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The Vassar Fund
Every Gift Matters

The Vassar Fund supports all areas of the College, from financial aid and need-blind admissions to faculty and student research, to preserving Vassar’s beautiful campus.

Raised toward the Vassar Fund

$9.4M

(Fiscal Year 2023-2024)

Average need-based scholarship/grant awarded

$61,252

(Academic Year 2023-2024)

Number of students receiving need-based scholarships/grants

1,337

(Academic Year 2023-2024)

Student : Faculty ratio

8:1

Average GPA, class of 2028

3.9/4.0

(unweighted)

SAT Combined Average, class of 2028

1488

Ways to Support the Vassar Fund

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Give to the Vassar Fund

The Vassar Fund impacts all areas of a Vassar student’s experience. Your gift will bolster the College’s commitment to robust financial aid packages for incoming students, dynamic faculty and student research, and vibrant student life.

Make a Gift.
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The 1861 Loyalty Society

Donors who have made gifts to the Vassar Fund for three or more consecutive fiscal years or have established a recurring gift at Vassar are included in the 1861 Loyalty Society. Make a gift to the Vassar Fund today to start your own giving streak and join our most loyal donors in giving back each year!

Learn more about the 1861 Loyalty Society.
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Generation Vassar

In late February each year, the Vassar community comes together to see what it can accomplish in one week for Vassar students. Make a gift during our week-long giving campaign to help unlock matching gifts and challenges that will immediately impact Vassar students.

Participate in Generation Vassar.
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Request a Call from a Phonathon Student

Want to hear from a current Vassar student? Find a time that works for your schedule and speak with a current Vassar student by phone or text. Our students speak to alums regularly about their Vassar experiences, updates from campus, and giving back to the Vassar Fund.

Request a call from a student.

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Generation Vassar

Take part in this important tradition that invites the entire Vassar community to raise funds for critical areas of the College.

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Volunteer

Enrich your life and the lives of others in countless ways.

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Be a Mentor

An extraordinary opportunity to develop positive relationships with students and help them navigate their future personally and/or professionally.