• Agnes Scott College is a national liberal arts college located in Decatur, GA (just miles away from downtown Atlanta)/ We are known for SUMMIT, an academically rigorous four-year experience grounded in real-world, hands-on learning opportunities emphasizing global learning, leadership development and professional success in order to prepare each student for a lifetime of intellectual, social and professional growth and mobility.
• A small, vibrant, living-learning community in a large metropolis, Agnes Scott was founded in 1889 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
• Agnes Scott’s mission is to educate students to think deeply, live honorably, and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.
• Agnes Scott College is an inclusive women’s college. By creating a community for and about women, women’s colleges empower independent students to affect both personal and collective change, at both a local and global scale. A women’s college allows for many benefits. Besides being academically challenging, small class sizes leave open the opportunity for individualized faculty attention and mentorship, while a welcoming, inclusive community of like-minded souls creates a network of lifelong friendships and support.
• Agnes Scott College fosters an environment in which students can develop high expectations for themselves as individuals, scholars, professionals, and citizens of the world.

• Through SUMMIT, all students participate in an immersive leadership course with practicum experience and a global citizenship course with practical travel experience (domestic and international). During the sophomore year through SCALE, all students participate in a week-long leadership externship at an Atlanta company or organization.
• Agnes Scott regularly ranks among the top campuses for Town-Gown Relations, LGBTQ Friendliness, Best Alumni Network, and Schools for Making an Impact in The Princeton Review.
• Agnes Scott is recognized as the No. 1 Most Innovative Liberal Arts College in the Country (for the seventh year in a row) by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
• Agnes Scott is a top producer of U.S. Fulbright grant recipients, as determined by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
• As a learning community that embraces its identity and mission as a women’s college and its commitment to inclusive excellence, we admit students who were assigned female at birth, as well as, those who were assigned male or female at birth, but who now identify as female, transgender, agender, gender fluid or non-binary.
• The student-governed Honor Code dates back to 1906 and promotes a high level of integrity and ethics on campus. Benefits of the Honor Code include unproctored and self-scheduled exams.
• Distinguished alumnae include: Georgia’s first female Rhodes Scholar; Fulbright, Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, Pickering, and Gates Millennium scholarship winners; the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court; the CEO of Ann Taylor; Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winners; and the first woman to chair the Federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

• 100% of tenure-track faculty hold the most advanced degree in their field; of these, approximately 70% are women or gender non-conforming.
• Top majors include Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Business Management, Creative Writing, and International Studies.
• Students may cross-register for courses at area colleges through the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE).
• 88% of Scotties complete an internship or mentored research experience; 100% will complete a one-week externship during their sophomore year through SUMMIT.

Africana Studies (Major, Minor)
Asian Studies (Minor)
Astrophysics (Bachelor of Science option) (Major, Minor)
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Bachelor of Science option) (Major)
Biology (Bachelor of Science option) (Major, Minor)
Business Management (Major, Minor)
Chemistry (Bachelor of Science option) (Major, Minor)
Classical Civilizations (Major, Minor)
Classical Languages (Major)
Computer Science (Dual Degree with Emory University) (Major)
Creative Arts (Major, Minor)
Concentration Options: Dance, Digital Media, Music, Theatre & Visual Practices
Dance (Major, Minor)
Economics (Major, Minor)
Engineering (Dual Degree with Georgia Tech University) (Major)
English Literature (Major, Minor)
English Literature – Creative Writing (Major, Minor)
Environmental & Sustainability Studies (Minor)
Film & Media Studies (Minor)
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (Minor)
French (Major, Minor)
German Studies (Major, Minor)
History (Major, Minor)
Human Rights (Minor)
International Relations (Major)
Mathematics (Major, Minor)
Mathematics – Economics (Major)
Mathematics – Physics (Major)
Middle East Studies (Minor)
Neuroscience (Bachelor of Science option) (Major)
Nursing (Dual Degree with Emory University) (Major)
Philosophy (Minor)
Physics (Bachelor of Science option) (Major, Minor)
Political Science (Major, Minor)
Pre-Health (Pre-Professional Track)
Pre-Law (Pre-Professional Track)
Pre-Medicine (Pre-Professional track)
Psychology (Major, Minor)
Public Health (Major, Minor)
Religious Studies (Major, Minor)
Religion & Social Justice (Major)
Sociology & Anthropology (Major, Minor)
Spanish (Major, Minor)
Student-Designed Major
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Major, Minor)

Graduate Programs
Advocacy and Public Engagement (Graduate Certificate)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Master of Arts)
Data Analysis (Graduate Certificate)
Medical Sciences (Master of Science)
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of Medical Science)
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Allied Health (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
Strategic Communication (Master of Science)

• Agnes Scott offers a vibrant living-learning community, with plenty of opportunities for student engagement through student-run clubs and organizations, student government, service groups, and wellness programming.
• 84% of students live on campus. Housing options include beautiful buildings constructed in the early 1900s, as well as suite-style residence halls and three academic living-learning houses.
• There are three on-campus dining options: Letitia Pate Evans Dining Hall, Black Cat Cafe, and Molly’s Grill.
• Agnes Scott offers numerous religious, affinity, and social groups for students, including groups for first-generation students and LGBTQ+ students.

6 varsity sports in NCAA Division III, Collegiate Conference of the South:

Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

• Agnes Scott College educates women to think deeply, live honorably, and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times — and our alums do just that. From Fulbright Fellows, Truman Scholars, and Goldwater Scholars to positions with Teach For America and the Peace Corps, our graduates are able to pursue their passions across the country and around the world.
• Our graduates in the Class of 2022 had a 100% acceptance rate to graduate and professional programs, and 95% of those who were job-seeking had a job one year post-graduation.
• 91% of graduates earn a degree in four years.
• 93% of our diverse graduates in the Class of 2023 are either employed or pursuing further education.
• Agnes Scott alumnae work for a variety of organizations, from small nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies and everything in between, including CARE, CNN, Cartoon Network, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, General Mills, Harpswell Foundation, Museum of Modern Art, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and Zurich Insurance Group.

Middle 50% SAT composite scores: 1170-1330*
Middle 50% ACT score: 26-31*
Mean GPA: 3.71
* Agnes Scott College is a test-optional institution. Students may choose if they wish to submit SAT or ACT scores to the college. Students who choose not to submit test scores are eligible and receive all merit scholarships and financial aid opportunities.

• Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, for over 200 years Allegheny College has been the premiere college for students to explore all of their talents, all of their passions, through our unique major and minor requirement.
• Over and over again, we hear from leaders in business, government, medicine, and education that the future belongs to innovators, inventors, and “big picture” thinkers — those who think both analytically and creatively. It is this preparation for the global marketplace — and for life — that ranks Allegheny above the rest and attracts national attention.
• Founded in 1815, Allegheny is the 32nd oldest college in the country and will celebrate its bicentennial in 2015.
• Meadville is located approximately 30 minutes from I-90 and I-80, two miles off of I-79, and just two hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo. Downtown is within walking distance of Allegheny’s historic, 562-acre campus, which includes a 283-acre nature reserve and 203-acre recreational complex.
• Allegheny recognizes its responsibility to pursue campus-wide environmental sustainability. Collaborative efforts between students, faculty, staff, civic leaders, and local residents have developed a comprehensive composting program, green roof, LEED certified buildings, geo-exchange heating and cooling, porous parking lots, wind generated electricity, an annual campus wide energy challenge, and a Climate Action Plan to achieve climate neutrality by the year 2020.

