University Locations

Carson-Newman College was founded in 1851 and the campus size is 90 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,763, with a gender distribution of 44.5 percent male students and 55.5 percent female students. Carson-Newman College is a private institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 13. Its setting is rural.

The college’s liberal arts program includes 54 undergraduate areas of study. Carson-Newman College’s devotion to academic excellence attracts local residence, as well as students from many other states and countries. U.S. News & World Report recently listed the Carson-Newman College among a select group of institutions called ‘Great Schools at a Great Price’.

Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Carson-Newman College. The college is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.

Post University was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,320, with a gender distribution of 40.7 percent male students and 59.3 percent female students. It is a propriety institution and its setting is suburban. The campus size is 58 acres.

There are only 800 students on the main campus, and about one third of them commute.  Post University students can get involved in the Student Government Association and explore more than a dozen clubs no campus. Student athletes can play with the Post University Eagles varsity teams, which are members of the NCAA Division II Central Athletic Collegiate Conference and compete in about 15 sports. For a more relaxing workout, Post University students can participate in the school’s weekly yoga program, which is designed to help them reduce stress and build strength.

The three most popular majors at Post University are: Business Administration and Management, General (30%); Accounting (16%); and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (15%).

None of the undergraduates is in a fraternity or sorority an alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Post University. Health insurance is offered.

Western New England College was founded in 1919. It’s a private institution and the campus size is 215 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,737, with 58.9 percent male students and 41.1 percent female students. Western New England College’s ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 74. The setting is suburban.

The university is committed to being a leader regionally and recognized nationally in providing integrated prfessional and liberal learning. All students are regarded as a resource in excellence whose special talents and attributes will be challenged by their educational program to assure success in their professional and personal development and lives.

68.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. Western New England College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age and health insurance is offered.

Montreat College was founded in 1916 and its setting is suburban. It is a private institution and it has a total undergraduate enrollment of 850, with a gender distribution of 41.9 percent male students and 58.1 percent female students. Montreat College’s ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 89. The campus size is 112 acres.

The college openly embraces students of all cultures, races, and faiths. It provides a broad, rigorous liberal arts curriculum with an emphasis on traditional and selected professional degree programs, including degree programs for adult learners. Montreat College encourages students to discover the call of God in every sphere of life. The college is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

74.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. None of undergraduate students is either in a fraternity or a sorority. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Montreat College and health insurance is offered.

Upper Iowa University was founded in 1857 and its setting is rural. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,242, with a gender distribution of 38.6 percent male students and 61.4 percent female students. Upper Iowa University is a private institution and the campus size is 100 acres.

The university ranks in the top 25% of colleges nationally for the enhancement of student learning. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and independent study. Upper Iowa University’s Distance Education Programs are award-winning and they offer the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. The university has a unique schedule, offering two full-credit courses at a time for four eight-week terms.

25 percent of both undergraduate men and women are either in a fraternity or in a sorority. 53 percent of the students live off-campus and alcohol is permitted for students of legal age. Upper Iowa University is the only NCAA Division II Athletic Program in Iowa and member of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NCIS).

Michigan State University was founded in 1855. It has a total undergraduate enrolment of 36,058 and its setting is suburban.

There are more than 600 student clubs and organisations, including more than 55 fraternities and sororities. However, 7 percent of all male undergraduates are in a fraternity and 8 percent of all female undergraduates are in a sorority. The university is home to the largest student residence area in the country. The university gives students a chance to go abroad with offering over 200 study abroad programs. Students are required to lease or own a computer and there is a health insurance offered.  

Downtown, students can choose from dining and nightlife options and the city is also home to the Great Lakes Folk Festival. Lake Michigan and its beaches are a short trip away, as the state capital of Lansing. The Michigan State Spartians compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. 

Michigan State University has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives through innovative teaching, researches, and outreach for over 150 years, and is known worldwide as a major public university with global reach and extraordinary impact. Also, Michigan State University has one of the largest and best career placement services in the nation.

