Founded in 1917 by L. L. Nunn who made a fortune building alternating current power plants in the Western United States. Nunn’s first projects—a hydroelectric plant in Telluride, Colorado and the Olmsted Power Station in Provo, Utah—served as the foundation for his inspiration to create a new type of educational institution.
Deep Springs College is located in eastern California and known for its rigorous academic program and its emphasis on student self-governance. The college admits only about 14 students per year, and all students receive full scholarships to cover tuition, room, and board.