• Allegheny is one of a handful of colleges that requires both a major and minor program of study. With the freedom to select from over 900 combinations of majors and minors, students expand their concentrations beyond one division of the liberal arts and sciences, developing the skills essential in today’s global marketplace: being articulate, innovative, analytical, collaborative, and creative.
• During the first two years, every Allegheny student participates in seminars that focus on written and oral communication as well as academic and career advising. This progressive course sequence helps students create a four-year program to match their goals and needs, and the faculty instructor serves as advisor for both years.
• All Allegheny students complete a Senior Project in their major field; a significant piece of original research that demonstrates the skills most prized by employers and graduate schools.
• Led by faculty members from different major programs, Allegheny Experiential Learning Seminars offer for credit off-campus, intensive learning tours to students at the end of each spring semester. Recent study tour groups explored Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Columbia, France, Laos, Moldova, Norway, Spain, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
• Recent internships/employers: ALCOA, Americorps/Vista, Erie Times-News, FBI, Hefren-Tillotson, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, NASA, National Council for Science and the Environment, Peace Corps, Smithsonian Museum, UPMC, US Department of Defense, Westinghouse Electric
• Recent graduate/professional schools: Columbia University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, New York University, Ohio State University, Penn State University, University of Colorado, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, Villanova University
• Students benefit from graduate acceptance rates of twice the national average for medical, law, and business programs.
• 95% of students seeking employment have full-time jobs within six months of graduation.

• 91% of full-time faculty hold the most advanced degree in their field.
• 31 majors and over 40 minors, plus interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs; students choose from over 900 unique combinations of majors and minors
• Opportunities for student-designed majors and minors; double major and minor programs are common

Majors
Arabic
Art – Studio
Art, Science, & Innovation
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Black Studies
Business
Chemistry
Chinese
Chinese Studies
Classical Studies
Communication
Community and Justice Studies
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Dance & Movement Studies
Economics
Education Studies
Energy & Society
English
Environmental Geology
Environmental Science & Sustainability
Environmental Writing
French
French Studies
Geology
German
Global Health Studies
History
Integrative Informatics
International Studies
Jewish Studies
Journalism in the Public Interest
Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Mathematics
Middle East and North Africa Studies
Music
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Spanish
Theatre
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Writing

Pre-Professional Tracks:
Pre-Dental Pre Dental
Pre-Education Pre Education
Pre-Engineering Pre Engineering
Pre-Law Pre Law
Pre-Medicine Pre Medicine
Pre-Nursing Pre Nursing
Pre-Pharmacy Pre Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Pre Veterinary

• 100% of students live on campus, choosing from a variety of housing options, including special interest houses, LEED-certified townhouses and wellness and quiet study floors.
• Campus activities include concerts in the Grounds for Change coffeehouse, comedians, Late Night programming on weekends, and major annual events such as Wingfest, Casino Night, Springfest, and Greek Sing.
• 23 NCAA Division III Teams; Founding Member of the NCAA and the North Coast Athletic Conference
• More than 120 student-run clubs, organizations, and honor societies. Examples include: Union Latinx, Orchesis Dance Company, Animal Welfare of Allegheny, WARC Radio, Allegheny Film and Television, Hillel, Allegheny Christian Outreach, Islamic Cultural Association, Rotaract Club, fraternities and sororities, Phi Beta Kappa, Allegheny Student Government, and Dumbledore’s Army.
• Excellent outdoor recreational opportunities including: backpacking, canoeing, caving, night hikes, picnic outings, rock climbing, sailing, skiing, snowshoeing, and whitewater rafting.

Founding Member of the NCAA and the North Coast Athletic Conference with 23 NCAA Division III Varsity Athletic Teams:

Men:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track – Indoor
Track – Outdoor

Women:
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track – Indoor
Track – Outdoor
Volleyball

• 95% of job-seeking graduates are hired within six months of graduation.
• Allegheny ranks in the top 5% of all schools whose graduates go on to earn Ph.D.s in all fields. We rank in the top 4% for the natural sciences, and specifically in the top 2% for chemistry.
• Our acceptance rates to graduate schools (including law, medical, and business schools) typically fall between 85-100%, which is twice the US national average.

• 65% in top quarter of high school graduation class
• Middle 50% SAT (EBRW & M) scores: 1100-1300
• Middle 50% ACT composite scores: 23-29
• 28% multicultural
• 100% living on campus

• Antioch is a small residential, academically rigorous college founded in 1850 by Horace Mann who believed that students should “be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.” The work of identifying barriers to justice and equity is ongoing, sometimes messy, but is an integral part of what it means to be an Antiochian.
• Antioch has been an innovator in higher education since the 1850s and our core innovation, the co-operative education program, continues to be a centerpiece of the college.
• No other college or university requires students spend at least 25 percent of their undergraduate education working in full-time co-op positions in business, nonprofit, the arts, and government organizations around the world. Students graduate with a wealth of practical on-the-job experience and a unique story of adventure.

• Antioch is committed to supporting student autonomy – with a 7:1 student to teacher ratio our students utilize these close and personalized connections with their faculty in a process that empowers each student to design their major and play an active role in college engagement and governance.
• The College is committed to addressing issues critical issues of environmental sustainability. The Antioch Farm provides food for the campus dining halls, the geothermal system heats and cools campus facilities, a 5-acre solar array offsets the campus’s energy use. In addition, North Hall, a residence hall, is second oldest LEED certified building in the nation.
• Antiochians make a difference in countless ways in many different fields all around the world. Some examples include Congressional Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton ’60; Nobel Prize winner Mario Capecchi ’61; noted civil rights activist Coretta Scott King ’51; New York Times bestseller Nova Ren Suma ’97; NPR radio journalist Kijin Higashibaba ’16; and Antioch Board Chair Shelby Chestnut, national organizing and policy strategist at the Transgender Law Center.
• Antioch College’s values are in its commitments to our academic program and our student life. Antioch does not have division sports or Greek life.

• All tenure-track faculty have terminal degrees in their fields.
• Students design their own pathways to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
• Work continues to be one of the pillars of an Antioch College education. Students spend at least 25 percent of their undergraduate career in full-time work or research placements nationally or internationally.
• The world is increasingly connected, and effective students need to be able to work across boundaries of language and nation. With this in mind, all Antioch students are required to attain intermediate proficiency in a second language.

