Keuka College
Located on the shores of Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes region, Keuka College is home to a variety of undergrad, grad and ASAP (Accelerated Studies for Adults Program) students. Rev. George Harvey Ball founded Keuka College in 1890 with the vision of creating a school for all students, regardless of economic status. After brief financial headaches, the college reopened in 1921 as an all-women’s school, focusing particularly on nursing and education in the years to come. In 1985, the College opened its doors to male students. Keuka prides itself as being the national leader in experiential, hands-on learning, which includes mandatory field period (internship) assignments each year.
Location: 141 Central Ave., Keuka Park, NY 14478
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Male/Female Ratio: 1:2.4
Undergrad Enrollment: 1,629
Undergrad Tuition: $19,960/year
Famous Alumni:
- Antoine Hyman ‘97, professional basketball player in France. Finland, Latvia and Japan
- Cynthia Shannon Weicket ‘87/’88, professional chair of schizophrenia research at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia
- Madge Phillips ‘47, instrumental in bringing about Title IX
Popular majors: Education, ASAP nursing and occupational therapy
Did you know…
The College has strong roots in the Native American tradition, citing each of the four graduating classes as a different tribe. Classes are named for either the Mohawk, Tuscarora, Seneca, or Onondaga tribes on a rotating basis. Point Neamo, Keuka’s own shoreline piece of Keuka Lake, is said to be guarded by Princess Neamo, who drowned in the lake waiting for her Indian prince to rescue her. Legend has it that the seaweed in the lake is actually Princess Neamo’s hair
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