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Vassar College ranked 273rd in the United States, 1049th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 91 research topics. Vassar College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,608 academic publications and 232,144 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 348 notable alumni.

Ranking 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
#547 of 2,195 For Art History
#551 of 1,105 For Radio and Television broadcasting
#212 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#854 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 88 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Vassar College ranked 323rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1467th in the World with 4,934 publications made and 99,219 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, History, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#323 of 1,763 In the United States
#364 of 1,854 In North America
#1467 of 7,088 In the World

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 47 262
1994 46 280
1995 69 372
1996 56 376
1997 63 334
1998 68 491
1999 62 491
2000 66 672
2001 64 801
2002 58 1139
2003 70 1351
2004 94 1435
2005 90 1801
2006 98 2185
2007 103 2452
2008 106 2615
2009 102 2999
2010 122 3382
2011 111 3618
2012 139 4083
2013 143 4232
2014 117 4323
2015 161 4458
2016 155 4488
2017 135 4652
2018 211 5051
2019 143 5805
2020 169 6424
2021 141 6737
2022 139 5984
2023 164 6172
2024 116 5063
2025 92 4487

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Classics and Ancient History 174 198 492
Art History 210 237 547
Radio and Television broadcasting 190 214 551
Political Economy 217 245 608
Gender Studies 268 300 627
Media Studies 260 295 659
International Relations and Diplomacy 233 264 738
Broadcast Journalism 229 258 773
Military science 359 390 831
Genealogy 321 356 844
Criminology and Criminal Justice 389 427 868
Aesthetics 258 293 992
Library and Information science 352 386 998
Public Policy / Administration 333 370 1050
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 325 359 1077
Anthropology 336 373 1095
History 280 316 1158
Linguistics 283 318 1242
Sociology 361 403 1309
Law 369 409 1369
Philosophy 285 326 1461
Political Science 362 407 1489
Archaeology 322 365 1538
Education Majors 501 551 1718
Demography 368 412 1732
Communications and Public Relations 513 564 1748

Computer Science rankings

Vassar College ranked 299th for Computer Science in the United States and 1486th in the World with 3,698 publications made and 132,133 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#299 of 1,616 In the United States
#336 of 1,702 In North America
#1486 of 6,855 In the World

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Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 29 207
1994 28 209
1995 38 317
1996 28 261
1997 32 289
1998 53 400
1999 44 440
2000 80 582
2001 68 871
2002 78 1311
2003 76 1581
2004 92 1900
2005 107 2110
2006 96 2891
2007 92 3116
2008 77 3468
2009 101 3809
2010 125 4389
2011 94 4624
2012 106 5106
2013 112 5366
2014 93 5542
2015 129 5864
2016 149 6145
2017 108 6189
2018 141 6682
2019 135 7469
2020 151 8551
2021 138 8905
2022 130 7487
2023 140 8005
2024 119 7019
2025 71 5930

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computational Linguistics 141 166 625
Web Design and Development 151 179 693
Robotics 133 162 699
UX/UI Desgin 168 200 739
Computer Vision 192 222 967
Library and Information science 352 386 998
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 232 257 1023
Cognitive Science 260 295 1054
Computer Graphics 220 253 1064
Software Engineering 253 287 1159
Blockchain and Cryptography 213 246 1267
Neuroscience 333 369 1335
Multimedia 333 371 1369
Human-Computer Interaction 263 297 1373
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 255 292 1439
Computer Networking 266 303 1478
Data Science 337 375 1567
Cyber Security 300 338 1598
Telecommunications 294 334 1948
Machine Learning 361 406 2294

Physics rankings

Vassar College ranked 292nd for Physics in the United States and 1741st in the World with 3,360 publications made and 109,954 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#292 of 1,537 In the United States
#332 of 1,623 In North America
#1741 of 6,729 In the World

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Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 35 191
1994 29 249
1995 33 303
1996 24 269
1997 40 323
1998 35 464
1999 46 431
2000 81 652
2001 75 958
2002 76 1356
2003 64 1794
2004 83 1963
2005 102 2131
2006 89 2683
2007 81 2623
2008 88 2751
2009 104 3137
2010 137 3502
2011 104 3741
2012 102 4113
2013 106 4290
2014 101 4501
2015 107 4618
2016 135 4848
2017 96 4716
2018 115 5218
2019 126 5515
2020 135 6523
2021 128 7078
2022 110 5915
2023 133 6370
2024 101 5929
2025 55 5200

