Vassar College

Vassar College is very difficult to get into. Around 19% of applicants get into Vassar College each year. Out of 11,412 applications received in 2023, 2,129 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Vassar College, the regular decision application deadline is January 1 and the application fee costs $65.

Students who apply to Vassar College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

Vassar College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Vassar College's admissions stats.

Vassar College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	77%
Mean SAT Score	1477
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	33%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	16%
Waitlist	Yes

Vassar College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Vassar College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 1	February 1
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 1	April 1

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Applying Early to Vassar College?

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Vassar College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Vassar College is 39%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 19%. In 2022, Vassar College admitted 363 of the 940 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Vassar College Admissions

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How To Get Into Vassar College

Vassar is a very difficult school to get into. Vassar evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Vassar accepted 19% of students, around 2,129 from the 11,412 applicants.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Vassar, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to Vassar College

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Vassar College

Vassar College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Vassar College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Vassar College

What does Vassar College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Vassar College for more information on admission factors.

Vassar College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Vassar College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Vassar College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Vassar College?

Vassar College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 23% submitted a class rank. At Vassar College 77% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 94% were in the top 25% and 99% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Vassar College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Vassar College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Vassar College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 33% of Vassar College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 16% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Vassar College?

To be competitive with other Vassar College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1440 and 1510 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Vassar College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1510 and 25% of scored lower than 1440, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Vassar College student is 1477.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Vassar College students scored 775 or higher and 75% of students scored 720 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Vassar College students scored 760 or higher, and 75% scored a 720 or higher.

To be most competitive at Vassar College, you should strive to earn between 32 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Vassar College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 32 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Vassar College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 32.

More Information on Transferring to Vassar College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Vassar College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 15. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Vassar College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Vassar College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Vassar College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Vassar College.

Does Vassar College accept transfer credits?

✅ Vassar College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Vassar College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Vassar College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Vassar College?

❌ No, Vassar College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Vassar College's acceptance rate?

✅ Vassar College has an acceptance rate of 19%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Vassar College?

✅ Vassar College's early decision acceptance rate was 39% in 2021.

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