by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Vassar worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Vassar is ranked #3,040 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New York, it ranks #198 of 216 for value.
These Vassar majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Science, Technology & Society | #13 of 13 |
| History | #13 of 13 |
| Cognitive Science | #34 of 37 |
| Psychology | #34 of 37 |
| Italian Language & Literature | #48 of 50 |
| Film Studies | #102 of 114 |
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | #104 of 109 |
| International Relations | #104 of 115 |
| International Relations & National Security | #108 of 119 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #108 of 119 |
Below is the detailed Vassar value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Vassar College is ranked #23 out of #236 in New York for quality and #198 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Vassar financial aid page to be sure.
Vassar College is ranked #3,040 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Vassar College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Vassar costs about $60,018. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $240,071 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $87,424 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $39,343 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $60,018 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $240,071 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Vassar net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Vassar costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Vassar degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $349,696 | — | — |
| All Students | $240,071 | #3,040 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $157,372 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $349,696 | — | — |
| All Students | $240,071 | #198 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $157,372 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Vassar shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,964 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,653 |
| $48K–$75K | $25,779 |
| $75K–$110K | $30,066 |
| Over $110K | $54,072 |
About 57% of Vassar undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $54,250 per year. Get more details on the Vassar financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Vassar net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.