Vassar College
Vassar College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Poughkeepsie, NY. It enrolls about 2,456 students and admits roughly 18% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 |
| County | Dutchess County |
| Enrollment | 2,456 |
| Acceptance rate | 18% |
| Applicants / admitted | 12,145 / 2,153 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $67,805 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $67,805 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 89% |
| Transfer-out rate | 7% |
| Full-time retention rate | 94% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 720–770 |
| ACT middle 50% | 33–35 |
| Website | www.vassar.edu/ |
| Phone | 8454377000 |
Admissions
About 12,145 students applied and 2,153 were admitted. Of those admitted, 689 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $67,805 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 626 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 89% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Vassar College is in Poughkeepsie, NY, Dutchess County. Its coordinates are 41.6869, -73.8951.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Vassar College?
About 18% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 12,145 applicants.
How much does Vassar College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $67,805 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Vassar College?
About 2,456 students are enrolled.