Students design their own majors, either disciplinary or interdisciplinary, in the areas in which faculty members have expertise. These include:

Arts

• Visual Arts
• Media Arts
• Performance

Humanities

• History
• Literature
• Philosophy
• Writing

Sciences

• Biomedical Science
• Environmental Science
• Mathematics

Social Sciences

• Anthropology
• Political Economy
• Psychology

• Each generation of Antiochians has created groups and clubs to serve their particular interests. In recent years, these have included independent student publications, events, arts and theater, and intramural athletics. If you want it, make it happen.
• Students have a strong one voice in the governance of the college and they exercise it, leading policy discussion and development.
• Antioch College is within walking distance of downtown Yellow Springs. The Village is nationally known as a vibrant arts community, recognized as “One of America’s Most Fun Small Towns” (Rand McNally/USA Today), “One of America’s 10 Coolest Small Towns” (Budget Travel), and “Best Ohio Hometown” (Ohio Magazine).
• The campus opens onto a huge park of ancient trees, which leads the eye easily to the 1,000-acre Glen Helen Nature Preserve, the legacy of Hugh Taylor Birch who, in 1929, donated the wooded glen to Antioch College in memory of his daughter, Helen.
• The 44,000-square foot Wellness Center was recently renovated to meet LEED standards and to provide the campus and community with space for group fitness classes, an indoor regulation-length swimming pool and more.

Antioch College hasn’t had a football team since 1929. And we’re proud of that because it means that tuition dollars are placed where they should be — focused on providing rigorous academics and real-world work experience through co-op. Students at Antioch create clubs based on their interest. With our newly renovated wellness center and our 1,000-acre nature preserve, students have many opportunities to enjoy athletic and outdoor activities.

Antioch College alumni are scattered around the world. No matter where their lives have led them, they are prepared for lives of significance and service, whether they choose to pursue graduate education or embark directly on a career.

88% of graduates were either employed or accepted into graduate school within six months, according to data available for the class of 2016.

Recent graduates have been accepted and enrolled into graduate programs at the following institutions:

• American University
• Bennington College Writing Seminars
• Cambridge University
• Chatham University
• Earlham College
• George Washington University Law School
• Miami University
• The New School
• New York University School of Law
• The Ohio State University
• Savannah College of Art and Design
• University of Georgia School of Law
• University of Houston
• University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (PharmD)

• Median GPA: 3.33
• Average SAT: 1260*
• Average ACT: 24*
• First Time / Transfer: 86% first time in college, 14% transfer students
• Geographic Profile: 27% from Ohio, 73% from other states
• Pell Eligibility: 60%

*Antioch College is a test-optional school. Scores are averages for those who submitted for Fall 2019 admission.

• 100% of students are guaranteed an internship, research project, international experience, or another applied learning experience.
• Austin College is home to 14 different NCAA Division III athletic teams, plus competitive Cheer and E-Sports. The water polo team is the only collegiate team in Texas competing at the NCAA level. Last year, 152 student-athletes earned all-conference academic honors.
• Students only take one class in January each year. This three-week January term takes place on and off campus, and gives each student a chance to delve into an interest that they often have not yet had the chance to explore. This includes travel JanTerms where students are able to immerse themselves in the culture of a class in over 99 countries; recent trips include England, Spain, and France.
• Located just north of Dallas, Austin College students get the best of both worlds: a small community with ample opportunities to get involved and enjoy local flavors, and a major metropolitan area offering internships and entertainment a short drive away.
• Every student at Austin College has a dedicated faculty mentor from their first year until graduation, to help them plan for success.

• 100% of students receive gift aid.
• Austin College graduates more Fulbright recipients per capita than any college or university in Texas.
• 99% of the class of 2025 graduated in four years or less.
• 94% of students are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation.
• Finish in Four Guarantee – a promise that any full-time student who meets the Finish in Four Guarantee requirements will graduate in four years. And, if you don’t, Austin College will waive tuition costs for any courses you need to complete your degree.

• 100% of professors of tenured or tenure-track professors hold a Ph.D. or a terminal degree in their field.
• Bachelor of Science degrees are now offered in several scientific fields of study. The previous Bachelor of Art degree programs met the same federal requirements, but this adjustment gives graduates an advantage in new AI-centered resumé sorting technology.
• The average class size is 15.
• The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
• Students can conduct original research as early as their first year. The College hosts an annual scholarship conference each spring, and students often present their original work at conferences across the U.S. These are only a few examples of the many out-of-classroom applied learning opportunities at Austin College. The most recent additions include travel experiences to the United Nations Climate Conference, where students take an active observational role in climate action, and the Asia-Pacific Scholars Program, where students travel to multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region for an immersive learning experience.

Majors

Accounting
Anthropology
Art
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemical Science
Business Administration
Business Finance
Chemistry
Classical Civilization
Classics
Communication
Computer Science
Creative Writing Studies
Data Science & Analytics
East Asian Studies
Economics
Education
Engineering
Engineering Physics
English
English with an emphasis in Creative Writing
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Ethics
French
Gender Studies
German
Health Care Administration
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Economics & Finance
International Relations
Kinesiology
Latin
Leadership Studies
Mathematics
Media Studies
Mindfulness & Health Studies
Music
Neuroscience
Nonprofit Organizations & Public Affairs
Philosophy
Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Religious Studies
Social Justice
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre

Students can create a major through the Special Program Option.

* For an up-to-date listing, please check the college website.

• Students can find their people with 70+ clubs and organizations, including eight
  music ensembles, a robust theatre and improv troupe, and award-winning Mock
  Trial and Model UN teams.
• 85% of students live on campus all four years, with residence halls, apartments, a village of four-room cottages, and a Language House for immersive foreign language and cultural study.
• Each summer, dozens of students from many areas of study participate in the
  Social Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation (SEPA) program. SEPA partners each student with a local nonprofit, and the student writes grants for that nonprofit for the duration of the summer. Students have earned over 1 million dollars in grant funding for local nonprofits.

Austin College competes in the NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference in the following programs:

Men: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis

Women: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

*The men’s and women’s Water Polo teams, the competitive Cheer and Stunt Team, as well as E-Sports, each compete in separate conferences and/or tournaments.

• 94% of students are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation.
• Recent graduates are currently making an impact on Capitol Hill, at Toyota and Apple, at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and at many other nationally recognized organizations and nonprofits across the world.
• Recent pre-med, pre-law and engineering graduated have enrolled at prestigious graduate programs including at Harvard University, Cornell University, Syracuse University, and many other top programs.

• Average GPA is 3.7+
• Middle 50% SAT: 1160-1330
• Middle 50% ACT composite score: 24-30

• The Bard College community is collaborative and is made up of creative, passionate students, faculty, and staff whose wide ranging perspectives and experiences expand every aspect of campus life
• The Bard Education emphasizes that education and civil society are inextricably linked through civic engagement.
• Bard College is a liberal arts and sciences college located in New York State, 90 miles north of New York City, and situated on the Hudson River near the Catskill Mountains. This campus offers students a large and beautiful 1000-acre property to explore, with campus farms and orchards providing a significant portion of fresh produce to the main dining hall at Bard.
• Bard’s global network expands access to liberal arts and sciences education with campuses  all over the world and provides opportunities for students, faculty and staff to connect across time zones for classes, debates, conferences and build civic engagement projects together across the network.

