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Vassar College

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Vassar enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,415
Total Cost of Attendance	$87,419

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$15,953	$63,812
$30-48k	$14,548	$58,192
$48-75k	$14,126	$56,504
$75-110k	$25,773	$103,092
$110k+	$56,615	$226,460

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Vassar College

21.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$18,625

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Vassar College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$71,366

Median Earnings (10yr)

$18,625

Median Debt

3.8x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Vassar College — 3.8x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Vassar College True Cost by Family Income

21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Vassar enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$15,953	$63,812
$30-48k	$14,548	$58,192
$48-75k	$14,126	$56,504
$75-110k	$25,773	$103,092
$110k+	$56,615	$226,460

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,415
Total Cost of Attendance	$87,419

Financial Aid & Student Debt

21.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$18,625

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$49,177

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Vassar College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Vassar College actually cost per year?

Vassar College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $87,419/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $25,403/yr, a 71% discount off sticker price.

Does Vassar College offer good financial aid?

21% of Vassar College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Vassar College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Vassar College requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Vassar College?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $15,953/yr at Vassar College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $56,615/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Vassar College worth the cost?

Vassar College graduates earn a median of $71,366 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $349,676 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.