Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York
23.74%
Admission Rate
Moderately Selective
2,421 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, small, highly residential
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Vassar College ( VASS-ər) is a private liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Founded in 1861 by Matthew Vassar, it was the second degree-granting institution of higher education for women in the United States, closely following Elmira College. It became coeducational in 1969 and now has a gender ratio at the national average. The college is one of the historic Seven Sisters, the first elite women's colleges in the U.S., and has a historic relationship with Yale University, which suggested a merger before they both became coeducational institutions. About 2,450 students attend the college. As of 2021, its acceptance rate is 19%.The college offers B.A. degrees in more than 50 majors and features a flexible curriculum designed to promote a breadth of studies. Student groups at the college include theater and comedy organizations, a cappella groups, club sports teams, volunteer and service groups, and a circus troupe. Vassar College's varsity sports teams, known as the Brewers, play in the NCAA's Division III as members of the Liberty League.
The Vassar campus comprises over 1,000 acres (400 ha) and more than 100 buildings, including two National Historic Landmarks and an additional National Historic Place. A designated arboretum, the campus features more than 200 species of trees, a native plant preserve, and a 530-acre (210 ha) ecological preserve.
"Vassar College." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vassar_College.
The Vassar campus comprises over 1,000 acres (400 ha) and more than 100 buildings, including two National Historic Landmarks and an additional National Historic Place. A designated arboretum, the campus features more than 200 species of trees, a native plant preserve, and a 530-acre (210 ha) ecological preserve.
"Vassar College." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vassar_College.
Location
City
Poughkeepsie, New York
Locale
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 23.8% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 14.7% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 11.3% |
| Psychology | 7.7% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 4.9% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 4.6% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 4.3% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 4.2% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 3.4% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 3.2% |
| History | 3.0% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 2.9% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 2.7% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 1.8% |
| Education | 1.0% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 0.5% |
Cost
Tuition
$58,770.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
41.37%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$26,208.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1452
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 770 | 730 | 690 |
| Verbal | 750 | 715 | 680 |
ACT Scores
33
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 33 | 31 | 28 |
| English | 35 | 34 | 32 |
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