Vassar College Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
18.66%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
31.99%
Freshmen Enrollment
681
SAT Scores
1,490
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,412 students have applied and 2,129 students have allowed to admit to Vassar College (Acceptance rate: 18.66%). Vassar's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.99 % where 681 students have finally enrolled out of 2,129 admitted students.
Vassar acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wesleyan University and Colgate University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 23.40%).
Vassar enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 35.21%).
How to Apply to Vassar College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Vassar. Vassar offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.vassar.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.vassar.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.vassar.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/vassar |
| Veterans Tuition | www.vassar.edu/admissions/apply/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.vassarathletics.com/sports/2010/9/23/GEN_0923105513.aspx |
| Disability Service | accessibilityandeducationalopportunity.vassar.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Vassar and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Vassar College is 1,490 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Vassar College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,425). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | 1,490 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,425 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Vassar College, 227 students submitted SAT scores (33% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,490 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 720 | 740 | 760 |
| Mathematics | 710 | 750 | 775 |
| Total | 1,430 | 1,490 | 1,535 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Vassar College, 120 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vassar Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Vassar College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |