Vassar College
Academics
- Graduation Rate92%
- Majors Available48
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio8:1
- Retention Rate94%
AP Credit Policy
Students will receive 1.0 unit of pre-matriculation transfer credit for every score of 4 or 5, subject to the maximum of 2.0 units of exam-based pre-matriculation credit. Admission into higher level courses on the basis of AP credit is at the discretion of the individual department.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Art History | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Biology | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Chemistry | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Drawing | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| European History | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Latin | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| 4 | 1 | Not available | |
| 4 | 1 | Not available | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 0.5 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 0.5 | Not available |
| Psychology | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Statistics | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| United States History | 4 | 1 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's and Master's
A
- African Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cognitive Science, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
H
- History, General
I
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
L
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
M
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Russian Language and Literature
S
- Science, Technology and Society
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
U
- Urban Studies/Affairs
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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