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During the 2007–2008 academic year, more than 623,000 international students enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education, according to Open Doors 2008, the annual report published by the Institute of International Education. Why do so many international students choose U.S. colleges and universities? With more than 4,000 colleges and universities, the United States has one of the finest systems of higher education in the world. According to the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Goli Ameri, “In today’s competitive international environment, the increase in enrollments noted in this year’s Open Doors data demonstrates again that the U.S. remains the premier destination for international students”. U.S. higher education is unparalleled in its vitality, quality, and diversity, resulting in the world leading position in the fields of business, engineering, science, and education.

Institutions in the United States offering post-secondary education are known as a college or university and may offer degrees at the Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level. Students apply for admission into a college/university, with each institution using varying levels of selectivity and admission standards. U.S. institutions are uniquely diverse. Some of the basic differences can be categorized as; private vs. public, size, type of degrees, cost and location.

University Levels Community or Junior College: Allows students to study for two years prior to further study at a four year college or university Degrees: Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS)Transfer Process: Students may apply to transfer to a four-year college or university. The four year school will accept credits earned at the community college. Some community colleges have transfer agreements with a local four-year institution, where the community college provides the first two years of study and the four year institution provides the remaining years of study.

Undergraduate Study: Satisfies university and class requirements to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a specific course of study (major) Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.) Five-Year Professional Architecture programs offer the Bachelor of Architecture Degree (B.Arch.), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).

Admission Considerations:Quality of Courses Students’ Grade Point Average (GPA)Class ranking Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT tests)Other Considerations (commitment to extracurricular activities, a personal essay, and an interview)

Graduate Study: Comprised of one to three years of study after completing a U.S. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from another country. Several years of work experience may also be required.Degrees: Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or other less common master’s degrees such as Master of Education (MEd), and Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master Social Work (MSW), Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Professional Administration (MPA).

Admission Considerations:Area of Study (Major)Students’ Grade Point Average (GPA)Personal StatementLetters of RecommendationProfessional ExperienceStandardized test scores (GMAT, GRE, or MAT)

Doctoral Study: May be pursued after additional years of study and sometimes in conjunction with the completion of a master’s degree, students may earn a Doctoral DegreeDegrees: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Doctor of Arts Ph.D.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Jurisprudence

Admission Considerations:Area of Study (Major) Students’ Grade Point AveragePersonal StatementProfessional ExperienceStandardized test scores (GMAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT or MAT)

OVERVIEW OFHIGHER EDUCATIONIN THE UNITED STATES

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Liberal Arts Liberal arts institutions are primarily colleges with an emphasis upon undergraduate study in the liberal arts. Encyclopædia Britannica Concise defines “liberal arts” as a “college or university curriculum aimed at imparting general knowledge and developing general intellectual capacities, in contrast to a professional, vocational, or technical curriculum.” Liberal Arts institutions can be either public or private.

PrivateA private institution generally does not receive funding from the state or national government and thus relies on private sources of funding, such as tuition fees and alumni donations. Since these institutions are privately funded they may be more expensive than a public/state institution.

Public Public institutions receive some of their funding from the state and federal government, although tuition revenue and private funding are also an important part of their financial support. These institutions are also referred to as State Universities. Public/State institutions usually have their own admissions requirements, however, in some states; the whole state system operates under one admission’s criteria. Public/State institutions are generally less expensive that private institutions are categorized as research institutions and thus offer programs through the Doctoral level.

California Lutheran University is ranked 16th on the 2009 U.S. News & World

Report list of top schools in the West offering quality bachelor’s and master’s

degrees.

The “America’s Best Colleges” 2009 edition of U.S. News & World Report has

ranked Saint Joseph’s University among the top 10 master’s universities in

the north.

RANKINGSThere is no official list of the top 10, 20, 50, or even 100 universities in the United States nor does the U.S. government rank universities. Annually, there are many magazines and guidebooks published that contain subjective college “rankings”. These unofficial rankings may categorize colleges/universities by location or by academic area of study (Engineering, Computer Science or Business for example), and they may also divide them into a “regional” or “national” category. In some rankings, academic standards and general reputation are not always the key factors being considered. Check the criteria being used to establish the ranking list and compare it to the student’s personal criteria. Published rankings, although unofficial, can be a good starting point in the college search. The college experience consists of intangible experiences that far exceed numbers alone. Rankings should be a tool that helps students find the school that meets their academic and social needs.

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COMPREHENSIVEUNIVERSITY PLACEMENT SERVICES F O R U S U N I V E RS I T I E S

• Advising – The IRAPS department is composed of a team of U.S. Higher Education experts who help students select the institutions that best meet their education goals. For more information on IRAPS, contact the American Education Center, an ELS Counseling Agent, or visit www.USAUniversityGuide.org

• University Agreements – Benefit from the more than 550 agreements that IRAPS has with colleges and universities to provide conditional admission before having proof of English proficiency.

• Conditional Admission – IRAPS helps to secure conditional admission for students who wish to choose their school, but who are lacking proof of English proficiency. This applies to Certificate, Associate, Bachelor and Masters Degrees.

• Document Processing – IRAPS handles all applications and correspondence to the school(s) selected.

• Notification – IRAPS sends notification of conditional admission and all other necessary documents via over night courier.

Throughout its history, ELS’ International Recruitment and Placement Services Department has helped hundreds of thousands of international students to achieve their dream of obtaining a college or university degree in the United States. Our team of US higher education experts, strategic campus locations and rigorous English language programs make ELS the perfect preparation for university studies in the U.S.

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We can help with the college search process and facilitate conditional admission through our University Advising and Placement Service. All this can be done without leaving home.

Conditional Admission; University Admission based on academic performance (grades/marks) and completion of Level 112 of the ELS Intensive English Program, or a specified score on the TOEFL ® iBT test or IELTS exam.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION PROCESS:

1. Apply for university admission and enroll for English studies at ELS Language Centers with help from an ELS Counseling agent, ELS American Education Center, or the International Recruitment and Placement Services department.

2. If you meet the university admission requirements, you receive a letter of “Guaranteed university admission subject to English proficiency as well as any remaining documentation”.

3. Study at any of the 50+ ELS Centers in the USA to fulfill the university entrance requirement for English proficiency, or achieve the required TOEFL® or IELTS™ score.

4. Begin your university program!

WHAT IS CONDITIONAL

ADMISSION?“Before I came to ELS Philadelphia, I was worried about many things, however, the very friendly and cozy environment of ELS made me forget all my worries right away. When I compare ELS with other language schools, one of the most important difference is that ELS has a more serious education policy than many other schools. I think ELS Philadelphia is the best..!”

- Ferdi Hizal, Turkey

“My name is Romulo and I am 26 years old from Brazil. I came to Hawaii to improve my English at ELS Honolulu at Hawaii Pacific University. After I finish my English course, I know I will be ready to do my Masters in international Business.”

- Romulo Consentino, Brazil

“Everything about Portland is perfect. I love it here! I had an American roommate for a while. We spoke English every day.”

- Hichanell Delgado, Dominican Republic

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To learn more about the colleges and universities that cooperate with ELS for conditional admission, visit www.usauniversityguide.org . You will find a comprehensive U.S. Higher Education overview, cooperative partners’ university information, as well as our American Education Center and ELS Counseling Agency contact information. This site is your starting place for successfully applying to any of our 550+ cooperative university partners.

• CustomSearch - Create a custom search for schools depending on specific criteria. Searches may be conducted by combining any one or more of the following criteria:

Conditional Letter of Admission – schools that issue a Conditional Letter of Admission1. Location – state, region, nearest ELS Language Center2. Institution Name3. Institution Type – 2-year/Associate; 4-year/Bachelor; graduate level; career schools; public institution; private 4. institutionMajors – area of study or specific majors5. Minimum ELS Level Required6. Academic Requirements – Grade Point Average, Test Scores7. Academic Scholarships – Based on your past academic performance or completion of ELS Language Study8.

