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Overview
Vassar College is a Comprehensive institution located in Poughkeepsie, NY, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
124 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
United States
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
United States
Contact
Dean Sonya K. Smith
Dean of Admission & Student Financial Services
Email: admissions@vassar.edu
Phone: 845-437-7300
Fax: 845-437-7063
Dean of Admission & Student Financial Services
Email: admissions@vassar.edu
Phone: 845-437-7300
Fax: 845-437-7063
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African Studies |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
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Asian Studies/civilization |
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Latin American Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Neuroscience |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Mass Communication/media Studies |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education, General |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature |
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Chinese Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Italian Language And Literature |
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Japanese Language And Literature |
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Russian Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient Studies/civilization |
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Cognitive Science, General |
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Medieval And Renaissance Studies |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Science, Technology And Society |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Jewish/judaic Studies |
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Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy |
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Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
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Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics |
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Research And Experimental Psychology, Other |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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Geography |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, Other |
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Sociology, General |
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Urban Studies/affairs |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Film/cinema/media Studies |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12,145
Applied
2,153
Accepted
2,456
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,192
Females Applied
1,300
Females Accepted
16%
Male Admissions
3,953
Males Applied
853
Males Accepted
22%
Applying
65
Application Fee
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | No |
Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | No |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | March 15th | May 15th | No |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 740 | 720 | 770 | |
SAT Math | 740 | 715 | 780 | |
ACT Composite | 33 | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
70,050
Private
Fees
980
Full-time student fees
18,240
Room & board
13,120
Room only
Financial Aid
64,826
Avg. Financial Aid Package
67,534
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
76,392
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,444
Avg. Loan Aid
0
Avg. Grant Aid
58,567
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
99%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,456
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
71%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 11.89% |
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Black or African American | 3.87% |
White or Caucasian | 55.06% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.04% |
Asian | 11.81% |
Two or more races | 8.31% |
Other | 2.3% |
Gender
Male (37.79%)
Female (62.21%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 96% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Choral groups
Campus events:
VICE Spring Concert, Founder's Day and All Campus Halloween Party
VICE Spring Concert, Founder's Day and All Campus Halloween Party
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Association, WVKR radio station, VICE (programming social events), Vassar Greens and Ultimate Frisbee
Student Association, WVKR radio station, VICE (programming social events), Vassar Greens and Ultimate Frisbee
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Fencing | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Golf | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Squash | No | Division 3 | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Fencing | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Squash | No | Division 3 | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
362
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 300
Part-time - 62
Male - 173
Female - 187
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