Vassar College, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Vassar College Rankings
Affordability35
Selectivity90
Retention91
Graduation89
Earnings38
Diversity71
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Vassar College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences14%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education2%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics4%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences27%
Visual and Performing Arts13%
Admissions
Getting into Vassar College
25%
Admission Rate
730
Median SAT Math
710
Median SAT Reading
32
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)690–770
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)680–740
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Vassar College
$57K
In-State Tuition
$57K
Out-of-State Tuition
$71K
Average Total Cost
$28K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $46K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Vassar College
43%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
93%
Repayment Rate
$196
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 36% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $7K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $24K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 88% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 93% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 93% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 95% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Vassar College
96%
Retention Rate
6%
Transfer Rate
3%
Withdrawal Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 87% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 91% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 91% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 90% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 93% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 98% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 87% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Vassar College
93%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $55K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Vassar College
2,436
Undergraduates
99%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
0
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 12% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 9% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 41% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Vassar College, NY
Dutchess Community College
3 miles, N
Marist College
3 miles, NW
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
4 miles, N
Culinary Institute of America
5 miles, NW