• FeaturedPrograms - Quickly access special interest ELS programs and universities:

Community and 2-Year Colleges1. State/Private Colleges and Universities2. MBA Programs3. Computer Science Programs4. Engineering Programs5.

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Glossary – Dictionary of commonly used academic words and terms1. News – US Higher Education News and spotlighted Universities and articles2. International Recruitment and Placement Services – Direct link to the ELS IRAPS website3. Search Results - Save your searches and apply at your convenience4. Locate an American Education Center or counseling agent in your country5.

FIND THERIGHT COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ON-LINE: USAUniversityGuide.org

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“We really appreciate ELS AEC and their American instructors who educated my daughter…it really gave her a smooth pathway for pursuit of U.S. Higher Education.”

- Feng Tao, mother of student Qin Kai Te

Our ELS American Education Centers offer assistance and resources to help you achieve your American education dreams! Be admitted to US universities before leaving your home country!(need iconic photos from Vietnam and Turkey, already have wonderful PRC shots)

Contact:

ELS American Education Center - CHINAMr. Dan Plaut, Managing [email protected] Anfu Road, Zuhui DistrictShanghai, 200031 CHINAT: +86.21.5404.5800www.els-aec.com.cn

Unit 7, 11 Floor, East Tower of Twin TowersNo. B12 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing, 100022 CHINAT: +86.10.5879.3385www.els-aec.com.cn

ELS American Education Center - VIETNAMMr. Drew Taylor, Director of Client [email protected]/5C Thach Thi Thanh StreetDistrict 1Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAMT: +84.90.948.2057

Suite 617, 6th FloorPress Club Building, 59A Ly Thai To StreetHoan Kiem DistrictHanoi, VIETNAMT: +84.93.305.8057

ELS American Education Center - TURKEYMr. Carl Holtman, [email protected] Caddesi No 235Celik Apartmani Da 1 Kat 1Haribye-Sisli Istanbul, TURKEYT: +90.536.413.1564

Or the ELS authorized counseling agent in your area (for an updated list please visit www.elsuniversitydirectory.org or www.els.edu)

Pathway to Higher Education in the USA!

“ELS offers a lot of opportunities, not only learning English but also sharing culture with others.”

- Suayip Toprakseven, Turkey

“I chose ELS Honolulu because they are professional and they are friendly. I think ELS Honolulu is tecnologically advanced, comfortable and nice. I like the teachers here; they are funny and nice and they know I have a professional job back home and help me with my English. I like it here.”

- Selin Yildiz , Turkey

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AdelphiUniversityGarden City, New York

Adelphi University is located in historic Garden City, New York. This safe, beautiful 30-hectare campus is conveniently located 45 minutes from New York City, and just a few kilometers from some of Long Island’s most beautiful beaches, parks, and cultural centers.

Adelphi enrolls over 8,000 students from diverse backgrounds, including students from 40 states as well as over 200 international students from 64 countries. The “Princeton Review” named Adelphi University a 2005 Best College in the Northeastern Region, and the “Fiske Guide to Colleges” named the university as a “Best Buy” for the third year.

An important part of the Adelphi experience is the ability to interact and work directly with professors. Students enjoy an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with more that 75% of the classes having 30 or fewer students.

Adelphi University plays an active part in the community, with extensive community health and human services outreach programs.

Degrees and Majors:

35 undergraduate programs and 31 graduate degrees are available. Popular programs include: Business, Communications, Fine Arts, and Nursing.

Scholarships:

$1,000 per semester for each of the first two semesters (UG and Grad; Level 110-112 pass from Garden City or NYC Center is required). Competitive merit scholarships range from $6,000-full tuition.

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California Lutheran University is a selective, comprehensive institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences, and professional fields.

CLU’s beautiful 91-hectare campus is only 15 minutes from the Pacific Ocean and less than one hour’s drive from the career and cultural opportunities of Los Angeles.

California Lutheran University is consistently ranked by “U.S. News & World Report” as a Top Tier university in the Western United States. CLU is the perfect size to provide a wide array of academic and professional opportunities under the guidance of the university’s distinguished and highly-qualified faculty. The average class size is 20 students. All classes are taught by professors (not teaching assistants), and professors also serve as academic advisors to guide students through their education at California Lutheran. CLU celebrates diversity, and international students are warmly welcomed. Originating from 43 states and 47 countries, CLU’s student body represents a diversity of faiths and cultures.

Degrees and Majors:

36 undergraduate programs and 15 graduate degrees are available. Popular programs include: Biological Sciences, Business, Education, and International Studies.

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Eckerd CollegeSt. Petersburg, Florida

Located on 76 hectares of waterfront property, Eckerd College is a private, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with a diverse student body of 1,801 students from 48 states and 33 countries.

Eckerd College is an innovative and forward-thinking institution that values a global perspective in its academic program. Eckerd has gained national recognition for its programs in Environmental and Marine Sciences, Creative Writing, and International Relations and Global Affairs. Eckerd students have the opportunity to work on scientific equipment and engage in research that is usually only available during Master’s-level studies at other universities.

The student-professor relationship and small class size are both a very important part of the educational experience at Eckerd College. Professors do not just teach, but they also mentor students, assisting them in selecting their major areas of study and in planning their academic schedule. The work of educating the next generation of informed, creative, and free-thinking leaders is Eckerd’s highest goal.

Degrees and Majors:

37 undergraduate programs are available. Popular programs include: Environmental Studies, International Business, Marine Science, and Psychology.

Scholarships:

Up to $10,000 in merit/need based aid to admitted international students who demonstrate academic promise.

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Fairleigh Dickinson is a private university with campuses in central New Jersey just 10 kilometers west of New York City, as well as in Vancouver, Canada and Wroxton, England.

FDU offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs to students from over 75 countries. The undergraduate program includes more than 50 academic majors serving more than 6,400 undergraduates, and there are 2,700 students enrolled in nearly 50 graduate programs.

From an internationally recognized Core Curriculum to a wide variety of innovative programs, the University both defines and responds to the changing needs of society. The university is known for innovative interdisciplinary programs and a strong career focus in leading business, professional, science, and health care programs.

FDU is a leader in global education offering international scholarships and paid internship programs for undergraduates and graduates. Open Doors lists FDU among the most popular universities for international students pursuing a Master’s degree.

Degrees and Majors:

60 undergraduate programs and 30 graduate degrees are available. Popular programs include: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Psychology.

Scholarships:

$5,000/year (maximum $20,000 for UG and maximum $10,000 for Grad; must pass level 112). Generous competitive merit scholarships are available for international students.

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Hawai’iPacificUniversityHonolulu, Hawai’i

Hawai’i Pacific University is more than an excellent university with outstanding and rigorous academic programs, an ideal location, faculty who are well-respected in their fields, students from all over the world who come to learn in a multicultural environment, and a service orientation emphasizing individualized attention to each student. It is also a comprehensive university offering a number of unique experiences, events, and traditions for its students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community.

The student/faculty ratio is 18:1, and average class size is under 25, enabling the students to get personalized attention in and outside of class. Professors have work experience in their fields of instruction, and this enhances the HPU student learning experience.

Over 1,600 international students attend HPU from 100 countries. Hawai’i Pacific celebrates the diversity of its students through campus and community events showcasing their rich heritage and talents.

The city of Honolulu is designated as one of the safest cities in the country and is set in one of the most beautiful, climatically-diverse states in the nation.

