Description

A historically prestigious college with a highly selective admissions process, Vassar College provides a small, scholastically oriented academic experience.

Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, in the suburban Hudson Valley a couple of hours from New York City, Vassar has a history of selective admissions, with most students being in the top 20% of their class.

Ranked for its exceptional and innovative academics, Vassar offers a wide range in terms of liberal arts, languages and sciences. Programs include highly specialized academic areas like American Culture, Chinese Studies, German Studies, Anthropology, and Victorian Studies. Artistic fields such as Film, Art and Music and scientific-oriented subjects such as Biochemistry, Psychology, Sociology and Environmental Studies are also offered.

In addition to working closely with faculty, students undertake internships, field work and research either at Vassar or at organizations nearby or in New York City.

Since most students at Vassar are hungry for in-depth and rigorous academics, the majority of Vassar graduates go on to pursue master’s degrees in such fields as medicine, law, business and education. Additionally, Vassar is a leading producer of PhD candidates.

Over 100 student organizations and over 1,600 events, which include lectures and presentations from world-renowned authors and scholars, student life on the Vassar campus is intellectually and culturally stimulating. For this reason, the majority of students choose to live in one of Vassar’s resident housing complexes.

Financial aid offerings include grants, loans, scholarships and fellowships for eligible students in certain departments. For tuition information, contact Vassar College today.

Quick Facts about Vassar College

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Brewers

Website

www.vassar.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Most Selective

In-State Tuition

$44,050

Out-of-State Tuition

$44,050

Retention Rate

96%

Enrollment

2,389

Year Established

1861

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,389
Freshman Class
666
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,389

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
56%
Men
44%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
9%
Caucasian
74%
Latino
9%
Other
3%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%

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