Vassar College

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 12,447 applicants, 2,311 admitted (18.6%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1450–1550, ACT 33–35.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Character/personal qualities.
• Important: Class rank, Volunteer work, Work experience.
• Considered: Standardized test scores, Interview, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, Religious affiliation/commitment.
• Not considered: State residency, Level of applicant's interest.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,520 (tuition and fees $71,030; housing and food $18,240; books and supplies $900; other expenses $1,350).
• Undergraduate application fee: $65.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Vassar College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 12,447 applicants, 2,311 admitted (18.6%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1450–1550, ACT 33–35.

What does Vassar College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Character/personal qualities. Important: Class rank, Volunteer work, Work experience. Considered: Standardized test scores, Interview, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, Religious affiliation/commitment. Not considered: State residency, Level of applicant's interest.

How much does it cost to attend Vassar College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,520 (tuition and fees $71,030; housing and food $18,240; books and supplies $900; other expenses $1,350). Undergraduate application fee: $65.