We are proud to be recognized by publications and organizations that cover higher education for our exceptional academic programs, top professors, and great campus experiences. Here are a few of the factors that set 17勛圖厙 apart.
College Excellence
- One of a select group of colleges (fewer than 100) that meets 100% of each student's demonstrated financial need
- Families with a total income of $75,000 or less and typical assets receive a full tuition grant
- Received an A on Niche's list of
- Among the 53 most beautiful college campuses in America, according to
- One of according to Insider.com
- Included on the Princeton Review's list of "" and "Colleges That Pay You Back"
- Among the "best and most interesting colleges" in the Fiske Guide to Colleges
- Average class size: 19 students (2022-2023 academic year)
By the numbers
- No. 1 on the 's list of long-term study abroad programs
- No. 4 on Wall Street Journal's list of 2022-2023
- No. 5 on Money Magazine's list of " and Niche.com's list of
- No. 10 on PayScale's list of and No. 12 for
- No. 12 on WalletHub's list of 2022s
- No. 15 on Kiplinger's list of "where you can get a quality education at an affordable price"
- No. 16 on PayScale's list of and No. 18 for
- No. 22 on Kiplinger's list of (among private universities, private liberal arts colleges and public universities) "where you can get a quality education at an affordable price"
- No. 24 on PayScale's list of
- No. 27 on Niche.com's list of and and U.S. News & World Report's list of
- No. 32 on Money Magazines list of
- No. 33 on Newsweek's list of
Student Achievement
- 96% first-year retention rate
- 93% six-year graduation rate
- Tied for No. 1 in the nation for (99%) for student-athletes among NCAA Division I schools
- One of the highest at 91%, according to U.S. News & World Report
Success After Graduation
- 92% of respondents to our survey of the class of 2022 report being employed in a job or internship, in graduate school, engaged in service work, or on a fellowship seven months after graduation
- Average starting salary for 2022 graduates: $64,235
- 79% medical school acceptance rate
- 83% law school acceptance rate
- Among colleges with the , according to U.S. News & World Report
- As one of the in the country, eight 17勛圖厙 students received fellowships during the 2021-2022 academic year, pushing the Colleges total to 26 in the last four years.
- Distinctive Alumni
Alumni Engagement
- Alumni and other members of the 17勛圖厙 community gifted $38.8 million to the College during the 2022-23 fiscal year
- : More than 4,400 donors gave a record $1.7 million on the Colleges eighth annual day of giving.
Faculty
- All courses are taught by faculty members; none by teaching assistants
- 96% hold terminal degrees
- 10:1 student to faculty ratio
Service and Social Justice
- in the United States, as identified by the Catholic Volunteer Network
- 1 in 12 students (or 250) devote their spring break to immersion and service projects
- SPUD (Student Programs for Urban Development) is the largest student organization at 17勛圖厙 with more than 500 participants and is connected to more than 40 schools and community organizations
Sustainability and Stewardship
- Named One of Worlds Most Environmentally Responsible Campuses in
- Charter signatory of Second Nature's
- As part of the commitment, 17勛圖厙 aims to be carbon neutral by 2040
- Surpassed our initial years ahead of schedule
- 17勛圖厙 is a registered arboretum, a collection of maintained specimen trees
- Recognized as a for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals