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