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A Guide to Presbyterian
Colleges and
Universities
2 Maryville College
“Intelligence plus
character—that is the
goal of true education.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
About Presbyterian Colleges
Presbyterians have long regarded education
as a core value—and not just for Presbyterians.
Our colleges welcome all students. Diversity,
community and hospitality are Presbyterian
values as well.
Presbyterian colleges and universities are
private, independent, self-governing institutions
that share an historic relationship with the
Presbyterian Church (USA). While each school is
unique, they share a common commitment to:
Academic excellence grounded
in the liberal arts
Freedom of inquiry—engaging
students to think critically about
all matters of life
Serving others and being
stewards of the world around us
Presbyterian colleges are, for the most part,
small schools that offer big opportunities. They
are residential and focus mainly, though not
exclusively, on undergraduates. Classes are small
and most are taught by professors, not graduate
assistants. This enables students to participate
more fully in class and enables professors to offer
students individual attention.
Presbyterian colleges place the highest priority
on teaching, learning, responsibility and working
for the common good.
Using this book
This guide provides a snapshot of the many
fine schools that are historically related to the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is designed to
help you find the college that is right for you.
Much more information can be found on the
colleges’ websites.
Finding the right college can be an adventure
where you will learn things not only about
the schools but also about yourself. So let the
adventure begin!
Cover photos clockwise from top left: Illinois College,
The College of Idaho, Muskingham University,
Centre College, Montreat College 3
Finding the right college
No college is right for everyone. The RIGHT college is
the college that is right for YOU—a school that reflects
your values, provides a strong educational foundation,
lets you to pursue your passions and challenges you
with new opportunities.
Don’t choose a college merely because it has a famous
name or a “Top 10” sports team, because one or more
of your friends is going there or because Mom or Dad
went there. Choose a school that looks and feels like
the place where YOU belong, a place that will equip
you with the skills that equip you for life.
Where to begin?
Finding a college can seem daunting at first.
Start by setting some criteria:
• Big school or small?
• Close to home or farther away?
• Big city or small town?
• Warm climate or cold?
• Subjects you might want to study
• Sports and activities
• Religious life
• Opportunities for internships,
research and study abroad
• Programs that will help you get
into graduate school
• Other factors important to you
When to start?
While it is never too early to begin thinking about
college, a good time to start your search is during your
junior year of high school.
After you have established some criteria and looked
at a few college websites, you should be able to start
narrowing the field. The next step is to visit some
campuses.
“The best college to attend is the
one that looks like an adventure, a
place that will take you where you
have always wanted to go. The worst
college to attend is the one your
friends say you cannot turn down.”
Jay Mathews: Harvard Schmarvard
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Waynesburg University 5
Getting the most
from a campus visit
• Visit when school is in session.
• Take notes.
(After a few campus visits, you won’t
Muskingham University
remember what you heard where.)
• Meet your admissions counselor.
• Talk with students and faculty.
• Sit in on a class.
• Tour a typical freshman dorm.
• Eat in the cafeteria.
• Explore extracurricular activities.
• Evaluate support services—health,
wellness, counseling, career planning, etc.
• Ask how the college will help you make
the transition from high school.
• Consider the year-round climate.
(The weather will be different in
January than in June.)
• Walk or drive around the nearby community.
Belhaven University
• Ask yourself if the college meets all
of your needs and expectations.
• Ask your parents what they think.
The college admissions office can help you get the
most out of your visit. When scheduling a visit, tell
the admissions office what you would like to see
and do while on campus.
The College of Wooster
6 Maryville College
What about rankings?
Magazines and books that rate colleges are popular.
They can provide useful information about a school’s
size, setting, students and key subjects. They may
offer helpful advice about a college’s selection
process, financial aid and ways to improve your
chance of being admitted. Less important are the
college rankings, which usually are based on a
combination of factual information and subjective
evaluation. A college that someone ranks 50th may
not be that different from the one ranked 150th.
Don’t rule out a school merely because it is not on a
“best colleges” list. Remember, the best college is the
college that is best for YOU!
It costs how much???
One question you should NOT ask immediately is,
“Can I afford it?”
While going to college can be expensive, colleges
work with students and their families to make
themselves affordable. The majority of students
at most colleges receive some form of financial
assistance. With scholarships and grants, private
colleges are comparable to and sometimes less
expensive than public institutions.
Important things to keep in mind
• Going to college is about getting an
education, not merely a degree
• The test for finding the right college
should not be how selective it is, but how
suitable.
• There are many good colleges to which
you can be admitted, including some
about which you might not have heard.
• Colleges care as much about finding the
right students as students should care
about finding the right college.
• Pay attention to deadlines.
• Visit before you decide.
• You can afford to go. The financial aid
office will show you how.
• Mom and Dad can help, but the final
decision should be yours.
• Finding the right college is worth the
effort. Take the time to do it right.
Agnes Scott College 7
Colleges
and
Universities
Agnes Scott College . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Alma College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Arcadia University . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Austin College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Barber-Scotia College . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Belhaven University . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Blackburn College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bloomfield College . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Buena Vista University . . . . . . . . . . 12
Carroll University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Centre College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Coe College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The College of Idaho . . . . . . . . . . . 14
College of the Ozarks . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The College of Wooster . . . . . . . . . 14
Davidson College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Davis & Elkins College . . . . . . . . . . 15
Eckerd College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Grove City College . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hampden-Sydney College . . . . . . . 16
Hanover College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hastings College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Illinois College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inter American University . . . . . . . 17
Jamestown College . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Johnson C. Smith University . . . . . 18
Westminster College - Pa.