California Baptist University was founded in 1950 and its setting is suburban. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,798, with a gender distribution of 36.9 percent male students and 63.1 percent female students. California Baptist University is a private institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 46.

The university is diverse in ethnicity, denominational affiliation, and the ages of its students, providing students with a global outlook in all areas of campus life. The challenging academic program and the opportunity for active participation in experiential learning provide knowledge enhanced through personal experience.

Half of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. None of both undergraduate men and women are either in a fraternity or in a sorority. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at California Baptist University. The campus size is 103 acres.

University of Findlay was founded in 1882. Its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 53. It is a private institution. The setting is urban and the campus size is 390 acres. It has an undergraduate enrollment of 4,247, with a gender distribution of 38.4 percent male students and 61.6 percent female students. 

The university is a flexible, forward-looking institution, accommodating students through classes held on weekdays, nights, weekends and over the Internet. Well-recognized programs include pre-veterinary medicine, animal science, forensic science, nuclear medicine technology and pharmacy. Internships and service learning are encouraged. Athletic involvement includes 24 NCAA Division II sports teams.

45 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated or –affiliated housing. Two percent of both the males and the females are in a fraternity / sorority. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Findlay and health insurance is offered.

Felician College was founded in 1942 and it has an undergraduate enrollment of 1,790, with a gender distribution of 25.0 percent male students and a 75.0 percent female students. It is a private institution and its setting is suburban.

Felician College stands for a full complement of learning experiences, reinforced with strong academic. Student development programs are designed to bring students to their highest potential and prepare them to meet the challenges of the new century with informed minds and understanding hearts. Felician College promotes a love for learning, a desire for God, self-knowledge, service to others, and respect for all creation.

82.0 percent of the students live off campus. Felician College is part of the NCAA II athletic conference. Health insurance is offered and alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Felician College.

Manhattanville College was founded in 1841. Its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 46. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,723, with a gender destribution of 33.6 percent male students and 66.4 percent female students. It is a private college with a suburban setting.

Manhattanville College is a small institution, located in Weshchester County, N.Y., about 30 miles northeast of New York City, which should take about 30 minutes. Students can get involved outside the classroom by joining more than 50 clubs, working for the campus radio station, and attending the university’s many events. All these activities can really help students discover who they are.

The two most popular majors at Manhattanville College are Business Administration and Management, General; and Psychology, General. 80.0 percent of the students live in college-owened, -operated or affiliated housing. The university is part of the NCAA III athletic conference. There is a health insurance offered. No student is a member of a fraternity or a sorority.

Students come to Manhattanville College’ 100-acre campus from more than 48 states and 64 countries. Many students choose to spend a semester abroad living, interning, and studying in New York City.

Saint Thomas University was founded in 1961 and the campus size is 140 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,149, with a gender distribution of 43.7 percent male students and 56.3 percent female students. St. Thomas University is a private institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 63. Its setting is urban.

The School of Law boasts one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the country, ranking first among all ABA-approved law schools in proportion of Hispanic students, and sixth among African-American students. It is one of the only law schools in the nation with a Human Rights Institute. The faculty is well-educated: approximately 90 percent of the faculty hold the highest degrees in their fields.

With 60 percent, Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services is the most popular major at Saint Thomas University. St. Thomas University is part of the NAIA athletic conference. 24.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing.

Hannibal-LaGrange University was founded in 1858 and the campus size is 165 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,176, with a gender distribution of 35.1 percent male students and 64.9 percent female students. Hannibal-LaGrange University is a private institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (Midwest), 60. Its setting is rural.

Hannibal-LaGrange University offers a destinctively Christian environment, where students are being prepared for both personal and career effectiveness. The student-faculty ratio is 11:1, and the school has 74.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The university is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

52.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. None of both undergraduate men and women are in either a fraternity or a sorority. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age ate Hannibal-LaGrange University and health insurance is offered.

Washington University in St. Louis was founded in 1853. In the 2012 edition of Best Colleges it is ranked National Universities, 14. There is a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,138 and its setting is suburban. It is a private institution.

