Founded in 1832, the College upholds a rigorous commitment to the liberal arts in all their breadth and depth. Combined with experiential learning and a drive to Do Great Work, there are no bystanders here.

At a glance:

• 2,600 students from more than 34 states and 38 countries
• Historic setting near urban centers: an hour to Baltimore, 90 minutes to Washington, D.C., two hours to Philadelphia
• Accessible professors: 9 to 1 student-faculty ratio; average class size of 17
• 65 academic programs, 120+ clubs and organizations, 1,000+ leadership opportunities
• Home to Goldwater, Rhodes, Fulbright, and others prestigious fellowship recipients
• Career connected: 98% are employed or attending graduate school within a year after graduation
• Global study: Ranked #3 in Pennsylvania and #8 in the nation for semester-long study abroad
• Top rankings for: classroom experiences, internships, alumni network, science and lab facilities, and campus food