Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY • privateCSS ProfileDIII | Liberty League
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,609 • Total: 2,609
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
124 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 968 (37.1%) • Female: 1,641 (62.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 299 11.5%
Black/African American 103 3.9%
Hispanic/Latino 301 11.5%
White 1,439 55.2%
Two or More Races 215 8.2%
International 180 6.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
17.7%
2,153 admitted from 12,145 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 720-770
Math: 715-780
Total: 1435-1550
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
33-35
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$65
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/15/2025
ED II: 01/01/2026
RD: 01/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
89.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
80.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
94.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
8.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$85,685
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $66,870
Room & Board
$900
Books & Supplies
$17,915
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $15,964
$30,001-48,000 $19,653
$48,001-75,000 $25,779
$75,001-110,000 $30,066
$110,001+ $54,072
Students Receiving Pell Grants
61%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$29,733

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
Liberty League
Men's Sports (12)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Fencing Lacrosse Soccer Squash Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Indoor)
Women's Sports (13)
Basketball Cross Country Fencing Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Squash Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis
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