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IPEDS ID: 197133
OPE ID: 00289500
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Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, New York 12604
General information:  (845) 437-7000
Website:  www.vassar.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus setting:  City: Small
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  2,389 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  8 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionsadmissions.vassar.edu
Financial Aidadmissions.vassar.edu/finaid.html
Mission Statement
  catalogue.vassar.edu/academiclife.html
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
9%
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$40,210$38,115$36,060
Books and supplies$860$860$860
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$9,040$8,570$8,130
Other$1,260$1,020$1,020
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$51,370$48,565$46,070
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition planX
  • Alternative tuition plans are offered: Independent 529 Plan
open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$33,736,110
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant258
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 71% Did not receive aid: 29%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 58% Federal: 12% Pell: 12% Other Federal: 12% State/Local: 11% Institutional: 55%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $27,407 Federal: $4,803 Pell: $2,762 Other Federal: $2,249 State/Local: $2,274 Institutional: $27,635
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 42% Federal: 37% Non-federal: 4%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $3,305 Federal: $3,269 (!) Non-federal: $3,631
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
  • The college eliminated loans in the financial aid packages of students from families with parent income less than $61,000. The college also initiated a need-blind admission policy. These policy changes resulted in increased offers of college-based gift aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)2,389
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment11
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 98% Part-time: 2%Student Gender: Male: 42% Female: 58%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 10% Black or African American: 5% Hispanic/Latino: 7% White: 72% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 0% Non-resident alien: 6%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 99% 25 and over: 1% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 26% Out-of-state: 66% Foreign countries: 8% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $60
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants7,3612,2575,104
Percent admitted25%34%21%
Percent admitted who enrolled35%36%34%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2007 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT58987%
ACT18727%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading660750
SAT Math640710
SAT Writing650740
ACT Composite2932
ACT English2932
ACT Math2932
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 96% Part-time students: 100%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 94 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 92% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 85% 6-year: 90% 8-year: 90%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 92% Female: 92%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 89% Black or African American: 93% (!)Hispanic/Latino: 86% White: 92% (!)Race/ethnicity unknown: 92% Non-resident alien: 97%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
African Studies4
American/United States Studies/Civilization7
Asian Studies/Civilization0
Latin American Studies7
Women's Studies3
Category total21
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biochemistry11
Biology/Biological Sciences, General29
Category total40
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies16
Category total16
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences, General6
Category total6
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General49
Category total49
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature0
Chinese Language and Literature5
French Language and Literature11
German Language and Literature2
Italian Language and Literature7
Japanese Language and Literature4
Latin Language and Literature3
Russian Language and Literature1
Spanish Language and Literature8
Category total41
History
History, General39
Category total39
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other5
Category total5
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General7
Category total7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Ancient Studies/Civilization0
Cognitive Science12
Medieval and Renaissance Studies2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1
Neuroscience24
Science, Technology and Society7
Category total46
Natural resources and conservation
Environmental Studies11
Category total11
Philosophy and religious studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies0
Philosophy13
Religion/Religious Studies10
Category total23
Physical sciences
Astronomy2
Chemistry, General10
Geology/Earth Science, General6
Physics, General6
Category total24
Psychology
Psychology, General51
Category total51
Social sciences
Anthropology17
Economics, General46
Geography10
International Relations and Affairs17
Political Science and Government, General53
Social Sciences, Other1
Sociology18
Urban Studies/Affairs14
Category total176
Visual and performing arts
Art/Art Studies, General32
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General17
Film/Cinema Studies24
Music, General10
Category total83
Grand total638
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division III (without football) MenWomen
Baseball21–
Basketball1612
Fencing1718
Field Hockey–23
Golf–8
Lacrosse2719
Rowing2125
Soccer2722
Squash2011
Swimming and Diving1922
Tennis1110
Track and Field, Outdoor1218
Track and Field, X-Country1421
Volleyball1410
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education(!)7/1/1921 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible603
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery101
Aggravated assault000
Burglary785
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson001
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible603
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary133
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson001
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$3,613
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,120
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate0.3%0.5%0.3%
Number in default132
Number in repayment258517596
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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