This school was founded in 1821. It is a four year private institution.
Freshmen Enrollment Figures
| Size of freshmen class: | 392 |
| Percentage of freshmen who came from public schools: | 72% |
| Percentage of freshmen who came from out of state: | 23% |
| Total number of freshmen applications received: | 1610 |
| Percentage of freshmen applicants offered admission: | 59% |
| Percentage of freshmen applicants offered admission who enrolled: | 40% |
| Number of students put on a waiting list: | 50 |