Vassar College
Private College · Located in Poughkeepsie, New York · VetLink Partner since 2022
Admissions Numbers
9 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
2444 enrolled undergraduate students
37% Males // 63% Females
14% first generation college students
Academics
50 majors, 64 minors, and 3 Accelerated and Dual Degree programs offered
8:1 student-faculty ratio
17 Average Student Class Size
130 Study Abroad programs
Top Academic Programs
English
Political Science
Psychological Science
Economics
Biology
Financial Aid & Scholarships
$84,275 Cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs
Need-Blind Applications
Yellow Ribbon Program participant, Vassar will match difference in costs between Vassar’s tuition & fees and VA benefits
100% Demonstrated financial need met without student loans
55% of incoming students receiving need-based financial aid from the College
18% of incoming students are Pell Grant recipients
$58,772 Average aid award (campus job and scholarship combined)
Veterans Campus Life
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
Office of the Dean of Studies - provides dedicated advising to each class, and a counseling service staffed by trained professionals who help students, free of charge, with personal and academic issues
170+ student organizations organize over 500 campus-wide events annually
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
3 research programs on campus—one in each the sciences, humanities, and the arts; immersive 10 week program, working 1-on-1 with a faculty mentor
~45% of students participate in one semester or full academic year study-away program
Alumni & Outcomes
41,000+ Active Alumni Worldwide
92% Six Year Graduation Rate
93% of graduates are employed, in school, or pursuing a fellowship/volunteer experience 6 months after graduating
86% law school admit rate
78% medical school admit rate
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