More selective than 93% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 13% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Vassar College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Vassar College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Vassar College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 730 | 770 |
| SAT math | 720 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 33 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1450 | 1550 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Vassar College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 19% | 730–770 | 720–780 | 33–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 18% | 720–770 | 715–780 | 33–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Vassar College compared with other New York colleges?
Vassar College has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Hamilton College | 14% | 91% | $28,985 |
| 8 | Colgate University | 14% | 91% | $28,786 |
| 9 | Webb Institute | 14% | 88% | $73,043 |
| 10 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 17% | — | $47,181 |
| 11 | Vassar College | 19% | 91% | $39,343 |
| 12 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | 21% | 81% | $13,269 |
| 13 | Skidmore College | 21% | 83% | $32,297 |
| 14 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | 24% | 72% | $41,416 |
| 15 | Yeshivath Zichron Moshe | 30% | 70% | $8,894 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Vassar College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Vassar College admissions questions
What is the Vassar College acceptance rate?
Vassar College accepts 19% of applicants, about 1 in 5. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,153 of 12,145 applicants were admitted.
Does Vassar College require the SAT or ACT?
Vassar College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Vassar College?
The middle 50% of Vassar College enrolled first-year students scored 1450–1550 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Vassar College?
32% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (689 of 2,153).
Is Vassar College getting harder to get into?
Vassar College accepted 19% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 18% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Vassar College overview