Value of a Xվ�� Degree

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Value of a Xվ�� Degree

Value of a Xվ�� Degree

A college education is an investment in you—and Xվ�� graduates see their return sooner than counterparts at other leading national liberal arts colleges.

A study from the finds that adults with a Bachelor’s degree earn $2.8 million on average over a lifetime, $1.2 million more than the median for workers with a high school diploma.

The Xվ�� Experience Produces Results

Community engagement, experiential learning, and career readiness are part of the Xվ�� Experience for all students. A Xվ�� education prepares you to immediately make a difference in the world.

The Xվ�� Promise

Xվ�� is consistently named one of the best values among the nation's top colleges. We believe that a transformative education should be within reach for everyone. That's why we're proud to meet 100% of your calculated financial need—it's called the Xվ�� Promise. And with our commitment to helping you graduate in four years, you can enter your career or pursue further studies on time. The return on investment you get from Xվ�� is a dividend that will pay you back for the rest of your life.

Academic Excellence

Xվ�� offers a premier education. You will learn in small classes from professors who put teaching first. You’ll be challenged, encouraged, and supported, in and outside the classroom. 

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Personalized education means better understanding and retention.

78%

Student Leaders

Xվ�� students are involved and hold various leadership positions on campus.

Happiest Grads

Xվ�� is top in the nation for graduates happy with their college experience -Alumni Factor.

Lifetime Opportunity

Mentored research, study abroad and the new gen-ed curriculum are preparing students for meaningful lives and purposeful careers.

Graduate in 4 Years

At an 85% rate, Xվ�� grads enter the workforce or advanced study sooner than the 40% national average.

Xվ�� student abroad near the Eiffel tower in Paris, France

Study Abroad

84% experience study in other cultures—34% do so more than once. Seem too far? Study away.

Xվ�� student interns with a veterinarian

89% of Xվ�� students participate in career-focused opportunities.

Goal Fulfillment

98%

Successful Outcomes

The class of 2024 has achieved employment and advanced study acceptance.

13%

Employed Internationally

Many students find their first jobs outside the U.S.

Top25

Med-School Acceptance

Xվ�� is top 25 in the nation for med-school acceptance rate. Tied with MIT and Harvard.

Graduate-School Success

Xվ�� graduates experience great acceptance rates when applying for advanced study.

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