Haverford College is an independent liberal arts institution in the community of Haverford, Pennsylvania, just a short drive away from Philadelphia. Haverford College has been in existence since 1833 and has an enrollment of just over 1,100 students, as of early 2011. The college is centered around Quaker values such as tolerance and educational strength. The academic programs include environmental studies, romance languages, linguistics, scientific computing, theater, Japanese, dance and comparative literature.
Wheaton College is an independent, four-year institution that is located in the town of Norton, in Massachusetts. Wheaton College has been in operation continuously since 1834 and is a brief drive away from the cities of Providence, Rhode Island and Boston. The student enrollment is just over 1,500, as of 2011. The college consists of more than 40 major programs and 50 minor programs. The diverse programs include psychobiology, music performance, ancient studies, economics, urban studies and Greek.
Colby College is a liberal arts institution in central Maine, in Waterville. Colby College was established in 1813, and has a student body of just under 2,000 individuals. In 1871, the college accepted its first female students. The school's numerous academic divisions include international studies, government, dance and theater, classical civilization, sociology, environmental science and art history. In terms of sports, the college features ice hockey, golf, alpine skiing, swimming, baseball, basketball as well as tennis.
Trinity College is a small and independent school that is in Connecticut's state capital, Hartford. Trinity College has been in existence since 1823, and provides education for just over 2,000 students as of 2011. The residential institution has an urban atmosphere, and offers 38 major programs. Some of the majors that are available include neuroscience, Italian studies, Russian, educational studies, interdisciplinary computing and chemistry.