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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 Admissions

Vassar admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 27%. Students that get into Vassar have an average SAT score between 1330-1500 or an average ACT score of 30-33. The regular admissions application deadline for Vassar is January 1. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Vassar early decision deadline is November 15.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
27%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
39%
Total Applicants
7,306
SAT Range
1330-1500
SAT Reading
670-750
SAT Math
660-750
Students Submitting SAT
60%
ACT Range
30-33
ACT English
31-35
ACT Math
27-32
ACT Writing
8-10
Students Submitting ACT
40%

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Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadline
January 1
Early Decision Deadline
November 15
Early Action Deadline
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Offers Early Decision
Yes
Offers Early Action
No
Application Fee
$70
Application Website
admissions.vassar.edu/apply.html
Accepts Common App
Yes
Accepts Coalition App
Yes

Admissions Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • High School Rank
    Recommended
  • High School Transcript
    Required
  • College Prep Courses
    Required
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • Recommendations
    Required
Poll
73%
of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.15 responses
Poll
93%
of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.15 responses
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