Mission & Vision

Greenfield University's mission is to advance human knowledge and foster global leaders through inquiry-driven education, interdisciplinary research and civic engagement. Our vision is to be a top-50 global university recognised for innovation, inclusion and public impact.

Historical Milestones

• 1896 — Founded by philanthropist Helen R. Greenfield as a liberal-arts college.
• 1935 — First PhD degrees awarded in Chemistry and Philosophy.
• 1964 — Medical Sciences Campus opened; university hospital now serves 320 000 patients annually.
• 1999 — Center for Environmental Policy launched (ranked #9 worldwide in 2024).
• 2015 — Achieved carbon-neutral electricity ten years ahead of schedule.

Colleges & Academic Offerings

The University confers 74 bachelor’s, 68 master’s, 24 doctoral and 18 professional certificates across six academic units:

• College of Arts & Sciences — BA / BSc, MA, MSc, MFA
• School of Business (AACSB) — BBA, MBA, MS-Finance, PhD-Management
• School of Engineering (ABET) — BEng, MEng, PhD across eight disciplines
• School of Law (ABA) — JD, LLM, joint JD/MBA & JD/MPA
• College of Health Sciences — BS-Nursing, MPH, PharmD, DPT
• Conservatory of Music & Performing Arts — BMus, MMus, DMA

Rankings & Recognition

• #82 National Universities — U.S. News & World Report 2025
• Top-100 Worldwide Employability — Times Higher Education 2024
• #14 Global Sustainability Impact — QS Sustainability 2024

Research & Innovation

External funding exceeds US $220 million annually. Flagship facilities include:

• Institute for Advanced Data Science — 200 AI researchers, petaflop HPC cluster
• Renewable Materials Innovation Lab — Patented carbon-negative cement
• Center for Precision Medicine — NIH-designated Clinical Research Unit
• Greenfield Observatory — 4-m optical telescope & radio array

Campus Life & Facilities

• 17 residence halls • 3 eco-friendly dining commons • 22 varsity teams (NCAA Div II)
• 180+ student organisations • 24/7 Health & Wellness Centre • “Green Ride” bike-share

Tuition & Financial Aid

86 % of undergraduates receive assistance. Average first-year aid package 2024-25: US $32 800, combining scholarships, grants, work-study and low-interest loans.

Governance

The University is overseen by a 28-member Board of Trustees chaired by alumna Dr Maria H. Koenig. Daily operations are led by President Prof Samuel D. Whitaker and a 12-member executive cabinet.

Global Partnerships

Exchange agreements with 85 universities in 27 countries—including University of Tokyo, ETH Zurich and University of Cape Town—enable more than 1 100 students each year to study abroad.

Sustainability Commitment

Greenfield aims for net-zero campus operations by 2030. Recent projects cut water use 28 % and landfill waste 64 %, while solar arrays now supply 92 % of electricity.

Notable Alumni

• Dr Valerie Chen ’02 — Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2022)
• Mr Javier Ruiz ’98 — CEO, Global Bank Group
• Ms Nina Thorpe ’11 — Academy Award-winning film director

Accreditations

MSCHE • ABET • AACSB • American Bar Association • CCNE • NASM

Contact

100 College Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Tel +1-212-555-8000  |  Fax +1-212-555-8010
Email info@greenfield.edu