Washington University in St. Louis is a research university that offers a unique environment for undergraduate students to learn and grow. The friendly community and the unparalleled curriculum flexibility and learning opportunities inspire undergraduates to explore their interests and develop new ones.

Washington University in St. Louis is located in a city that offers professional football, baseball, and hocky in addition to a wide range of options for dining and entertainment. The Wash U Bears are members of the NCAA Division III University Athletic Association.

Freshmen from outside of the St. Louis area need to live on campus in a residence house. After freshmen year, students have the choice whether to live in suite-style housing, on-campus apartments, fraternity houses or off-campus apartments and homes.

Students are not required to lease or own a computer and there is a health insurance offered. 25.0 percent of all undergraduates are either in a fraternity or in a sorority. The 4-year graduation rate is high (86%).

Saint Francis University was founded in 1847 and its setting is rural. The campus size is 600 acres and it has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,832. Saint Francis University’s ranking in the 3012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 46.

Saint Francis University is the oldest Franciscan college and one of the first Catholic colleges estabilshed in the United States. The university offers higher education in an environment inspired by Catholic values as expressed through the Franciscan tradition. The three most popular majors are Health Professions and Related Programs (34%); Business Administration and Management, General (22%); and Education (15%).

There is a gender distribution of the the total undergraduate enrollment of 40.7 percent male students and 59.3 percent female students. 76.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. Saint Francis University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference. 12.0 percent of undergraduate men are in a fraternity and 19.0 percent of undergraduate women are in a sorority.

Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Saint Francis University and students are required to lease or own a computer.

Florida International University was founded in 1965 and has two campuses: 200 and 344 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,786, with a gender distribution of 44.9 percent male students and 55.1 percent female students. Florida International University is a public institution and its setting is urban.

About 60 percent of students who attend Florida International University are Hispanic. This makes the school one of the top granters of bachelor’s degrees to Hispanic undergraduates.

There are many student organizations and more than 30 fraternities and sororities to consider joining, as well as annual campus events. The Florida International University Golden Panthers sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference.

92.0 percent of the students live off-campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Florida International University and 75 percent of the students have a car on campus.

Texas A&M International University was founded in 1970 and it has a total undergraduate enrollm ent of 5,823, with a gender distribution of 40.9 percent male students and 59.1 percent female students. It is a public institution and its setting is urban. Texas A&M International University’s ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 71.

Texas A&M International University maintains an international program focus with students learning in an environment humming with international trade and cultural exchange. Recently, a science center, a planetarium and a Student Succes Building have been opened.

The most popular majors are by far Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services (51%); and Education (33%). The university is part of the NCAA II athletic conference. The campus size is 300 acres.

Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Texas A&M International University. Most students have cars on campus (95%).

Nicholls State University was founded in 1948 and its setting is rural. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,404, with a gender distribution of 37.1 percent male students and 62.9 percent female students. Nicholls State University is a public institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 89.

Nicholls State University provides a personalized, culturally rich and dynamic learning environment, with quality teaching, research and service. The university offers a unique blend of excellent academic programs. Nicholls State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.

9.0 percent of undergraduate men are in a fraternity and 7.0 percent of undergraduate women are in a sorority. 21.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, -or affiliated housing. The campus size is 210 acres.  Most students have cars on campus (95%) and alcohol is permitted for students of legal age. Health insurance is offered.

Minnesota State University was founded in 1887 and its campus size is 119 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,012, with a gender distribution of 42.9 percent male students and 57.1 percent female students. Minnesota State University is a public institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 81. Its setting is urban.

Minnesota State University offers 69 undergraduate degree options, 15 graduate degrees, licensure preparation and international study programs. The campus features a new science building, a new wellness center, a new center for business, an arts complex and a planetarium. The university operates a 200-acre off-campus regional science center as well. Minnesota State University School of Business has earned the prestigious AACSB International accreditation. The university is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.

Two percent of undergraduate women are in a sorority and zero percent of undergraduate men are in a fraternity. 24.1 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Minnesota State University and health insurance is offered.