• Bard Prison Initiative (BPI): Started by Bard students in the late 90s, the Bard Prison Initiative is an AA and BA degree-granting program for incarcerated individuals. Today, BPI enrolls over 300 incarcerated students full-time in programs that culminate in degrees from Bard College and is one of the largest prison education programs in the United States..
• Conservatory: The richness and breadth of musical opportunities on campus make Bard College distinct from other liberal arts colleges. There are multiple ways to study music at Bard. Students can earn a degree in four years through the undergraduate Music Program or two degrees in five years from The Bard College Conservatory of Music, which also offers graduate programs. One doesn’t have to major in music, however, to be actively involved in music at Bard.
• Bard in NYC: Bard offers students the chance to complete an internship for a semester of their Bard career through a program located in Brooklyn, NY. Students live and work in New York City and take classes in the evening in areas of interest related to their internship field. 
• Methods of Application: Bard accepts the Common Application and Coalition with Scoir through Early Decision I, Early Action, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision methods, but it also has two special ways of applying. Those are the Immediate Decision Plan (IDP) and The Bard Entrance Exam (BEE). To learn more about these special application methods, click here.
• Bard College is currently offering in-person and live virtual campus tours, registration for which can be found here. For those families who want to visit in-person but cannot visit during our regularly scheduled in-person campus tours, Bard is also offering self-guided walking and self-guided driving tours on campus. Call or email Bard’s Office of Admission to learn more about ways to visit at 845 758 7472 or admission@bard.edu.

Bard’s faculty approach the liberal arts and sciences with the belief that exploration across different fields develops the important skills of critical thinking and empathy, which are highly applicable in one’s professional and personal life.

• Graduation requirements such as Language and Thinking and First Year Seminar encourage students to consider a plethora of views both in the materials they explore in these classes and through conversation with classmates and faculty. Moderation and Senior Project involve considerable research work and a faculty board presentation or performance depending on a student’s major, which provide further opportunities for students to challenge themselves academically and personalize their curriculum.
• The Student/Faculty ratio is 10:1

For the most current listings, please check the college website.

Academic Programs

The Arts
Architecture
Art History and Visual Culture
Dance
Film and Electronic Arts
Music
Photography
Studio Arts
Theater and Performance

Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures
Literature
Written Arts

Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Biology
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology

Social Studies
Anthropology
Economics
Economics and Finance
Historical Studies
Interdisciplinary Study of Religions
Philosophy
Politics
Sociology

Interdivisional Programs and Concentrations
American and Indigenous Studies
Asian Studies
Classical Studies
Environmental Studies
French Studies
German Studies
Global and International Studies
Human Rights
Italian Studies
Middle Eastern Studies
Russian and Eurasian Studies
Spanish Studies

Bard Conservatory of Music

• Most Bard students live on campus all four years. Free shuttles provide access to New York City but most students spend their time engaging in campus activities in the evenings and on weekends. 
• Every student is a member of the Bard College Student Association, a democratic forum that raises issues and takes or recommends action by the College; provides student representation on administrative and faculty committees; and administers funds for student-run organizations. g 
• Over 100 student-run clubs include the Surrealist Training Circus, the Bard Immigration Coalition, Queer People of Color, International Student Organization and WXBC (Bard’s very own radio station).
• 75% of students are involved in programs or projects in civic engagement, community service or student club or activity.
• Support for students is available through many different offices including the Career Development Office, the chaplaincy, counseling and health services, the Dean of Students Office, the Learning Commons, and more.

• The Bard intercollegiate athletic program is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III, the Liberty League, the United Volleyball Conference, the College Squash Association, and other national organizations. Varsity sports include Baseball, Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s and women’s Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Squash.
• Intramural sponsorship ranges from Basketball, Indoor Soccer and kickball. The department also offers club sports such as Men’s and Women’s Rugby, Equestrian, Ultimate Frisbee, and Fencing. Instructional courses range from Yoga to Martial Arts to Aerobics.
• Indoor facilities include a six-lane swimming pool, main gymnasium, a fitness center, spin cycling room, squash courts, locker rooms, instructional class studios, athletic training room, and staff offices. Outdoor venues include Honey Field, a turf baseball facility, the Lorenzo Ferrari Soccer & Lacrosse Complex, Seth Goldfine Memorial Rugby practice field, lighted tennis courts, platform tennis court, and cross country trails.

• Over 90% of Bard students are either employed, in graduate school or pursuing Fulbright, Watson, Goldwater or other continuing education scholarships within six months of graduating from Bard College. BardWorks is a week-long workshop series which connects students to the Bard network while honing job search and professional skills. The workshop helps rising juniors and seniors apply their liberal arts education to the workforce they are about to enter. Drawing on Bard’s vast alumni and parent network, BardWorks pairs participants with a mentor in a field of their interest, helps create and expand a professional network and develops interview, resume, job hunting, and networking skills. Ultimately, it aims to create a community of leaders who will succeed professionally and make a difference in the lives of others.
• Civic engagement is at the core of Bard’s institutional mission, reflecting the fundamental belief that higher-education institutions can and should operate in the public interest. Bard’s Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) facilitates deep and sustainable relationships with the communities in which Bard has a presence both locally and internationally. Partnerships can take many forms, including internships.
• Bard graduates attend the following graduate schools, among others: Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, Curtis Institute of Music, Georgetown, George Washington School of Medicine, Harvard Law, Johns Hopkins, Juilliard, King’s College of London, New York University, UCLA School of Law, University of Copenhagen, and Yale
• Bard graduates are employed across many fields and industries, including Aperture Foundation, Apple, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Citibank, Disney, French Embassy, Foreign Affairs Magazine, Goldman Sachs, Google, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Peace Corps, Pentagon, Saatchi & Saatchi, Sports Illustrated, Teach for America, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Twitter, World Bank

2020-21 Academic Year

• Classes: 1,121
• Tutorials: 123
• Student/Faculty ratio: 9:1
• Class size:
  2-9 students: 37.2%
  10-19 students: 51.8%
  20-29 students: 9.6%
  30-39 students: 1.1%
  More than 36 students: .3%

Faculty

• Total: 274
• Identifies as female: 47%
• Identifies as male: 53%
• Faculty of color: 20%

Incoming Students

• First-year students: 450
• Public high school: 63%
• Independent high school: 25%
• Religious high school: 7%
• Charter high school: 4%
• Homeschool (partial or complete): 1%
• Refugee and Displaced students: 42 (Many of these students join the Bard Community from Afghanistan following the College’s pledge to offer full scholarships to displaced students following the crisis in Afghanistan in August 2021)
• Bard College has been test-optional for over 40 years.
• No application fee to apply to Bard

Geographic Distribution: States: 37 + Puerto Rico and 26 Countries/Territories

• New England: 15%
• Mid-Atlantic: 46% (New York: 31%)
• South/Southeast: 8%
• Southwest: 3%
• Midwest: 7%
• West: 21%
• International/Dual: 17%

Ethnic Diversity*

• African American/Black: 6%
• Asian: 7%
• Hispanic/Latino: 12%
• Multiracial: 8%
• Native American/Alaskan Native: 1%
• Native Hawaiian/or other Pacific Islander: 1%
• Unknown: 8%
• White/Non-Hispanic: 69%
  * Race/ethnicity does not total 100% because students are able to select more than one race/ethnicity

Financial Aid

• Received Bard institutional aid: 73%
• Average institutional aid: $52,859
• Average aid package total: $56,927 (includes loans, work study, and grants)
• The class of 2026 received aid in the following categories: 6% loans, 1% work study, 93% grants.
• Total Bard aid awarded to first-years (2021-22): $17.4 million
• Pell Grant recipients (2022-23): 19%

Beloit graduates are what the world needs now: people who are entrepreneurial, intellectually and professionally agile, and adept at seizing opportunities. Effective communicators, productive collaborators, creative problem-solvers. People who know how to build a future that works for everyone.