King University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Knoxville College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lafayette College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lake Forest College . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lees-McRae College . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lindenwood University . . . . . . . . . 20
Lyon College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Macalester College . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mary Baldwin College . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maryville College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Millikin University . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8 Eckerd College
Missouri Valley College . . . . . . . . . 22
Monmouth College . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Montreat College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Muskingum University . . . . . . . . . 23
Presbyterian College . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Queens University of Charlotte . . 24
Rhodes College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rocky Mountain College . . . . . . . . 24
St. Andrews University . . . . . . . . . 25
Schreiner University . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sterling College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sterling College
Stillman College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Trinity University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tusculum College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
University of Dubuque . . . . . . . . . . 27
University of the Ozarks . . . . . . . . 27
University of Pikeville . . . . . . . . . . 27
University of Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warren Wilson College . . . . . . . . . 28
Waynesburg University . . . . . . . . . 28
Westminster College (Mo.) . . . . . . 29
Westminster College (Pa.) . . . . . . . 29
Westminster College (Utah) . . . . . 29
Whitworth University . . . . . . . . . . 30
William Peace University . . . . . . . 30
Wilson College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hastings College
Rhodes College 9
Agnes Scott College
www.agnesscott.edu
141 East College Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
At Agnes Scott College, the world is yours—to serve and research, to
question and explore. Agnes Scott, a top-ranked women’s liberal arts
college, educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage
the intellectual and social challenges of their times. Ranked nation-
ally for Best Quality of Life by The Princeton Review, the college fosters
an environment where women can develop high expectations for
themselves and realize their full creative and intellectual potential in a
diverse and inclusive community. In the classroom, on the playing field
or in a student organization, there is a place for every Scottie to lead.
Agnes Scott provides a small town feel with big city opportunities.
admission@agnesscott.edu Setting: Urban
404-471-6285 Nickname: Scotties
800-868-8602
Alma College
www.alma.edu
614 West Superior Street
Alma, MI 48801
Alma College, located in the middle of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula,
offers a personalized education in a supportive, collaborative
environment. A deep regard for students as individuals is fundamental
to an Alma education, with small classes and one-on-one collaboration
with dedicated faculty. Alma’s mission is “to prepare graduates who
think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully and live responsibly
as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations.” The
Alma Commitment offers a four-year graduation pledge and an Alma
Venture grant that provides each student an internship, research
fellowship, international travel or other qualified learning opportunity
to supplement classroom learning with real world experience.
admissions@alma.edu Setting: Small town
989-463-7139 Nickname: Scots
800-321-2562
Arcadia University
www.arcadia.edu
450 South Easton Road.
Glenside, PA 19038
Arcadia University is Philadelphia’s global university and a pioneer
in international education. The College of Global Studies is one of
the largest, most respected study abroad programs in the nation. The
Arcadia Promise affirms that students will have a distinctly global,
integrative and personal learning experience that prepares them to
contribute and prosper in a diverse and dynamic world. That sums
up the collective experiences of alumni and the collective efforts
of the faculty and staff who create Arcadia’s distinguished learning
environment. Generations of Arcadia alumni tell the story of the
personal attention they received that inspired them, helped them and
guided them. It’s the hallmark of an Arcadia education.
admiss@arcadia.edu Setting: Large town
215-572-2910 Nickname: Knights
10 877-272-2342Austin College www.austincollege.edu 900 North Grand Avenue Sherman, TX 75090 Located 60 miles north of Dallas, Austin College is a small residential college where big things happen. Students and faculty engage in partnerships that allow the students to become truly vested in their education, both within and beyond the classroom. The college focuses on global awareness. More than 70% of graduates in the last decade studied internationally as part of their Austin College experience. One of 40 schools profiled in the book, Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College is recognized nationally for excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, community service, religious life and leadership studies. admission@austincollege.edu Setting: Small city 903-813-3000 Nickname: Kangaroos (‘Roos) 800-526-4276 Barber-Scotia College www.b-sc.edu 145 Cabarrus Avenue West Concord, NC 28025 Home of the Mighty Sabers, Barber-Scotia College is dedicated to total student development, educating for the head, hand and heart. Barber- Scotia continually seeks to provide an atmosphere and environment in which learning will always be adventurous for the total community of scholars. This ideal is portrayed through the innovative workforce development program the college has implemented. Recognizing the unique and infinitely significant value of the individual, it is the college’s goal to provide an opportunity for all students to realize their capabilities. Barber-Scotia provides this opportunity through a liberal arts education in a community concerned with the interaction of cultures, Christian heritage, scholarship, citizenship and leadership. Admissions: See www.b-sc.edu Setting: Small city for current e-mail address Nickname: Sabers 704-789-2900 Belhaven University www.belhaven.edu 1500 Peachtree Street Jackson, MS 39202 Among Christian colleges and universities, Belhaven University stands at the forefront, both for an enduring commitment to the liberal arts and for its integration of the Christian faith into the classroom. Students seeking a college degree that will challenge them to tackle complex intellectual and spiritual issues from a biblical perspective will find Belhaven to be one of their top options. At the center of Belhaven’s liberal arts emphasis is the innovative Worldview Curriculum, which presents history, philosophy, literature and art as one set of interconnected disciplines. Belhaven’s main campus is situated in the heart of one of Jackson’s most beautiful historic neighborhoods. admission@belhaven.edu Setting: Large city 601-968-5940 Nickname: Blazers 800-960-5940 11
Blackburn College
www.blackburn.edu
700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
At Blackburn College, students get a four-year head start on
their career by earning a high-quality liberal arts education at an
affordable price while participating in the college’s nationally recognized
work program. Three simple words—learn, work and earn—represent
the value that students discover during their Blackburn experience,
an experience that allows Blackburn graduates to excel in any future
endeavors including graduate school, professional programs and the
workplace. Blackburn’s small class sizes allow for individual attention
and the student-managed work program helps keep tuition affordable
while providing real world work experience. Carlinville is located an
hour from the state capital of Springfield and 90 minutes from St. Louis.
