# Vassar College

#### **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&#x20;

* 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

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Demographics</strong> </td><td>2,462 enrolled undergraduate students</td><td>37% Males // 63% Females</td><td>14% first generation college students</td><td>37% students of color</td><td>97% of students live on campus</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Academics</strong></td><td>50 majors, 65 minors, and 3 Accelerated and Dual Degree programs offered</td><td>7:1 student-faculty ratio</td><td>19 Average Student Class Size</td><td>130 Study Abroad programs</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Top Academic Programs</strong></td><td>Economics</td><td>Psychological Science</td><td>Mathematics</td><td>Computer Science</td><td>Biochemistry</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### 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

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#### Veterans Campus Life&#x20;

* 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&#x20;
* Special Considerations for Veterans - guaranteed interview, campus visit program, childcare subsidy for Vassar's on campus childcare facilities

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Knowledge in Action</strong> </td><td>Open curriculum - no general education requirements allows for the freedom and flexibility to pursue your passions while discovering new interests</td><td>Community-Engaged learning - students aplpy their knowledge to gain meaningful work experience through internships in the local community, NYC, Albany &#x26; beyond</td><td>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.</td><td>~45% of students participate in one semester or full academic year study-away program</td><td>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.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alumni &#x26; Outcomes</strong> </td><td>41,000+ Active Alumni Worldwide</td><td>92% Six Year Graduation Rate</td><td>94% of graduates are employed, in school, or pursuing a fellowship/volunteer experience 6 months after graduating</td><td>88% law school admit rate</td><td>80% medical school admit rate</td><td>130 study abroad programs</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### More Resources

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