33-acre (13-hectare) campus in suburban Bronxville, N.Y., operated by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Between its founding in 1881 and World War II, the college primarily prepared students for church-related careers. Although the college maintains its religious affiliation, the curriculum has been expanded to include liberal arts and sciences, education, international studies, music, business, environmental science, and social work. The college operates on a semester calendar and awards associate and bachelor’s degrees. About half of the full-time faculty hold doctorates. Within a year after graduation, about a third of the students pursue advanced studies.

The college enrolls roughly 600 students, about a quarter of whom come from outside of the state. The numbers of men and women attending are relatively equal. Approximately a fourth of the students attend part-time. Most students are Christian, with about half being Lutheran. The campus contains a significant amount of housing. Extracurricular activities include publications, musical and theatrical groups, volunteer organizations, and intramural sports. Varsity sports teams compete in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Critically reviewed by A. Steven Graff

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