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