- Acceptance rate: 19% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 730–770 reading and writing, 720–780 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 33–35 composite
- Average net price: $29,733 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Vassar College reported: an acceptance rate of 19% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 33–35.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Vassar College reviews each application.
Vassar College GPA requirements
Vassar College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Vassar College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Vassar College acceptance rate
Vassar College admitted 2,311 of 12,447 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 19%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Vassar College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Poughkeepsie, New York, with 2,462 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Vassar College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 730 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 720 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 33 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1494 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Vassar College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Vassar College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,733 a year at Vassar College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Vassar College with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Vassar College admitted 19% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Vassar College?
A lot: Vassar College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Vassar College?
Vassar College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is Vassar College's acceptance rate?
Vassar College's acceptance rate was 19% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,311 of 12,447 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Vassar College hard to get into?
Yes. Fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in, so it's highly selective. Vassar College admitted 19% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Vassar College students have?
The middle 50% of Vassar College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 730–770 in reading and writing and 720–780 in math; ACT composite 33–35, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Vassar College test optional?
Check Vassar College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Vassar College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 31% sent SAT scores and 12% sent ACT scores.
How much does Vassar College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $29,733 a year at Vassar College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Vassar College if a parent went there?
Yes. Vassar College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Vassar College accept AP credit?
Yes. Vassar College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Vassar College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Vassar CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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