Introduction to Cuttington University:

Introduction

Cuttington University is a private university located in Suakoko, Bong State, Liberia. It is the oldest private coeducational four-year degree-granting institution in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with the Episcopal Church of the United States.

Overview

Founded: 1889.

Institutional nature: Private university.

Geographic location: The main campus is located in Suakoko, and there are also campuses in Kakata and Monrovia.

Campus facilities: The school has teaching facilities such as libraries, computer centers, laboratories, and living facilities such as canteens and dormitories.

Student size: The student size is relatively small, and there are a certain number of international students.

Academic organization: It is a member of the Association of African Universities.

History

In 1887, Robert Fulton Cuttington, treasurer of the Episcopal Church of the United States, donated $5,000 to an Episcopal bishop in Liberia to establish a school to teach Liberian children industrial and agricultural knowledge.

In 1889, Samuel David Ferguson officially established Caton College in Cape Palmas.

In 1948, the college moved to Suakoko, Bong State.

During the First Liberian Civil War from 1989 to 1996, the school was looted, the buildings were damaged, and the campus was used as a militia training facility.

In 1998, Caton University College reopened and welcomed 103 students.

On August 15, 2004, 117 students graduated from the war-torn campus, with the largest number of graduates in nursing.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a group of experienced faculty members to provide high-quality teaching to students.

Teaching achievements: It has trained several generations of leaders in Liberia and West Africa, and has an important position in the country's history.

International Cooperation: Cooperate with multiple universities and industry players to carry out research and development projects.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing equal access to quality education, enhancing the quality of life of surrounding communities through a comprehensive service-learning program, and cultivating students' transferable skills, service spirit, and leadership.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Medicine, pharmacy, nursing, art, management, social sciences, and other majors are more prominent.

Key laboratories: There is currently no public information mentioning the school's key laboratories.

Faculty

The school has six colleges: College of Natural Sciences, College of Health Sciences, College of Education, Seminary, College of Agriculture and Rural Integrated Development, College of Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Ranking

There is no authoritative comprehensive ranking internationally.

Expenses

There is currently no public tuition and other cost information.

Campus environment

The campus is located in Suakoko, 120 miles from Monrovia. The campus has single-story white buildings surrounded by rolling hills, cotton trees, rice fields, and local tropical plants. Next to the campus is the school's affiliated Phoebe Hospital.