<p>Parent here- I know Vassar went co-ed a few years back. What's it like for guys now on campus, atmosphere, is there anything still lingering re having been a women's college?</p>
<p>One of my best friends (a straight male physics major) is at Vassar and loves it. If it does have the remnants of being a women's college, it's the good stuff-- social activism, involvement inside and outside of class, connections with professors, laid-back about academic competition, not many people putting on a show for each other.</p>
<p>I'm sure you could get more answers on the Vassar College threads, but I thought I'd give my own thoughts.</p>
<p>Vassar went Co-Ed back in...1969...like many schools today it is 60% women. It does not have frats, like other former women's colleges like Conn College, and is known for English and the Arts. I don't think it is all that much different than other LAC's of its size.</p>
<p>It does seem to be a very special school. M D will be attending in the Fall so I will have more to tell next year.</p>
<p>it was helpful. We'll consider Vassar for our youngest son.</p>
<p>Vassar as you probably already know is a wonderful school w/ great academics. However guys should realize that there are still traces of Vassar's pre-coed days. For example, approx 60% of the students are female and a good portion of the remaining 40% male students are gay/bisexual. At least this is the reputation that it has or that I have personally seen at my school (Many gays guys at my high school aim for Vassar b/c they feel like they will be comfortable/fit in there). However, unless your highly religious, this shouldn't be an issue.</p>
<p>wow, this is sad. Every time i hear Vassar i think Women's colleges</p>
<p>You should post this on the Vassar forum. I think there's a thread already about this.</p>