- Founded 1842 by Order of St. Augustine (Roman Catholic)
- 12 miles from Center City Philadelphia
- Core values: Veritas (truth), Unitas (unity), Caritas (love)
- “Love is the criterion for all that you do” - mutual respect among students
- Strong community focus with low staff turnover (5% vs 20% industry average)
- Average class size: 22 students, 98% of classes under 50 students
- Planned enrollment growth of 18% in next few years

Academic Programs & Structure
- 4 undergraduate colleges: Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing
- 100+ academic programs total
- New programs added: Biomedical Engineering, Elementary Education
- Required Augustine & Culture seminar for first-years (16 students max, interdisciplinary)

Three-pillar education approach:
- Classroom learning
- 80%+ students in research experiences
- 90%+ students complete internships