A small, but renown
liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New York with a student population of 2400. It was founded by Matthew Vassar, a financially successful brewer. Originally a women's college and member of the Seven Sisters, Vassar became co-ed in 1969. The college retains a majority of
female students (60%), has a large gay population, and, just like other
liberal arts schools, is known for popular recreational marijuana use.