Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 4.07
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Vassar College ( VASS-ər) is a private liberal arts college in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Founded in 1861 by Matthew Vassar, it was the second degree-granting institution of higher education for women in the United States. The college became coeducational in 1969. The college offers BA degrees in more than fifty majors. Vassar College's varsity sports teams, known as the Brewers, play in the…
- Rankings
#13 (US News)▼
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #13 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #22 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #109 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #115 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$67,805▼
124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12604
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