admit@blackburn.edu Setting: Small town
217-854-3231 ext. 4278 Nickname: Beavers
800-233-3550 ext. 4278
Bloomfield College
www.bloomfield.edu
467 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Located just 15 miles from New York City and ranked among
America’s best colleges by Forbes, Bloomfield College educates students
from around the world. Our mission is to prepare students to attain
academic, personal and professional excellence in a multicultural and
global society. Individual attention is a cornerstone of a Bloomfield
College education. Because our classes are small, students receive one-
on-one attention from their professors. We offer more than 60 majors
including video game design, nursing, allied health, network engineering,
education, business and music technology. Available financial aid includes
scholarships for academics, athletics and community service. Special
student programs include internships, study abroad opportunities, honors
programs and free tutorial services.
admission@bloomfield.edu Setting: Large town
973-748-9000 ext. 230 Nickname: Deacons
800-848-4555 ext. 230
Buena Vista University
www.bvu.edu
610 West Fourth Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Buena Vista University strives to develop students for
lifelong success by blending liberal arts—the subjects that teach
students to think, analyze and express themselves—with courses that
prepare them for specific careers. BVU’s vision is to be an educational
community that challenges every student and every faculty and
staff member to set and meet the highest standards of academic
achievement, character, conscience and compassion. In 2000, BVU
became the nation’s first “wireless community.” Buena Vista, which
literally means “beautiful view,” is located in western Iowa on the shores
of a 3,200-acre natural lake from which the town derives its name.
admissions@bvu.edu Setting: Small town
712-749-2235 Nickname: Beavers
800-383-9600
12Carroll University
www.carrollu.edu
100 North East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
Every member of the Carroll community is committed to helping students
achieve their wildest dreams. As Wisconsin’s oldest institution of higher
education, Carroll University combines the best of a rich heritage with
state-of-the-art technology and a vibrant academic experience. The
teaching and learning environment at Carroll is characterized by its
quality, rigor and vitality. Carroll is a place that nurtures critical thinking.
Creative thought and expression abound. Situated on 50 acres in one of
Wisconsin’s fastest growing communities, Carroll is only minutes away
from the energy of Milwaukee and the beauty and serenity of Wisconsin’s
coveted Kettle Moraine wilderness area.
info@carrollu.edu Setting: Small city
262-524-7220 Nickname: Pioneers
800-227-7655
Centre College
www.centre.edu
600 West Walnut Street
Danville, KY 40422
Centre College offers a world of opportunities, highlighted by the nation’s
premier study abroad program, with nine semester-long residential
destinations, three-week programs in January, summer programs and
international internships. A highly personal and deeply engaging approach to
education is backed by the Centre Commitment: study abroad, an internship
or research opportunity and graduation in four years are guaranteed or
Centre will provide up to one more year of tuition for free. And Centre’s
stellar academic experience leads to extraordinary success, including
entrance to top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships
(Boren, Fulbright, Goldwater and Rhodes) and rewarding jobs—97 percent
are employed or in advanced study within 10 months of graduation.
admission@centre.edu Setting: Large town
859-238-5350 Nickname: Colonels
800-423-6236
Coe College
www.coe.edu
1220 First Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
The commitment that Coe College makes is simple: students who
graduate from Coe will be well prepared to go into the world and
succeed in life. A selective, nationally recognized liberal arts college,
Coe allows students to discover what their real talents and interests are
and develops in them the skills, abilities and habits of mind that make
possible a successful career in any field, including ones that do not
yet exist. The Coe Plan introduces students to a variety of experiences
through internships, off-campus study and individual research with
faculty. Located in Iowa’s second largest city, Coe College claims the
shortest name of any American institution of higher education.
admission@coe.edu Setting: Small city
319-399-8500 Nickname: Kohawks
877-225-5263
13The College of Idaho
www.collegeofidaho.edu
2112 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83605
With seven Rhodes Scholars, over half of the
Carnegie Foundation Idaho Professors of the Year from
2006 to 2013 and the state’s top graduation and freshman retention
rates, The College of Idaho is Idaho’s premier independent college. The
innovative PEAK curriculum challenges students to attain competencies
in four knowledge peaks—fine arts and humanities, natural sciences
and mathematics, social sciences and history and a professional field—
enabling them to graduate in four years with an academic major and
three minors. Half an hour from Boise, the campus is ideally situated for
outdoor enthusiasts and those who want to enjoy the opportunities of a
city while living in a safe, residential community.
admission@collegeofidaho.edu Setting: Large town
208-459-5305 Nickname: Coyotes
800-224-3246
College of the Ozarks
www.cofo.edu
P.O. Box 17
Point Lookout, MO 65726
College of the Ozarks provides higher education in a Christian setting.
