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Facts, Figures & Rankings

Under the leadership of Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, the University and Seminary’s 16th president, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement.Ìý

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Key FactsÌý

Founded in 1742, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is a private, inclusive institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Students can choose from more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, and more than 65 advanced degrees and certifications. Each undergraduate student takes part in our Elevate experience and that includes global travel, guaranteed work experience, teamwork and leadership opportunities, unprecedented career support, plus an Apple MacBook Pro and iPad upon enrollment.Ìý

Is ¶¡ÏãÔ°AVÌýa private or public school?

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is a small private institution known for offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend a leadership focus, career development, and global experiences with liberal arts programs. ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is committed to making our private education affordable to as many students as possible. In fact, 100% of students receive some form of financial aid and we invest more than $45 million annually in merit and need-based grants and scholarships.

Where is ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV located?

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s 100-acre campus is located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Set on the north side of the Lehigh River, the University is actually two campuses, famously linked by the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Mile of Main Street that runs right through the historic downtown. The iconic ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV star is engraved in our history and present everywhere you turn. ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s feel is entwined with that of Bethlehem’s, carrying both the resilience of its steel-town lore and the lightness of the window candles that glow each night in ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV tradition.

Bethlehem pulses with concerts, restaurants, arts and all the local appeal of a college town. Yet it also sits in just the right spot for an easy drive to New York City, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia.

Is ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV a religious school?

¶¡ÏãÔ°AVÌýis not a religious institution.ÌýOpen to students of every background and faith, we celebrate our historic roots in the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Church and continue our founders' legacy of crossing borders and overcoming barriers. Students are not required to participate in any faith-based activities or academics, however, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's Office of Spirituality and Inclusion providesÌýopportunities for worship, discussion, fellowship, education, and personal growth.Ìý

offers graduate and continuing education programs that prepare students for vocations in ministry, chaplaincy, counseling, spiritual direction, and other settings.Ìý

Academics

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV'sÌýGraduate and Continuing Studies offers more than 65 graduate and certificate programsÌýin the areas of art, behavioral health, business, education, nursing, and rehabilitation sciences.

Reputation

Formerly known as ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV College and routinely ranked as one of the finest schools in the nation, in 2021 we became ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, a momentous turning point that honors how we have grown and evolved since 1742.

Latest Rankings

Ranked by numerous national media outlets among the best schools in the country, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV offers a world-class and affordable education in a picturesque college town.Ìý

• #39Ìýin Regional Universities North (tie),ÌýU.S. News &ÌýWorld Report
• #29 in Best Value Schools,ÌýU.S. News & World Report
• #39 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie),ÌýU.S. News & World Report
• #31 in Undergraduate Teaching (tie),ÌýU.S. News & World Report
• #91 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie),ÌýU.S. News & World Report
• The Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition, Princeton Review
• #268Ìýin the 2023ÌýBest Bang for the Buck rankings: Northeast, Washington Monthly
• #248Ìýin the 2023ÌýMaster’s University Rankings, Washington Monthly
• Best Colleges in America 2023, MONEY Magazine
• 2024 Best Colleges for Nursing (#14) in Pennsylvania, Niche
• 2024 BestÌýCollege Locations (#27) in Pennsylvania, Niche
• Best U.S. Colleges, Wall Street Journal
• 2022 Best Colleges in the U.S, Wall Street Journal
• Top Colleges 2022, ForbesÌýAmerica’s Top Colleges List
• Top Private Colleges 2022, ForbesÌýAmerica’s Top Colleges List
• Top Colleges in the Northeast 2022, ForbesÌýAmerica’s Top Colleges List

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Community

Enrollment and Demographics

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s total enrollment for fall 2023 was 2,658, including both full- and part-time students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The student population represents 36 states and 13 countries.Ìý

For further details on race, ethnicity, pell status, and graduation rates, visit the Office of Institutional Research.Ìý

Faculty and Staff

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s average class size is 16 students, allowing for one-on-one mentoring and hands-on learning experiences.Ìý

Alumni

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV has more than 20,000 alumni in 50 states and 29 countries. The Greyhound Pack is always ready to show its support with internships, networking events, career mentoring, and more.ÌýÌý

Tuition and Financial Aid

During the 2021-2022 academic year, more than 99% of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV undergraduate students received some form of financial support, totaling more than $42 million, including assistance from institutional, federal, state, and private sources. Plus, 99.17% of the Class of 2022 graduates landed a job or started a graduate program within 10 months of graduation—talk about return on investment!Ìý

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