Vassar College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$62,870

Cost of attendance at Vassar College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$62,870

Cost of attendance at Vassar College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Vassar College was $27,249. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Vassar College

Vassar College net price calculator

$27,249

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average	$12,043
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Vassar College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$27,249	$1,221 (5%)	$10,697	$14,383	$23,695	$23,770	$52,260
2021	$26,028	$1,217 (5%)	$10,535	$13,193	$17,403	$23,189	$43,674
2020	$24,811	$400 (2%)	$8,186	$6,080	$14,900	$29,046	$42,777
2019	$25,211	$1,448 (6%)	$8,123	$9,204	$13,644	$23,235	$45,770
2018	$23,763	$1,290 (6%)	$4,900	$8,522	$16,142	$19,855	$41,099
2017	$22,473	$668 (3%)	$6,125	$5,283	$12,728	$24,175	$37,350
2016	$21,805	$2,144 (11%)	$9,265	$9,603	$13,623	$20,318	$39,467
2015	$19,661	$1,177 (6%)	$10,558	$9,282	$11,480	$18,427	$38,674
2014	$18,484	--	$4,456	$5,576	$11,817	$20,771	$38,047

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Vassar College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$81,330	$2,660 (3%)	$62,870	$17,560	$900
2021	$78,670	$2,930 (4%)	$60,930	$16,840	$900
2020	$75,740	$2,480 (3%)	$58,770	$16,070	$900
2019	$73,260	$3,210 (5%)	$56,960	$15,400	$900
2018	$70,050	$5,160 (8%)	$55,210	$13,940	$900
2017	$64,890	$2,190 (3%)	$53,090	$10,900	$900
2016	$62,700	$2,010 (3%)	$51,250	$10,550	$900
2015	$60,690	$630 (1%)	$49,570	$10,220	$900
2014	$61,320	$2,000 (3%)	$47,890	-	$900
2013	$59,320	--	$46,270	-	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Vassar College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $15,710 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Vassar College is $1,746 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Vassar College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $900.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Vassar College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,350

If living off-campus, with family: $1,350

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,350
How much is Vassar College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Vassar College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Vassar College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,973	$1,973
For out-of-state students	$1,973	$1,973

Housing and Meal

**Vassar College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Vassar College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$15,710	0	2,448
2021	N/A	N/A	$14,990	0	2,414
2020	N/A	N/A	$14,220	0	2,392
2019	N/A	N/A	$13,550	0	2,380
2018	N/A	N/A	$12,900	0	2,380
2017	$5,670	$6,730	N/A	21	2,398
2016	$5,480	$6,500	N/A	0	2,389

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Vassar College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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