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Overview
Admissions
Financials
Academic
Campus Life
Students
Quick Stats
Location
Washington
Washington Population
712,816
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Washington, DC
Location and Setting
Location and Setting
Washington Population
712,816
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Washington, DC
Campus Size
84 acres
Getting Around
Campus Map
View Map
Nearest Bus Station
10 mile(s) from campus in Washington, D.C.
Nearest Train Station
10 mile(s) from campus in Washington, D.C.
Housing
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Security
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Personal Support Services
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Eagle (Clawed)
School Colors
Red and blue
Intercollegiate Sports & Scholarships
Sports
Women
Men
Basketball
Cross-Country Running
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming And Diving
Track And Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Club Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, cross-country running, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling
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