Dubbed by The Wall Street Journal as “Hard Work U.,” COFO offers a
unique college environment where students work for their education,
pay no tuition and can graduate debt-free. Because of the college’s
work program, where each student works 15 hours per week, students
graduate with a variety of value-added work experiences that make
them prime candidates for their dream jobs. COFO’s vision is to help
develop citizens of Christ-like character who are well-education, hard-
working and patriotic. The campus is located on 1,000 acres along Lake
Taneycomo, 40 miles from Springfield and minutes from downtown
Branson.
admiss4@cofo.edu Setting: Small town
417-690-2636 Nickname: Bobcats
800-222-0525
The College of Wooster
www.wooster.edu
1189 Beall Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691
The College of Wooster is America’s premier college for mentored
undergraduate research. Wooster offers an excellent, comprehensive liberal
arts education, culminating in a year-long, student-driven, faculty-mentored
research project. Through this distinctive program, every student develops
abilities valued by employers and graduate schools alike: initiative, self-
confidence, independent judgment, creative problem solving and strong
written and oral communication skills. Wooster students are serious about
their academic lives but they’re just as intense about exploring other
interests—and having fun. Almost a third play intercollegiate athletics, a
third perform in one or more musical groups and a quarter are involved in
theatre and the arts. The campus is located about an hour from Cleveland.
admissions@wooster.edu Setting: Large town
330-263-2322 Nickname: Fighting Scots
14 800-877-9905Davidson College www.davidson.edu Box 7156 Davidson, NC 28035 Davidson College creates an environment where young people cultivate their best instincts and highest aspirations. The college assists them in developing humane instincts and disciplined and creative minds for lives of leadership and service. The focus of this endeavor is a liberal arts education with its emphasis on critical thinking, effective communication and life-long learning. A variety of options and opportunities set Davidson apart, including its strong Honor Code and commitment to community service. Davidson is a national leader in affordability initiatives and was the first liberal arts college to eliminate the loan component in financial aid packages. The campus is 30 minutes from the thriving city of Charlotte. admission@davidson.edu Setting: Small town 704-894-2230 Nickname: Wildcats 800-768-0380 Davis & Elkins College www.dewv.edu 100 Campus Drive Elkins, WV 26241 It is the mission of Davis & Elkins College to prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world. The college prides itself on preparing students to succeed on campus as well as after graduation. A D&E education is more than classrooms, labs and grades. It is about discovering oneself. Sources of inspiration abound: nurturing relationships with faculty and staff, leadership opportunities, community service, teamwork experiences and the West Virginia outdoors to name just a few. Davis & Elkins is concerned not only with students’ academic growth, but with their social, psychological and spiritual growth as well. Many students describe coming to D&E as coming home. admiss@dewv.edu Setting: Small town 304-637-1230 Nickname: Senators 800-624-3157 ext. 1230 Eckerd College www.eckerd.edu 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Featured in Colleges That Change Lives and a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Eckerd College invites students to “Think Outside.” The college takes advantage of its spectacular mile of campus waterfront along the Gulf of Mexico for outdoor laboratories, sports and recreation. The college is recognized nationally for the percentage of students who travel outside the United States. And the Eckerd experience involves thinking outside conventional questions, methods and solutions to build a better world through a liberal arts education. The college emphasizes teaching, personal attention to students, concern for values and service to others, quality of campus life, rigorous academic standards and a sense of responsibility for the environment. admissions@eckerd.edu Setting: Large city 727-864-8331 Nickname: Tritons 800-456-9009 15
Grove City College
www.gcc.edu
100 Campus Drive
Grove City, PA 16127
Grove City College is a Christian college where students are free to
exercise their faith in an atmosphere of fellowship and friendship. The
result is a campus life animated by faith that stretches students to think
outside the classroom. Students and faculty form a community of well-
rounded thinkers committed to using their education and God-given
gifts to be instruments for good. The college offers an excellent classical
liberal arts education. Its unique humanities curriculum equips students
with a broad knowledge of the Western canon of philosophy, art,
literature, religion and science. The campus is located in a picturesque
town about an hour north of Pittsburgh.
admissions@gcc.edu Setting: Small town
724-458-2100 Nickname: Wolverines
Hampden-Sydney College
www.hsc.edu
1 College Road
Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943
Hampden-Sydney College is focused on the needs of men. Here
honor is not just an ideal, it is a way of life. With more than 200 years
of experience, Hampden-Sydney understands that young men are
invigorated intellectually and spiritually by the college’s insistence on
academic rigor and openness to diverse views. Here it is cool to be
smart, safe to speak up in class or to take on a risky research project.
Young men thrive in this friendly, easy-going campus atmosphere
enriched by athletics, social fraternities and numerous extracurricular
activities. In continuous operation since 1775, Hampden-Sydney’s
1,340-acre wooded campus is located an hour southwest of Richmond.
admissions@hsc.edu Setting: Rural community
434-223-6120 Nickname: Tigers
800-755-0733
Hanover College
www.hanover.edu
484 Ball Drive
Hanover, IN 47243
Hanover College is a premier, private, liberal arts college
that overlooks the Ohio River from one of the nation’s most scenic
campuses. With core strengths in the sciences, education and business,
the college offers an interdisciplinary approach to over 30 majors,
including the opportunity to design your own. Hanover has exceptional
faculty who hold students to high standards and put in the extra effort
to ensure they meet them. As a result, the college has an 83% first-
year retention rate and 98% of the students who graduate do so in four
years. The campus is located less than an hour from Louisville and
approximately 90 minutes from Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
admission@hanover.edu Setting: Rural community
812-866-7021 Nickname: Panthers
800-213-2178
16Hastings College
www.hastings.edu
710 North Turner
Hastings, NE 68901
Situated on more than 100 beautifully landscaped acres in a fun,
active, college-friendly community, Hastings College is dedicated
to the high academic achievement, intellectual discovery and
extracurricular exploration that is essential to life-long learning. The
historic and sustaining philosophy of the college incorporates the
highest standards of academic endeavor with the broad perspective
of the liberal arts and Christian faith. These values have continually
helped Hastings students excel in all facets of life. The college strives
to provide an environment that encourages students to respect and
appreciate the achievements and identity of each human being as they
prepare for a life of creativity, curiosity and challenge.
