ETHIRAJ COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, started in 1948 was born out of the dream and vision of Shri. V.L. Ethiraj an eminent lawyer and renowned philanthropist. It was established with a commitment to provide quality education to women with strong emphasis on values and tradition and with the singular mission of empowering women.
- Situated in the heart of the city of Chennai in 9 acres of campus area, the college stands self-contained with prestigious structures measuring to a total plinth area of 3,48,751Sq.ft.
- It is this infrastructural facility and the vision which is kept up by the successive managements, principals, faculty and students which has gained for the college the five star status from NAAC and the college with Potential for Excellence award from UGC.
- In strengthening the core competencies, the college has been making steady progress.
- The college has a dedicated team of 283 faculty members who maintain academic excellence and about 6500 students who are the anchor to sustain the vision of the institution.