Our mission statement makes clear who we are and what we are committed to: “Beloit College engages the intelligence, imagination, and curiosity of its students, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives marked by high achievement, personal responsibility, and public contribution in a diverse society.” An emphasis on international and interdisciplinary perspectives, the integration of knowledge with experience, and close collaboration among peers, professors, and staff equips our students to approach the complex problems of the world ethically and thoughtfully. We stand for the power of connection, compassion, and community, and we are innovative in our response to emerging needs. Recognizing the shifts in the world around us — and quickly adapting — drives and distinguishes Beloit.

Beloit is an independent, four-year, residential liberal arts and sciences college located in south-central Wisconsin, 96 miles northwest of Chicago and an hour’s drive from Madison and Milwaukee. The City of Beloit is a diverse community, built in part by families who arrived as part of the Great Migration. The city is also now home to an international film festival, a renovated iron mill housing a tech hub and business incubator, and over 200 businesses and organizations that welcome our students as interns, researchers, and volunteers.

Recent Accolades
We take pride in rankings that recognize what truly matters: undergraduate teaching, first-year experience, innovation, high value, and what U.S. News terms social mobility. We’re also recognized for welcoming international students, a part of our commitment to sustaining a diverse and inclusive campus community.

In 2020-21, the college received national attention and acclaim for its Beloit Action Plan, an innovative, student-centered, forward-looking response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proactive plan launched the Advanced Mentoring Program, Career Channels, and several financial support programs, all of which continue to shape a Beloit education today.

Top Innovator
For the second consecutive year, Beloit has been named among the top 10 most innovative liberal arts schools by U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list. The ranking highlights institutions taking bold steps to change their curriculum, campus life, facilities, and technology. Based strictly on peer review and nomination, the ranking identifies colleges the public should “watch” because of their inventive approaches to education.

Value and Affordability
Beloit College is committed to making our high-value education affordable for all students. We routinely rank among top schools for “Best Value” for our merit and need-based financial aid. Our Net Price Calculator can estimate the aid available based on your family’s financial circumstances.

Study Abroad
About 35% of Beloit students spend a semester studying abroad — in China, Ecuador, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, and Senegal, among other countries. Visit www.beloit.edu/oie/offcampus/explore/ for more information on international education.

Advanced Mentoring Program
Within 72 hours of making a deposit, our Advanced Mentoring Program — AMP — pairs you with a faculty advisor who welcomes you into the community, shares helpful resources, and walks you through the process of registering for classes, for starters. Throughout the first two years at Beloit, AMP offers cross-disciplinary classes addressing issues of interest, personalized guidance, and an advisory group that serves as a home base within the larger college community.

Career Works
Beloit College believes that students’ future well-being depends on career readiness. Career Works coaches guide students to internships, research opportunities, community service, and networks that blend their academic work with career goals and offer opportunities to test, integrate, and evaluate knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. As they graduate from Beloit, students tap into the Power Grid, our network of alumni ready to engage with them as they move from transcript to resume and a meaningful working life.

Career Channels
Inspired by our longstanding commitment to pragmatic and purposeful education, Career Channels engage students in exploration of 21st century career opportunities, from health and healing to business and entrepreneurship. Participants gain access to peers, mentors, and resources that deepen their interests, expand their networks, and focus their career plans. The result: a relevant, real-world college experience — and graduates who are confident, focused, and employable.

Entrepreneurship
The Center for Entrepreneurship in Liberal Education (CELEB) is a one-of-a-kind program you won’t find at any other undergraduate school. Housed two blocks from campus in the heart of the city’s revitalized downtown district, its 18,000+ square feet are dedicated to music, art, digital media, prototyping, and traditional start-ups. The center is open to all students whether you already have an idea or are merely intrigued by the possibilities of self-employment. You’ll get resources, mentorship, and hands-on experience in accounting, marketing, development, and management—skills that entrepreneurs need and employers want. The experience will differentiate you from your peers.

The Powerhouse
Beloit has long been a powerhouse, and now it has a powerhouse: a converted power plant along the nearby Rock River transformed by MacArthur Prize-winning architect Jeanne Gang and her Studio Gang firm. The building opened in winter 2020 as a state-of-the-art, sustainable student union, recreation center, and athletics facility for Beloit students, faculty, and staff.

Marjorie and James Sanger Center for the Sciences
This Platinum-level LEED-certified, environmentally sustainable building houses seven departments. The innovative design of classroom and laboratory spaces encourages interdisciplinary learning, critical for today’s science students to take a leadership role in 21st century science.

Hendricks Center for the Arts
Located in downtown Beloit, just two blocks from campus, the Hendricks Center for the Arts is the centralized home of the college’s dance and music programs. A creatively adapted 48,000-square-foot historic building (once a post office, then the public library), the space includes an orchestral room, many practice rooms, four studio classrooms, a state-of-the-art film classroom, and design and staging labs.

Wright Museum of Art and Logan Museum of Anthropology
Unusual for a college of our size, we are home to two teaching museums: the Wright Museum of Art and the Logan Museum of Anthropology. The Wright Museum of Art provides the college and local community with diverse opportunities to appreciate, interact with, and understand the visual arts through exhibitions, collections, and programming. The Logan Museum of Anthropology engages the Beloit College community in learning about the world’s cultures, anthropology, and museology. Through its collections and programs, the museum fosters the integration of knowledge and experience to enrich learning.

• 10:1 student-faculty ratio
• 90% of full-time faculty hold the most advanced degree in their field.
• Nobel Prize winners, U.S. Poet Laureates, and internationally renowned human rights leaders. The Beloit Residencies program brings as many as seven distinguished scholars to campus each year to teach and work with students.
  

African Studies
Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Anthropology
Art
– Studio art
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
– Biology
– Environmental Biology
Business and Economics
Chemistry
– Applied Chemistry
– Chemistry
– Environmental Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Cognitive Science
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Critical Identity Studies
Dance
Data Analytics & Science
– Data Analytics
– Data Science
Economics and Business
– Business Economics
– Economics
– International Political Economy
– Quantitative Economics
Education and Youth studies
– Education and Youth Studies
– Wisconsin-approved programs for teacher certification/licensure; also art, drama, and foreign language (grades 1-12)
Engineering Program
English
– Creative Writing
– Literary Studies
Environmental studies
– Environmental Communication and Arts
– Environmental Justice and Citizenship
European Studies
French Language and Culture
Geology
– Environmental Geology
– Geology
Greek and Latin Studies
Health and Society
History
Interdisciplinary studies (self-designed)
International Relations
Japanese Language and Culture
Journalism
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Law and Justice
Mathematics
Media Studies
Medieval Studies
Museum Studies
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish Language and Culture
Sociology
Theatre

Pre-professional Tracks
– Engineering Programs (3-2 and 4-2)
– Health Professions Advising
– Pre-Law Preparation Advising

A student body that hails from across the country and around the world makes Beloit a Midwestern campus with global flair.

