Vassar College is a highly selective liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New York, founded in 1861. Originally founded as a women's college, Vassar became co-educational in 1969 and is now one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the country. Vassar is known for its strong arts programs — the college has exceptional theater, film, and visual arts facilities — as well as its commitment to intellectual freedom and social activism. The campus is an official arboretum, with 500 acres of woodlands and meadows surrounding the academic core. The residential experience at Vassar is shaped by it…