hcadmissions@hastings.edu Setting: Large town
402-461-7403 or 7315 Nickname: Broncos
800-532-7642
Illinois College
www.ic.edu
1101 West College Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650
As the first college in Illinois to conduct classes and grant a
baccalaureate degree, Illinois College sustains a more than 180-year
heritage of excellence in the liberal arts. Its strength is rooted in the
teaching skills of the faculty and their commitment to students. These
scholars are passionate about their academic disciplines and foster
in students a desire for learning that extends far beyond their college
years. Guided by an academic honor code, Illinois College is marked by
a strong sense of community, humane values, respect for the dignity of
all people, a tradition of service to others and a commitment to caring
for our natural environment.
admissions@ic.edu Setting: Large town
217-245-3030 Nickname: Blueboys/Lady Blues
866-464-5265
Inter American University
of Puerto Rico
www.inter.edu
P.O. Box 363255
San Juan, PR 00936
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, or Universidad
Interamericana de Puerto Rico in Spanish, is an ecumenical Christian
university dedicated to uniting academic excellence with leadership
and service to society. The university has seven campuses across
the island and three professional schools in optometry, law and
aeronautics. Founded by Presbyterian missionaries in 1912, it is the
largest private university in the Western Hemisphere.
Admissions: Setting: Main campus in large city
787-766-1912 ext. 2290 or 2600 Nickname: Tigers
17Jamestown College
www.jc.edu
6000 College Lane
Jamestown, ND 58405
Jamestown College calls its approach to education the Journey to
Success. It encompasses learning in and out of the classroom,
preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives of
critical thinking, community involvement, lifelong learning, and
servant leadership. Through self-assessment, personalized advising,
mentoring and career counseling, Jamestown helps students look
inward by examining their interests, strengths and goals; look
outward at how to use their talents to achieve their goals; look beyond
themselves to learn about other people, cultures and ways of life and
look forward at how to prepare themselves for their next step into the
world. The journey includes a guaranteed internship and graduation in
four years.
admissions@jc.edu Setting: Large town
701-252-3467 Nickname: Jimmies
800-336-2554
Johnson C. Smith University
www.jcsu.edu
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
Johnson C. Smith University is dedicated to providing a world class
education to its students. Highly motivated with diverse talents, the
students at JCSU come from a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic and
geographic backgrounds. The university provides an environment
where they can explore and grow—intellectually, physically, socially,
culturally and spiritually—and where they can develop a sense of social
and civic responsibility. The university’s connections with businesses
and organizations in Charlotte help teach students the importance of
community involvement. The institution promotes faculty development
and encourages faculty involvement in research and other creative
activities. The results are outstanding and innovative programs of study
that challenge and motivate students.
admissions@jcsu.edu Setting: Very large city
704-378-1010 Nickname: Golden Bulls
800-782-7303
King University
www.king.edu
1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN 37620
Founded in 1867 as King College, King University is a Presbyterian,
master’s-level comprehensive university committed to education in
an academically rigorous setting that integrates faith, scholarship,
service and career, leading to lives full of achievement and cultural
transformation in Christ. King University students turn their
opportunities to learn, explore and grow into meaningful lives and
successful careers. King welcomes and challenges each student to
excel on academic, social and spiritual levels while creating his or her
own path. King has been recognized repeatedly as a top school by U.S.
News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Since 2000, the University
has experienced record-breaking enrollment.
admissions@king.edu Setting: Large town
423-652-4861 Nickname: Tornado
18 800-362-0014Knoxville College www.knoxvillecollege.edu 901 Knoxville College Drive Knoxville, TN 37921 Knoxville College is open to students of diverse backgrounds and cultures who seek a quality liberal arts education. The college provides a challenging and stimulating educational experience for students of demonstrated academic ability and for students of potential, who have been afforded little advantage within society. Knoxville provides its students, regardless of their backgrounds, a distinctive opportunity for educational achievement, maintaining a program that combines preparation for professional careers with a broad education in the arts and sciences. The Knoxville College Work Program is a vital complement to the mission and purpose of the college, helping student to reduce their college expenses while gaining educational benefits through work experience. Admissions: Setting: Large city 865-524-6525 Nickname: Bulldogs Lafayette College www.lafayette.edu Quad Drive Easton, PA 18042 A national leader in graduation rates, undergraduate research and graduate and mid-career salaries, Lafayette College offers the benefits of larger schools with the student-centered approach of a small college. Students say Lafayette is a special place because of the breadth of the curriculum, encompassing the arts and humanities, social and natural sciences and engineering. It gives Lafayette a “university feel” in an environment dedicated to the undergraduate. Professors work with students from vastly different disciplines on a regular basis to solve real problems. This is the hallmark of a Lafayette liberal arts education. The campus is about 70 miles west of New York City and 60 miles north of Philadelphia. admissions@lafayette.edu Setting: Large town 610-330-5100 Nickname: Leopards Lake Forest College www.lakeforest.edu 555 North Sheridan Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 At Lake Forest College, students get a world-class education and the skills they need for success after college. Internships, research, leadership opportunities and learning from top professors in small classes set our students apart. In the last decade alone, the college has developed a dozen new majors or minors, launched new programs in Islamic world studies and environmental studies and started new academic centers including the Center for Chicago Programs, Ethics Center and the Gates Center for Leadership and Personal Growth. A Lake Forest education encourages practice as much as theory, using nearby Chicago as an extended classroom. The campus is located 30 miles north of downtown Chicago. admissions@lakeforest.edu Setting: Large town 847-735-5000 Nickname: Foresters 800-828-4751 19
Lees-McRae College
www.lmc.edu
191 Main Street
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lees-McRae College
has the highest elevation of any college campus east of the Mississippi.
