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Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,177

Acceptance Rate

18%

Graduation Rate

91%

Annual Tuition

$67,805

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Vassar College earn a median of $71,366 ten years after entry — 32% above the national median. Acceptance rate 17.7%, average SAT score 1494, in-state tuition $67,805.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,430

Retention Rate

94%

Faculty Ratio

8

Financial Aid

43%

Median Debt

$18,625

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,494

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

730–770

SAT Math (middle 50%)

720–780

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

33–35

Institution Overview

Vassar College is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 2,430. The college has a selective admissions process, accepting only 17.7% of applicants. Vassar has a high retention rate of 94.4% and a graduation rate of 90.6%. The annual in-state tuition is $67,805.

One year after graduation, Vassar alumni have a median salary of $34,993. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $49,177, and after ten years, the median salary is $71,366. The median debt for graduates is $18,625, and 42.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$35k

1 YEAR

$49k

5 YEARS

$71k

10 YEARS

Top 35% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Vassar College alumni earn a median salary of $34,993. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $49,177. Ten years post-graduation, the median salary is $71,366. The median debt for students is $18,625.

Vassar College has a high retention rate of 94.4% and a graduation rate of 90.6%. The college has a low acceptance rate of 17.7% and a student body of 2,430. The in-state tuition is $67,805, and 42.6% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Biology, General

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $37,802

Economics

Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $79,845

Mathematics

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $52,085

Research and Experimental Psychology

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $34,361

Political Science and Government

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $48,679

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $41,752

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $80,037

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $24,614

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $19,339

History

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $38,461

International Relations and National Security Studies

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $31,956

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $28,999

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $23,270

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $45,599

Science, Technology and Society

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $27,215

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $28,028

Area Studies

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $22,741

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $19,790

Sociology

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $26,356

Urban Studies/Affairs

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $39,410

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 1 / yr
Median Salary $35,316

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Campus Location

Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vassar College has an acceptance rate of 17.7%.