Holy Cross has the largest classics department among liberal arts colleges after Bryn Mawr. Fordham and Georgetown also have decent classics departments.
Some signs of a strong classics department:
[ul][]Introductory and intermediate Greek offered every year (first four semesters)
[]Introductory and intermediate Latin offered every year (first four semesters)
[]At least 1 advanced course each in Greek and Latin available every semester (fifth semester and up)
[]At least 1-2 archaeology/civilization/lit in translation courses available every semester
[]At least four or five full-time tenured faculty members (ignore visiting, emeritus, and adjunct professors)[/ul]
Bonus points if the department:
[ul][li]Has a chapter of Eta Sigma Phi[/li][]Sponsors an excavation
[]Has ties with the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies and/or College Year in Athens
[]Sponsors its own summer programs[/ul]