Degrees and Majors:

50 undergraduate programs and 12 graduate degrees are available. Popular programs include: Business, Communication, Liberal Arts, and Sciences.

Scholarships:

Merit-based awards are available and renewable, 20% - 50% of tuition (UG and Grad).

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Johnson & Wales enrolls nearly 17,000 students, including 1,300 international students from 92 countries. The main campus is located in Providence, Rhode Island, less than an hour from Boston and three hours from New York City. JWU also has four distinct campuses, including North Miami, Florida; Denver, Colorado; and Charlotte, North Carolina that serve students from all 50 states and 89 countries.

JWU has built an international reputation for its practical and specialized bachelor’s degree programs in Business, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts. The M.B.A. is offered in Business and Hospitality. JWU professors have significant industry experience, get to know each student, and offer valuable networking opportunities in each field of study.

JWU’s pioneering approach to academics combines classroom education and industry-specific skills with relevant work experience, career preparation, and leadership development. University owned and operated facilities allow students to gain valuable hands-on experience that prepare them for their careers.

Degrees and Majors:

58 undergraduate programs and 9 graduate degrees are available. Popular programs include: Business, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Technology, and Education.

Scholarships:

$1,000-$5,000 awards are available (UG only, Level 112 pass required); $1,000 to full tuition competitive merit awards available to selected UG admitted international students (renewable); $1,000 selective merit awards (Grad only).

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PhiladelphiaUniversityPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia University is committed to providing an experiential education and is recognized as a leader in many fields of study, including Architecture and Textile Engineering.

Students enjoy a park-like campus with modern technologically-advanced facilities, and a location just a few minutes’ drive to the historical and cultural downtown area of Philadelphia. Philadelphia University recruits internationally, resulting in a student body that is academically, geographically, culturally, and economically diverse. Undergraduate and graduate students who attend the University are from 38 states and 42 countries.

This small, private university maintains an average class of size of 18 and a 13:1 student/faculty ratio that enables close relationships between faculty and students. Research and internship experiences are an integral part of the Philadelphia University education. The graduation career placement rate has consistently been above 90 percent for more than twenty years.

Degrees and Majors:

35 undergraduate programs and 14 graduate degrees are available. Popular programs include: Architecture, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, and Marketing.

Scholarships:

Merit-based scholarships are available from $2,500-$5,000 per year.

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Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph’s University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive, educational experience. It is one of only 139 schools with both a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation.

Saint Joseph’s offers over 40 undergraduate majors and over 20 programs of study for graduate students. Located on a 42-hectare campus just 10 minutes away from downtown Philadelphia, the campus is also a short train ride from both New York City and Washington, D.C. The undergraduate student body is made up of students from 38 states and 34 foreign countries.

Degrees and Majors:

42 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate degrees of study are available. Popular programs include: Actuarial Science, Business, Computer Science, Education, and International Relations.

Scholarships:

$4,000/year (maximum $16,000; must meet a minimum GPA to renew each year; UG only; Level 112 pass required); merit-based awards for qualified UG students, $7,500 to full tuition.

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SouthernOregonUniversityAshland, Oregon

Southern Oregon University combines quality education with a spectacular location. Ashland, Oregon offers rich cultural experiences along with outdoor activities that complement life on campus. Surrounded by rugged mountains, rivers, lakes, the beautiful 71-hectare campus welcomes students from around the world.

Each student is noticed at Southern Oregon University because of its smaller classes and individual attention from faculty. This four-year university specializes in a strong liberal arts and sciences curriculum balanced with career-focused preparation.

At SOU, students choose from 34 majors and more than 100 areas of study. A personalized learning experience awaits you at SOU. Professors are accessible, and small class sizes enrich the learning environment.

Outside the classroom, opportunities for civic engagement, internships, and practicum experiences allow students to visualize their future. SOU is committed to making the educational experience unique and enriching for all of their students.

Degrees and Majors:

37 undergraduate programs and 11 graduate degrees are available. Popular programs include: Business, Criminal Justice, Education, and Engineering.

Scholarships:

Merit-based scholarships are available up to $9,000 per year.

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The University of Wyoming combines major-university benefits and small-school advantages, with more than 180 programs of study, outstanding professors, and world class research facilities all set against the idyllic background of southeastern Wyoming’s rugged mountains and high plains. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, students are only a couple of hours drive from the “mile-high” city of Denver.

Superior academic programs and integral student services combine with plentiful opportunities for a wide range of cultural activities and outdoor recreation, providing an enjoyable lifestyle on campus.

Today, the University of Wyoming is home to over 500 international students from 70 countries. Students receive personalized education in a supportive environment, with regular opportunity for individual interaction with professors.

Ranked by the Princeton Review as one of the nation’s best colleges for 2006, UW is the perfect place for learning in a friendly yet achievement-oriented environment.

Degrees and Majors:

85 undergraduate programs and 106 graduate degrees are available. Popular programs include: Agriculture, Business, Education, Engineering, and Health Sciences.

Scholarships:

Merit-based awards are available, $3,000-$5,500 (UG only, renewable with a qualifying grade average).

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The College of Mount Saint Vincent (The Mount) is located •on a 28-hectare campus of rolling lawns and wooded hills overlooking the Hudson River, just 7 kilometers from midtown Manhattan. 300 graduate and 1,300 undergraduate students come from •22 states and 5 foreign countries to pursue their studies at The Mount.The Mount has 75 full-time faculty members (78 percent •hold terminal degrees in their field) and 89 part-time. The student/faculty ratio is 13:1. All classes are taught by professors.

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Bachelor: 56 majors•

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Mount Ida provides small class size and individualized •attention with approximately 170 full- and part-time faculty and a student/faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students enjoy being on a safe campus located near the city •of Boston. The university offers a liberal arts curriculum blended with •professional preparation.

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Mount Ida College

New York (Riverdale), New York

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Located in a beautiful New England setting at the gateway •to the Lakes Region and the White Mountains, an outstanding natural laboratory for learning, Plymouth State University has been recognized as one of the “Best in the Northeast” by The Princeton Review. Plymouth was named one of the 50 next great adventure •towns in the United States in which to live by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. The educational philosophy of the University is based •on academic excellence, learner-centered teaching, experiential learning, applied research, regional service, and leadership.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 50 majors•Graduate: 6 master’s programs•

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An emphasis on career-based education provides Point Park •University students with excellent opportunities for hands-on, real-world experiences. Point Park is a small, private, liberal arts university, located in •the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Point Park University has one of the most competitive dance •programs in the United States.

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Point Park University

Plymouth, New Hampshire

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Fast Facts:

Roger Williams is in a beautiful location overlooking the •Atlantic Ocean. The university ranked in the top 10 universities in the North •according to U.S. News and World Report.There is an emphasis on internship opportunities and •students benefit from a student/faculty ratio of 1:13.

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Fast Facts:

University of New Haven provides an excellent academic •education in liberal arts and sciences as well as professionally oriented careers, combining hands-on learning and a focused curriculum.Learning resources, career services, cooperative educational •opportunities, and programs of study for adults and professionals are all a part of the UNH academic community. UNH creates residential environments, which fosters •out-of-class, co-curricular student learning, growth, and development, and provides a sense of community.

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University of New Haven

Bristol, Rhode Island

New Haven, Connecticut

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ECSU is located in a small, safe town with easy access to •the large cities of Hartford, Boston, and Providence.With an average class size of 24, ECSU faculty develop •close mentoring relationships with students. As the state’s public liberal arts university, ECSU has •affordable tuition and living costs.