• 95% of students live on campus, either in residence halls, townhouse apartments, special interest houses, or sorority and fraternity houses.
• On campus, there are more than 50 active student-run clubs and organizations, including intramural and club sports. Nearly 30% of the student body participates on one of Beloit’s 18 NCAA Division III varsity sports teams.
• Every year, all students share their experiences with international education during a day-long symposium, Beloit and Beyond.
• CELEB, our Center for Entrepreneurship, is a place of creation and invention with gallery spaces, a recording studio, and a maker space.
• Equity, inclusion, and anti-racism are important to Beloit’s students, faculty, and administration. Those priorities are visible in our formal strategic plans and put into practice in the classroom, in clubs and organizations, and in physical spaces on campus.

Beloit College sponsors 18 intercollegiate varsity teams in the NCAA Division III Midwest Conference:

• Baseball (Men)
• Basketball (Men and Women)
• Cross Country (Men and Women)
• Football (Men)
• Lacrosse (Men and Women)
• Soccer (Men and Women — 2021 Midwest Conference Champions)
• Softball (Women)
• Swimming and Diving (Men and Women)
• Track and Field (Men and Women)
• Volleyball (Women)

• 93% of our graduates are either employed, in graduate school, or engaged in volunteer or service opportunities within six months of graduation.
• Beloit, Wisconsin, is a short distance from three major cities — Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee — where students frequently intern and land their first jobs. While Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota are the top three geographic destinations for Beloit grads, recent graduates accepted opportunities in 28 states and 19 countries.
• To learn more about how Beloit students are putting the liberal arts into practice in preparation for their future, go to https://www.beloit.edu/academics/career-work-experience/.

• 75% of students come from public or charter high schools
• 18% of students identify as Black or African American (this includes students who list an additional race; 13% identify as Black or African American only)
• 15% identify as Hispanic
• 9% identify as Asian
• 17% are international students
• Of 3,247 applicants, 2,185 were accepted
• Number of new first-year students: 290

What about test scores? Beloit College was test-optional long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if we receive a test score, we consider it in reviewing an application only if the score improves the student’s academic profile.

• Graduates who have shaped the world include two U.S. vice presidents,
  Supreme Court justices, senators and representatives, federal judges, state
  governors, and countless Fulbright and Rhodes Scholars. Centre alumni are
  committed to making a positive difference in their communities and beyond.
• Academic excellence, access and affordability, and outcomes consistently
  place Centre among the top-ranked liberal arts colleges in the country—U.S.
  News and World Report, Forbes, and The Princeton Review.
• Study Abroad is in our DNA. It’s part of the culture. Approximately 85% study
  abroad at least once. It’s part of the culture.
• Centre is home to 25 NCAA Division III athletic teams. Competing in the
  Southern Athletic Conference, Colonels have won multiple conference titles,
  national championships, and earned 84 All American placements. We play
  hard and we study hard.
• First-generation students thrive at Centre, where the community is
  committed to their success through opportunities such as the Grissom
  Scholars and Kessler Scholars programs, along with supplemental Thrive
  Enrichment Funds that provide resources, mentorship, and experiences to help them reach their goals.
• January is Centre Term! Whether you choose to study on-campus or abroad
  during Centre term, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in an
  interest you’ve been curious about but haven’t had the time to explore.

• Centre Centre is consistently ranked among the top-ranked liberal arts colleges and best values in the country—U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, and The Princeton Review.
• The Centre Promise meets 100% of your calculated financial need. A
  transformative education should be within reach for everyone.
• Career Communities help you plan for what comes after Centre. Explore career paths or graduate school, secure internships, and network with industry insiders – all with the help of a personalized career coach.
• 98% of Centre students are employed or pursuing graduate programs within one year of graduation.
• 85% of Centre students study abroad.
• Centre grads can’t glow enough about their experience—ranked #1 in the country by Alumni Factor for graduates who are happy with their experience.
• Centre students regularly receive top post graduate awards, including the Gates, Rhodes, Fulbright, Goldwater, Marshall, Rotary, National Science Foundation and more.
  

• Princeton Review placed Centre faculty 13th in the country as “Professors Get High Marks,” with students complimenting the quality of instruction they received. Centre professors also ranked 24th nationally for “Most Accessible Professors.”
• 10:1 student-to-faculty–ensuring a personalized academic experience with faculty who will know you.
• 70 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs
• Pre-professional programs: Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Law, Pre-M.B.A., Pre-Med, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Social Work, Pre-Teaching Certification, Pre-Veterinary
• Medical School acceptance rate for first-time applicants is 86%, among the highest in the nation.
  

Majors
Anthropology/Sociology
Art (Studio Art)
Art History
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Business
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Computer Science
Data Science
Economics & Finance
English
Engineering
Engineering Studies
Environmental Studies
French
German Studies
History
International Studies
Mathematics
Music
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religion
Self-Designed
Spanish
Theatre

Minors
African & African American Studies
Anthropology
Art (Studio Art)
Art History
Asian Studies
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Computer Science
Data Science
Creative Writing
Education
Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
Film Studies
French
Gender Studies
German Studies
Global Commerce
History
International Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Music
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religion
Social Justice
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre

Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Dentistry Pre Dentistry
Pre-Engineering Engineering
Pre-Law Pre Law
Pre-M.B.A. Pre M.B.A.
Pre-Med Pre Med
Pre-Nursing Pre Nursing
Pre-Optometry Pre Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy Pre Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy Pre P
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Social Work
Pre-Teaching Certification
Pre-Veterinary Pre Veterinary

Centre students with engineering interest may also choose Centre’s dual-degree engineering program with Washington University or University of Kentucky.

Centre students seeking a teaching career will earn a bachelor’s degree in their field of interest and then pursue a master’s degree in education through our partnership programs with Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of Education or University of Louisville with initial certification in elementary or secondary education.

• Find your people in a close-knit community where 98% of all students live
  on campus in residence halls, townhomes, apartments, or Greek life
  housing. Your circles will expand and so will your connections.
• Your well-being—physical, emotional, and mental—is at the heart of life at
  Centre. Licensed mental health counselors, a supportive community, and
  Champion’s Hall—a state-of-the-art athletic and wellness facility with a
  nutrition center, indoor pool, track, yoga studios, and more—create an
  environment where you can thrive in every way.
• Participate or cheer on the gold and white in 25 NCAA III athletic teams.
• With over 80 clubs and organizations and 2,000 campus events each year,
  you’ll have endless ways to get involved in what matters to you. From
  environmental action and humanitarian efforts to community service,
  inclusion, faith, leadership, and more—you’ll find your place.
  

Men’s sports include: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse,
Soccer, Swimming &; Diving, Tennis, Track and Field

Women’s sports include: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse,
Soccer, Softball, Swimming &; Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Co-ed sports include: Cheerleading, Esports

• 98% of Centre graduates are employed or attending graduate school within one year of graduation; 64% employment, 34% graduate school.
• Top employment by category: finance/business, education, science/research, health/medicine, law/government
• Top graduate schools attended: Columbia, Duke, George Washington University, Georgetown, Harvard, Northwestern, Purdue, University of California, Berkeley, University College London, University of Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest.
• Centre’s alumni are fiercely loyal and eager to help you make valuable job contacts in almost any field and location imaginable. Memorable alumni include two U.S. vice presidents, two U.S. Supreme Court justices, and a founder of the Hard Rock Cafe. More recent alumni are equally distinguished and love to network with Centre students.
  

