A modern leader in liberal arts education, drawing on centuries of tradition
´óÏó´«Ã½ 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.
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´óÏó´«Ã½ the Campus & Facilities"The genuine kindness and support that I have found here is unlike anything I have ever encountered before, and I am proud to call ´óÏó´«Ã½ 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. ´óÏó´«Ã½ University has been answering that call through centuries of academic rigor in the liberal arts tradition.
Learn more about ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s mission and history, and find out how its past informs its vision for the future, including its commitment to sustainability.
´óÏó´«Ã½ at a Glance
´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s influence goes beyond statistics, but the numbers do tell a compelling story.
- 9:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
- 100% of Demonstrated Need Met by Financial Aid
- 56 Undergraduate Major Programs
- 200+ Student Clubs and Organizations
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A Shared Commitment Among Faculty, Staff, and Leaders
´óÏó´«Ã½ 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 ´óÏó´«Ã½ 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, ´óÏó´«Ã½ University offers unmatched resources to all members of the community.
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