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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate19%
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About Vassar
Vassar College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, New York. Vassar was founded in 1861. The college currently enrolls around 2,459 students a year, including 2,459 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Vassar College
It is very difficult to get into Vassar. Around 19% of applicants get into Vassar each year. In 2022, 2,129 out of 11,412 total applicants were accepted.
| Vassar College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 19% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 39% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 33% |
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Vassar College is located in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, near New York City.
If you would like to see Vassar for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Taconic State Parkway to Poughkeepsie, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Stewart International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Vassar College and Poughkeepsie are like without leaving home.
College Info
Vassar Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Vassar is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Vassar is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Vassar College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Vassar SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1440 - 1510
Math SAT Range
710 - 775
Reading SAT Range
720 - 760
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1510 and Above
Good
1440 to 1510
Avg
1440 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Vassar students is 1477. Applicants with SAT scores of 1510 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Vassar, while applicants with SAT scores between 1440 to 1510 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1440 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Vassar.
Vassar Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$85,220
In State$85,220
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$66,870
$66,870
Fees
$935
$935
Housing
$17,415
$17,415
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Vassar is like? There are approximately 2,459 students enrolled at Vassar. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 27% percent are from NY and 73% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time27%
In State73%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,459
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
19%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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