The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Experience
Experiential Learning
A life-changing global experience? Mentored research in the lab or in the field? Work and travel with аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê professors, and discover what's possible with our curriculum.
Community Engagement
Why wait for graduation to start having an impact? аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê is a community of difference-makers, whether here on campus or around the world.
Career Readiness
Expand your knowledge and your network through internship opportunities and Career Exploration Communities that prepare you for a purposeful career and meaningful life.
Explore Our Programs
We believe in big-picture learning—and so do today’s employers. A well-rounded liberal arts and sciences education prepares you to succeed and adapt in an ever-changing world.
You Can Afford аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê
Being a Grissom Scholar not only provided the means for me to attend college, it’s also given me resources to make higher education less daunting and more accessible. I have found a network of people who understand what it means to be a first-generation student.
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$41MOver $41 million in аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê scholarships and grants awarded this coming year.
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$40kAverage student aid given by аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê.
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No.7Nationally ranked for merit scholarship awards.
Student Voices
Mary Gonzalez
My summer internship gave me the opportunity to participate in seal releases and conservation efforts through a Research Experience for Undergraduates at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
- Major + Year
- Biology, class of 2024
- Hometown
- Louisville, KY
Griffin Weiss
Studying abroad in Italy made my college experience unforgettable. The trip opened my eyes to a different part of the world, and I was able to make connections with students and professors I may have never met.
- Major + Year
- Chemistry, class of 2025
- Hometown
- Belchertown, MA
Sarah Koch
My аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊTerm internship at Mérida, México, provided a wonderful opportunity to explore my academic interests in a professional environment — it was the ultimate form of community-based learning.
- Major + Year
- Anthropology/Sociology & Spanish, class of 2025
- Hometown
- Louisville, KY
Congratulations, you’re in!
Admitted Students
We’re excited you’re considering аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê to be your college home this fall and ready to help you prepare for day one. Here are some resources to help you get started with what's next.
Experience Campus
Schedule a Visit
Visit campus and see for yourself if аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê feels right for you. We would love to see you in-person, but if you want a sneak-peek, check out our virtual options.
98% OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS
Life at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê
Living in a community with other bright and interesting students is the heart of the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê experience. Relax with your roommate. Get coffee with a classmate. Hit the gym with a teammate.
Study Abroad & Away
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê is a national leader in study abroad with 85% of students studying abroad at least once and 48% do so more than once. With over 30 international and US locations each year, all аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê students are guaranteed a study abroad or study away opportunity.
Gold and White in the Bluegrass
Athletics
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê is home to 25 NCAA Division III men’s and women’s teams that boast plenty of conference titles and post-season appearances. Plus, nearly three-quarters of students participate in intramural and club sports.