College statistics
- Address:
- 124 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY
12604 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.vassar.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $70,050
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $70,050
- Room and Board:
- $18,240
- Acceptance Rate:
- 17.7%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $1,300,989,120
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Vassar College is a private liberal arts institution in Poughkeepsie, New York, classified as a research college and special focus arts and sciences college. The college enrolls 2,456 students and maintains rigorous academic standards with an acceptance rate of 17.7%. Admitted students typically score in the 75th percentile at 770 on SAT Reading, 780 on SAT Math, and 35 on the ACT Composite.
The published cost of attendance is $88,290 annually, with tuition at $70,050 and room and board at $18,240. However, Vassar meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students, and most undergraduates receive substantial financial aid packages, resulting in a significantly lower net cost than the published rate.
The college reports a 6-year graduation rate of 95%, reflecting strong student persistence and completion. Vassar is well-suited for academically ambitious students seeking a research-oriented liberal arts education. The student body spans diverse economic backgrounds despite the institution's high sticker price. For more information, visit www.vassar.edu/.