Published cost of attendance is $87,419. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $15,953, middle-income families pay around $14,126, higher-income families pay approximately $56,615.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $87,419 |
| Tuition and Fees | $71,030 |
| Room and Board | $18,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$48,076 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $39,343 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,953 |
| $30–48k | $14,548 |
| $48–75k | $14,126 |
| $75–110k | $25,773 |
| $110k+ | $56,615 |
Published cost of attendance is $87,419. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $15,953, middle-income families pay around $14,126, higher-income families pay approximately $56,615. Azimuth ranks Vassar College #1302 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 8.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,625; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $44,501. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,818, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $210 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Vassar College earn median 4-year earnings of $61,818, placing Vassar College in the 51.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $15,617 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Vassar College in the 10.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Vassar College #958 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Vassar College's strength in analytical and social-science fields. Economics is the largest program with 56 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $102,584, at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Research Psychology program graduates 53 students earning median 4-year earnings of $65,095, at 1.2x the national benchmark. Political Science and Artificial Intelligence round out the top programs, with 46 and 41 graduates respectively, earning median 4-year earnings of $69,942 and $124,469. The concentration in Social Sciences — representing 22% of degrees — combined with strength in Arts (9%) and other STEM fields (5%), helps explain Vassar College's strong earnings outcomes and consistent performance relative to peer institutions.