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 190 217 748
Theoretical Physics 194 227 947
Astrobiology 249 281 1013
Acoustical Engineering 265 303 1394
Applied/Engineering Physics 241 272 1476
Biophysics 350 388 1583
Atomic and Molecular physics 302 344 1586
Nuclear Physics 292 331 1633
Quantum and Particle physics 277 316 1668
Optical Engineering 292 330 1774
Condensed Matter Physics 291 333 2043
Materials Science 323 366 2325
Nanotechnology 331 372 2471

Engineering rankings

Vassar College ranked 321st for Engineering in the United States and 2092nd in the World with 3,177 publications made and 100,270 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#321 of 1,568 In the United States
#363 of 1,655 In North America
#2092 of 6,795 In the World

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Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 28 190
1994 21 207
1995 37 240
1996 25 236
1997 40 293
1998 27 403
1999 39 391
2000 66 596
2001 60 772
2002 76 1153
2003 59 1392
2004 73 1648
2005 99 1816
2006 81 2252
2007 86 2283
2008 92 2422
2009 108 2857
2010 126 3167
2011 103 3444
2012 95 3741
2013 108 3982
2014 93 4173
2015 101 4208
2016 125 4427
2017 96 4339
2018 115 4802
2019 123 5233
2020 136 6228
2021 134 6644
2022 116 5592
2023 136 5931
2024 93 5198
2025 54 4447

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Robotics 133 162 699
Landscape Architecture 133 156 1044
Human-Computer Interaction 263 297 1373
Remote Sensing 252 288 1380
Acoustical Engineering 265 303 1394
Applied/Engineering Physics 241 272 1476
Computer Networking 266 303 1478
Systems Engineering 279 319 1517
Optical Engineering 292 330 1774
Electronic Engineering 272 313 1883
Structural Engineering 296 335 1902
Telecommunications 294 334 1948
Mechanical Engineering 332 373 1992
Electrical Engineering 283 322 2024
Aerospace Engineering 345 389 2079
Materials Science 323 366 2325
Biotechnology 355 394 2328
Civil Engineering 383 433 2373
Nanotechnology 331 372 2471
Metallurgical Engineering 364 412 2619
Chemical Engineering 375 423 2922
Geotechnical Engineering 443 492 2938

Biology rankings

Vassar College ranked 349th for Biology in the United States and 2046th in the World with 3,120 publications made and 122,991 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#349 of 1,612 In the United States
#391 of 1,701 In North America
#2046 of 6,841 In the World

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Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 37 287
1994 27 279
1995 41 397
1996 30 362
1997 38 411
1998 32 479
1999 36 511
2000 61 704
2001 41 722
2002 40 939
2003 39 1109
2004 59 1267
2005 62 1507
2006 72 2132
2007 80 2800
2008 78 3107
2009 83 3549
2010 96 4221
2011 91 4383
2012 91 4735
2013 117 5070
2014 81 5180
2015 106 5382
2016 120 5614
2017 101 5895
2018 123 6309
2019 118 6813
2020 152 7695
2021 131 8048
2022 122 7319
2023 138 7670
2024 110 6650
2025 79 5930

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Evolutionary Biology 260 294 1007
Astrobiology 249 281 1013
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 232 257 1023
Zoology 286 325 1291
Neuroscience 333 369 1335
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 330 376 1573
Biophysics 350 388 1583
Genetics 317 353 1712
Paleontology 332 380 1859
Biochemistry 329 367 1940
Botany 336 381 2085
Agricultural Science 323 370 2204
Biotechnology 355 394 2328
Virology 422 462 2344
Oncology and Cancer research 452 489 2441
Horticulture 323 367 2447
Nanotechnology 331 372 2471
Microbiology 423 465 2742
Pharmacology 483 524 2808
Nutrition and Food Science 404 451 3104
Immunology 584 630 3283

Environmental Science rankings

Vassar College ranked 341st for Environmental Science in the United States and 2000th in the World with 2,996 publications made and 80,212 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#341 of 1,637 In the United States
#390 of 1,727 In North America
#2000 of 6,888 In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 32 209
1994 28 228
1995 39 271
1996 31 300
1997 46 298
1998 35 391
1999 35 381
2000 50 590
2001 47 612
2002 41 830
2003 48 1109
2004 66 1174
2005 62 1374
2006 66 1704
2007 68 2018
2008 69 2169
2009 82 2434
2010 89 2740
2011 89 3033
2012 90 3155
2013 96 3594
2014 80 3549
2015 98 3620
2016 130 3684
2017 84 3982
2018 165 4271
2019 100 4681
2020 115 5306
2021 104 5745
2022 99 5248
2023 118 5105
2024 90 4597
2025 58 4200

