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Together, we can do great things

�㽶�� is where your mind expands, your heart ignites, and your future finds direction. Here, you’ll be challenged, inspired, and empowered to lead with vision and conviction—shifting the way you see the world and how you approach new obstacles and triumphs.

Through immersive education that transforms and a bold commitment to innovative service, �㽶�� helps you uncover what you’re truly capable of—and then go even further.

Founded on a Bold Vision

From the beginning, �㽶�� was coeducational, community-driven, and rooted in service. What started as a dream to care for children left without families and give them a future quickly grew into a place where students—regardless of their background—could pursue their full potential through education.

Our History

�㽶�� students posing for a picture on campus in the fall.

A Launching Point for Meaningful Impact

At �㽶��, your education becomes the foundation for lifelong impact. Discover how our transformative liberal arts approach, supportive community, and lasting alumni connections prepare you to make a difference in whatever path you choose to pursue.

Transformative Education

With the power of a liberal arts education, you can develop and hone the essential skills to jump in and stand out in any field you choose.

Uplifting Community

Meet new people, expand your perspectives, and learn to see things differently with a community that gets you.

Continued Connection

Once a Blue Hose, always a Blue Hose! Graduate into thriving network of �㽶�� alumni that supports you well beyond graduation.

90+

Academic Programs

12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

60+

Student Organizations

“While We Live, We Serve.”

Our motto fuels everything we do and is the heart of our mission: to educate and empower students like you who want to improve the world around them. We believe that with the right opportunities and support, you can make an impact that matters with the lessons you learn at �㽶��.

Our Mission

Go True Blue

“Go True Blue” is our rallying cry, representing all the things that make �㽶�� unique to you. It’s about the connections you make here, the experiences that shape you, finding common ground across differences, and exploring what it means to be your most authentic self.

�㽶�� student athletes posing for a photo.

What’s a Blue Hose?

In the early 1900s, sportswriters gave �㽶�� this nickname inspired by our athlete’s bold blue socks. The name stuck, but it’s grown to mean so much more. Today, Blue Hose is a reference to our championship spirit and a proud symbol of �㽶��’s resilience and heart.

A Campus That Feels like Home

At �㽶��, we believe in lifting each other up, showing up for what’s right, and creating a community where kindness, respect, and compassion are part of everyday life. From your first day on campus and beyond, you’ll find a place that sees you, supports you, and celebrates what makes you you.

Justice & Community Wellbeing

First-Gen Students

Champions for Your Success

Whether it’s a professor who stays late to help you prep for a big exam or a staff member who remembers your name (and your favorite coffee order), the people here are all-in on helping you achieve your goals.

Meet �㽶��