| Founded: |
1813 |
Type of college:
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private, independent, four-year, liberal arts
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Degree granted:
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bachelor of arts
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Campus:
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714 acres in Waterville, Maine
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Carbon Neutrality:
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net zero carbon emissions
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Academics
Majors and minors:
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54 majors, 31 minors, independent major options
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Students who declare a double major:
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33% |
Students who declare at least one minor:
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50% |
Academic calendar:
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4 - 1 - 4 (includes Jan Plan)
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Students who study abroad:
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67% |
Median class size:
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16 |
Class sections with fewer than 20 students:
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66% |
Student Body
Student body:
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1,863 (54.6% women - 45.4% men)
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Geographic diversity:
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44 states and 76 countries represented
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Students from outside of New England:
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49% |
Students of Color:
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18%
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International students:
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13% |
Professors
Faculty/student ratio:
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1:10
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Faculty:
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174 full time and 58 part time
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Gender breakdown:
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42% female, 58% male
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Full-time faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree:
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98%
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Student Life
Housing:
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95%+ students live on campus
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Active clubs on campus:
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111
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Civic-engagement:
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63% of students volunteer
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Intercollegiate athletic teams:
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32
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Athletic conference:
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NESCAC; Division III (Division I in alpine and Nordic skiing)
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Postgraduate Success
Graduates in the Class of 2012 who were employed, were admitted to graduate school, or had received a full-time fellowship (as of June 30, 2012):
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79%
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Alumni ultimately earning a graduate degree:
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75%
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Financial Aid
Percent students receiving grant aid:
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41%
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Average grant aid awarded:
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$36,666
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