Vassar College
Vassar College is a selective, coeducational private liberal arts college located in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1861, today, it hosts a close-knit undergraduate student body of roughly 2,500 students who benefit from an exceptional 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio.Â
Academically, Vassar is celebrated for its open curriculum, which features no core general education requirements, granting students the freedom to design flexible, interdisciplinary paths across more than 50 majors.
Placements
- 94% of Vassar graduates are working, in a fellowship or service year, or continuing their education within six months. That’s an average of the last five classes.
- 69% are working or in a fellowship or service year, and 25% are continuing their education.
Consulting Clubs
Vassar Consulting & Finance Club (VCFC): Its LinkedIn page says the club prepares members for financial services and consulting. It offers consulting case studies, stock pitches, and weekly meetings, and it has hosted a virtual fireside chat.
Career Services Support
The CCE runs through Handshake, Vassar’s job and internship database, which is also how you book appointments. Here’s what’s available:
- Mock interviews: One-hour sessions with a Career Counselor, booked in Handshake. You can pick a position to focus on or do a general practice.
- Resume, cover letter, and interview guides: These include an informational interviewing guide.
- Sophomore Career Connections: This is a January program with alum and parent mentors. The 11th annual program drew 257+ students and 107 alum mentors. 100+ mentors are listed for the 2026 program, and you can search them in the mentor directory.
- Career Kickoff each fall, open to all class years.
- Micro-internships: Paid, short projects (5–40 hours) through Parker Dewey, with a Vassar-specific portal.