Vassar College
- 4 Year
- POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
CollegeGrad School
Vassar College
- 4 Year
- POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 655 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade C+
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade C
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Liberty League
Vassar College Rankings
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Vassar Admissions
Acceptance Rate
20%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
1420-1540
ACT Range
32-34
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$27,249 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$49,162 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
67%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 35 responses48%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 52 responses42%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 52 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Biology52 Graduates
- Economics49 Graduates
- Mathematics47 Graduates
- Political Science and Government44 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology44 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology40 Graduates
- Information Science38 Graduates
- English37 Graduates
- Drama and Theatre Production32 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities32 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,498 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
18
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
17%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
88%
Poll
97%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 39 responsesPoll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 66 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$54,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
93%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%61%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 23 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Vassar College Reviews
Rating 3.74 out of 5 655 reviews
I love it here so far! I have made so many friends so far, I have not met one mean person yet. There are so many different orgs to try and be a part of, you’re never bored in that regard. The professors I’ve had so far have been super kind and helpful, especially with extensions regarding mental health, but I did hear that some professors have some…outdated values that have offended some students, but I’ve personally never experienced it. It’s a very LGBTQ+ friendly campus, as a queer person there are so many other queer students here and I feel very accepted and seen. The party scene is not that great, whenever parties happen they get shut down by campus security pretty quickly, before midnight a lot of the time, but some off campus parties are pretty good, you just gotta know the right people. The food is definitely a hit or miss, but if you find your safe foods you should be fine, I’ve personally been alright! Dorms are alright I think, depends on the one you’re in. Overall? Great!
Academics is probably my favorite thing about Vassar: intellectually stimulating classes, great breadth and depth of content, and very, very smart and accessible professors. As an international student, it can be hard to feel completely seen or heard (especially by the admin). However, all of the students and professors I've been acquainted with are awesome!
Vassar College has ample opportunities in most fields of study and well-respected/high-quality academics. Considering its student population, its opportunities for independent research alongside professors are outstanding. Help will always be provided to those who seek it in searches for internships, graduate school advising, and career development. Students have a great relationship with their professors. I would change the manner in which credit registration caps are managed and total credit hours are assessed and provide some more freedom in courses, even though the school does have the coveted open curriculum. Overall, the student body is very engaged, and there is a very active student government. There is a crowd for everyone and any preferred social and academic life.