College Profile
Founded | 1813 |
Type of college | private, independent, four-year, liberal arts |
Degree granted | bachelor of arts |
Campus | 714 acres in Waterville, Maine |
Carbon neutrality | net zero carbon emissions |
Academics
Majors and minors | 56 majors, 35 minors, independent major options |
Academic calendar | 4 – 1 – 4 (includes Jan Plan) |
Study abroad | Nearly 200 programs in more than 60 countries |
Student Body
Student body | 2,000 students |
Geographic diversity | more than 45 states and 65 countries represented |
Students of Color | more than 24% |
International students | more than 10% |
First-generation students | more than 10% |
Student Life
Housing | Nearly 100% of students live on campus |
Active clubs on campus | 100+ |
Intercollegiate athletic teams | 32 |
Athletic conference | NESCAC; Division III (Division I in alpine and Nordic skiing) |
Postgraduate Success
Graduates of the Class of 2019 who are employed, attending graduate school, or are pursuing fellowships | 92% |
Alumni ultimately earning a graduate degree | 75% |
Financial Aid*
Comprehensive fee | $72,000 |
Percent students receiving grant aid | 42% |
Average first-year financial aid package | $53,000 |
Please know we anticipate the comprehensive fee will most likely increase 1 to 2 percent above inflation each year. Regardless of this increase we will meet 100% of your demonstrated need without student loans.
Class of 2024*
Number of applicants | 13,922 |
Percent admitted | 10% |
Middle 50-percent SAT scores | 1390-1530 |
Middle 50-percent ACT scores | 32-34 |