Quick Facts
Founded in 1900 by Reverend Edgar Tufts Located in Banner Elk, NC
Approximately 850 students
34 states represented
13 foreign countries
10% minority
14 to 1 Student : Faculty Ratio
95 % of students receive financial aid
Admitted students are
considered for all institutional scholarships.
Complete FAFSA after January 1st.
Over 2 dozen student clubs
including student government, Greek life, intramurals, and honor societies
Located at 4,000 feet above sea level miles of hiking, running, and biking trails on campus
18 Majors
16 Minors
TEAC,
SACS & NAST
accredited
11 residence halls in varying styles: Hall/Cottage/Suite/Apartment/House Pet friendly & Tobacco Free Campus
5 computer labs with printing
95% wireless coverage on campus
17 highly competitive athletic teams
8 Men’s teams
9 Women’s teams
NCAA Division II
Conference Carolinas
USA Cycling