So, you’re thinking about applying to Vassar College, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you an estimate of your chances.

With an acceptance rate of 23.4%, admission to Vassar is extremely competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1500, or an ACT score of around 33.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and you’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at Vassar admission statistics.

Vassar 2019 Admissions Statistics: Class of 2023

Vassar’s acceptance rate in 2019 was 23.4%. For students applying to the class of 2023, out of 8,961 applicants, Vassar admitted about 2,098. The average GPA of admitted applicants was 3.99, the average ACT score was 33, and the average SAT score was 1480.

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 31, and the 75th percentile score was 34.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1390. The 75th percentile score was 1500.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements. Still, at the 25th percentile, your chances of getting in are in the low single digits.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

As we said, admission to Vassar is very competitive. Even if Vassar is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have at least three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores), three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores) and three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores) on your list.

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at Vassar’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

Vassar 2020 Application Requirements: Class of 2024

To apply to Vassar, you’ll need to fill out the Common Application (Vassar specific URL) or Coalition Application, submit an ACT or SAT score, pay the $70 application fee, submit an Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision Applicants ONLY), submit a Secondary School Report and High School Transcript, submit two teacher evaluations, and finally submit a Mid-year Grade Report. Everything should be submitted by November 15th for Early Action, and January 1st for Regular Decision.

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Fill out the Common Application (Vassar specific URL) or Coalition Application
• Submit an ACT score or SAT score
• Pay the $70 application fee
• Submit an Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision Applicants ONLY)
• Submit a Secondary School Report and High School Transcript
• Submit two teacher evaluations
• Submit a Mid-year Grade Report

The application deadline is November 15th for Early Action and January 1st for Regular Decision.

Have you been admitted to Vassar? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

Vassar 2019 Admitted Students Profile: Class of 2023

If you matriculate at Vassar, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 41% are male and 59% are female
• 17.6% of students are international

Vassar has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• Asian/Pacific Islander: 16.8%
• African-American/Black: 8.3%
• Hispanic: 10.1%
• Native American: 1%
• Two or more ethnicities: 15.4%
• White: 69.8%

What do these admitted students plan to study? Vassar offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• Biological Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Visual and Performing Arts

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

Vassar Tuition Figures

At $67,740, Vassar’s cost of attendance is astronomical. But, don’t panic! Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $47,176.

Here’s a fuller look at Vassar tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $64,974
• Average financial aid package: $47,176
• The average student debt of a Vassar graduate is $18,462

Now, what is life like at Vassar? Let’s take a look.

Vassar Location

Vassar College’s campus is located in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Much of the campus’ architectural style is a mix of various movements from Collegiate Gothic to International.

Remember, you’re going to Vassar for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

Vassar Academics

Vassar has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
• Biology
• Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
• Drama
• Economics
• Fine/Studio Arts
• Geology
• English
• History
• International Relations and Affairs
• Jewish/Judaic Studies
• Mass Communication
• Philosophy
• Physiological Psychology
• Religion
• Visual and Performing Arts

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at Vassar.

Student Life at Vassar

Vassar has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and politics interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of Vassar’s student activities:

• Vassar Alliance of Women in Foreign Affairs (VAWFA)
• Vastards
• Challah for Hunger
• Choir Council
• Indecent Exposure
• PHOCUS
• Ballroom Club
• The Night Owls
• Beauty and the Beats
• Measure 4 Measure
• The Butterbear Broooers
• Vassar Muslim Students Union
• Vassar College Equestrian Team
• Card Sharks
• Black Students’ Union (BSU)
• VCTV
• The Mahagonny Ensemble

Are you an athlete? Vassar’s got plenty of options for you.

Vassar Athletics

Vassar offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. So, if you’re not up to varsity level, remember there are plenty of club and intramural sports to try out for, too.

Vassar’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Fencing
• Cross-Country
• Swimming & Diving
• Track & Field
• Tennis

Who might you become with a Vassar degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

Vassar has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay
• Computer pioneer Grace Hopper
• Zagat Survey co-founder Nina Zagat
• Nickelodeon President and Oxygen Media founder and CEO Geraldine Laybourne
• Actress Meryl Streep
• Author and journalist Michael Wolff
• CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Chip Reid
• Actress Lisa Kudrow
• Banana Republic CEO and President Mark Breitbard
• Writer-director Noah Baumbach

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into Vassar is very competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no. If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are. If you work hard, you’ll end up at a school that’s right for you, and still get a great education.

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