• Centre is test-optional.
• The average unweighted GPA of admitted students is 3.7
• The mean test score of score submitters is 28 ACT/1300-1320 SAT.

• Founded in 1887, Clark University, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, combines the intellectual resources of a top-tier research institution with the personalized experience of a close-knit liberal arts community.
• With 2,300 undergraduates and 1,100 graduate students, Clark’s 8:1 student-faculty ratio and small class sizes foster close mentorship, deep engagement, and a collaborative learning environment. Students tackle real-world challenges through hands-on research, internships, and community partnerships, addressing global and local issues.
• Clark’s diverse and inclusive community cultivates creativity, purpose, and critical thinking, offering innovative academic pathways like the 4+1 Accelerated Master’s Degree Programs, which allow students to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years. Clark is dedicated to preparing students for meaningful careers and lives of impact through interdisciplinary learning, global perspectives, and a commitment to social responsibility.

• Clark’s Interactive Media program is ranked #3 for undergraduate game design by The Princeton Review and is renowned for its cutting-edge curriculum, which prepares students to create distributable games and succeed in the rapidly evolving tech industry.
• Clark University is ranked #42 for best value by The Princeton Review, reflecting the university’s strong return on investment and commitment to affordability.
• Clark is ranked #5 for “schools making an impact,” recognized for its dedication to fostering innovation and creating positive change in communities and beyond.
• Clark’s newest academic offerings — Data Science, Marketing, and Interactive Media — reflect the university’s focus on emerging fields and preparing students for the careers of tomorrow.
• 98% of Clark alumni are employed, continuing their education, or engaged in voluntary service within six months of graduation, underscoring Clark’s strong career outcomes and the lasting value of a Clark education.

• 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention and close mentorship.
• 100% of Clark faculty teach undergraduate classes, so students benefit from direct interaction with professors — not teaching assistants.
• 94% of faculty hold the highest degree in their field, bringing expert instruction and meaningful mentorship to every class.
• With 45 majors, over 50 minors, and interdisciplinary concentrations, Clark offers an extensive range of academic options, enabling students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.
• The Clark Core a hallmark of Clark’s liberal arts education, includes nine requirements across five disciplines, beginning with the immersive First-Year Intensive course. This curriculum fosters critical thinking, cultural awareness, and interdisciplinary exploration, preparing students to address complex, global challenges.
• Hands-on learning is integral to Clark’s curriculum and culture. Problems of Practice (PoP) courses immerse students in real-world projects that apply classroom knowledge to critical issues. Through internships, study abroad, and co-curricular activities, students connect their learning to practical solutions and gain valuable skills.
• Capstone projects empower students to apply their academic learning to real-world challenges. Projects include:
  • Creating a documentary on peace-building efforts in Armenia.
  • Conducting clinical rotations at Bellevue Hospital.
  • Developing an accessibility tool for Google Chrome.
  • Students collaborate closely with faculty mentors to design impactful projects addressing significant global and local issues.
• The Honors Experience provides high-achieving students with an enriched academic pathway focused on global challenges. With interdisciplinary coursework, leadership development, and co-curricular activities, students gain access to early registration, research funding, and the opportunity to earn departmental honors, preparing them for graduate studies and meaningful careers.

Majors

• Ancient Civilization
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Biology
• Business Economics
• Chemistry
• Combined Languages
• Community, Youth, and Education Studies
• Comparative Literature
• Computer Science
• Creative Writing
• Data Science
• Economics
• English
• Environmental Science
• Finance
• French and Francophone Studies
• Geography
• Global Environmental
• Studies
• Health, Science and Society
• History
• Interactive Media: Game Design and Development – Tracks Include:
  • Art: 2D Art
  • Art: 3D Art
  • Audio
  • Design Your Own
  • Production
  • Programming
  • UI/UX
  • Writing
• International Development and Social Change
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Education
• Media, Culture, and the Arts
• Music
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Screen Studies
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Student-Designed
• Studio Art
• Theatre Arts
• Women’s and Gender Studies

•  Over 130 clubs and organizations: Explore your interests or discover new ones by joining theater troupes, advocating for change with groups like Amnesty International, volunteering through Youth Outreach Worcester, or contributing to initiatives like Clark Rapid Response. Unique clubs like the Beekeepers Club, Science-Fiction People of Clark, and the Outing Club offer opportunities for sustainability efforts, fandom connections, and outdoor adventures.
• Stay active and have fun with club sports, intramural teams, and unique activities like Quidditch. With 1,800 student-run events annually, there’s always something to do, new people to meet, and passions to discover.
• 95% of first-year students live on campus, quickly finding a welcoming community where they can study, relax, and build lasting friendships. Residence halls feature double rooms, community bathrooms, full kitchens, and social lounges—everything you need to feel at home. Each floor is supported by a Resident Advisor (RA), who fosters connection, well-being, and a sense of belonging. In fact, 68% of all undergraduates live on campus, creating a vibrant, close-knit environment that supports academic success and personal growth.
• Dining is more than just a meal—it’s an experience. From the all-you-care-to-eat Table at Higgins to the Bistro’s diverse food platforms and cozy spots like The Cougar Café and The Den, you’ll enjoy fresh ingredients, flexible hours, and options to suit every taste and dietary need.

Clark University offers 17 intercollegiate varsity teams and is a proud member of the Division III NEWMAC Conference.

Men’s Sports

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis

Women’s Sports

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Volleyball

At Clark, we prepare you to tackle global challenges with innovative solutions. Your education empowers you to think critically, ask tough questions, and drive meaningful change in the world.

• 97% of alumni are employed, in school, or volunteering within six months of graduation.
• 100% of students complete an internship or similar experience before their senior year.
• 94% of students are involved in co-curricular activities, with one-third serving in leadership roles.
• 96% of alumni find their current job meaningful.

Learning by Doing: Clark’s hands-on opportunities—like internships, Problems of Practice courses, and research projects—prepare you for real-world impact. For instance, Samantha Hughson ’19 secured an internship at Amazon and now thrives as a software engineer at Tripadvisor.

Global Perspective: Through study abroad and leadership experiences, Clark students build skills to excel in diverse fields. Alumni like Deotima Mukherjee ’09, now a product manager at Instagram, solve complex global challenges with confidence.

Versatile Career Paths: Whether launching a business, earning a 4+1 Master’s Degree, or serving organizations like the Peace Corps, Clark equips you to make a difference. Graduates succeed across industries—from finance and education to technology and public service.

Clark’s unique approach blends hands-on learning, essential skills, and real-world connections to set you up for success.

• Average GPA: 3.76
• Average SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%): 658-740
• Average SAT Math (Middle 50%): 630-720
• Average ACT Composite (Middle 50%): 30-33

Cornell’s main campus is situated along a pedestrian mall that stretches from our state-of-the-art science facilities on the eastern border to a series of residence halls and our campus theatre on the west. While our entire campus is part of the National Register of Historic Places, our renovations and new buildings are tailored to make the most of our block plan calendar. We are located in the urban fringe Iowa town of Mount Vernon, which means there is easy access to both exciting city life and beautiful outdoor recreation within a short drive or walk.

Cornell follows the Ingenuity curriculum, embracing the power of creative imagination.  Ingenuity encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning.