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Fast Facts:

For the 17th time, James Madison University ranked •as the number 1 public university in the South, according to U.S. News & World Report.Business Week magazine ranks JMU in the top five •percent nationally among undergrad B-schools.Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s ranks JMU as a •National Best Value in public colleges, selected for a combination of top-flight academics and affordable costs.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 85 majors•Graduate: 36 master’s programs; 5 doctoral •programs

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USP has a strong legacy of educating innovators, •pioneers, and entrepreneurs in the sciences and health sciences.USP is located in the first capital city of America--•where cultural and educational opportunities abound for learning about the nation.USP emphasizes collaborative biomedical studies. •

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 12 majors•Graduate: 7 master’s programs; 2 doctoral programs•

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Eastern ConnecticutState University

VillanovaUniversity

James MadisonUniversity

UniversityoftheSciencesinPhiladelphia

Willimantic, Connecticut

Villanova, Pennsylvania

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fast Facts:

For almost 20 years including 2009, US News & World •Report has ranked Villanova number 1 of all Universities – Master’s (North) in the U.S. Business Week magazine ranked Villanova’s School of •Business among the top twelve in undergraduate business schools in the U.S. PC Magazine also ranked Villanova University as the “most wired” campus in the country. Villanova’s learning communities create innovative •educational environments that integrate the academic, co-curricular, and communal aspects of a student’s first year of college.

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CONNECTICUT COLLEGE New London CT

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Suffield CT

QUINNIPIAC COLLEGE Hamden CT

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY Fairfield CT

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY New Haven CT

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD Hartford CT

POTOMAC COLLEGE Washington DC

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - TAKOMA PARK CAMPUS Washington DC

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - WASHINGTON DC CAMPUS Washington DC

DELAWARE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Wilmington DE

GOLDEY-BEACOM COLLEGE Wilmington DE

THE ART INSTITUTE OF BOSTON AT LESLEY UNIVERSITY Boston MA

BAY STATE COLLEGE Boston MA

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Boston MA

BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Boston MA

MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Boston MA

THE NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF ART Brookline MA

QUINCY COLLEGE Quincy MA

SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - BOSTON Boston MA

STONEHILL COLLEGE Easton MA

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, SAWYER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Boston MA

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH North Dartmouth MA

WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Boston MA

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE Springfield MA

ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE Annapolis MD

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - ANNE ARUNDEL CAMPUS Millersville MD

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - MONTGOMERY CAMPUS Germantown MD

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - OWINGS MILLS CAMPUS Owings Mills MD

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - PRINCE GEORGE'S CAMPUS Suitland MD

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - WHITE MARSH CAMPUS Baltimore MD

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT MACHIAS Machias ME

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND Biddeford ME

BERKELEY COLLEGE - GARRET MOUNTAIN West Paterson NJ

COLLEGE OF SAINT ELIZABETH Morristown NJ

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY, FLORHAM Madison NJ

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY West Long Branch NJ

AMERICAN FLYERS Ronkonkoma NY

THE AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY New York NY

BERKELEY COLLEGE - NEW YORK CITY New York NY

BERKELEY COLLEGE - WHITE PLAINS White Plains NY

THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Hyde Park NY

DAEMEN COLLEGE Amherst NY

DOWLING COLLEGE Oakdale NY

D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE Buffalo NY

FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE Dix Hills NY

HERKIMER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Herkimer NY

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - C. W. POST CAMPUS Brookville NY

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - SOUTHAMPTON COLLEGE Southampton NY

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE New York NY

MONROE COLLEGE New Rochelle NY

NEW YORK SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN New York NY

SAINT BONAVENTURA UNIVERSITY St. Bonaventura NY

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - ONEONTA Oneonta NY

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - CANTON Canton NY

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - COBLESKILL Cobleskill NY

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - POTSDAM Potsdam NY

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - PLATTSBURG Plattsburg NY

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - MORRISVILLE Morrisville NY

WAGNER COLLEGE Staten Island NY

AMERICAN FLYERS Ronkonkoma NY

THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia PA

THE ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh PA

CABRINI COLLEGE Radnor PA

CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA California PA

CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE Philadelphia PA

CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Clarion PA

EASTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Wynnwood PA

EASTERN UNIVERSITY St. Davids PA

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Edinboro PA

GANNON UNIVERSITY Erie PA

GROVE CITY COLLEGE Grove City PA

HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Harrisburg PA

IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY Immaculata PA

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY Kutztown PA

LASALLE UNIVERSITY Philadelphia PA

LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE Lebanon PA

MANOR COLLEGE Jenkintown PA

PEIRCE COLLEGE Philadelphia PA

PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Media PA

PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY Philadelphia PA

PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Oakdale PA

ROSEMONT COLLEGE Rosemont PA

SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Slippery Rock PA

THIEL COLLEGE Greenville PA

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON Scranton PA

THEUNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS Philadelphia PA

VALLEY FORGE MILITARY COLLEGE Wayne PA

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE New Wilmington PA

WIDENER UNIVERSITY Chester PA

WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes-Barre PA

YORK TECHNICAL INSTITUTE York PA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - DELAWARE CAMPUS Springfield PA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - KING OF PRUSSIA CAMPUS King of Prussia PA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - LOWER BUCKS COUNTY CAMPUS

Trevose PA

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY - PROVIDENCE Providence RI

COLLEGE OF ST. JOSEPH IN VERMONT Rutland VT

LYNDON STATE COLLEGE Lyndonville VT

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Barry offers quality academics combined with hands-on •career preparation.Students enjoy the Floridian warmth and the international •and metropolitan vitality of Miami Shores.The university is less than 30 minutes from downtown •Miami.

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Fast Facts:

Clemson University is a selective, public, land-grant university •in a college-town setting along a dynamic Southeastern corridor.Clemson University, one of the country’s top public •universities, combines the best of small-college teaching and big-time science, engineering, and technology.With nearly half of classes at Clemson having fewer than 20 •students, Clemson professors get to know their students and explore innovative ways of teaching.

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Barry University

Clemson University

Miami Shores, Florida

Clemson, North Carolina

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The FIT campus, located on 53 sub-tropical hectares which •includes a picturesque botanical garden, is 5 minutes from the Indian River, 10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and 50 minutes from Kennedy Space Center.FIT is listed among America’s best colleges in U.S. News •& World Report, and a “Best Buy” in College Education by Barron’s Guide. FIT has been named one of the nation’s top 13 •technological institutions in the Fiske Guide to Colleges.

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Ruston, a friendly southern town of 22,000, is home to parks, •lakes, and world-class mountain biking trails.Louisiana Tech is a comprehensive teaching and research •university that encourages technology and innovation.More than 80 percent of the 394 faculty hold a doctoral •or equivalent degree in their fields. Software engineers, newspaper editors, published authors, practicing architects and medical doctors all bring their expertise to the classroom to enhance learning.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 80 majors•Graduate: 42 master’s and doctoral programs•

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FloridaInstituteofTechnology

LouisianaTechUniversity

Melbourne, Florida

Ruston, Louisiana

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Fast Facts:

MTSU is the oldest and largest undergraduate university in •the State of Tennessee. The university was founded on its education program, •then Nursing and Agriscience. In recent years, MTSU has become known for its newer programs, including Aerospace and the Recording Industry which attract students from all over the world.MTSU has been the number one college choice of mid-state •valedictorians and salutatorians for eight years running, as well as the choice for entering first year students with scores above state and national averages.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 8 majors•Graduate: 10 Master’s and a number of doctoral programs•

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Fast Facts:

Along with all the benefits of being situated in a safe, friendly, •well-lit neighborhood, Queens University provides the added security of a 24-hour Campus Police department and residence halls that require an access card for entry.Queens University has a professional internship program that •is unique in higher education. Queens University believes that a college education is •incomplete without a global perspective, something best gained by direct experience.