The surrounding area is a spectacular setting for outdoor challenges:
road and mountain bicycling, rock climbing, whitewater rafting,
kayaking, hiking, camping, fly-fishing, snowboarding and skiing. The
college’s academic programs are equally challenging and diverse. The
faculty, experts in their chosen fields, are committed to the notion that
learning can cross the boundaries of academic disciplines and that the
best learning takes place person-to-person, in a community where you
are valued for who you are. LMC is one of the nation’s few pet-friendly
colleges. The campus is tobacco-free.
admissions@lmc.edu Setting: Rural community
828-898-8723 Nickname: Bobcats
800-280-4562
Lindenwood University
www.lindenwood.edu
209 South Kingshighway
St. Charles, MO 63301
Lindenwood University is a dynamic institution dedicated to excellence
in higher education. It offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate
degree programs. Lindenwood emphasizes values-centered programs
that lead to development of the whole person. The faculty and staff are
committed to an integrative liberal arts curriculum that focuses on the
talents, interests and future of Lindenwood students. The university is
firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values and strives to help each student
become an enlightened, principled citizen of a global community.
Nestled amid beautiful Linden trees on an historic 500-acre campus,
Lindenwood is part of a growing community approximately 30 minutes
west of St. Louis.
admissions@lindenwood.edu Setting: Large city
636-949-4949 Nickname: Lions
Lyon College
www.lyon.edu
P.O. Box 2317
Batesville, AR 72503
Lyon College encourages development of the whole person. Classes are
academically challenging but small enough for students to build strong
bonds with professors personally. Outside the classroom students
enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures, such hiking or sailing, as well as
other extracurricular activities, such as intramural athletics, bagpiping
and Greek life. Lyon College boasts a student-led Honor System to
preserve academic integrity as well as a House System, which provides
co-curricular programming within the residence halls. When you enroll
at Lyon College, you join a vibrant campus community, committed
to nurturing your intellectual, spiritual and physical growth in an
environment that values honor and service to others.
admissions@lyon.edu Setting: Small town
870-307-7250 Nickname: Scots
20 800-423-2542Macalester College
www.macalester.edu
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
Smart, engaged professors, classmates from around the world and
graduate-level research, all in a vibrant metropolitan area, are just
some of the reasons to study at Macalester College. Two out of three
Macalester students complete internships and 63% of graduates pursue
advanced degrees within five years of graduation. Three out of five
Mac students study abroad. At Macalester, study abroad means both
high academic performance and an acute awareness of diversity that
is uniquely fostered by international experience. In addition, over
90 nationalities are represented in the student body. Macalester’s
location in an historic St. Paul neighborhood provides the ideal mix of
community and convenience.
Setting: Very large city
admissions@macalester.edu Nickname: Scots
651-696-6357
800-231-7974
Mary Baldwin College
www.mbc.edu
318 Prospect Street
Staunton, VA 24401
A master’s university offering coeducational programs at 11 Virginia
locations, Mary Baldwin College is also one of the oldest women’s
colleges in the nation. Surrounded by the beautiful Shenandoah Valley,
the college’s historic main campus is a place where students are
empowered with the confidence to lead, the compassion to serve and
the courage to make a difference in the world. Through experiential
learning students discover more about themselves than they ever
imagined and translate those discoveries into action. Thriving adult
undergraduate and graduate programs extend access to MBC’s
personalized, empowering education to more students. In 2014, a new
branch campus will open with doctoral programs in the health sciences.
admit@mbc.edu Setting: Large town
540-887-7019 Nickname: Squirrels
800-468-2262
Maryville College
www.maryvillecollege.edu
502 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
Maryville, TN 37804
Maryville College will change how you see the world and your place
in it. Ideally situated between the Great Smoky Mountains and
Tennessee’s third largest city, Maryville is the 12th oldest institution
of higher learning in the South, the first college in Tennessee to enroll
minority students and the first in the state to award a woman a
bachelor’s degree. Known for its academic rigor and its focus on the
liberal arts, Maryville is where students come to stretch their minds,
stretch themselves and learn how to make a difference in the world.
Distinctive features include Senior Study—a year-long capstone
research project—and MC’s outdoor Mountain Challenge.
admissions@maryvillecollege.edu Setting: Small city
865-981-8092 Nickname: Scots
800-597-2687
21Millikin University
www.millikin.edu
1184 West Main Street
Decatur, IL 62522
The signature of a Millikin University education is a unique
experience we like to call Performance Learning. The school’s founder,
James Millikin, believed in combining theory and practice. Today,
Millikin students must perform their knowledge in order to be truly
prepared for life after college. Internships, co-teaching, student-run
businesses, presentations, market research, you name it, Millikin
students are finding new ways to live out their learning and reap
the rewards of their hard work. Working with real companies on
real projects, Millikin students graduate with experience and the
confidence to succeed. Close to 100% of Millikin graduates obtain
employment or enter graduate school within six months of graduation.
admis@millikin.edu Setting: Small city
217-424-6210 Nickname: Big Blue
800-373-7733
Missouri Valley College
www.moval.edu
500 East College Street
Marshall, MO 65340
Known for its dynamic, richly diverse and friendly educational
environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow
in mind, body and spirit. Its faculty is personally and professionally
engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and
careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, MVC’s undergraduate and graduate
studies empower students to master skills needed to succeed in a
knowledge-based, global society. With a beautiful campus in west
central Missouri, 90 minutes from Kansas City, MVC strives to nurture
a campus culture to embrace all individuals with compassion, civility
and respect and expand opportunities for applying academic learning in
real-world settings and study abroad.
