Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York
Private Nonprofit Suburb: Large
Quick Facts
2,430
Enrollment
17.7%
Acceptance Rate
1,513
SAT Average
90.6%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$71,366
Median Earnings (10yr)
94.4%
Retention Rate
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 17.7% |
| SAT Average | 1,513 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 715 – 780 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 720 – 770 |
| ACT Average | 33 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 33 – 35 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $67,805 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $67,805 |
| Average Net Price | $38,182 |
Net Price by Family Income
| $0 – $30,000 | $15,964 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $19,653 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $25,779 |
| Over $110,000 | $54,072 |
20.9%
Pell Grant Rate
42.6%
Federal Loan Rate
$18,625
Median Debt
$197/mo
Monthly Payment
Student Demographics
White 55.1%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 11.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
International 6.7%
56.7%
Female
14.2%
First Generation
Outcomes
90.6%
4-Year Completion Rate
94.4%
Retention Rate
$49,177
Median Earnings (6yr)
$71,366
Median Earnings (10yr)
67.3%
Earning Over $25K
50900.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)
Programs & Earnings
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 38 | $110,844 | $17,037 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | 49 | $81,561 | $19,000 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | 47 | $74,019 | $19,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | 27 | $60,969 | $20,232 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | — | $58,591 | — |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | 44 | $56,595 | $17,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 37 | $46,456 | $19,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | 19 | $44,230 | $17,993 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 52 | $44,221 | $19,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | 23 | $41,730 | $19,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | 22 | $41,025 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | 17 | $40,808 | $18,985 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 13 | $39,741 | — |
| Science, Technology and Society | Bachelor's | 20 | $38,747 | $19,000 |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor's | 20 | $35,926 | — |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | 16 | $33,993 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | 23 | $33,959 | $16,750 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | 32 | $32,906 | $20,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | 1 | $29,092 | $18,650 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | 44 | $28,914 | $19,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | 8 | $27,476 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | 40 | $26,353 | $16,000 |
| Geography and Cartography | Bachelor's | 9 | $24,421 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Bachelor's | 13 | $24,035 | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | 9 | $20,140 | — |
| History | Bachelor's | 28 | $18,009 | $19,000 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | 19 | $13,908 | — |
| Physics | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $17,000 |
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