwide, and she appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2009. She was among the world's highest-paid actresses in 2015.
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Meryl Streep
- Enrolled in Vassar College
- In 1971 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorstage actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep is an American actress. Known for her versatility and adept accent work, she has been described as "the best actress of her generation". She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, eight Golden Globe Awards, four Emmy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, in addition to nominations for seven Grammy Awards and a Tony Award.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Occupations
- literary editormodelwritersocialitejournalist
- Biography
-
Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis, also known as Jackie Kennedy, and as Jackie O following her second marriage, was the first lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963, as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. She was regarded as an international icon for her unique fashion choices, and her work as a cultural ambassador of the United States made her popular globally.
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Jane Fonda
- Occupations
- voice actorstage actormodelactortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jane Seymour Fonda is an American actress and activist. Fonda's work spans several genres and over six decades of film and television. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards. Fonda also received the Honorary Palme d'Or in 2007, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2014, the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2017, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2021, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2025.
General info
| Founded | 1861 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Purity and Wisdom |
| Colors | rose, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,132 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 124 Raymond Ave Poughkeepsie, New York, 12604 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 32,000 |
| Phone | 8454377000 |