admissions@moval.edu Setting: Large town
660-831-4114 Nickname: Vikings
Monmouth College
www.monmouthcollege.edu
700 East Broadway
Monmouth, IL 61462
As a community of learners, Monmouth College strives to create
an environment that is value-centered, intellectually challenging,
aesthetically inspiring and culturally diverse. We hold as central our
commitment to liberal arts education and to one another. Through a
rich array of academic subjects and co-curricular activities, students
explore perspectives on the human condition and prepare themselves
for rich personal and professional lives—for leadership, citizenship
and service in a global context. The college, located in western Illinois,
honors the spirit of its Scotch-Irish founders through its award-
winning bagpipe band, a registered tartan and the proud athletic
tradition of the Fighting Scots.
admissions@monmouthcollege.edu Setting: Large town
309-457-2131 Nickname: Scots
22 800-747-2687Montreat College www.montreat.edu 310 Gaither Circle Montreat, NC 28757 Montreat College is a place where students discover not only what they will do, but who God created them to be. Surrounded by mountains and removed from distractions, they are supported by professors and classmates who become life-long friends. As a provider of Christian higher education, Montreat’s goal is to equip agents of transformation, renewal and reconciliation. The college strives to be Christ-centered, student-focused and service-driven. At Montreat, students are challenged academically, nurtured spiritually and sharpened relationally. Courses are designed to challenge them to think hard, gain knowledge and take steps toward a successful career. Academic excellence is one of Montreat’s core values, along with truth and a biblical worldview. admissions@montreat.edu Setting: Small town 828-669-8012 ext. 3799 Nickname: Cavaliers 800-622-6968 Muskingum University www.muskingum.edu 163 Stormont Street New Concord, OH 43762 The mission of Muskingum University is to educate whole persons— intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically—by meeting them where they are on the educational continuum and helping them progress to their maximum potential. Muskingum’s alumni have served the world as CEO’s of major corporations, media figures, scientists, educators and civic and religious leaders. Muskingum offers quality academic programs in a caring community, where individual fulfillment is encouraged and human dignity is respected. Combining solid classroom curricula with a level of field work and independent study rarely encountered in an undergraduate setting, Muskingum is a true learning community. Its science division is rated among the top undergraduate science programs in the country. adminfo@muskingum.edu Setting: Small town 740-826-8137 Nickname: Muskies 800-752-6082 Presbyterian College www.presby.edu 503 South Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 With small classes and faculty who want the best for their students, Presbyterian College provides more than an exceptional liberal arts education. PC empowers students through challenging academics and a culture of honor and ethics. More PC professors have been named South Carolina Professors of the Year than at any other college or university in the state. Students benefit from professor-guided research and study abroad opportunities. They learn the value of helping others by embodying PC’s motto, “While we live, we serve.” PC students have a high acceptance rate to graduate schools and most are employed within six months after graduation. Division I athletic teams give the campus plenty to cheer about. admissions@presby.edu Setting: Small town 864-833-8230 Nickname: Blue Hose 800-960-7583 23
Queens University of Charlotte
www.queens.edu
1900 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28274
Nestled in a gorgeous tree-filled neighborhood, Queens University of
Charlotte is known for its intimate learning environment, welcom-
ing southern hospitality and talented, caring faculty. A private, co-ed,
masters-level university, Queens combines a top-notch liberal arts and
sciences core with numerous professional programs in business, com-
munication, nursing and education. Abundant internships, community
service and academic partnerships launch students into the community
for hands-on experiential learning in a dynamic and vibrant New South
city. All Queens students complete at least one internship and most study
internationally. Between study tours, international internships, language-
immersion programs and semester exchange opportunities, Queens’
undergraduates study in hundreds of countries.
admissions@queens.edu Setting: Very large city
704-337-2212 Nickname: Royals
800-849-0202 ext. 2212
Rhodes College
www.rhodes.edu
2000 North Pkwy.
Memphis, TN 38112
The Rhodes College experience combines the best of the classroom
and the real world—through internships, service, research and other
opportunities in Memphis and far beyond. Students learn, play and
serve others with a determination to grow personally and to improve
the quality of life within their communities. The campus, hailed as one
of the most beautiful in the country, sits in a residential neighborhood
a few miles from downtown Memphis, which serves as a learning
laboratory. In this supportive environment, students and faculty
comprise a community unmatched in its dedication to learning and a
life of honor both on and off campus.
adminfo@rhodes.edu Setting: Very large city
901-843-3700 Nickname: Lynx
800-844-5969
Rocky Mountain College
www.rocky.edu
1511 Poly Drive
Billings, MT 59102
Rocky Mountain College, Montana’s oldest college, is committed to
excellence and open to all points of view. The college finds strength
by joining a liberal arts tradition and the heritage of practical training
for specific careers. The campus occupies approximately 60 park-
like acres in a residential section of Billings, a community that offers
all the benefits of big-city life with small-town hospitality. In the
classroom, professors offer stimulating and inspiring lectures, but
students quickly find that their classrooms are not always confined by
walls. They may just as easily find themselves in a field laboratory in
Yellowstone National Park. Co-curricular activities include athletics,
music, clubs, community service and outdoor recreation.
admissions@rocky.edu Setting: Small city
406-657-1026 Nickname: Bears
24 800-877-6259St. Andrews University
www.sapc.edu
1700 Dogwood Mile
Laurinburg, NC 28352
St. Andrews University is a place of remarkable quality with a highly
qualified faculty whose top priorities are teaching and mentoring
students. Central to a St. Andrews education is the study of great ideas,
but also the practical application of those ideas to real-world problems.