Lindenwood University was founded in 1827 and its setting is suburban. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,596, with a gender distribution of 44.5 percent male students and 55.5 percent female students. It is a private intitution and the campus size is 500 acres.

Lindenwood University is committed to providing an integrative liberal arts curriculum; offering professional and pre-professional degree programs, focusing on the talents, interests and future of the student, supporting academic, affording cultural enrichment to the surrounding community, promoting ethical lifestyles, developing adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills, furthering lifelong learning. Lindenwood University is part of the NAIA athletic conference. The most popular major is Business/Commerce, General, with a percentage of 47.

For both undergraduate men and women one percent is either in a fraternity or in a sorority.  54.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. Health insurance is offered and alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Lindenwood University.

The College of Idaho was founded in 1891 and the campus size is 50 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,034, with a gender distribution of 41.9 percent male students and 58.1 percent female students. College of Idaho is a private institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 171. Its setting is suburban.

The college is a small, private, residential liberal arts college that prepares students to lead productive and fulfilling lives. The College of Idaho emphasizes the exploration of challenging ideas, a well-rounded course and interdisciplinary programs in tandem with co-curricular student life experiences. The College of Idaho also offers ‘The Peak Program’, that reflects the physical geography of Idaho while preparing students for climbin higher to see farther. Idaho is a land of peaks, having the most officially designated wilderness of all states.

56.5 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. 7.0 percent of undergraduate men are in a fraternity and 8.0 percent of undergraduate women are in a sorority. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age and health insurance is offered. The College of Idaho is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was founded in 1926 and the setting is suburban. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,496, with a gender distribution of 84.5 percent male students and 15.5 percent female students. Its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 11. It is a private institution and the campus size is 185 acres.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University claims to be ‘The Best Aviation and Aerospace University in the World. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and it is the alrgest and oldest aviation school in the world. It may be the only school with a fleet of more than 90 instructional aircraft on hand and a student organization specifically for future air traffic controllers. Students can also join any of the other 150 student organizations. The university is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

12.0 percent of undergraduate men are in a fraternity and 19.0 percent of undergraduate women are in a sorority. 60.0 percent of the students live off campus. Health insurance is offered and alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Holy Names University was founded in 1868 and the campus size is 60 acres. The university has a total undergraduate enrollment of 758, with a gender distribution of 26.0 percent male students and 74.0 percent female students. Holy Names University is a private institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 83. Its setting is urban.

Commited to the vision of the Holy Names Sisters, the university educates students from a diversity of cultures, religions, and backgrounds including those traditionally under-represented in higher education. All programs prepare students for lifelong professional and personal growth. Holy Names University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

The campus invites students from all religious traditions to integrate their relationships with God into their total educational experience. 45.4 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. None of both undergraduate men and women are either in a fraternity or in a sorority. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Holy Names University and health insurance is offered.

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private institution that was founded in 1968. Its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 51. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,841, with a gender distribution of 37.8 percent male students and 62.2 percent female students. The setting is rural.

Palm Beach Atlantic University is an interdenominational Christian institution. The university encourages students to strenghten their faith through courses and mission trips. Also, students are required to volunteer at least 45 hours each year through the school’s Workship program, and must attend at least 24 sessions in the campus chapel each year.

54.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated or –affiliated housing. Palm Beach Atlantic University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference. None of the students is in a fraternity or a sorority. Health insurance is offered to students.

Sonoma State University was founded in 1960 and the campus size is 263 acres. The ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 44. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,390, with 39.0 percent male students and 71.0 percent female students. Sonoma State University is a public institution and its setting is suburban.

The Sonoma State University campus is located in the middle of wine country, about an hour north of San Fransisco. Students can join more than 100 clubs and pledge with more than 20 fraternities or sororities. Student athletes can play at the intramural level or try out for the Sonoma State University Seawolves varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division II California Collegiate Athletic Association.

Undergraduates can choose from about 45 bachelor’s degree programs, and graduate students can earn degrees in about 15 fields of study. The School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State University offers the nation’s only program that focusus exclusively on the business side of the wine industry.

36.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing and 89 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age.

