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Vassar College

Private College · Located in Poughkeepsie, New York · VetLink Partner since 2022

Admissions Numbers

  • 12 VetLink applicants matriculated

  • Test optional for all applicants

  • <40% veterans applied first year*

  • 100% veterans applied as transfer*

  • 3.7 Average GPA of VetLink applicants*

    (*applicant reported)

How to Apply

Application available on Common App and Apply Coalition with SCOIR

  • Application fee (Waiver available)

  • School Report & Official transcripts

  • Teacher Evaluation

  • Standardized test scores (Optional)

  • Informational Interviews

Admissions Deadlines

  • Early Decision I Application Deadline: November 15

  • Early Decision II Application Deadline: January 1

  • Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 1

  • Spring Transfer Application Deadline: November 1

  • Fall Transfer Application Deadline: March 15

Demographics

2,462 enrolled undergraduate students

37% Males // 63% Females

14% first generation college students

37% students of color

97% of students live on campus

Academics

50 majors, 65 minors, and 3 Accelerated and Dual Degree programs offered

7:1 student-faculty ratio

19 Average Student Class Size

130 Study Abroad programs

Top Academic Programs

Economics

Psychological Science

Mathematics

Computer Science

Biochemistry


Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • $93,320 Cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs

  • Need-Blind Applications

  • As a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Vassar will match funding with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the difference in costs between Vassar’s tuition and fees and those of the highest public in-state institution.

  • 100% Demonstrated financial need met without student loans

  • 59% of Vassar students receive financial aid

  • 24% of incoming students are Pell Grant recipients

  • $79.7 Million awarded annually in need-based aid


Veterans Campus Life

  • Dedicated Director of Veteran Student Outreach and Support

  • VassarVets - support veteran students’ success at Vassar by providing assistance navigating the admission process, specialized advising, a Veteran Center, and opportunities to build community on campus

  • Vassar Veterans Association and Student Veterans of America Chapter

  • Veteran-Specific Orientation Program

  • Special Considerations for Veterans - guaranteed interview, campus visit program, childcare subsidy for Vassar's on campus childcare facilities

Knowledge in Action

Open curriculum - no general education requirements allows for the freedom and flexibility to pursue your passions while discovering new interests

Community-Engaged learning - students aplpy their knowledge to gain meaningful work experience through internships in the local community, NYC, Albany & beyond

Gain hands-on experience through unique internships and research in any major. The Office of Community-Engaged Learning empowers students to become active change-makers in their communities while building real-world experience in the field, and programs like the Undergraduate Research Summer Institute, Ford Scholars, and Creative Arts Across Disciplines provide support for meaningful faculty-mentored research across academic disciplines.

~45% of students participate in one semester or full academic year study-away program

The Center for Career Education provides support to students planning and navigating their post-Vassar lives through individual advising, networking events, and collaborative programs like the award-winning Sophomore Career Connections, which brings 100+ alums to campus for career exploration and mentoring.

Alumni & Outcomes

41,000+ Active Alumni Worldwide

92% Six Year Graduation Rate

94% of graduates are employed, in school, or pursuing a fellowship/volunteer experience 6 months after graduating

88% law school admit rate

80% medical school admit rate

130 study abroad programs


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