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Middle Tennessee State University

QueensUniversityofCharlotte

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Founded in 1948 as a two-year division of Georgia Institute •of Technology, SPSU became accredited as a four-year college in 1970, and was one of the first colleges in the nation to offer the bachelor of Engineering Technology degree. Located on 78 hectares of naturally wooded landscape •in the historic city of Marietta, 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta.The student body is composed of approximately 4,000 •students from some 35 states and 82 countries.

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Fast Facts:

Stetson has been ranked in the top four among private universities in •the southern U.S. by the U.S. News & World Report. Stetson faculty, facilitators and trainers are noted for utilizing new •and varied instructional approaches in programs that value and cultivate creativity. The location in Celebration is 20 minutes from downtown Orlando; •close to the area’s theme parks, including Disney World®, Universal Studios®, Epcot Center®, and Animal Kingdom®; and within walking distance of the charming Celebration Town Center with its lake, numerous shops, boutiques, movie theaters, and restaurants.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: University Center offers a two-year undergraduate •business completion program. Over 40 undergraduate programs are available on the main campus in De LandGraduate: 3 master’s programs •

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Stetson University

Atlanta, Georgia

Celebration, Florida

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ASU ranked number 9 in the Best Universities-Master’s •(South) in U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 America’s Best Colleges Guide.ASU was selected as a National Best Value, combining •high academics and competitive pricing, by Princeton Review, Consumer Digest, and Kiplinger’s.ASU is located in the famous Blue Ridge Mountains and •near the Pisgah National Forest, and the campus has a beautiful natural setting with unlimited possibilities for outdoor adventure.

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“I am a sophomore at Chabot College. Before I transferred to Chabot, I studied at ELS Hayward for two sessions. After I finished the program, I realized that my English significantly improved. I could communicate with college instructors very well. I will transfer to UC Berkeley in the spring semester.

It is all because I got a good foundation of English through the ELS program.”

- Hoi Ng, China (studied at ELS Hayward)

“…it was really a fantastic choice for me to study here before going to the States. The ELS AEC in Shanghai is just like an American campus, and it gave me the opportunity to adapt to an American style of life.”

- Ye Yang, China (Conditionally admitted to Case Western Reserve University. Successfully matriculated to ELS/Cleveland Level 110 after completing ELS/Shanghai Level 109.)

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ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY Montgomery AL

FAULKNER UNIVERSITY Montgomery AL

UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO Montevallo AL

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA Florence AL

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Jonesboro AR

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY Magnolia AR

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH Fort Smith AR

WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGE Walnut Ridge AR

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY SOUTH FLORIDA

Weston FL

BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ft. Lauderdale FL

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ocala FL

FLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY Tallahassee FL

FLORIDA COLLEGE Temple Terrace FL

FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Key West FL

FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Ft. Lauderdale FL

FULL SAIL REAL WORLD EDUCATION Winter Park FL

HELICOPTER ADVENTURES, INC. Titusville FL

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tampa FL

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - FORT LAUDERDALE Ft. Lauderdale FL

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - MIAMI Miami FL

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY - NORTH MIAMI Miami FL

KEISER COLLEGE - DAYTONA BEACH Daytona Beach FL

MANATEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Bradenton FL

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ART & DESIGN Miami FL

PENSACOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE Pensacola FL

ROLLINS COLLEGE BREVARD West Melbourne FL

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY Saint Leo FL

SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Santa Fe FL

THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA Tampa FL

WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Babson Park FL

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY - DUNWOODY

Dunwoody GA

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY - ATLANTA

Atlanta GA

THE ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA Atlanta GA

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY Milledgeville GA

LA GRANGE COLLEGE La Grange GA

MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE Cochran GA

SHORTER COLLEGE Rome GA

SPELMAN COLLEGE Atlanta GA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - CHAMBLEE CAMPUS Chamblee GA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - COBB COUNTY CAMPUS Cobb County GA

TRUETT-MCCONNELL COLLEGE Cleveland GA

BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY Louisville KY

BRESCIA UNIVERSITY Owensboro KY

CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY Campbellsville KY

MCNESSE STATE UNIVERSITY Lake Charles LA

NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY Thibodaux LA

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLOTTE Charlotte NC

BARTON COLLEGE Wilson NC

CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY Buies Creek NC

CATAWBA COLLEGE Salisbury NC

ELON UNIVERSITY Elon NC

GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY Boiling Springs NC

GREENSBORO COLLEGE Greensboro NC

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY High Point NC

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY - CHARLOTTE Charlotte NC

LEES-MCRAE COLLEGE Banner Elk NC

MARS HILLS COLLEGE Mars Hills NC

MONTREAT COLLEGE Montreat NC

MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE Mount Olive NC

NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE Rocky Mount NC

PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY Misenheimer NC

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - CARY CAMPUS Cary NC

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - NORTH CHARLOTTE CAMPUS North Charlotte NC

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - NORTH RALEIGH CAMPUS North Raleigh NC

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - SOUTH CHARLOTTE CAMPUS South Charlotte NC

BACONE COLLEGE Muskogee OK

CAMERON UNIVERSITY Lawton OK

CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE Poteau OK

EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY Ada OK

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY Shawnee OK

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma City OK

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - OKMULGEE Okmulgee OK

REDLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE El Reno OK

ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY Claremore OK

SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Durant OK

SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY Bethany OK

SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Weatherford OK

SPARTAN SCHOOLS OF AERONAUTICS Tulsa OK

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & ART OF OKLAHOMA Chickasha OK

BENEDICT COLLEGE Columbia SC

COKER COLLEGE Hartsville SC

NEWBERRY COLLEGE Newberry SC

NORTH AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AVIATION Conway SC

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - GREENVILLE CAMPUS Greenville SC

WINTHROP UNIVERSITY Rock Hill SC

WOFFORD COLLEGE Spartanburg SC

BELMONT UNIVERSITY Nashville TN

HIWASSEE COLLEGE Madisonville TN

LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY Nashville TN

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - NASHVILLE CAMPUS Nashville TN

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - SHELBY OAKS CAMPUS Shelby Oaks TN

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - THOUSAND OAKS CAMPUS Thousand Oaks TN

TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY Nashville TN

WATKINS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN Nashville TN

THE ART INSTITUTE OF DALLAS Dallas TX

THE ART INSTITUTE OF HOUSTON Houston TX

AUSTIN COLLEGE Sherman TX

CULINARY INSTITUTE ALAIN AND MARIE LENOTRE Houston TX

GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE Denison TX

KILGORE COLLEGE Kilgore TX

PARIS JUNIOR TEXAS Paris TX

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CENTRAL San Jacinto TX

SCHREINER UNIVERSITY Kerrville TX

ST. PHILIP'S COLLEGE San Antonio TX

TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, WACO Waco TX

ROANOKE COLLEGE Roanoke VA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS Alexandria VA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - ARLINGTON CAMPUS Arlington VA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - CHESAPEAKE CAMPUS Chesapeake VA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - CHESTERFIELD CAMPUS Chesterfield VA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - FREDERICKSBURG CAMPUS Fredericksburg VA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - HENRICO CAMPUS Henrico VA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - LOUDOUN CAMPUS Loudoun VA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - MANASSAS CAMPUS Manassas VA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - NEWPORT NEWS CAMPUS Newport News VA

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - WOODBRIDGE CAMPUS Woodbridge VA

VIRGINIA INTERMONT COLLEGE Bristol VA

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY Huntington WV

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON Charleston WV

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE Buckhannon WV

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Dominican UniversityChicago, Illinois

Fast Facts:

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is one of the •most highly recognized academic universities in the United States. The university has well known schools of Business, Law, Engineering, Medicine, and Nursing. Case Western Reserve University is continually ranked •among the country’s top research universities. Case Western Reserve University has eight schools and •also supports more than 100 interdisciplinary academic and research centers and institutes.