Montana State University was founded in 1893 and its setting is urban. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,579, with a gender distribution of 54.6 percent male students and 45.4 percent female students. Montana State University’s ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 190. It is a public institution.

Montana State University offers many student organizations, Greek life, and recreational sports. Students can try out for the blue-and-gold Montana State Bobcats varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. Montana State is also home to The Museum of the Rockies, which has, among other exhibits, an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils.

75.0 percent of students live off-campus. Two percent of both undergraduate men and women are in either a fraternity or a sorority. The campus size is 1,780 acres. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age and health insurance is offered.

Illinois Institute of Technology was founded in 1890 and the campus size is 120 acres. Illinois Institute of Technology’s ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 111. It is private institution and it has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,602, with a gender distribution of 69.8 percent male students and 30.2 percent female students. The setting is urban and it is a private institution.

There are about 100 clubs and organizations to join for undergraduates. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, though undergraduate and graduate housing is available through the university. There are yearly events on the campus as well. Students can also show their school spirit at IIT Scarlet Hawks athletic events, though the school does not have a football or basketball team. The university is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

Eventhough students can enjoy the intimacy of a 120-acre green campus, students have the resources of a major urban center. The Main Campus is located just three miles from the downtown business district of Chicago and across the street from U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox. Illinois Institute of Technology Main Campus was named one of the 200 most significant works of architecture in the United States, by the American Institute of Architects.

16.0 percent of the male undergraduates are in a fraternity and 14.0 percent of the female undergraduates are in a sorority. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age. Health insurance is offered.

Cumberland University was founded in 1842 and the setting is suburban. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,120, with a gender distribution of 44.1 percent male students and 55.9 percent female students. It is a private institution.

The core curriculum will require students to undertake programs of study in the cultural arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences. In addition, the elective curricula will afford students the opportunity to pursue majors in these liberal arts areas as well as in one of several modern professional programs. Cumberland University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

29.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. The campus size is 44 acres. Two percent of undergraduate men are in a fraternity and one percent of undergraduate women are in a sorority. Most students have cars on campus (90%) and alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Cumberland University.

University of South Carolina was founded in 1801. Its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 111. The university is a public institution and the campus size is 438 acres. Its setting is urban and it has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,383j, with a gender distribution of 46.5 percent male students and 53.5 percent female students.p

There is a top-rated International Business program, with nearly 80 majors. The university stimulates studying abroad and undergraduate research and there are service learning opportunities available. The Honors College is nationally recognized and the school sports team, the Gamecocks, compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference.

Columbia boasts a variety of entertainment, night life, and outdoor options for students to check out after class. Other college towns, including Charlote, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, are both less than two hours away. 20.0 percent of undergraduate men are in a fraternity and 24.0 percent of undergraduate women are in a sorority. 64.0 percent of the students live off-campus.>

Health insurance is offered and alcohol is permitted for students of legal age. Most students have a car on campus (90%).

Plymouth State University was founded in 1871 and it has a campus with a size of 170 acres. The setting is rural and it has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,345, with a gender distribution of 53.4 percent male students and 46.6 percent female students. Plymouth State University is a public institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 125.

Plymouth State University offers nearly 50 undergraduate majors, more than 60 minors, an innovative University Studies program for students still deciding on a major and 75 graduate degree and certificate programs through the College of Graduate Studies. Dedicated professors teach in small classes and there is personal attention from faculty and staff. The university encourages students to broaden their academic experience through (inter)national student exchange programs or internships.

The campus offers a New England classic look, combined with up-to-date facilities including the Lamson Library and Learning Commons, the Boyd Science Center, and Langdon Woods environmentally conscious residence hall (LEED certified).

57.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. None of undergraduate men is in a fraternity and 0.5 percent of undergraduate women are in a sorority. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Plymouth State University.

Mid-Continent University is a private institution that was founded in 1949. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,179, with a gender distribution of 38.1 percent male students and 61.9 percent female students. Its setting is rural.

The primary purpose of this university is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education. There is instruction in the Bible and Liberal Arts provided to traditional and non-traditional students, through on-campus and off-campus programs.

