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A modern leader in liberal arts education, drawing on centuries of tradition

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø is a distinctive, leading American university known for its intellectual rigor, world-class professors, campus of stunning beauty, and alumni famously loyal to their alma mater.

1819
initial charter for º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s precursor

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"The genuine kindness and support that I have found here is unlike anything I have ever encountered before, and I am proud to call º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø home."

Katie Maratea Class of 2025

A Uniquely Modern Education Rooted in a Rich Tradition

Time and time again, the world has shown an urgent need for citizens with the ability to create, explore, examine, and connect human knowledge. º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø has been answering that call through centuries of academic rigor in the liberal arts tradition.

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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø at a Glance

º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s influence goes beyond statistics, but the numbers do tell a compelling story.

  • 8:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
  • 100% of Demonstrated Need Met by Financial Aid
  • 57 Undergraduate Major Programs
  • 200+ Student Clubs and Organizations

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A Shared Commitment Among Faculty, Staff, and Leaders

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø attracts world-renowned faculty in a breadth of subject matters as well as innovative leaders in higher-ed administration, all dedicated to building on an educational tradition that has prepared generations of º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates for success. 
 
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A Lifetime of Support in Pursuit of Knowledge

From a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and access, to a dedication to all aspects of student wellbeing, to academic and support services built to sustain graduates throughout their career path, º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø offers unmatched resources to all members of the community.

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