The university believes some of the best learning takes place when it is
experiential and service oriented. Study abroad programs, internships
and service projects help students understand how to apply a liberal
arts education to the many challenges of living in the 21st century. In
addition to innovative academic program, St. Andrews is recognized
for its equestrian and athletic programs, university press and award-
winning bagpipe band.
admissions@sapc.edu Setting: Large town
910-277-5555 Nickname: Knights
800-763-0198
Schreiner University
www.schreiner.edu
2100 Memorial Blvd.
Kerrville, TX 78028
Schreiner University is committed to offering its students a
personalized, integrated education, preparing them for meaningful
work and purposeful lives in a changing global society. Student success
is Schreiner’s first priority. A Hispanic Serving Institution, Schreiner is
known for its academic rigor as well as for being a place of opportunity
where students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences learn
through programs that equip them to achieve, excel and lead. Schreiner
holds sacred the conviction that each student is valuable and unique
and that the university’s purpose is to enable every student to grow
intellectually, physically and spiritually. The campus is located in the
heart of the Texas Hill Country.
admissions@schreiner.edu Setting: Large town
830-792-7217 Nickname: Mountaineers
800-343-4919
Sterling College
www.sterling.edu
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
Sterling College is a Christ-centered college with a mission to develop
creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian
faith. Whether they are looking to join the Sterling community on
campus or online, the college has rigorous academic programs and a
variety of activities to help students become the servant leaders God
created them to be. Active involvement in campus life allows students
to make life-long friends, discover talents, develop leadership skills
and create lasting memories. Starting in 2013, students who meet
Sterling’s requirements are guaranteed to graduate in four years or the
college will pay the tuition it takes to finish their degree.
admissions@sterling.edu Setting: Small town
620-278-4275 Nickname: Warriors
800-346-1017
25Stillman College
www.stillman.edu
P.O. Box 1430
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
The pristine surrounds of Stillman College create the ideal
liberal arts environment. Stillman’s unfaltering commitment to
providing an elite education for its highly capable, enthusiastic students
drives change not only on the campus but also in the community. The
college is noted for its outstanding programs in biological sciences,
business administration, teacher education and fine arts, in addition
to the Harte Honors College and pre-professional programs in law and
medicine. Students have access to the latest in computer technology.
The faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, advising, scholarship
and service—providing a challenging curriculum that prepares graduates
for employment, professional or graduate studies and viable careers.
admissions@stillman.edu Setting: Small city
205-366-8814 Nickname: Tigers
800-841-5722
Trinity University
www.trinity.edu
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
Trinity University offers innovative, challenging academic programs that
empower its students with the knowledge and insight required to be
successful, no matter what their goals may be. A nationally recognized
liberal arts and sciences institution, Trinity offers a comprehensive
range of undergraduate programs in the arts, humanities, sciences and
selected interdisciplinary and pre-professional fields, along with a few
first-rate graduate programs. Trinity’s superb faculty consists of active
scholars who encourage undergraduate research and offer personalized
academic advising and support. Student life is vibrant, active, friendly
and connected. Trinity’s 117-acre campus sits on a hillside overlooking
the vibrant and culturally rich city of San Antonio.
admissions@trinity.edu Setting: Very large city
210-999-7207 Nickname: Tigers
800-874-6489
Tusculum College
www.tusculum.edu
60 Shiloh Road
Greeneville, TN 37743
Tusculum College is Tennessee’s oldest and perhaps most innovative
college. Founded in 1794, it is one of only five colleges in the United
States following a “focused calendar” course system. Students take one
course at a time in successive, 3.5-week blocks, with each semester
consisting of four blocks. Tusculum College’s emphasis on the Civic Arts
is a marked distinction, with a curriculum designed to help students
become effective citizens who possess the practical wisdom needed
to participate in a democratic society. For non-traditional students,
Tusculum offers customized degree programs through its Graduate and
Professional Studies Division at the Greeneville campus and at three
other sites.
admissions@tusculum.edu Setting: Large town
423-636-7312 Nickname: Pioneers
26 800-729-0256University of Dubuque
www.dbq.edu
2000 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
The University of Dubuque is a professional university with a
liberal arts focus, where students experience a personal, supportive
environment that helps them become the best they can be. At UD
students engage in hands-on learning with faculty who are seasoned
professionals with real-life experiences to share in the classroom. The
staff of UD’s Career Resources Center is dedicated to helping students
explore options, hone in on career choices and search for professional
positions. UD students learn how to work independently as well as in
teams, to engage in field projects or a professional internship to bolster
their real-world exposure. They graduate prepared to make a living and
also a life.
admssns@dbq.edu Setting: Small city
563-589-3200 Nickname: Spartans
800-722-5583
University of the Ozarks
www.ozarks.edu
415 North College Avenue
Clarksville, AR 72830
The University of the Ozarks has a clear mission: to
provide the best education possible for each student every time. True to
its Christian heritage, Ozarks prepares students who seek the richness of
life provided by study of the liberal arts and the quality of life provided
by professional preparation. The college provides an environment that
is uniquely supportive, academically sophisticated and challenging.
Faculty and staff challenge students to achieve at high levels and
support their endeavors in the classroom and out. Ozarks was the first
college in the nation to establish a program for students with learning
disabilities. The campus lies at the foot of the scenic Ozark Mountains.
admiss@ozarks.edu Setting: Small town
479-979-1227 Nickname: Eagles
800-264-8636
University of Pikeville
www.upike.edu
147 Sycamore Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
The University of Pikeville is committed to offering a broad liberal
arts and sciences education. This foundation provides opportunities
for students to develop their full academic and personal potential
and prepare for specific careers. At UPIKE, student success is at the
heart of everything we do. Our professors inspire critical thinking and
creativity, and provide the encouragement and support students need
to make the most of their education. A family environment and close
personal attention provide opportunities for students to fit in and
stand out. At UPIKE, students receive a quality education that focuses
on development of the whole person.
wewantyou@upike.edu Setting: Small town
606-218-5251 Nickname: Bears
866-232-7700
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