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- Established: 1861Official Site: About Vassar
- Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
- President: Catharine Bond HillOfficial Site: Catharine Bond Hill Biography
- Faculty: Approx. 300Official Site: About Vassar
- Nickname: Brewers
- 2007 acceptance rate: 28.6%U.S. News: Vassar College Overview
- Current weather: Poughkeepsie, NY
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Vassar College is an institution of higher education, granting undergraduate degrees. It is one of the historical Seven Sisters Colleges.MtHolyoke.edu: The Seven Sisters The others are Barnard College, Bryn Mawr College, Mount Holyoke College, Radcliffe College, Smith College and Wellesley College.InfoPlease: The Seven Sisters
Early Years
Vassar was originally established as a liberal arts college exclusively for women. Art was an integral part of Vassar student life. Founder Matthew Vassar stated that art should stand "boldly forth as an educational force." In 1969, Vassar became co-educational.Vassar Historian: Official SiteStudy Abroad
Students attending Vassar have opportunities to study abroad for a semester in several countries, including France, Germany, Russia, China, Japan and Mexico.Official Site: About VassarFinancial Aid
On June 7, 2007, Vassar College instituted a need blind policy for admissions.Official Site: Vassar College returns to need blind admissions policyAthletics
Vassar College athletes practice in the Walker Field House, which also houses a swimming pool and diving well. The Weinberg Field Sports Pavillion is used for field sports such as hockey and lacrosse.Official Athletic Site: Fitness and Recreation Facilities The school's sports teams are part of the Liberty League athletic conference.-
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Vassar College Questions
Is there a list of the most expensive colleges out there? 2 AnswersYes, the link below shows the amounts + alot of other little information. read more
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Why do colleges cost so much? 4 AnswersFor the same reason ANYTHING costs so much... because people will pay it. read more -
Vassar College Leadership
Studying at Vassar College
- 2008-2009 Vassar College Catalogue
- Vassar College Notable Programs of Study
Prospective Students for Vassar College
- Princeton Review: Vassar College
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