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Vassar College

PrivatePoughkeepsie, USA₹0.7 L/yrEst. 1861Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Poughkeepsie, USA
Accreditation Historic Seven Sisters; Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges (CLAC); Global Collaborative for the Liberal Arts
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (50+ majors majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Vassar College is a private institution in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA, founded in 1861. Vassar College is known for its flexible, open curriculum, historic role as a pioneering women’s liberal arts college now coed, and 1,000-acre arboretum campus fostering intelle

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: BA
  • Majors Available: 50+ majors
  • Curriculum: Vassar has no traditional core curriculum, allowing students flexibility to explore a wide range of courses across 48 departments and programs. Students design their education through concentrations, interdepartmental, multidisciplinary, or independent programs.
  • Distinctive Programs: Independent Program (design-your-own major); early pioneer in interdepartmental courses; multidisciplinary programs like Neuroscience and Behavior, Science Technology and Society.
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 8:1

Campus and Location

Located in Poughkeepsie, USA. Campus spans 1,000 acres.

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to Independent Program (design-your-own major); early pioneer in interdepartmental courses; multidisciplinary programs like Neuroscience and Behavior
  • Members of Historic Seven Sisters; Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges (CLAC); Global Collaborative for the Liberal Arts

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 18.6% (Fall 2024), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: Extensive opportunities including Vassar-run programs, direct exchanges, and app

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (50+ majors majors) UG USD 73,275 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (50+ majors majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional (not required; considered if submitted)

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.

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