Founded: 1808

Type of institution: Medium-size university

Setting: Rural

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,641 (2008–09 academic year)

Total undergraduate cost: $38,298 (tuition, room and board for 2009–10)

Undergraduate majors: More than 40

Five Key Points

1.   The second oldest U.S. Catholic college, it celebrated its bicentennial in 2008.

2.   The university continues to strengthen its Catholic identity.

3.   A 19-course core curriculum in the Catholic tradition.

4.   The university corporation includes a prominent seminary and Lourdes Grotto.

5.   Draws students especially from Mid-Atlantic states.