Vassar College

Vassar College Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college.
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∙2,400 students from 50 states and 50 foreign countries
∙8:1 student-faculty ratio
∙23 varsity teams, NCAA, Division III
∙$34,500,000 awarded in scholarships annually
∙Need-blind admission policy, meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need of all admitted applicants

One of Vassar's oldest traditions—signing the Matriculation Book! (Photos by Buck Lewis)
08/28/2026

One of Vassar's oldest traditions—signing the Matriculation Book! (Photos by Buck Lewis)

The weather cooperated, letting our first-year students enjoy learning about area businesses at the Arlington Amble! The...
08/28/2026

The weather cooperated, letting our first-year students enjoy learning about area businesses at the Arlington Amble! The evening included a stop at Alumnae House for some Vassar Devils! (Photos by Rachel Kang '29)

08/25/2026

Another successful Move-in Day! Welcome class of 2030!

The best day! (Photos by Karl Rabe and Buck Lewis)
08/24/2026

The best day! (Photos by Karl Rabe and Buck Lewis)

It's happening! See you soon class of 2030!
08/23/2026

It's happening! See you soon class of 2030!

We're so excited to welcome our first-year international students to campus!
08/20/2026

We're so excited to welcome our first-year international students to campus!

Welcome to our first group of class of 2030 students! Have a fantastic FLI orientation week!
08/17/2026

Welcome to our first group of class of 2030 students! Have a fantastic FLI orientation week!

While Vassar's official colors are maroon and gray, we have so many lovely colors to see on campus! (Photos by Karl Rabe...
08/14/2026

While Vassar's official colors are maroon and gray, we have so many lovely colors to see on campus! (Photos by Karl Rabe, Ahnaf Ahmed '28, and Rachel Kang '29)

08/10/2026

We asked students what is a must-bring for first-year students—and they had some worthy recommendations. What do you think should be included in their packing list?

08/07/2026

Have you ever been to the Dutchess County Rail Trail? Join Ahnaf ’28 as he takes us on a bike tour of another place that makes Poughkeepsie so great!

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124 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY
12604

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