About Locke College: Our History and Goals

Along with Thomas Sydenham, a leading English medical figure in the late 1600s, Locke College was most inspired by its namesake, John Locke. Founded in 1700, Locke College is an elite portion of Oxford University, from which Jonh Locke graduated in 1656. Upon his graduation and several years working at Oxford, Locke became fascinated with experience as a source of knowledge. This is what we strive to practice at the College: unique learning experiences that lead to self-discovery and knowledge. Situated on one hundred acres of English countryside, Locke College is the perfect place to think critically, understand deeply, and experience freely.