Fast Facts

¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø College has been a proven leader among liberal-arts colleges since its founding in 1932. Competitive across all metrics, ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø is focused on creating a student-led education that enables personal fulfillment, societal impact, and long-term adaptability. If you would like to see more in-depth data, please visit the Institutional Research Commonly Requested Data page. 

All figures as of January 2025, unless otherwise noted.

Undergraduate Enrollment

Total undergraduates: 797

% female: 73%

% US students of color: 21%

% international: 12%

# countries represented: 43 (including the US)

% out of state: 94% (among domestic students)

Top 5 states represented: NY, MA, CA, VT, ME

Admissions

Total applicants: 2996

% admitted: 45%

% enrolled of admits: 12%

Undergraduate Financial Aid 

Academic Year 2022-2023

% receiving some kind of aid: 98%

% with need-based aid: 77% 

Average institutional award: $49,068 

Average debt at graduation: $25,361 (national average = $37,338)

3-year cohort default rate: 1.7% for the period ending in 2019. (0.0% for the years ending in 2020 because of the federal loan payment pause)

National average 3-year cohort default rate (ending in 2019): 2.3%

Our graduates land on their feet financially

  • Historically, our low default rate (2% in 2021 compared to 7.3% nationally) shows that our graduates are able to manage their financial obligations. Students’ experiences with field work term and self-directed learning prepare them for independence and financial responsibility.

  • ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø 33% of our student body is Pell-eligible.

  • ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø graduates' average debt is $25,361, which is significantly lower than the national average of $37,338 ().

Top Areas of Study

Class of 2024

Many ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø students work in more than one area of study, so the total of the above numbers exceeds 100. Learn more about ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø's Areas of Study and the Plan Process.

Field Work Term

This data is for Winter 2024 Field Work Term.

  • Total Field Work Term (FWT) stipends and scholarships awarded: $200,000
  • # of stipends and scholarships: 400
  • Total positions secured: 465

Experience Types

  • 276 Internships 
  • 65 Taught FWT Experience (workshop-style lifestyle and career development course)
  • 53 Independent Study Registrations
  • 39 FWT Fellowships
  • 21 Campus Jobs
  • 11 Apprenticeships

Learn more about Field Work Term options.

Undergraduate Faculty

Student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1

% core (multi-year contracts): 59%

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention (F23 cohort): 82%

6-year graduation rate (F18 cohort): 71%

After ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø

Outcomes: Classes of 2016-2020

Results are based on data for the June graduating classes of 2016-2020, with a knowledge rate of at least 70% per year. Knowledge rate is based on results from survey data collected within 6-9 months post graduation, with supplemental data independently verified from LinkedIn and Clearinghouse sources.

93% of ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø graduates 6 months out are employed, enrolled in service programs, or in grad school. (Graduating class data, 5 year average, 2016-2020.)

76% of ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø graduates 6 months out are in a field related to their studies. (June 2020 graduating class data.)

59% of ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø graduates 6 months out say their work is engaging, compared to 39% nationally. (June 2020 graduating class data.)

Top 5 Industries for First Job Out of College:

  1. Communications
  2. Education
  3. Performing and Visual Arts
  4. Public Service 
  5. Healthcare

Average Starting Salary 6 Months Out: $45,000 across industries, $95,000 science and math

Institutional Resources

¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø College Financial Statements

Total charges (Academic Year 2024-2025 tuition, fees, room, board): $85,370

Operating budget 2021: $52,074,000

Portion of operations supported by fundraising in 2021: 1/3

Fundraising: FY22 $13.5 million

Endowment: FY22 $59.4 million

Campus: 440 acres