Poughkeepsie, NY · Private · 2,444 students
What are Vassar College’s admission requirements?
Vassar College admits 18.6% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.


What to send.
- Common App
- Personal essay
- 2 supplemental essays
- 2 recommendation letters
- SAT or ACTOptional
When to apply.
- Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
- Early Decision IIJanuary 7, 2027
- Regular DecisionJanuary 7, 2027
Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 18.6%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1450–1550median 1480
- ACT middle 50%
- 33–35median 33
- Testing
- Optional33% sent an SAT
Your chances
What are your chances at Vassar College?
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What does Vassar College weigh most?
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Very important
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Grades
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Vassar College considers each part, not how heavily.
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