Vassar Everywhere
- The Poughkeepsie Journal reports on Vassar's donation of $38K in LED lights along Raymond Ave.
- Professor of Political Science Richard Born comments on the state of Democratic and Republican politics in Dutchess County.
- Among other heavy hitters, Sway Group CEO Danielle Wiley '95 has been recognized as one of the top 50 social influencers.
- Dr. Lisa Gaddis '79 has been named Director of the Lunar and Planetary Institute, according to the Universities Space Research Association.
- Scientist Maggie O’Haire ’08 leads first-of-its-kind research revealing how exactly service dogs are helping veterans.
Academics & Faculty
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Academics & Faculty
Choose from 48 departments and programs, 51 majors, plus the Independent Program (interdisciplinary “design your own” major).
The Vassar faculty is a diverse community of scholars, artists, writers, scientists, musicians, and thinkers. Learn more about the faculty and their teaching and research interests.
Admission
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Admission & Financial Aid
A Vassar education opens minds and doors.
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Facts & Stats
- Students2441
- Faculty355
- Student:Faculty8:1
- Average AID Award$56K
- Majors51
- Varsity Teams27
- These figures are for the 2019/20 academic year.
Athletics
Athletics
- Vassar’s intercollegiate athletics program provides students with competition in 23 varsity sports and an additional four intercollegiate club teams, including women’s rugby, winners of the 2018 national championship. The college also has an extensive intramural program, and all students have access to state-of-the-art training facilities and playing venues. Learn more.
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campuslife
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Campus Life
We at Vassar are committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a strong and inclusive campus community.
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The Arts
There are over 1,000 campus-wide events annually. You will find arts-related events sponsored by the departments of Art, Music, Dance, Drama, and Film; exhibitions and events at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, the Palmer Gallery, and the Archives and Special Collections Library; and summer performances at the Powerhouse Theater.