The four most popular majors are Business Administration and Management, General (by far, with 92%); Counseling Psychology (3%); Bible/Biblical Studies (2%); and Religious Education (2%).

There is an on-campus library with more than 36,000 books. Alcohol is not permitted on for students of legal age at the university.

Bethel University was founded in 1842 and the campus size is 100 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,395, with a gender distribution of 57.7 percent male students and 42.3 percent female students. Its setting is rural and it is a private institution.

Bethel University offers a Christian environment, where students are able to create opportunities and can develop to their highest potential as whole persons. Bethel University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

Students are required to lease or own a computer. 80 percent of students have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Bethel University.

San Jose State University was founded 1857 and the campus size is 154 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,021, with a gender distribution of 48.6 percent male stude nts and 51.4 percent female students. San Jose State University’s ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 39. It is a public insitution and its setting is urban.

The university is situated in the scenic California Bay Area and booming Silicon Valley. The campus is located in downtown San Jose, and there are a varietyof on-campus housing options, including student apartments and suites. There are more than 350 student organizations to check out. The campus is a cultural crossroads, with a highly diverse student body. San Jose State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.

88.0 percent of students live off-campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at San Jose State University and health insurance is offered. Almost half of the student body has a car on campus.

The University of Wisconsin was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,631 and the setting is urban. The campus size is 125 acres.

The university embraces its size for the personal attention and opportunities for active learning it can provide to students.

The two most popular majors in the University of Wisconsin are Business, Management, Marketing, and Other Support Services; and Education. Females are in favour when it comes to gender distribution, with 57.2 percent of all undergraduates. The student-faculty ratio is 17 to 1, and the school has 52.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.

The majority of students live off campus (73.0 percent of all students). The university has more than 600 on-campus residents and serves many students who travel daily from throughout the Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota region. There is a health insurance offered.

Waldorf College was founded in 1903. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 643. The campus size is 27 acres and the setting is rural.

Waldorf College is a Lutheran-related residential college. In addition to the traditional four-year programs, Waldorf has pioneered an accelerated three-year degrees in the areas of business and communications. Waldorf College is a laptop college, with every student receiving a laptop computer for use furing their college career. The college has received national attention for it Honors College and Academic Achievement Center. It is also well known for its strong communications degree program

Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Waldorf College. Health insurance is offered.

Maryville University of Saint Louis was founded in 1872 and the campus size is 130 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,968, with a gender distribution of 24.6 percent male students and 75.4 percent female students. Maryville University of St. Louis is a private institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 157. Its setting is suburban.

Maryville University offers approximately 50 undergraduate programs, as well as nine master’s programs and four doctoral degree programs. For every specialized program that the university offers, the program holds the highest possible accreditation.

There is a thriving on-campus residential student population with a new dormitory. To supplement students’ academic experience, the university offers more than 50 student organizations that provide a variety of involvement opportunities. Maryville University of St. Louis hast reclassified to NCAA Division II athletics and joined the Great Lakes Valley Conference, offering 17 men’s and women’s varsity sports.

79.0 percent of the students live off-campus. None of both undergraduate men and women are either in a fraternity or a sorority. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Maryville University of St. Louis and health insurance is offered.

Johnson and Wales University was founded in 1914 and the campus size is 126 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,703, with a gender distribution of 44.5 percent male students and 55.5 percent female students. Johnson and Wales University is a private institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 82. Its setting is urban.

Johnson and Wales University offers students accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees, industry-experienced faculty, hands-on learning and networking opportunities into small classroom settings and career planning, as wel as a diverse community of more than 16,000 students from all 50 states and 89 countries. There are four distinct campusus, in Providence, North Miami, Denver and Charlotte. Johnson and Wales University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.

42.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age and health insurance is offered.

Lyon College was founded in 1872 and the campus size is 136 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 651, with a gender distribution of 43.9 percent male students and 56.1 percent female students. Lyon College is a private institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 157. Its setting is rural.

