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

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