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A superior public university with originality to spare.

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is unlike any other public university. We are a nationally recognized, public university in the heart of historic ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

We are a community that celebrates the power of diverse thought, where unique perspectives come together to create new ideas and brighter futures.

We are a place where tradition inspires innovation and where students are empowered to think boldly, lead with purpose and make an impact.

We are leaders in a region booming with opportunities in aerospace, automotive, medical, software/IT, and hospitality and tourism, connecting students directly to the industries shaping tomorrow.

We are extraordinary.

We are the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Extraordinary happens here.

All About the College

At a Glance

It's time to experience our university by the numbers. The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is truly one of the nation’s great public universities.
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History & Traditions

At the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, the past and the future influence everything, from our historic campus to our 250 years of academic excellence.
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Facilities

From refurbished residence halls and dining areas to renovated classrooms, the College provides students with the best and most effective facilities.
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Community

We invite members of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community to campus for classes, events, performances and more.
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Guides & Rankings

There's something special about the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. We've always recognized it, and so do the national college guides and rankings publications
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Leadership & Administration

Learn more about the President, his leadership team and the Board of Trustees.
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Looking to the Future

For more than 250 years, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been a leader in quality education. Today, we continue to innovate and transform.
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Divisions & Offices

The administrative and management activities for doing business with the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
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Mission, Vision & Values

Learn about the mission, vision and values of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
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Guides & Rankings

In its 2024 edition, U.S. News & World Report ranks the College a No. 4 top public college in the south, the No. 4 ranked college for veterans among southern institutions and the No. 6 most innovative school in the region.

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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Through the Years

Born out of the Age of Revolution, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was founded in 1770 during a time of great change and great opportunity. For centuries, that same spirit of independence has sustained the College as its grown.

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