According to U.S. News & World Report, Lyon College is amongst the country’s best liberal arts colleges. Lyon College is distinguished by the quality of its faculty, its student-run honor system, the beauty of its campus and its endowed international studies program. Lyon faculty have been named CASE Arkansas Professor of the Year on 14 occasions in the past 20 years, a national record. Lyon College is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

77.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. 18.0 percent of undergratuate men are in a fraternity and 12.0 percent of undergraduate women are in a sorority. Most students have cars on campus (90 percent). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Lyon College and health insurance is offered.

Winona State University was founded in 1858 and the campus size is 58 acres. It is a public institution and it has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,031, with a gender distribution of 39.7 percent male students and 60.3 percent female students. In the 2012 edition of Best Colleges, Winona State University is ranked Regional Universities (Midwest), 62. Its setting is urban.

Winona State University is nationally recognized for offering high quality academic programs. The university offers 62 undergraduate degree programs, 10 pre-professional programs, 18 Master’s degree programs, a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, and several licensure and specialist degree programs. Winona State University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.

69.0 percent of students live off-campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Winona State University and healt insurance is offered.

Chatham University was founded in 1869 and the campus size is 427 acres. Chatham University is a private institution and its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 60. It has an urban setting. In total, more than 90 percent of all Chatham students are female.

The university offers approximately 40 undergraduate degree programs, and students can also design their own major or minor. Through the Chatham Accelerated Graduate Program, students can earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years.

Outside of class, students have a variety of organizations to consider. The Chatham athletic teams, the Cougars, compete in the NCAA Division III Presidents’ Athletic Conference. All undergraduates must live on campus for their first two years of school, unless they commute from a parent’s home within 30 miles of campus.

All first-year students receive tablet computers which are integrated into coursework and provide access to a wireless campus network. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Chatham University and health insurance is offered.

North Dakota State University was founded in 1890. The ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 181. It has a total undergraduate enrollement of 11,977 and the setting is urban. It is a public institution.

NSDU offers undergraduate a large selection of academic majors and graduate students can study many masters’ programs as well, including business, engineering, and education. NSDU students can get involged by exploring about 200 campus clubs, pledging with nearly 20 fraternities and sororities, and joining student government. 34.0 percent of all students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing and there is a gender distribution of 56.5 percent male students and 43.5 percent female students. There is a health insurance offered

North Dakota State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.

Lawrence University was founded in 1847. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,566, with a gender distribution of 46.0 percent male students and 54.0 percent female students. Its setting is urban and the campus size is 84 acres.

Lawrence University is a liberal arts school with a conservatory of music. At the university there are more than 75 student clubs and organizations to check out. There is also a Division III sports team that competes in the NCAA’s Midwest Conference. Lawrence University does not offer any graduate degree programs. The university is one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the country, with 12 percent of its students and 13 percent of its faculty coming from outside the United States.

All students have to live on campus. The 4-year graduation rate is high, with 59 percent. 18.0 percent of the male undergraduates are in a fraternity and 9.0 percent of the female undergraduates are in a sorority. Health insurance is offered.

Auburn University Montgomery was founded in 1967. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,812, with a gender distribution of 37.9 percent male students and 62.1 percent female students. The setting is suburban and it is a private institution. The campus size is 500 acres. Its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 89.

The three most important majors are: Business, Management, Marketing, and Other Support Services (33%); Education (15%); and Health Professions and Related Programs (15%). The university is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

87.5 percent of all students at Auburn University Montgomery live off-campus. Only one percent of the undergraduates is in a fraternity, two percent is in a sorority.

Auburn University Montgomery encourages open and free inquiry and seeks to instill in its student’s way of thinking, comunicating, and learning that will be of enduring value.

Stillman College was founded in 1876 and its setting is urban. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,056, with a gender distribution of 43.8 percent male students and 56.2 percent female students. Stillman College is a private institution and the campus size is 105 acres.

Stillman College is a liberal arts institution, providing high-quality educational opportunities for diverse populations with disparate levels of academic preparation. The college has a proud tradition of preparing students for leadership, scholarship and service in society.