Degrees and Majors:

Undergraduate: 60 majors•Graduate: 70 programs, including master’s, doctoral, and •professional programs

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Fast Facts:

Dominican ranks in the top tier of Midwest regional universities, •according to U.S. News & World Report—which also cited Dominican as a Best Value for nine years in a row. The class size average is only 15, the student-faculty ratio is •only 12 to 1 and professors, not teaching assistants, teach all classes.Dominican’s beautiful main campus is located in River Forest, •just 16 kilometers west of downtown Chicago.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 40 majors•Graduate: 9 pre-professional programs and a number of •master’s programs

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Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Valley, Michigan

Fast Facts:

Grand Valley has the best of both worlds, with a vibrant •residential main campus in suburban Allendale and a dynamic urban campus 15 minutes away in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second largest city.Students enjoy small class sizes that ensure personal, •interactive learning.There are approximately 300 student groups, clubs, and •organizations available on the campus.

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Fast Facts:

IUPUI (offers both Indiana University and Purdue University degrees) •ranks among the top 15 in the country in the number of first professional degrees conferred and among the top seven in the number of health-related conferred degrees. Offers more than 200 academic programs - in nationally recognized •programs including Business, Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, and Health Sciences.Indianapolis, the 12th largest city in the United States, consistently •ranks among the safest and most livable U.S. cities in national surveys.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: Over 200 majors including Certificate and Associate •programsGraduate: 70 master’s, doctoral, and professional programs•

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University of Missouri - St. LouisSt. Louis, Missouri

Fast Facts:

UC is ranked by the U.S. News & World Report as among •the top 100 public universities in the nation, and by the Princeton Review as among the top schools in the United States. The U.S. News & World Report ranked UC’s Interior Design •and Criminal Justice programs as 3rd, and Music and Industrial Design as 6th in the nation.UC is also ranked as one of America’s top public research •universities by the National Science Foundation a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission.

Degrees and Majors:

Associate: 139 programs•Bachelor: 167 majors•Graduate: 170 master’s and 98 doctoral and professional •degrees

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Fast Facts:

UMSL is the largest university in the area and the third largest •in Missouri. Students learn with a faculty of nationally recognized •researchers, scholars, and authors - over 96% of whom have received advanced degrees in their fields. The UMSL program in International Business is ranked #13 in •the US by U S News and World Reports and has been ranked in the top 20 for the past five years.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 54 majors•Graduate: 34 master’s and 15 doctoral programs•

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UniversityofSaintThomas-SaintPaul

Grand Forks, North Dakota

St. Paul, Minnesota

Fast Facts:

U.S. News and World Report consistently lists UND among the •Top 200 Best National Universities in the country; the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine ranks UND among the “Top 10 Most Entrepreneurial Undergraduate Campuses in the Country,” and UND was named one of the top 70 colleges and universities in the nation by Washington Monthly (2006). UND is the state’s most comprehensive intensive research •university and the primary center for professional education and training.With more than 220 chartered organizations on campus, •students have a variety of choices for involvement, including student government, organizations, honor societies, national fraternities and sororities, and many special-interest groups.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 89 majors•Graduate: 58 master’s programs, 24 doctoral programs, and a •Specialist Diploma

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Fast Facts:

U.S. News and World Report ranked St. Thomas in the •third tier in the national university-doctoral category. Prior to 2001, St. Thomas was ranked as a regional university and consistently placed in the top 10 of 124 Midwest universities. St. Thomas is the state’s largest independent college or •university.Students enjoy a student-faculty ratio of 15 to 1. •

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Bachelor: 61 majors•Graduate: 38 master’s programs, and 6 doctoral programs•

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Marquette is ranked 77th among the top American •universities by U.S. News & World Report in the 2009 edition of America’s Best Colleges.Marquette is located in Milwaukee’s vibrant urban setting, •offering great cultural and educational opportunities.Marquette University’s direct, rolling, and conditional •admission policies work quickly with international students.

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Fast Facts:

NIU ranked in the “Research Universities - High •Research Activity” category by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. NIU’s Professional Sales Program within its •Department of Marketing is ranked among the top 5 percent in the nation by the Professional Society for Sales and Marketing Training. The American Chemical Society (ACS) has ranked •the NIU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry among the top 25 in the nation.

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Fast Facts:

IUSB is part of one of the largest and oldest state-•supported universities in America.Indiana University is internationally known for •its academic excellence and the diversity of its programs.IUSB is known for its outstanding faculty and low •student/faculty ratio.

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Marquette University

SouthernIllinoisUniversity-Edwardsville

NorthernIllinoisUniversity

Indiana University SouthBend

Milwaukee, WI

Edwardsville, Illinois

DeKalb, IL

South Bend, Indiana

Fast Facts:

For the third consecutive year, America’s Best Colleges has •named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) to its rankings for its unique and mandatory Senior Assignment Program, an integrative learning experience.SIUE offers an outstanding, nationally-recognized faculty •and affordable tuition.SIUE is set on a beautiful campus of 1,076 hectares of •rolling hills, woodlands, and lakes.

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Graduate: 3 master’s programs and 3 doctoral programs•

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IOWA WESLEYAN COLLEGE Mount Pleasant IA

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE Orange City IA

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY Fayette IA

WARTBURG COLLEGE Waverly IA

AMERICAN FLYERS West Chicago IL

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY Peoria IL

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO Chicago IL

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Charleston IL

ELMHURST COLLEGE Elmhurst IL

GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY University Park IL

GREENVILLE COLLEGE Greenville IL

HARRINGTON INSTITUTE OF DESIGN Chicago IL

ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE East Peoria IL

THE ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART - CHICAGO Chicago IL

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Bloomington IL

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY - CHICAGO

Chicago IL

LEWIS UNIVERSITY Romeoville IL

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE Naperville IL

SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY Chicago IL

TRITON COLLEGE River Grove IL

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD Springfield IL

FRANKLIN COLLEGE OF INDIANA Franklin IN

GOSHEN COLLEGE Goshen IN

HANOVER COLLEGE Hanover IN

INDIANA UNIVERSITY - PURDUE UNIVERSITY AT FORT WAYNE

Fort Wayne IN

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND South Bend IN

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST New Albany IN

MANCHESTER COLLEGE North Manchester IN

MARIAN COLLEGE Indianapolis IN

ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Terre Haute IN

UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis IN

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY Vincennes IN

ALLEN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Lola KS

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BAKING Manhattan KS

BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Great Bend KS

BUTLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE El Dorado KS

COFFEYVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Coffeyville KS

COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Colby KS

COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Arkansas City KS

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Garden City KS

HESSTON COLLEGE Hesston KS

KANSAS WESLEY UNIVERSITY Salina KS

NEOSHO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Chanute KS

PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Pratt KS

TABOR COLLEGE Hillsboro KS

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY Leavenworth KS

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY Wichita KS

ADRIAN COLLEGE Adrian MI

ALBION COLLEGE Albion MI

CALVIN COLLEGE Great Rapids MI

HOPE COLLEGE Holland MI

MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Muskegon MI

OLIVET COLLEGE Olivet MI

ROCHESTER COLLEGE Rochester MI

SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY University Center MI

SAINT CLARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Port Huron MI

SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE Dowagiac MI

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - FLINT Flint MI

ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA, THE Minneapolis MN

BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE Mankato MN

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT / SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY

