Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_55 ( endowment_as_of_2008 VARCHAR, established VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What was the endowment in 2008 of the college that was established in 1961?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT endowment_as_of_2008 FROM table_name_55 WHERE established = 1961