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. See more in the Virtual Campus Tour!

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 center.   More detail...