Poughkeepsie, NY · Private nonprofit university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $64,800 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $64,800 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,560 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $900 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $80,784 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $35,701 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $45,083 less than the sticker price — about 56% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (11) | Lacrosse (52), Baseball (31), Soccer (28), Track & Field (26), Fencing (25), Swimming & Diving (20), Volleyball (20), Cross Country (17), Basketball (16), Squash (12), Tennis (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (12) | Track & Field (42), Lacrosse (32), Soccer (28), Cross Country (21), Field Hockey (20), Fencing (19), Basketball (18), Swimming & Diving (16), Volleyball (12), Tennis (11), Squash (10), Golf (7) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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