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Vassar is located in Poughkeepsie, New York (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Vassar is the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Vassar is known for its programs in science, music, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not offer open admission. Vassar admitted just 29% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 660. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 650 and 720. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Vassar has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Vassar had 2,378 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Vassar has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Vassar values student athletics, and belongs to the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
General Phone: (845) 437-7000
Admissions Phone: (845) 437-7300
Financial Aid Phone: (845) 437-5320
http://www.vassar.edu
Vassar awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 338 | English, political science, economics, history, sociology, urban studies, anthropology, international relations, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 72 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Science | 55 | biology, science and society, chemistry, geology, biochemistry, astronomy, physics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 38 | film studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 36 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 28 | drama |
| Art Studies | 26 | art studies |
| Medicine | 26 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 15 | environmental studies |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Vassar in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 670 | 48 |
In 2005, Vassar had a total enrollment of 2,378 students (2,346 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 23% |
| California | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
Vassar offers campus housing for 2,139 of its 2,346 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Poughkeepsie, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,314 | 1,803 | 29% | 650 | 36% |
| Men | 1,947 | 746 | 38% | 273 | 37% |
| Women | 4,367 | 1,057 | 24% | 377 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (845) 437-7300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,800 |
| Room and board | $ 7,900 |
| Room charge | $ 4,190 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,710 |
| Books and supplies | $ 860 |
| Other expenses | $ 940 |
Financial Aid:
Vassar participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 289500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (845) 437-5320
Vassar has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $112,648 | 37 | $103,327 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $77,550 | 36 | $74,236 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $62,644 | 43 | $59,543 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $51,992 | 8 | $45,643 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $65,630 | 3 | $54,623 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 140 | $84,119 | 127 | $75,472 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Vassar Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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