Vassar College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1000 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #296 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #265 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Poughkeepsie |
| #436 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 85 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 19%
- Undergraduates
- 2,459
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 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% | 26% | 16% |
| Applicants | 11,412 | 3,283 | 8,129 |
| Admissions | 2,129 | 849 | 1,280 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 681 | 278 | 403 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
227 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1430
or below
75% of them
had 1535
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Vassar College are 1430-1535 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
120 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Vassar College are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1318 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 296 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 294 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 200 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 189 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 98 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 63 (3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Vassar College is $30,603 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 | $11,594 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,977 |
| $48-75K | $20,408 |
| $75-110K | $24,522 |
| $110K+ | $52,898 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,840 | $63,840 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,840 | $63,840 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,840 | $63,840 |
| Fee in-district | $960 | $960 |
| Fee in-state | $960 | $960 |
| Fee out-of-state | $960 | $960 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,435 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,560 |
| Room charge | $6,730 |
| Meal charge | $5,670 |
Vassar College majors
Vassar College has granted 650 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Vassar College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 46 |
| Economics, General | 44 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 38 |
| Mathematics, General | 37 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 36 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 |
| Neuroscience | 27 |
| History, General | 26 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 25 |
| Biochemistry | 24 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 23 |
| Environmental Studies | 20 |
| Sociology, General | 20 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 19 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 19 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 16 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 16 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 11 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 11 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| Physics, General | 10 |
| Philosophy | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| African Studies | 7 |
| French Language and Literature | 7 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 7 |
| Astronomy | 6 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 5 |
| Education, General | 5 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Music, General | 5 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 5 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Geography | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 650 |
Vassar College has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 88% | 95% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Vassar College has published 6,953 scientific papers with 166,800 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 55 | 385 |
| 1992 | 71 | 420 |
| 1993 | 75 | 416 |
| 1994 | 61 | 467 |
| 1995 | 84 | 629 |
| 1996 | 80 | 538 |
| 1997 | 102 | 608 |
| 1998 | 97 | 777 |
| 1999 | 103 | 804 |
| 2000 | 140 | 1169 |
| 2001 | 111 | 1432 |
| 2002 | 107 | 2032 |
| 2003 | 106 | 2559 |
| 2004 | 156 | 2828 |
| 2005 | 160 | 3205 |
| 2006 | 167 | 4188 |
| 2007 | 156 | 4649 |
| 2008 | 169 | 5026 |
| 2009 | 167 | 5594 |
| 2010 | 202 | 6513 |
| 2011 | 191 | 6978 |
| 2012 | 210 | 7455 |
| 2013 | 235 | 7840 |
| 2014 | 201 | 7982 |
| 2015 | 240 | 7988 |
| 2016 | 243 | 8231 |
| 2017 | 205 | 8077 |
| 2018 | 223 | 8778 |
| 2019 | 225 | 9426 |
| 2020 | 277 | 10531 |
| 2021 | 242 | 11050 |
| 2022 | 220 | 10636 |
| 2023 | 244 | 10596 |
Vassar College alumni
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Anne Hathaway
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorsingerfilm 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
- stage actorfilm actorfilm producervoice actortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep is an American actress. Known for her versatility and accent adaptability, she has been described as "the best actress of her generation". She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and a record 33 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Occupations
- socialitewritermodelliterary editorjournalist
- Biography
-
Jacqueline "Jackie" 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 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
- autobiographerwritertelevision actoractormodel
- Biography
-
Jane Seymour Fonda is an American actress and activist. Recognized as a film icon, Fonda is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Honorary Palme d'Or, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
General info
| Founded | 1861 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Purity and Wisdom |
| Colors | rose, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,072 |
| 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 |