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Vassar is from everywhere. A world-class education is built on worldwide communities. Our students come from 49 states and 53 countries. They represent a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations, forming a vibrant community that will prepare you to lead in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.
Fabulous mansions of the Gilded Age, quaint river towns, unparalleled hiking and climbing sites in the Catskills and the Shawangunks, world-class art museums—the valley is a national treasure. Poughkeepsie, Vassar’s hometown, is half way between Albany, the state capitol, and New York City. Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre dancers in Xamayca.
Visiting Campus. Vassar students are surrounded by an environment designed to spark something amazing—a place where greatness can spring to life.
The Vassar faculty is an amazing and diverse community of scholars, artists, writers, scientists, musicians, and thinkers. They are attracted to the college by our reputation as one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, by the opportunity to engage with talented and highly motivated students, and by the cross-disciplinary collaborations that Vassar fosters.
Data Sources. Vassar is a highly rated private college located in Poughkeepsie Town, New York. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,436 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Vassar acceptance rate is 20%. Popular majors include Political Science and Government, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Biology.
20%. Private school in New York with 2,500 total undergraduate students. Suburban. Mid-Atlantic. On campus housing. Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association. vassar.edu. 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604. (845) 437-7000.
Vassar’s community is full of character, collaboration, and diversity. People of all perspectives and backgrounds come here to learn, work, and live together in the proud tradition of a residential liberal arts college.