One Course At A Time is a style of learning where we cover the same ground as a semester school, but the way we get there allows students and faculty the freedom to intensely explore one subject together in a micro-community for 18 school days (3.5 weeks.)  One Course makes it possible for students to incorporate full-time internships, undergraduate research, and off-campus study into their schedule without missing out on other class work or creating schedule conflicts, and allows students to personalize their schedule each semester.

Cornell’s faculty act as student advisors in their topic area, and each teach only one course each block. Faculty act as mentors, and engage students in research projects for their area of expertise and through the One Course Summer Institute each year. 95% of full-time faculty, and 100% of tenure-track faculty, hold the highest academic degrees in their fields

Cornell offers a large variety of majors and minors to choose from that span arts and expression, economics & business, education, government & politics, health professions and pathways to graduate programs, humanities & society, and STEM. With our interdisciplinary approach to education, Cornellians often pair their majors and minors into unique combinations that match their interests and career goals. You have the option to do this by declaring multiple majors, adding minors, customizing your course load by pursuing a Bachelor of Special Studies (B.S.S.) or designing your own degree program with your academic advisor as an individualized major.

Areas of Study

Arts & Expression

• Art history
• Studio art
• Creative writing
• English literature & society
• Multimedia & digital writing
• Music
• Music performance (BMUS)
• Theatre & Dance

Economics & Business

• Analytics
• Finance
• Management
• Personnel Management
• Economics

Graduate School Pathways in Business

• Master of Accounting
• Master of Finance
• Master of Information Science
• Master of Accounting

Education

• Elementary education
• Secondary education
• Music education (BMUS)
• Kinesiology: health and physical education

Government & Politics

• Politics
• American politics & public policy
• Political thought
• International relations
• International relations and comparative government
• Environmental Justice & Sustainability

Graduate School Pathway in Government & Politics

• Pre-law

Health Professions

• Pre-medicine
• Pre-veterinary
• Pre-dentistry
• Pre-health Administration
• Pre-social work
• Pre-occupational therapy
• Pre-pharmacy
• Pre-physical therapy
• Pre-physician’s assistant
• Medical laboratory science and medical terminology

Humans & Society

• French
• German studies
• Spanish
• Classical studies
• History
• Medieval & early modern studies
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Religion
• Civic engagement minor
• Environmental justice & sustainability
• Gender, sexuality, & women’s studies
• Latin American studies
• Race, Ethnicity, & social justice
• Sociology

STEM

• Behavioral neuroscience
• Biochemistry & molecular biology
• Chemistry
• Ecology & evolutionary biology
• Environmental science & sustainability
• Kinesiology: exercise science
• Kinesiology: physical activity & health promotion
• Geology
• Computer science
• Data science
• Engineering
• Engineering (BSE)
• Applied statistics
• Mathematics & statistics

Cornell attracts unique and motivated students who lend their character to the campus community and actively define it. Cornell students represent a diverse, multi-talented, and engaged student body from across the nation and around the world. They quickly become involved in campus life, living in a common rhythm due to their focused academic calendar schedules that brings them closer together as a community on a socially, culturally, and politically engaged campus. As they pursue their passions in music, theater, athletics, service, leadership, and other co-curricular interests, they bring vitality to campus and build relationships and learning experiences throughout their college careers.

NCAA Division III Midwest Conference

Cornell’s distinctive curriculum within the liberal arts provides a solid path to financial independence, professional achievement, and personal fulfillment. Cornell’s extensive academic opportunities and engaged campus community provide our graduates the tools to enter the workforce or advanced study with confidence, thrive in fast-paced and rapidly changing environments, and lead significant and productive lives. Student engagement with programming from the Berry Career Institute gives students the tools they need to complete valuable internship and research experiences that build up resumes and graduate school applications. The college’s Ingenuity in Action requirement ensures that every student graduating from Cornell has two hands-on experiences to feature as a part of their preparedness for life after Cornell.

• 34% U.S. Students of Color 
• Students from 34 states plus Puerto Rico, 7 countries outside the U.S.
• 4% International
• Middle 50% ACT composite scores: 23-30
• Middle 50% SAT composite scores:1150-1260
• Middle 50% GPA: 3.3-3.96

• Although four years at Denison are irreplaceable, Denisonians believe that the time spent at the fully-residential college should not be their best years.
• Instead, after four years of rigorous academics, hands-on experiences, and advanced career preparation, Denison students leave campus prepared to live a lifetime of best years.
• Denison’s “best-of-both” location provides students quick access to the resources in nearby Columbus, Ohio — the nation’s 14th largest city — while its picturesque, 900-acre campus and the New England style town of Granville provide an idyllic backdrop to everyday life.

• Innovative academic programs include data analytics; financial economics; global commerce; global health; health, exercise, and sport studies; politics, and public affairs; and journalism, among many others.
• Denison spends $800K annually to fund internships for students and Denison’s Internship Program, through the Austin E. Knowlton Center for Career Exploration, allows students to take advantage of internship opportunities beginning their first year.
• The Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts offers state-of-the-art facilities for the departments of music, dance, and theater.

• 99% of full-time faculty hold the most advanced degree in their field; there are no teaching assistants.
• Our faculty are true mentors, guiding students to explore their passions and achieve their potential by focusing on engagement, so our students gain critical-thinking, creative problem-solving, and exceptional communication skills.
• Denison offers 65 areas of study, across majors, minors, concentrations, as well as pre-professional programming.

For the most current listings, please check the college website.

Majors, Minors, and Concentrations
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Anthropology
Arabic
Art History & Visual Culture
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Black Studies
Chemistry
Chinese
Cinema
Communication
Computational Science
Computer Science
Dance
Data Analytics
Data for Political Research
Digital Humanities
Earth Science
East Asian Studies
Economics
Educational Studies
English (Creative Writing)
English (Literature)
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Financial Economics
French
Geosciences
German
Global Commerce
Global Health
Greek
Health, Exercise, & Sport Studies
History
Individually Designed Major
International Studies
Japanese
Journalism
Latin
Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics, Applied
Middle East & North African Studies
Modern Languages
Music
Music (American Roots Emphasis)
Music (Composition Emphasis)
Music (History Emphasis)
Music (Performance Emphasis)
Music Theatre
Narrative Journalism
Neuroscience
Organizational Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Physics
Politics & Public Affairs
Portuguese
Psychology
Queer Studies
Religion
Spanish
Sustainability & Environmental Studies
Theatre
Visual Arts
Women’s and Gender Studies

Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Business
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Health (Pre-Med)
Pre-Law

• Wide variety of housing options ranging from apartment-style residence halls to alternate energy buildings
• 160+ student-lead organizations give students plenty of options, and there’s always a concert, game, lecture, or performance to see. Plus Denisonians are social — so they make time to build relationships.
• Denison has 26 highly competitive varsity teams and competes in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) league.
• While students love being on ‘The Hill,’ most Denisonians elect to leave campus for part of their experience. Featuring 200+ off-campus study programs, Denison students graduate with a global perspective.

NCAA Division III, North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC):

• 17% Admission Rate
• Denison has a no-harm test-optional admission policy.
• SAT (Reading + Math) middle 50%: 1340-1490
• ACT middle 50%: 30-33