Vassar College
Common Data Set 2020-21
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Acceptance Rate
24.5%
Applications
8,663
Admitted
2,126
Enrolled
198
SAT Composite 25th
1,380
All Extracted Fields
A. General Information
- Bachelor's
- X
- Master's
- X
B. Enrollment And Persistence
- Nonresidents
- 48
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 32
- White, non-Hispanic
- 353
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 2
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 66
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 0
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 39
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 9
- TOTAL
- 588
- Nonresidents
- 204
- Hispanic/Latino
- 231
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 96
- White, non-Hispanic
- 1383
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 3
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 279
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 0
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 213
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 12
- TOTAL
- 2421
- Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT)
- 93.00
- Nonresidents
- 210
- Hispanic/Latino
- 231
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 97
- White, non-Hispanic
- 1387
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 3
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 279
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 0
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 213
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 15
- TOTAL
- 2435
- Bachelor's degrees
- 629
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 196
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 170
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 296
- Total
- 662
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 0
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 196
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 170
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 296
- Total
- 662
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 154
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 148
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 239
- Total
- 541
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 11
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 12
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 9
- Total
- 32
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 4
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 1
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 2
- Total
- 7
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 169
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 161
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 250
- Total
- 580
C. First-Time, First-Year Admission
- Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males)
- 2722
- Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females)
- 5941
- Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males)
- 765
- Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females)
- 1361
- Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males)
- 198
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males, PT)
- 0
- Total
- 0.00
- Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
- 867
- Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
- 431
- Number of wait-listed students admitted:
- 60
- Total academic units
- 20
- English
- 4
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Very Important
- Class rank
- Important
- Academic GPA
- Very Important
- Standardized test scores
- Important
- Application Essay
- Important
- Recommendation(s)
- Important
- Extracurricular activities
- Important
- Talent/ability
- Important
- Character/personal qualities
- Important
- First generation
- Considered
- Alumni/ae relation
- Considered
- Geographical residence
- Considered
- State residency
- Not Considered
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Not Considered
- Volunteer work
- Considered
- Work experience
- Considered
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Not Considered
- Percent Submitting SAT Scores
- 64
- Percent Submitting ACT Scores
- 40
- Number Submitting SAT Scores
- 378
- Number Submitting ACT Scores
- 240
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 1380
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1490
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
- 680
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
- 750
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 680
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 770
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 32
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 34
- ACT Math: 25th Percentile
- 28
- ACT Math: 50th Percentile
- 32
- ACT English: 25th Percentile
- 34
- ACT English: 50th Percentile
- 35
E. Academic Offerings and Policies
- Cross-registration
- X
- Double major
- X
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- X
- Independent study
- X
- Internships
- X
- Liberal arts/career combination
- X
- Student-designed major
- X
- Study abroad
- X
- Teacher certification program
- X
F. Student Life
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 72
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 9
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 1
- Average age of full-time students
- 20
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 20
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 72
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 18
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 1
- Average age of full-time students
- 20
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 20
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Dance
- X
- Drama/theater
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Model UN
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Musical theater
- X
- Opera
- X
- Radio station
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student newspaper
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Symphony orchestra
- X
- Yearbook
- X
- Apartments for single students
- X
- Cooperative housing
- X
- Wellness housing
- X
G. Annual Expenses
- Tuition
- 60030
- Tuition
- 60030
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 60030
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 60030
- Required Fees:
- 900
- Required Fees:
- 900
H. Financial Aid
- Federal
- 3045438
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 686754
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 62813121
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 1326651
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 67871964
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 3589805
- Federal Work-Study
- 2448899
- Total Self-Help
- 7188492
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 121860
- Federal
- 71631
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 71631
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 1489017
- Total Self-Help
- 1489017
- Parent Loans
- 2478677
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
- 590
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
- 437
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
- 328
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
- 328
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 326
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
- 317
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 0
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
- 328
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
- 2427
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
- 1611
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
- 1355
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
- 1355
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 1353
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
- 1307
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 0
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
- 1355
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
- 0
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
- 0
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
- 0
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
- 0
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
- 0
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
- 0
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
- 0
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
- 0
I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 282
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 69
- C. Total number who are females
- 134
- D. Total number who are males
- 147
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 14
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 246
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 23
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 9
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 4
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 58
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 10
- C. Total number who are females
- 29
- D. Total number who are males
- 29
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 37
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 18
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 3
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 340
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 79
- C. Total number who are females
- 163
- D. Total number who are males
- 176
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 283
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 41
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 12
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 4
- based on ____ students
- 2409
- 2-9
- 140
- 10-19
- 281
- 20-29
- 164
- 30-39
- 26
- 40-49
- 3
- 50-99
- 1
- 100+
- 1
- Total
- 616
- 2-9
- 13
- 10-19
- 27
- 20-29
- 5
J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
- Natural resources and conservation
- 1.05
- Area, ethnic, and gender studies
- 2.62
- Communication/journalism
- 3.01
- Computer and information sciences
- 4.97
- Education
- 1.70
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
- 5.37
- English
- 4.84
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 0.13
- Biological/life sciences
- 15.05
- Mathematics and statistics
- 6.15
- Interdisciplinary studies
- 6.68
- Philosophy and religious studies
- 2.09
- Physical sciences
- 3.93
- Psychology
- 5.89
- Social sciences
- 22.25
- Visual and performing arts
- 10.60
- History
- 3.66