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    91% of undergraduates are working, in graduate school, or both within six months of graduation

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    for undergraduate and master’s programs in international relations (SIS) Foreign Policy Magazine 2024

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    for Schools of Public Affairs (SPA), with three programs rated in the top 10 U.S. News & World Report 2024

    Meet Jonathan R. Alger – СÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s 16th President

    Jonathan R. Alger, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s 16th president, arrived on campus this summer. President Alger, who comes to СÀ¶ÊÓƵ from James Madison University where he served as president for 12 years, is an experienced and visionary higher education leader. The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ community is excited to welcome him as we begin the next chapter of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s remarkable history.

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    Where to Start

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    Do you want to get a feel for our classes, campus, and community? Come to our Welcome Center or bring the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ experience to you through virtual events, webinars, and more.

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    Education through Experience

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    Forge your path at СÀ¶ÊÓƵ from more than 200 immersive opportunities to conduct research, study abroad, intern, serve in leadership roles, and help make a tangible impact on СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, DC, and world communities.

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    СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Graduates' Success

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    Within six months of graduation, 91 percent of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ bachelor's degree graduates are working, in grad school, or both—and СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's 2023 undergraduate class reported an average salary of $65,909.

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    СÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s 90-acre campus in Washington, DC, is an accredited arboretum and a bustling community for inquiry, discovery, service, and fun. We’d love to see you on campus—register today for a tour of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ.

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    Our Commitments

    Inclusive Excellence

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    For СÀ¶ÊÓƵ to be excellent, we must be inclusive.

    From the creation of inclusive policies and scholarship that addresses racism in its many forms, Inclusive Excellence shapes our current actions and is our roadmap to building a more equitable future.

    Sustainability

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    A culture of climate action powers our impact.

    As the nation’s first carbon neutral university, the entire СÀ¶ÊÓƵ community contributes to our sustainability progress. From choosing eco-friendly transportation to food waste composting, we all play a vital role.

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