What does Middlebury College do?

Middlebury College is a private liberal arts college located in Middlebury, Vermont. Founded in 1800, it is the first college in Vermont and has a rich history of educational achievements. The college enrolls around 2,500 undergraduates from all 50 states and 70 countries and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Its motto is "Scientia et Virtus," which translates to "Knowledge and Virtue." The college offers 40 undergraduate departments and programs, including the first Environmental Studies major established in the U.S. in 1965. Middlebury is known for its unique educational initiatives, such as the Middlebury College Language Schools, which teach ten languages, and the Bread Loaf School of English, which has been in operation since 1920. Additionally, the college hosts the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference and has a Schools Abroad Program that allows students to study internationally. Middlebury has a notable history of inclusivity, being one of the first all-male colleges in New England to admit women in 1883.