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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

• Fast Facts

  1. Established: 1861Official Site: About Vassar
  2. Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
  3. President: Catharine Bond HillOfficial Site: Catharine Bond Hill Biography
  4. Faculty: Approx. 300Official Site: About Vassar
  5. Nickname: Brewers
  6. 2007 acceptance rate: 28.6%U.S. News: Vassar College Overview
  7. Current weather: Poughkeepsie, NY

• 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 Site

• Study 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 Vassar

• Financial Aid

  On June 7, 2007, Vassar College instituted a need blind policy for admissions.Official Site: Vassar College returns to need blind admissions policy

• Athletics

  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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