64.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age and health insurance is offered. Stillman College is part of the NCAA II athletic conference. Half of the students have cars on campus.

Cameron University was founded in 1908 and the campus size is 160 acres. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,680, with a gender distribution of 40.8 percent male students and 59.2 percent female students. Cameron University is a public institution and its setting is urban.

Cameron offers majors in more than 50 degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree level, in areas of business, education, liberal arts and science. The main campus is in Lawton, but there is another campus in Duncan. Numerous parks, lakes, shopping and various other entertainment options are all located within close proximity of Lawton.

Students have the choice to live on-campus either in traditional dormitory-style housing, or in apartment suites. Approximately 80 clubs, organizations and honor societies are currently active on the Cameron University campus. The university also offers 11 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the Lone Star Conference. 91.0 percent of the students live off-campus. Two percent of undergraduate men and women are either in a fraternity or in a sorority. Almost every student has a car on campus and alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age. Health insurance is offered.

Lenoir Rhyne University was founded in 1891. It is a private institution and the university was ranked Regional Colleges (South), 28^th, in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges. Its setting is urban. The campus size is 100 acres it has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,564, with a gender distribution of 38.4 percent male students and 61.6 percent female students. Lenoir Rhyne University is a private institution.

Students experience close relationships with faculty and staff who are role models and mentors. Traditions are being honored and faith development, continuous learning, respect for difference and aacdemic freemdom is encouraged.

53.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, and affiliated housing. Lenoir Rhyne University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference. 5.0 percent of undergraduate men are in a fraternity and 13.0 percent of undergraduate women are in a sorority. Most students have cars on campus (86%) and alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Lenoir Rhyne University. Health insurance is offered.

Hastings College was founded in 1882 and it has an undergraduate enrollement of 1,147, with a gender distribution of 51.6 percent male students and 48.4 percent female students. It is a private institution and the setting is suburban. The campus size is 109 acres. Hastings College’s ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional College (Midwest), 13.

Hastings College is well recognized and was named and ranked in or among the following:

• America’s Best Value Colleges - by The Princeton Review
• Top liberal arts colleges in the Nation – by U.S. News & World Report
• 2010 ‘Best College in the Midwestern Region’ – by The Princeton Review
• America’s 369 Most Interesting Schools’ – by Kaplan/Newsweek
• Top liberal arts colleges in America – by The Washington Monthly

Hastings, Nebraska, is a friendly, progressive, fun college town of 25,000. Hastings College students expressed that the instruction in their particular major field is excellent and that it is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 70.0 percent of the undergraduate students live in college-owned, -operated, or –affiliated housing. Hastings College is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

Nearly every student on campus has a car on campus (90%). Health insurance is offered and alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Hastings College.

Hamline University was founded in 1854. Hamline University’s ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 11. It has a total undergraduate enrolment of 1,982 and the setting is urban. It is a private institution.

Hamline University was the state’s first college. Students at Hamline can choose from around 50 areas of study and can usually expect small class sizes.

The three most popular majors include: Social Science; Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services; and Psychology. Females are slightly in favour when it comes to gender distribution, with a percentage of 55.2 of all undergraduates. 3.0 percent of all male undergraduates and 3 percent of all female undergraduates is in a fraternity or sorority. Students are not required to lease or own a computer and there is a health insurance offered. 39.0 percent of all students live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing.

At the varsity level, there are nearly 20 Hamline Pipers sports teams that play in the NCAA Division III Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Hamline also encourages students to study abroad and offers programs in about 40 countries. 

Tennessee Wesleyan College was founded in 1857. Its ranking in the 2012 edition of Best College is Regional Colleges (South), 45. It is an urban setting and the campus size is 40 acres. 

There are small classes, with an averange of 13 students. There is a strong, yet ecumenical church connection. Tennessee Wesleyan College has particular strenghts in the liberal arts, business, nursing and teacher education. The college develops strong student-athletes as part of the Appalachian Athletic Conference of the NAIA.

Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Tennessee Wesleyan College. Of the students at Tennessee Wesleyan College, 95 percent have cars on campus.