VC
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY, 🇺🇸 United States · Private · Est. 1861
#195
World Ranking
#87
In United States
102+
Courses & Fees
1861
Founded
What Vassar College Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Arts & Humanities, Life Sciences and Architecture programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Rankings
#195
Global Ranking (indicative)
#87
Ranking in United States
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (102+)
Arts & Humanities
42 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Studies | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 42,850 / year |
| Linguistics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,650 / year |
| English Literature | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,800 / year |
| History | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 38,000 / year |
| Philosophy | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 29,700 / year |
| Creative Writing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 36,250 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,400 / year |
| Religious Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 25,950 / year |
| Modern Languages | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,400 / year |
| Archaeology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 17,350 / year |
| Music | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 17,250 / year |
| Fine Art | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 50,050 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,500 / year |
| Linguistics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 21,050 / year |
| English Literature | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,950 / year |
| History | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 38,200 / year |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 32,500 / year |
| Creative Writing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 37,350 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 51,350 / year |
| Religious Studies | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 52,150 / year |
| Modern Languages | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,550 / year |
| Archaeology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 44,400 / year |
| Music | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,150 / year |
| Fine Art | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 18,650 / year |
| Cultural Studies | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 23,000 / year |
| Linguistics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 33,800 / year |
| English Literature | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 44,200 / year |
| History | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 39,600 / year |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 50,650 / year |
| Creative Writing | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 51,000 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 51,550 / year |
| Religious Studies | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 21,100 / year |
| Modern Languages | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 48,050 / year |
| Archaeology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 29,150 / year |
| Music | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 56,150 / year |
| Fine Art | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 32,850 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 34,000 / year |
| Linguistics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 18,050 / year |
| English Literature | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 25,950 / year |
| History | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 43,500 / year |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 44,250 / year |
| Creative Writing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 40,500 / year |
Architecture
27 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 55,450 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,800 / year |
| Architecture | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 39,150 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 21,550 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,900 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 51,250 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 26,850 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,300 / year |
| Construction Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 22,100 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 48,250 / year |
| Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,350 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 37,900 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 47,600 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 18,350 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,500 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 51,400 / year |
| Construction Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 30,500 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 36,900 / year |
| Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 31,400 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 38,650 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 51,350 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 26,500 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 25,400 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,950 / year |
| Construction Management | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 22,600 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,450 / year |
| Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 44,000 / year |
Life Sciences
33 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 33,850 / year |
| Biochemistry | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 30,450 / year |
| Microbiology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 16,400 / year |
| Zoology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 18,750 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 55,200 / year |
| Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,200 / year |
| Neuroscience | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 36,900 / year |
| Genetics | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 41,350 / year |
| Marine Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 26,950 / year |
| Environmental Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 42,100 / year |
| Biotechnology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 44,700 / year |
| Biochemistry | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,650 / year |
| Microbiology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 31,650 / year |
| Zoology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 50,800 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 39,350 / year |
| Biology | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 23,250 / year |
| Neuroscience | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 24,500 / year |
| Genetics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,950 / year |
| Marine Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 42,050 / year |
| Environmental Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 35,900 / year |
| Biotechnology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 53,700 / year |
| Biochemistry | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 28,900 / year |
| Microbiology | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 22,100 / year |
| Zoology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,800 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 40,500 / year |
| Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 40,300 / year |
| Neuroscience | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 26,450 / year |
| Genetics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 51,750 / year |
| Marine Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 26,950 / year |
| Environmental Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 50,500 / year |
| Biotechnology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 20,300 / year |
| Biochemistry | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 42,600 / year |
| Microbiology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 49,900 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.