At a glance
Average net price
$39,343
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
91.1%
Admission rate
19%
Undergrad size
2,444
In-state tuition
$71,030
Out-of-state tuition
$71,030
Cost of attendance
$87,419
Median earnings (10y)
$71,366
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,494
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 94.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (38%), social sciences (31%), humanities & arts (31%).
- STEM38%
- Humanities & arts31%
- Social sciences31%
- Social sciences21.7%~530 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences18.1%~442 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~244 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~160 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science6.0%~147 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.0%~147 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics5.9%~143 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~114 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.3%~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication2.9%~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.4%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.0%~25 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 115 | $64,665 | $19,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 98 | $28,914 | $19,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 92 | $59,871 | $19,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 84 | $38,929 | $17,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 83 | $32,836 | $19,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 72 | $64,930 | $17,037 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | $39,175 | $19,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 65 | $32,713 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 56 | $35,344 | $19,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 50 | $40,712 | $16,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | $20,232 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 49 | $13,908 | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 49 | $35,926 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 49 | $20,008 | $20,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 48 | $19,233 | $17,993 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 45 | $18,009 | $19,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 43 | $18,701 | $18,250 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 42 | $32,522 | $18,985 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society. | Bachelor's | 35 | $38,747 | $18,593 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $16,500 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | Bachelor's | 27 | $28,521 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 2 | $29,092 | $18,652 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Vassar College
Vassar College is a mid-sized institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,444 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Vassar College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $39,343 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $71,030 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $87,419 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 91.1%, a strong completion outcome. 94.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $71,366 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Vassar College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (38% of credentials), social sciences (31% of credentials), humanities & arts (31% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Vassar College accepts 19% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,494. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Poughkeepsie, New York (suburb), Vassar College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Vassar College
Q.How much does Vassar College cost?
The average net price at Vassar College is $39,343 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $87,419.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Vassar College?
Vassar College has a 6-year graduation rate of 91.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Vassar College?
Vassar College admits 19% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Vassar College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Vassar College graduate earns $71,366 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Vassar College?
Published tuition is $71,030 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Vassar College located?
Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, New York (ZIP 12604).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Vassar College at their official website.