Collegeville MN

CONCORDIA COLLEGE - MOORHEAD Moorhead MN

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY - SAINT PAUL Saint Paul MN

DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Minneapolis MN

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE Saint Peter MN

HAMLINE UNIVERSITY St. Paul MN

MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE Minneapolis MN

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - MANKATO Mankato MN

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - MOORHEAD Moorhead MN

MINNESOTA WEST COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Worthington MN

NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Brooklyn Park MN

NORTHLAND COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE East Grand Forks MN

RIDGEWATER COLLEGE - HUTCHINSON Hutchinson MN

RIDGEWATER COLLEGE - WILLMAR Willmar MN

RIVERLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Austin MN

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Rochester MN

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Marshall MN

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, CROOKSTON Crookston MN

CENTRAL METHODIST COLLEGE Fayette MO

CROWDER COLLEGE Neosho MO

DRURY UNIVERSITY Springfield MO

JEFFERSON COLLEGE Hillsboro MO

MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY St. Louis MO

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY Kirksville MO

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY Kansas City MO

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Saint Louis MO

LAKE REGION STATE COLLEGE Devils Lake ND

MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Mayville ND

ANTIOCH COLLEGE Yellow Springs OH

BALDWIN - WALLACE COLLEGE Berea OH

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY Columbus OH

THE CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART Cleveland OH

CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC Cleveland OH

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY Cleveland OH

COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN Columbus OH

HIRAM COLLEGE Hiram OH

LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Elyria OH

MIAMI UNIVERSITY Oxford OH

MOUNT UNION COLLEGE Alliance OH

NOTRE DAME COLLEGE OF OHIO Cleveland OH

OBERLIN COLLEGE Oberlin OH

OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY Columbus OH

OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY Ada OH

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON Dayton OH

WILMINGTON COLLEGE Wilmington OH

WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY Springfield OH

UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE Rio Grande OH

URBANA UNIVERSITY Urbana OH

SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES Rapid City SD

CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY Milwaukee WI

MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART & DESIGN Milwaukee WI

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Milwaukee WI

MOUNT MARY COLLEGE Milwaukee WI

NORTHLAND COLLEGE Ashland WI

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - LA CROSSE La Crosse WI

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - OSHKOSH Oshkosh WI

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - SUPERIOR Superior WI

VITERBO COLLEGE La Crosse WI

ALVERNO COLLEGE Milwaukee WI

CARTHAGE COLLEGE Kenosha WI

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Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, Colorado

Fast Facts:

The location provides an educational opportunity for •students majoring in world-renowned programs in Hotel and Casino Management, Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage, and Travel and Tourism. CSN is the largest college within the Nevada System of •Higher Education and America’s fourth largest single college, multi-campus community college.Major recent achievements include: three Community •College High Schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best in the nation, a culinary team that has won best in state for 11 consecutive years, and the state’s best diversity recruitment program.

Degrees and Majors:

Associate: Over 20 majors in hospitality and culinary arts•+ Public


+ Location : Urban

Fast Facts:

Front Range Community College is recognized as a model for •a “virtual campus.” The College blends up-to-date technology with an old-•fashioned commitment to personal attention and small class size.Front Range is a college preparatory and two-year college-•level credit instruction in general education and occupational areas.

Degrees and Majors:

Associate: Over 100 associate programs•

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OklahomaCityUniversity

Pocatello, Idaho

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Fast Facts:

Idaho State University’s campus is located in a small town of •60,000 and set in the midst of the spectacular Rocky Mountains. The University offers a safe atmosphere with an outstanding, •nationally renowned Outdoor Program. Over 90 percent of Idaho State University’s graduates feel their •education at ISU significantly prepared them for their career.

Degrees and Majors:

Associate: 53 associate and certificate programs•Bachelor: 102 majors•Graduate: Over 60 master’s, specialists, and doctoral degree •programs

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+ Location : Rural

Fast Facts:

OCU is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the •regional, master level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine’s “America’s Best Colleges” issue. It is currently ranked as 23rd among Master’s Universities in the West region. OCU has over 100 student organizations with a focus from •ethnic to political, religious to special interests. The campus is located in the middle of historic neighborhoods •in the heart of the state capital, providing easy access to the entertainment, arts, and sports districts of the city.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 62 majors•Graduate: 12 master’s and a number of doctoral programs•

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+ Enrollment : 3,500 undergraduate students

+ Location : Urban

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UniversityofSaintThomas-Houston

San Antonio, Texas

St. Louis, Missouri

Fast Facts:

The university offers an affordable private education with a •focus on the individual student.Students enjoy small classes and a close network of family-•like relationships between students and professors with an average class size of 25 and a student/faculty ratio of 14:1. The UIW system continues to develop internationally and •has a presence in both China and Mexico, as well as in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Goodyear, Arizona. It has nearly 100 “sister schools” in 30 countries.

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+ Location : Urban

Fast Facts:

For the 15th consecutive year, the University of St. Thomas has •been named to the top tier of the U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” list of universities offering master’s degrees in the Western region of the United States. UST students enjoy a low student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, small •class sizes and a high percentage of freshmen who were ranked in the top quarter of the high school their graduating class. UST is located in the Museum District of Houston, America’s •fourth largest city and the center of the world’s energy industry.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 36 majors•Graduate: 8 master’s programs and 1 doctoral program•

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+ Location : Urban

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Fast Facts:

Seattle Central is located 5 minutes from downtown •Seattle, a vibrant scenic urban community set on the Pacific Ocean.SCCC offers an exceptional academic value, scholarship •opportunities, and variety of majors.SCCC works with students to ensure transfer to •4-year institution or smooth transition to the workforce through education programs in design, graphics, and biotechnology.

Degrees and Majors:

Associate: 112 associate majors•

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+ Enrollment : 650

+ Location : Urban

Seattle Central Community College Seattle, Washington

THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHOENIX Phoenix AZ

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY Prescott AZ

GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Phoenix AZ

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tucson AZ

THE ART INSTITUTE OF COLORADO Denver CO

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE Glenwood Springs CO

COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES Golden CO

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA Aurora CO

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER Denver CO

FORT LEWIS COLLEGE Fort Lewis CO

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY - DENVER Denver CO

OTERO JUNIOR COLLEGE La Junta CO

REGIS UNIVERSITY Denver CO

ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Lakewood CO

TRINIDAD STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE Trinidad CO

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - COLORADO SPRINGS Colorado Springs CO

WESTWOOD COLLEGE OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY Broomfield CO

FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Kalispell MT

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY – BILLINGS Billings MT

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY – NORTHERN Havre MT

MONTANA TECHNOLOGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

Butte MT

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA - HELENA COLLEGE TECH Helena MT

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA - MISSOULA Missoula MT

NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY Socorro NM

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY Las Cruces NM

ART INSTITUTE OF PORTLAND, THE Portland OR

EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY La Grange OR

HEALD COLLEGE, PORTLAND Portland OR

OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Klamath Falls OR

PACIFIC NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF ART Portland OR

ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Medford OR

SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Coos Bay OR

TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ontario OR

UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Roseburg OR

WARNER PACIFIC COLLEGE Portland OR

WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY Monmouth OR

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY, ATKINSON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Salem OR

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY – SEATTLE Seattle WA

THE ART INSTITUTE OF SEATTLE Seattle WA

BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Moses Lake WA

CENTRALIA COLLEGE Centralia WA

CLARK COLLEGE Vancouver WA

CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE Lakewood WA

EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Everett WA

GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Auburn WA

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE – SEATTLE Seattle WA

LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE Kirkland WA

OLYMPIC COLLEGE Bremerton WA

PENINSULA COLLEGE Port Angeles WA

PIERCE COLLEGE Lakewood WA

SCHOOL OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Seattle WA

SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE Mount Vernon WA

SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Olympia WA

SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Seattle WA

SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Spokane WA

SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Spokane WA

TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tacoma WA

YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Yakima WA

CENTRAL WYOMING COLLEGE Riverton WY

LARAMIE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ALBANY COUNTY CAMPUS

Laramie WY

LARAMIE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CHEYENNE CAMPUS

Cheyenne WY

NORTHWEST COLLEGE Powell WY

WESTERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Rock Springs WY

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ChabotCollege

Concordia University, Portland

Hayward, California

Portland, Oregon

Fast Facts:

As a 2-year college, Chabot offers one or two year technical •and vocational programs leading to a certificate or associate degree as well as two-year programs for students wishing to transfer to a four-year university. Chabot has transfer agreements with the University of •California and California State University systems. The college is centrally located in the beautiful San •Francisco Bay area, is near many of the finest four-year universities and colleges in the U.S., and is within easy driving distance of the cities of Berkeley, San Jose, and San Francisco.

