Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
17%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,153 |
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| Declined | 9,992 |
| Total Received | 12,145 |
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Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college that is known for its rigorous academic programs and beautiful campus. It is located on a 1,000-acre campus on the outskirts of Poughkeepsie, New York—75 miles north of New York City.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 2,456 |
| Established in | 1861 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
1,000-acre campus in Poughkeepsie (population: 30,614), 75 miles north of New York City. Served by bus and train; air serves Newburgh (30 miles).
Vassar College
124 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY
12604
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| Application fee | $65 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 5 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
17%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,153 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 9,992 |
| Total Received | 12,145 |
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
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75%
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68%
$48,362
| Tuition | $67,805 |
| Housing & Food | $17,415 |
| Additional fees | $1,350 |
| Books & supplies | $900 |
| Total | $87,470 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $48,362 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $39,108 |
Need-based
| Federal | $3,271,191 |
| State | $673,754 |
| Institutional | $67,357,700 |
| Other external | $1,573,935 |
| Total | $72,876,580 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $196,553 |
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| Total | $196,553 |
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2,456
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11
Transfer applicants enrolled
0%
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| High school transcript | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
17
Minimum transfers must complete
17
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 40 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Jamaica South Korea Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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