Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.

Location
In the scenic Hudson Valley, 75 miles north of New York City, in Poughkeepsie (area population, about 100,000). Vassar is in a residential area three miles from the city centre.
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Students
2,450 students; approximately 60% come from public high schools, 40% from private schools (both independent and religious). In recent freshman classes, students of colour comprised 22-28% of matriculants. International students from 50 countries comprise 8% of the student body.

Faculty
More than 290 faculty members, virtually all holding the doctorate or its equivalent. All classes are taught by faculty members. The student-faculty ratio is 9:1, average class size, 17. More than 70% of the faculty live on campus or nearby; one or two faculty families live in each residence hall as house fellows.

Campus
Campus 1,000 picturesque acres ranging from the manicured lawns and formal gardens of the main campus to the meadows and woodlands of the Vassar Farm. Over 100 academic and residential buildings ranging in style from collegiate gothic to modernist, including two National Historic Landmarks. Most recent additions: the Vogelstein Centre for Drama and Film, with state-of-the-art screening rooms, studios, and production facilities, and Kenyon Hall, with a dedicated dance theatre.

Campus Life
98% of students live on campus (housing is guaranteed). Over 100 student-run organizations and clubs. About 1,650 campus-wide events annually, including guest lecturers, visiting artists, performers, workshops, athletic events, and concerts.

Athletics
Athletics 25 varsity teams (NCAA, Division III), club sports, and intramural leagues. Extensively expanded athletic facilities, including wood floor gymnasium, elevated running track, 5,000-square-foot fitness facility, and 25-meter, six-lane pool with diving well. Recent additions: a new locker room complex and sports medicine facility at Prentiss Field, and a new baseball diamond with dugouts and stadium lights.

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Libraries
Libraries (main, art, music, and special collections): over a million print volumes; over 3,500 serial titles; 607,000 pieces of microform; multiple electronic resources and databases.