VASSAR COLLEGE

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Vassar College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Poughkeepsie, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

124 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Main Phone: (845) 437-7000
Web Site: www.vassar.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,435 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 257 male students and 378 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.5% of the student body, while females made up 59.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (5)%, and Asian (8)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 31% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 640. One quarter of students scored at least 730.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 630 or higher. One fourth of students scored 700 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

School Accreditation

Vassar College is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Vassar College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 37,000
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 31,660
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 37,000

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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