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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NYPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Highly Selective • 19% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Vassar College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Poughkeepsie, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 19%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
19% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading730 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math720 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 35
1typical 50% range36
19%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences24% of degrees
Biological Sciences18% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,469
Earnings 5yr: $115,240
Debt: $17,037
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,584
Earnings 5yr: $103,043
Debt: $19,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,942
Earnings 5yr: $72,327
Debt: $17,500
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,095
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,591
Earnings 5yr: $75,748
Debt: $20,232
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,418
Earnings 5yr: $66,304
Debt: $18,985
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,359
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,652
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,106
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,461
Earnings 5yr: $58,430
Debt: $19,000
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,930
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,814
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,163
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,250
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,839
Earnings 5yr: $54,746
Debt: $19,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,359
Earnings 5yr: $71,377
Debt: $19,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,956
Earnings 5yr: $64,947
Debt: $17,993
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,165
Earnings 5yr: $38,959
Debt: $20,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $77,602
Debt: $19,000
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,552
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$39,343
In-State Tuition$71,030
Out-of-State Tuition$71,030
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
19%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
93%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,177
+45% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$71,366
Completion Signals
91%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
95%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
14%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$94,583
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