Founded in 1794, Bowdoin maintains a tradition of independence and selective admission standards for its 1,700 students. The campus is located on 215 acres in the coastal town of Brunswick, Maine. Areas of study at Bowdoin's 33 academic departments include anthropology, economics, Russian and theater. Students are encouraged to pursue a liberal education incorporating coursework from a variety of disciplines and independent studies. Housing options at Bowdoin include First-Year Residence Halls, Upperclass college houses and residence halls and Upperclass college apartments. Beyond the campus of Bowdoin, students can access 118 acres of property at the Coastal Studies Institute, 200 acres on Kent Island, 33-acre Bowdoin Pines and an 83-acre coastal farm with salt marsh. Bowdoin College is located 26 miles north of Portland, Maine and 134 miles north of Boston.
Bowdoin College
5000 College Station
Brunswick, ME 04011
207-725-3100
bowdoin.edu
Swarthmore considers itself to be one of the nation's finest institutions of higher learning, according to the college's website, and offers financial resources to students needing assistance. Founded in 1864, Swarthmore emphasizes intellectual ability gained through skills, knowledge, insight and experience and encourages graduates to work for the common good. The campus includes 399 acres of hiking trails, a creek, historic libraries and an arboretum. Swarthmore's 1,525 undergraduates attend classes with a student to faculty ratio of 8:1 and hail from 48 U.S. states and 35 foreign countries. Swarthmore College is located 11 miles from Philadelphia, 87 miles from Baltimore and 114 miles from New York City, providing convenient access to many East Coast destinations.
Swarthmore College
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
610-328-8300
swarthmore.edu
Hamilton College's mission is to teach students to write effectively, learn from each other and think for themselves, according to the college's website. Encompassing 1,300 acres of property overlooking the New York town of Clinton, Hamilton College traces its roots back to 1793 when it was established as a school in the wake of the American Revolution before officially becoming a college in 1812. In 2009, 1,750 students attend Hamilton College to learn from 174 full-time faculty members in areas of study including Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Neuroscience, Japanese and Chemical Physics. Hamilton College follows a "need-blind" policy when reviewing prospective students' applications, considering only academic qualifications rather than a family's financial situation. Financial aid packages are generous and intended to help every student who demonstrates the need for assistance. Hamilton College is located 100 miles west of Albany and 48 miles west of Syracuse in upstate New York.
Hamilton College
198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY 13323
315-859-4421
hamilton.edu