Degrees and Majors:

Associate: 60 associate and 32 certificate programs•+ Private


+ Location : Urban

Fast Facts:

Founded in 1905, Concordia has over 100 years of excellent •academic history. The city of Portland, named by Outside magazine as “One •of the Ten Greatest Places to Live,” offers numerous outdoor activities including hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, and more in its 15,000-hectare park system.Concordia is located less than 30 minutes from downtown •Portland; the city has an excellent public transportation system.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 18 majors•Graduate: Over 10 master’s programs•

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+ Location : Urban

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Golden Gate University

San Raphael, California

San Francisco, California

Fast Facts:

Founded in 1901, Golden Gate is the oldest private university in •California.Golden Gate faculty are working professionals in their fields and •so provide an up-to-date, state-of-the-art education in business-related fields.Golden Gate offers an award-winning internship program and •post-graduation career services.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 9 majors•Graduate: 13 master’s programs, 11 certificate programs, and a •doctoral program in Business Administration

+ Private


+ Location : Urban

Fast Facts:

Dominican is located in San Rafael, California, just 19 •kilometers from San Francisco. The average class size is 17 students with a student to faculty •ratio of 11:1.The U.S. News & World Report ranks Dominican’s graduate •programs in its top tier of Western Master’s Universities.

Degrees and Majors:


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University of La VerneLa Verne, California

Fast Facts:

The university provides a student-centered, values-based, •and diverse learning environment. La Verne has a sound heritage in arts and sciences, •business, education, law and public affairs. The programs are designed to meet the needs of traditional undergraduate and graduate students, non-traditional adult learners, and working professionals.The Office of Student Life is central to the student’s •collegiate experience by offering dynamic and innovative programs, meaningful experiences, and quality services dedicated to equal access for members of a diverse community.

Degrees and Majors:

Bachelor: 32 majors•Graduate: 16 master’s programs and 5 doctoral and •professional degree programs

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Fast Facts:

Sonoma State is part of California State University •system and individually ranked Number 39 of all Universities – Master’s (West). Sonoma State is an excellent academic value.•The university is located in safe and beautiful Sonoma •County. Sonoma State is known for its exceptional program in •the Sciences.

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Loyola Marymount University

Sonoma State University

Los Angeles, California Rohnert Park, California

Fast Facts:

US World & News Report ranks LMU as number 4 of all •Universities – Master’s (West).LMU has a student/faculty ratio of 13:1 and average class •size of 18.Loyola Marymount University ‘s 61 hectare, bluff-top •campus was recently named one of the “10 Most Beautiful Campuses” by the Princeton Review and a “Hidden Gem” by the Washington Post.

Degrees and Majors:


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AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY - LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles CA

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES Los Angeles CA

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara CA

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA - LOS ANGELES Los Angeles CA

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco CA

BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE Berkeley CA

BROOKS COLLEGE Long Beach CA

BUTTE COLLEGE Oroville CA

CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS San Francisco CA

CALIFORNIA CULINARY ACADEMY San Francisco CA

CALIFORNIA FLIGHT ACADEMY El Cajon CA

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - CHICO Chico CA

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - STANISLAUS Stanislaus CA

CANADA COLLEGE Redwood City CA

CENTRAL COAST COLLEGE Salinas CA

CHAFFEY COLLEGE Rancho Cucamonga

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COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA Alameda CA

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COLLEGE OF THE SISKIYOUS Weed CA

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DE ANZA COLLEGE Cupertino CA

DeVRY UNIVERSITY SHERMAN OAKS Sherman Oaks CA

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EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE Los Angeles CA

EL CAMINO COLLEGE Torrance CA

FASHION CAREERS OF CALIFORNIA COLLEGE San Diego CA

THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING - LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles CA

FOOTHILL COLLEGE Los Altos Hills CA

GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Carlsbad CA

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Glendale CA

GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE Huntington Beach CA

GROSSMONT COLLEGE El Cajon CA

HARTNELL COLLEGE Salinas CA

HEALD COLLEGE, CONCORD Concord CA

HEALD COLLEGE, FRESNO Fresno CA

HEALD COLLEGE, HAYWARD Hayward CA

HEALD COLLEGE, ROSEVILLE Roseville CA

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HEALD COLLEGE, SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco CA

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HEALD COLLEGE, STOCKTON Stockton CA

HOLY NAMES UNIVERSITY Oakland CA

HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Fullerton CA

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino CA

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - SAN DIEGO San Diego CA

LANEY COLLEGE Oakland CA

LAS POSITAS COLLEGE Livermore CA

LIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE WEST Hayward CA

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE Long Beach CA

LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE Los Angeles CA

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE Los Angeles CA

LOS ANGELES TRADE-TECHNICAL COLLEGE Los Angeles CA

LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE Los Angeles CA

MENLO COLLEGE Atherton CA

MERRITT COLLEGE Oakland CA

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE Oceanside CA

MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE Modesto CA

MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE Monterey CA

MOORPARK COLLEGE Moorpark CA

MOUNT SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE Los Angeles CA

MTI COLLEGE Sacramento CA

MUSICIANS INSTITUTE Hollywood CA

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - COSTA MESA Costa Mesa CA

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - SAN DIEGO San Diego CA

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - SAN JOSE San Jose CA

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY Los Angeles CA

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY Los Angeles CA

NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Fremont CA

NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR UNIVERSITY Belmont CA

OHLONE COLLEGE Freemont CA

ORANGE COAST COLLEGE Costa Mesa CA

OXNARD COLLEGE Oxnard CA

PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE Angwin CA

PALOMAR COLLEGE San Marcos CA

PATTEN UNIVERSITY Oakland CA

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Malibu CA

RIO HONDO COLLEGE Whittier CA

RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Riverside CA

SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA Moraga CA

SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE San Bernardino CA

THE SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC San Francisco CA

SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE Stockton CA

SANTA ANA COLLEGE Santa Ana CA

SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE Santa Barbara CA

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE Santa Monica CA

SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE Orange CA

SIERRA ACADEMY OF AERONAUTICS Oakland CA

SKYLINE COLLEGE San Bruno CA

SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY Anaheim CA

TRAVEL AND TRADE CAREER INSTITUTE Long Beach CA

TRAVEL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL San Diego CA

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY EXTENSION

Berkeley CA

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE EXTENSION Irvine CA

VENTURA COLLEGE Ventura CA

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WOODBURY UNIVERSITY Burbank CA

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YUBA COLLEGE Marysville CA

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA - ORANGE COUNTY

Santa Ana CA

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Honolulu HI

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