Vassar College is a private liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1861 by Matthew Vassar, it was the second degree-granting institution of higher education for women in the United States, closely following Elmira College. It became coeducational in 1969 and now has a gender ratio at the national average. The college is one of the historic Seven Sisters, the first elite women's colleges in the U.S., and has a historic relationship with Yale University, which suggested a merger before they both became coeducational institutions. About 2,450 students attend the college. The college offers B.A. degrees in more than 50 majors and features a flexible curriculum designed to promote a breadth of studies. Student groups at the college include theater and comedy organizations, acappella groups, club sports teams, volunteer and service groups, and a circus troupe.
| Former name | Vassar Female College |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1861 |
| Endowment | $1.10 billion (2020) |
| President | Elizabeth H. Bradley |
| Academic staff | 355 (2019) |
| Undergraduates | 2,441 (2019) |
| Campus | Suburban, 1,000 acres |
| Newspaper | The Miscellany News |
| Colors | Burgundy and gray |
| Athletics | NCAA Division III – Liberty League |
| Mascot | The Brewer |
| Affiliations | NAICU, Annapolis Group, Oberlin Group, CLAC |
About Vassar College
Private liberal arts college that became the first degree-granting college institution for women in the U.S. It is one of the Seven Sisters colleges, a set of elite female higher learning institutions in the U.S.
Achievement of Vassar College
It was founded by prominent brewer and philanthropist Matthew Vassar.
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Latest information about Vassar College updated on July 28 2021.
