Overview

Key features

Examples of Independent Program majors range from forensic archaeology to mathematical modeling in the ecological sciences, from peace studies to technology and global development.

The variety of major concentrations is made possible both by the breadth of Vassar College’s curriculum and by access to courses at other institutions through various exchange programs.

The Independent Program is available to students at Vassar who wish to elect a field of concentration that is not provided by one of the regular departments, interdepartmental concentrations, or multidisciplinary concentrations of the college.

Programme Structure

The Independent Program is available to students who wish to elect an interdisciplinary field of concentration that is not provided by one of the regular departments, interdepartmental concentrations, or multidisciplinary programs of the college.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Poughkeepsie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

Secondary School Report and High School Transcript: To be completed and sent by your guidance counselor

Teacher Evaluations

Mid-year Grade Report Vassar requests each applicant's most recent grade report to be sent by their school counselor

Vassar does not require students to submit the SAT or ACT for the 2020–2021, 2021–2022, and 2022–2023 admission cycles. Applicants can declare whether or not they wish to include testing with their application by logging in to the applicant status portal and completing the test optional form.

If English is neither your first language nor the primary language of instruction you have used throughout secondary school (minimum of three full years in English), you should submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and/or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

73275 USD / year

≈ 73275 USD / year
Out-of-State

73275 USD / year

≈ 73275 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

73275 USD / year

≈ 73275 USD / year

Living costs

Poughkeepsie

United States

1138 - 2480 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Poughkeepsie

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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