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The bachelor's program at Vassar was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vassar College handed out 179 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 152 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Vassar paid an average of $2,133 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Fees | $935 | $935 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,415 | $17,415 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Vassar does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Vassar Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Vassar College.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 56 |
| Political Science & Government | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 24 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Urban Studies | 15 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 51 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 37 |
| Communication & Journalism | 29 |
| English Language & Literature | 29 |
| History | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.