Vassar College

(Poughkeepsie, NY)

Vassar is a private, liberal arts college. Founded for women in 1861, it adopted coeducation in 1969. Its 1,000-acre campus is located on the outskirts of Poughkeepsie, 75 miles north of New York City. It includes a range of architecture from Gothic to modernist.

Admissions

24.7%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.77

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1960–2220 SAT Total
660–750 SAT Reading
640–720 SAT Math
660–750 SAT Writing

29–32 ACT Composite
29–32 ACT English
29–32 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$53,450
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $41,930
Out-of-State Tuition: $41,930
Room and Board: $10,660
Books & Supplies: $860

Will I Like It

2,646
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
59% Women

Famous Alumni

Elizabeth Bishop - Poet

Caterina Fake - Founder of Flickr

Phil Griffin - President of MSNBC

Bernadine Healy - Cardiologist and President of the Red Cross

Lisa Kudrow - Actress

Stacy London - Co-star of What Not to Wear

Edna St. Vincent Millay - Poet

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - First Lady of the U.S.

Meryl Streep - Actress

Marc Thiessen - White House Speechwriter

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Extra Curriculars

Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

124 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

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