Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
17.73%
SAT Average
1,513
ACT Range
33-35
Vassar College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 17.73%. This means approximately 177 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,430 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
17.73%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $67,805 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,805 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $83,573 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $38,182 | State avg: $18,893. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 20.86% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 42.58% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Vassar College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$67,805
Room and board
$17,415
Books and supplies
$900
Other expenses
$1,350
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$83,573
Average net price
$38,182
Average aid coverage
54%
$45,391 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Vassar College pays approximately $38,182 per year after grants and aid. This is above the New York average of $18,893 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Vassar College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New York and national averages.
Vassar College net price
$38,182
New York average
$18,893
National average
$17,506
Vassar College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $67,805 and average net price at $38,182. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$67,805
Current net price
$38,182
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
89.14%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$71,366
Undergraduates
2,430
10-Year Median Earnings - Vassar College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Vassar College graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Vassar College?
Undergraduates
2,430
Completion rate
89.14%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
20.86%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
42.58%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 20.86% of Vassar College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 42.58% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Vassar College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Vassar College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Vassar College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Vassar College is listed at 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Vassar College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | 17.73% | $67,805 | $38,182 | $71,366 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 59.08% | $40,375 | $26,027 | $131,426 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 23.81% | $24,648 | $37,732 | $111,027 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $109,601 |
| Center for Allied Health Education | 18.52% | Not available | $35,431 | $107,249 |
Similar Schools in Poughkeepsie
This local cluster focuses on nearby Poughkeepsie schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Poughkeepsie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vassar College's acceptance rate?
Vassar College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 17.73%.
How much is Vassar College tuition?
Vassar College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $67,805.
What is Vassar College's average net price?
Vassar College's average net price in the local dataset is $38,182.
What does Vassar College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $15,964 for Vassar College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Vassar College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $71,366 for Vassar College.
Is Vassar College accredited?
Vassar College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Vassar College?
The local dataset lists 2,430 undergraduate students at Vassar College.
What percentage of Vassar College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Vassar College in the local dataset is 20.86%.
What is the federal loan rate at Vassar College?
The federal loan rate for Vassar College in the local dataset is 42.58%.
Where should I verify Vassar College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Vassar College or the latest official federal education data.