Vassar College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #999 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #295 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #264 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Poughkeepsie |
| #478 of 2,854 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 90 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 18%
- Undergraduates
- 2,456
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.vassar.edu
Vassar College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Vassar College has an acceptance rate of 18% 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 | 18% | 22% | 16% |
| Applicants | 12,145 | 3,953 | 8,192 |
| Admissions | 2,153 | 853 | 1,300 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 689 | 264 | 425 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
179 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1435
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Vassar College are 1435-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
88 or 13%
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 record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1348 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 289 (12%) |
| Asian | 288 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 203 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 175 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 95 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Vassar College is $29,733 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 | $15,964 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,653 |
| $48-75K | $25,779 |
| $75-110K | $30,066 |
| $110K+ | $54,072 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Tuition in-state | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Fee in-district | $935 | $935 |
| Fee in-state | $935 | $935 |
| Fee out-of-state | $935 | $935 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,455 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,415 |
| Room charge | $6,730 |
| Meal charge | $5,670 |
Vassar College majors
Vassar College has granted 624 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Vassar College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 48 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 42 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 |
| Biochemistry | 36 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 |
| Mathematics, General | 33 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 24 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 23 |
| Environmental Studies | 20 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 18 |
| Neuroscience | 18 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 17 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 17 |
| History, General | 16 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 |
| Sociology, General | 14 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 12 |
| Education, General | 11 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 10 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| Music, General | 9 |
| Physics, General | 9 |
| Geography | 8 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Anthropology, General | 7 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 |
| Astronomy | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 |
| African Studies | 4 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 624 |
Vassar College has a graduation rate of 89%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 89% | 85% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Vassar College has published 8,493 scientific papers with 226,448 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 88 | 520 |
| 1993 | 83 | 502 |
| 1994 | 71 | 585 |
| 1995 | 117 | 734 |
| 1996 | 92 | 693 |
| 1997 | 117 | 730 |
| 1998 | 114 | 979 |
| 1999 | 116 | 957 |
| 2000 | 162 | 1404 |
| 2001 | 123 | 1717 |
| 2002 | 126 | 2440 |
| 2003 | 135 | 3057 |
| 2004 | 167 | 3381 |
| 2005 | 185 | 3890 |
| 2006 | 195 | 4954 |
| 2007 | 188 | 5545 |
| 2008 | 196 | 6046 |
| 2009 | 201 | 6752 |
| 2010 | 253 | 7767 |
| 2011 | 236 | 8282 |
| 2012 | 263 | 8998 |
| 2013 | 259 | 9389 |
| 2014 | 223 | 9744 |
| 2015 | 276 | 10121 |
| 2016 | 304 | 10507 |
| 2017 | 232 | 10734 |
| 2018 | 387 | 11811 |
| 2019 | 268 | 13360 |
| 2020 | 312 | 15222 |
| 2021 | 280 | 15803 |
| 2022 | 267 | 13344 |
| 2023 | 302 | 14045 |
| 2024 | 251 | 13510 |
Vassar College alumni
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Anne Hathaway
- Occupations
- film actorsingerstage actortelevision actorvoice 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
- television producervoice actorfilm producerfilm actorstage actor
- 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 a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning thrice, and a record 34 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Occupations
- literary editormodelwritersocialitejournalist
- Biography
-
Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis was an American writer, book editor, and socialite who served as the first lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963, as the wife of president John F. Kennedy. A popular first lady, she endeared herself to the American public with her devotion to her family, dedication to the historic preservation of the White House, the campaigns she led to preserve and restore historic landmarks and architecture along with her interest in American history, culture, and arts. During her lifetime, 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 very popular globally.
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Jane Fonda
- Occupations
- voice actorstage actormodelactortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jane Seymour Fonda is an American actress and activist. Recognized as a film icon, 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 | 1,096 |
| 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 |