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Vassar College
#25 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 593 reviews
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Vassar College Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
91%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
96%
Part-Time Retention Rate
0%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$1,580
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    66%
  • 20-39
    33%
  • 40-99
    1%
  • 100+
    0%
Most Popular Majors
  • Economics
    76 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    46 Graduates
  • Psychology
    41 Graduates
  • Biology
    38 Graduates
  • English
    34 Graduates
  • Drama and Theatre Production
    29 Graduates
  • Information Science
    29 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    29 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    26 Graduates
  • Mathematics
    25 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class.17 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Female Professors
46%
Male Professors
54%
Average Professor Salary
$138,864
Poll
59%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.17 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    7%
  • Asian American
    9%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    3%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    4%
  • White
    69%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
97%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.37 responses
Poll
97%
of students say professors care about their students' success.37 responses
Poll
92%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.37 responses
Poll
92%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.37 responses
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