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Athletics

Quick Stats

Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conferences Football: N/A
Basketball: Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
School Colors Maroon and gray
School Nickname Brewer (A raised beer mug is the typical show of school spirit.)
Men Playing Varsity Sports 170 - 17%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 172 - 12%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

You may spot a students sporting a T-shirt with the slogan: “Vassar Football, undefeated since 1861.” As Vassar doesn’t actually have a football team, the T-shirt is a good indication of how most students perceive varsity sports. Vassar sports hardly draw spectators. Nevertheless, there are a significant number of varsity athletes. Most sports receive top-notch equipment and resources to travel and compete. Teams go on training trips around the country and abroad. The facilities available to teams and the entire Vassar community are far beyond those available on the campuses of most liberal arts colleges.

Athletes at Vassar are scholar-athletes. Practices are scheduled so that students don’t miss class. Coaches are flexible and aware of academic priorities. Students have to balance demanding course loads with hectic practice and competition schedules. Students don’t receive athletic scholarships, so the ones that make the commitment really love it. For those who don’t want to commit, there are various intramural sports available, which often get greater participation and draw larger crowds. Any student can take advantage of the Walker Field House Athletic & Fitness Center. There are dance, yoga, and marital arts classes offered. Students also take advantage of the grassy campus and fields, which are great for pick-up games.

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Vassar Student ReviewsWhat's This?

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Athletics at Vassar College

rohwyxo

Sociology '15

3.1
B-

Improving?

Vassar athletics are definitely trying to recruit more, that's for sure. Certain teams, like women's basketball, are thus doing a lot better the last few years. As for fan support, don't expect a full audience. The most popular basketball game was the student-faculty basketball game, for example.

Mar 13, 2012

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kollegecid

Environmental Sciences '15

3.5
B

Getting Better

Sports here are definitely on the rise. The athletic program is working very hard recruiting now and are finally seeing success. The men's soccer, girls basketball, and men's volleyball have seen a lot of success this season. the level seems very competitive however, fan support is never strong despite the success' of these teams.

Mar 08, 2012

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nabronson13

Neuroscience '13

3.1
B-

Sports

Not a lot of fan support. There are many athletes on campus. There are also a lot of non-athletes on campus that know little about sports. We perform pretty well.

Sep 22, 2011

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User rating for Vassar College - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 20 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Fencing
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Billiards
  • Bowling
  • Floor hockey
  • Golf
  • Innertube water polo
  • Ping-pong
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer (indoor, outdoor)
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Team handball
  • Tennis
  • Touch football
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Badminton
  • Cycling
  • Equestrian
  • Sailing
  • Ultimate Frisbee
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Athletic & Fitness Center
  • Golf Course
  • Josselyn Tennis Courts
  • Kenyon Hall
  • Kresge Pool
  • Prentiss Field Complex
  • Rowing Complex
  • Vassar Farm
  • Walker Field House
  • Weinberg Field Sports Pavilion

Most Popular Sports

Rugby and men’s volleyball are probably the most watched varsity sports, although that’s not saying much. IM sports draw some crowds.

Most Overlooked Teams

Fencing and squash

School Spirit

Vassar students are not a bunch of cheerleaders, but they love their school. Students don college sweatshirts (sometimes reinvented and re-sewn by the more fashionable among us), line up to host prospective students, and look at their Vassar years with a critical eye, something that can only come out of the love of a place. They are proud to be among a group of intelligent, independent-minded students; most are even proud of the weirder ones, too.

Getting Tickets

Ha! Don’t need ‘em.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Vassar Farm

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