Why ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ?

ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñis an innovative and distinguished liberal arts college. If that's what you're searching for, you have every reason to make ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ a top choice. And, if you're already a ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ student or alum, you have every reason to be proud. Explore the answers for why we are a leading institution among liberal arts colleges.

What are ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ’s classes like?

ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ offers small classes, with a 10-to-1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 16 students. Professors know their students by name, and they care about helping their students succeed. ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ also has superior academics.

Is study abroad required at ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ?

Yes, one hundred percent of our undergraduates study abroad. Study abroad is ideal preparation for working in today’s global economy.

What are the study abroad options?

There are more than 60 study abroad programs in more than 30 countries. You can go for a year, a semester, or for a three-week intensive course.

Where is ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ?

ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ has an unbeatable location on the East Coast. The college is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore in a leafy setting. It’s also one hour from Washington, DC, and three hours from New York City. The location means it’s great for networking and landing jobs and internships.

Do ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ students get internships?

Yes, 78 percent complete internships during their time at ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ. Recently students have interned at the Baltimore Orioles, Center for Marine Biotechnology, HBO Documentaries, Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Smithsonian Institution, and the U.S. Senate.

What jobs do ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ graduates get?

Our graduates have excellent career opportunities. Recent ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ graduates are employed by leaders in science, the arts, medicine, media and publishing, technology, education, law, and government. ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ graduates have jobs at:

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • Bureau of Economic Analysis
  • Clean Water Action
  • Department of Defense
  • Google
  • Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
  • NBC
  • The New York Times
  • PayPal
  • And much more

Do ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ students get accepted to good grad schools?

Yes, ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ students go on to study at many good graduate schools, like Columbia University, George Washington University Harvard University, and many more, including overseas.

What do others say about ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ?

ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ is one of 40 Colleges That Change Lives. Here’s what the popular guide says:

  • "A liberal arts college of the first magnitude..."
  • "...one of the country's most impressive spots to study..."
  • "All these things add up to the crucial 21st-century ability to go ahead on one's own."

A college that changes lives

Recent Accolades

One of the Most Innovative Colleges in the U.S.
– U.S. News & World Report

Best National Liberal Arts College
– U.S. News & World Report

Top Performers on Social Mobility
– U.S. News & World Report

One of the best institutions
– The Princeton Review

One of the Most Popular Study Abroad Programs
– Princeton Review

An Innovator of the Year
– The Daily Record

Named in Colleges That Change Lives