First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: vassar.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 43 |
| Biochemistry | 40 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 36 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 35 |
| Mathematics | 34 |
| Political Science and Government | 30 |
| Neuroscience | 29 |
Show the other 36 majors
| English Language and Literature | 25 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 22 |
| Art/Art Studies | 19 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 19 |
| Environmental Studies | 19 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 17 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 17 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 16 |
| Cognitive Science | 15 |
| History | 14 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 9 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 7 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 6 |
| Geography | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| African Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
711,730 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
New York Stewart International (SWF)
Nearest hub airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.3 of 20
Elevation
165 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
57.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
13 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,720 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Marist University3 mi
- Culinary Institute of America5 mi
- State University of New York at New Paltz10 mi
- Mount Saint Mary College13 mi
- United States Military Academy21 mi
- Bard College23 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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