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 330 376 1573
Oceanography 298 347 1800
Paleontology 332 380 1859
Geography and Cartography 333 381 1868
Geology 333 382 1964
Ecology 345 396 2078
Petrology and Geochemistry 352 401 2137
Agricultural Science 323 370 2204
Earth science and Geophysics 372 421 2256
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 348 393 2272
Environmental Chemistry 359 409 2556
Environmental Management 392 445 2842
Geotechnical Engineering 443 492 2938

Chemistry rankings

Vassar College ranked 345th for Chemistry in the United States and 2256th in the World with 2,273 publications made and 94,047 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#345 of 1,455 In the United States
#388 of 1,538 In North America
#2256 of 6,561 In the World

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Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 34 197
1994 17 240
1995 29 257
1996 22 245
1997 23 298
1998 15 321
1999 28 347
2000 51 531
2001 38 594
2002 42 760
2003 29 885
2004 42 1139
2005 61 1232
2006 57 1675
2007 61 2141
2008 61 2414
2009 60 2748
2010 74 3232
2011 69 3332
2012 67 3648
2013 92 3680
2014 63 3837
2015 72 4067
2016 94 4329
2017 73 4349
2018 70 4577
2019 93 4987
2020 101 5364
2021 103 5871
2022 87 5377
2023 86 5844
2024 84 5063
2025 53 4360

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Pharmacy 302 336 1660
Computational Chemistry 300 340 1777
Biochemistry 329 367 1940
Petrology and Geochemistry 352 401 2137
Materials Science 323 366 2325
Nanotechnology 331 372 2471
Organic Chemistry 374 422 2555
Environmental Chemistry 359 409 2556
Inorganic Chemistry 406 453 2817
Physical chemistry 406 456 2862
Chemical Engineering 375 423 2922
Nutrition and Food Science 404 451 3104

Medicine rankings

Vassar College ranked 444th for Medicine in the United States and 2271st in the World with 1,891 publications made and 61,965 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.

Medicine ranking Location
#444 of 1,604 In the United States
#486 of 1,689 In North America
#2271 of 6,793 In the World

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Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 15 207
1994 16 211
1995 22 259
1996 19 261
1997 15 259
1998 22 361
1999 20 349
2000 28 460
2001 26 481
2002 21 652
2003 29 732
2004 30 870
2005 39 945
2006 42 1182
2007 41 1364
2008 45 1548
2009 42 1851
2010 72 2189
2011 57 2303
2012 61 2507
2013 68 2746
2014 36 2872
2015 69 2994
2016 66 3214
2017 53 3307
2018 84 3514
2019 72 4049
2020 82 4716
2021 92 5035
2022 84 4573
2023 94 4701
2024 63 4024
2025 71 3694

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Audiology 248 279 844
Gerontology 392 435 1396
Clinical Psychology 473 519 1588
Pharmacy 302 336 1660
Psychiatry 425 468 1788
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 370 409 1869
Anatomy and Physiology 410 449 2030
Public Health 436 484 2084
Virology 422 462 2344
Oncology and Cancer research 452 489 2441
Nursing 637 692 2466
Pathology 454 498 2502
Health Science 746 802 2601
Cardiology 514 559 2652
Pharmacology 483 524 2808
Surgery 607 656 2954
Physical Therapy 683 740 3047
Immunology 584 630 3283

Psychology rankings

Vassar College ranked 405th for Psychology in the United States and 1713th in the World with 1,520 publications made and 49,163 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#405 of 1,561 In the United States
#449 of 1,648 In North America
#1713 of 6,663 In the World

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Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 16 199
1994 10 199
1995 18 250
1996 13 195
1997 13 213
1998 27 281
1999 13 235
2000 20 311
2001 15 347
2002 11 453
2003 22 510
2004 31 567
2005 25 613
2006 21 830
2007 33 889
2008 31 1110
2009 44 1271
2010 38 1486
2011 37 1644
2012 45 1804
2013 55 2050
2014 29 2119
2015 52 2252
2016 50 2323
2017 55 2473
2018 91 2535
2019 49 3085
2020 64 3532
2021 58 3623
2022 71 3120
2023 77 3318
2024 58 2903
2025 44 2621

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Cognitive Science 260 295 1054
Social Psychology 378 422 1284
Neuroscience 333 369 1335
Child Psychology 430 477 1345
Clinical Psychology 473 519 1588
Education Majors 501 551 1718
Psychiatry 425 468 1788

