Vassar College — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

17.7%

Acceptance Rate

2,430

Undergrads

$38,182

Net Price / Year

89.1%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Vassar College

Vassar College is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Poughkeepsie, NY. The school enrolls approximately 2,462 students. With an acceptance rate of 17.7%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 2,462

Men 941

Women 1,521

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 20.9%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 95%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Middle States Commission on Higher Education Teacher Education Accreditation...

Admissions Data

17.7%

Acceptance Rate

12,447

Applications

665

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

730

770

SAT Math

720

780

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	12,447	2,311	665	18.6%
2022	11,412	2,129	681	18.7%
2020	8,663	2,126	588	24.5%
2018	8,312	2,043	686	24.6%
2016	7,306	1,964	659	26.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$38,182

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

20.9%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

89.1%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

40 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Biology, General.	52	N/A	N/A
Economics.	49	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	47	N/A	N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.	44	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	44	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	40	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	38	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	37	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	32	N/A	N/A
History.	28	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	27	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	23	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	23	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	22	N/A	N/A
Cognitive Science.	20	N/A	N/A
Science, Technology and Society.	20	N/A	N/A
Area Studies.	19	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	19	N/A	N/A
Physics.	18	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	17	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	16	N/A	N/A
Urban Studies/Affairs.	13	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	13	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	12	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	11	N/A	N/A
Music.	11	N/A	N/A
Geography and Cartography.	9	N/A	N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	9	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	8	N/A	N/A
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	7	N/A	N/A
Classical and Ancient Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	5	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	5	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	4	N/A	N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.	3	N/A	N/A
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	2	N/A	N/A
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.	1	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	1	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$5,712,946

Total Athletics Expenses

$5,837,474

Total Athletics Revenue

452

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Lacrosse	Coed	83	$624,321	$629,288	N/A
Volleyball	Coed	34	$482,112	$482,208	N/A
Basketball	Coed	34	$410,840	$430,390	N/A
Tennis	Coed	20	$381,058	$384,744	N/A
Soccer	Coed	57	$374,389	$379,335	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	36	$290,714	$295,977	N/A
Baseball	Men	34	$244,252	$244,252	N/A
Fencing	Coed	40	$198,065	$207,722	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	67	$176,333	$180,312	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	35	$153,327	$162,439	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	20	$145,679	$145,679	N/A
Squash	Coed	20	$129,658	$150,353	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	69	$118,274	$118,274	N/A
Golf	Women	7	$43,467	$46,634	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	34
Fondling	32
Burglary	18
Motor Vehicle Theft	7
Arson	2
Robbery	1