Founded: 1961

Type of institution: Small liberal arts college

Setting: Urban

Undergraduate enrollment: 826 (2008-09 academic year)

Total cost: $16,680 tuition for 2009–10

Undergraduate majors: Eight

Five Key Points

1. ÂThe college is owned by faithful and dynamic Nashville Dominicans.

2. ÂIt is proudly orthodox in a heavily non-Catholic region of the country.

3. ÂMore than half the credits toward a Bachelor of Arts degree are liberal arts core requirements.

4. ÂBest known for pre-professional programs in nursing, education and business.

5.   All-commuter college with plans to build residence halls.