Art & Design rankings

Vassar College ranked 260th for Art & Design in the United States and 988th in the World with 1,361 publications made and 20,802 citations received. Main research topics: Art History, Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#260 of 1,369 In the United States
#294 of 1,454 In North America
#988 of 6,010 In the World

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Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 14 54
1994 11 51
1995 9 85
1996 14 122
1997 16 86
1998 20 128
1999 21 99
2000 18 130
2001 20 175
2002 20 256
2003 21 280
2004 31 285
2005 20 298
2006 21 376
2007 24 433
2008 32 497
2009 33 574
2010 34 618
2011 32 710
2012 42 828
2013 45 823
2014 50 926
2015 45 881
2016 45 871
2017 29 902
2018 51 981
2019 35 1086
2020 55 1169
2021 32 1330
2022 53 1151
2023 52 1213
2024 24 998
2025 18 840

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Music 142 164 437
Art History 210 237 547
UX/UI Desgin 168 200 739
Cinematography 220 253 770
Creative Writing 259 297 795
Literature 230 261 828
Performing arts 232 265 863
Illustration and Concept Art 179 206 889
Aesthetics 258 293 992
Painting and Drawing 197 228 1001
Sculpture 197 228 1001
Landscape Architecture 133 156 1044
Computer Graphics 220 253 1064
Multimedia 333 371 1369
Fashion Design 298 335 1396

Mathematics rankings

Vassar College ranked 386th for Mathematics in the United States and 2055th in the World with 1,258 publications made and 33,328 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#386 of 1,413 In the United States
#430 of 1,494 In North America
#2055 of 6,434 In the World

Vassar College
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 9 73
1994 7 81
1995 9 126
1996 7 125
1997 11 97
1998 15 126
1999 8 125
2000 18 188
2001 9 213
2002 16 303
2003 22 358
2004 24 430
2005 43 508
2006 32 699
2007 23 796
2008 22 909
2009 36 977
2010 35 1137
2011 32 1194
2012 43 1301
2013 39 1359
2014 43 1454
2015 57 1583
2016 49 1640
2017 44 1643
2018 101 1745
2019 54 2032
2020 55 2317
2021 59 2595
2022 48 2217
2023 61 2230
2024 29 1597
2025 31 1285

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Blockchain and Cryptography 213 246 1267
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 325 359 1456
Applied Mathematics 287 324 1836
Math Teachers 567 615 1884
Statistics 360 403 1998

Business rankings

Vassar College ranked 425th for Business in the United States and 2036th in the World with 1,184 publications made and 31,792 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.

Business ranking Location
#425 of 1,388 In the United States
#471 of 1,472 In North America
#2036 of 6,366 In the World

Vassar College
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 10 47
1994 7 59
1995 14 137
1996 5 102
1997 11 84
1998 14 117
1999 13 103
2000 20 193
2001 12 278
2002 16 367
2003 27 433
2004 31 538
2005 32 615
2006 33 740
2007 21 812
2008 34 814
2009 36 1016
2010 38 1174
2011 42 1293
2012 38 1335
2013 37 1549
2014 40 1570
2015 42 1473
2016 53 1635
2017 36 1577
2018 65 1673
2019 39 1991
2020 57 2194
2021 55 2354
2022 50 2059
2023 47 2260
2024 31 1640
2025 24 1258

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Public Policy / Administration 333 370 1050
Advertising 443 484 1689
Finance 358 401 1726
Management 441 488 2243
Accounting 544 594 2398
Marketing 685 747 3470

Economics rankings

Vassar College ranked 396th for Economics in the United States and 1716th in the World with 1,127 publications made and 28,284 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Relations and Diplomacy.

Economics ranking Location
#396 of 1,361 In the United States
#438 of 1,445 In North America
#1716 of 6,188 In the World

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Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 9 36
1994 5 50
1995 7 80
1996 6 70
1997 10 65
1998 15 108
1999 10 87
2000 19 149
2001 16 238
2002 20 285
2003 27 377
2004 33 393
2005 27 525
2006 26 564
2007 19 590
2008 35 694
2009 27 808
2010 37 921
2011 44 1004
2012 25 1077
2013 32 1133
2014 34 1285
2015 36 1171
2016 36 1258
2017 41 1222
2018 87 1286
2019 41 1508
2020 50 1784
2021 54 1844
2022 47 1817
2023 37 1902
2024 24 1380
2025 23 1144

The following table provides academic rankings for Vassar College in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Political Economy 217 245 608
International Relations and Diplomacy 233 264 738
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 325 359 1456
Finance 358 401 1726
Development Studies 443 488 1798