IACAC College Admission Update 2013

2013

College Admission Update

Welcome to the 2013 College Admission Update, compiled by the Illinois

Association for College Admission Counseling. 60 institutions of higher education, from Illinois and throughout the United States, have provided information about their campuses. For individual colleges and universities, the update may include admission profiles and deadlines, costs and scholarship opportunities, academic program information and campus descriptions. Additionally, direct links to each of the university web sites are included, so that you may gain further information and insight.

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Table of Contents

Institution

Benedictine University at Springfield

Blackburn College

Bradley University

Butler University

Carthage College

Central Michigan University

Columbia College Chicago

Concordia University Chicago

DePaul University

Elmhurst College

Eureka College

Franklin College

George Williams College of Aurora University

Grand Valley State University

Illinois College

Illinois Wesleyan University

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI)

Ivy Tech Community College

Knox College

Lake Forest College

Lake Superior State University

Lincoln College

Linn State Technical College

Marquette University

Methodist College

Miami University

Michigan State University

Monmouth College

Northern Michigan University

Northwestern University

Oakland University

Penn State University

Quincy University

Rockford University

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

Saint Xavier University

Seton Hall University

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Transylvania University

The University of Akron

The University of Alabama

University of Chicago

University of Dayton

University of Denver

University of Illinois

University of Illinois at Chicago

The University of Iowa

University of St. Thomas

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University of Tampa

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Osh Kosh

Upper Iowa University

Viterbo University

Wayne State University

Western Illinois University

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Benedictine University at Springfield

1500 N. Fifth Street

Springfield, IL 62702

Annual Cost: Tuition: $13,650

Web Site: http://springfield.ben.edu

Phone: 217-525-1420

Room & Board: $7,100

• Benedictine University at Springfield is a small, Catholic, liberal arts university located in the capital city of Illinois just north of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, as well as downtown restaurants and shopping

• In traditional undergraduate programs, we offer majors in Accounting (Fall 14), Biology,

Business and Economics, Communication Arts, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Finance,

Health Science, History, International Business (Fall 14), Management and Organizational

Behavior, Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, Theology, Writing and Publishing

• Benedictine University at Springfield’s Health Science degree offers several different tracks towards a variety of pre-professional health programs, such as pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, prephysical therapy, pre-dentistry, and pre-veterinary, to name a few

• Full member of NAIA American Midwest Conference (AMC) offering the following intercollegiate sports: Baseball, M/W Basketball, M/W Cross Country/Distance Track, M/W

Golf, M/W Soccer, Softball, and Volleyball

• Benedictine University at Springfield is home to “Quiddity”: a multi-media arts venue featuring an international literary journal (print and audio), a public-radio program, and a visiting writer and artist series

Additional Information: Students are encouraged to visit campus during any one of our Explore

Benedictine Days, which are Monday, October 14, Monday, November 11, Monday, January 20, and

Monday, February 17. We also schedule visits by appointment.

Blackburn College

700 College Ave.

Carlinville, IL 62626


Web Site: http://www.blackburn.edu

Phone: 217-854-3231

Room & Board: 6,460

• Blackburn's Work Program is nationally recognized and the only one in the country that is student-managed. This allows students to: develop their professional skills; build a strong resume; and obtain management experience.

• Blackburn's nationally recognized Work Program results in 86% of the College's graduating seniors obtaining jobs - even during these challenging economic times.

• Blackburn' Work Program allows the College to keep tuition affordable so most students can graduate from college without long-term debt.

• Small class sizes and campus allow for: individualized student attention: close student-faculty interaction; and a nurturing, caring, learning environment.

• The overwhelming majority of faculty members have earned a doctorate in their respective fields providing students with professors who are dedicated to academic excellence.

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Bradley University

1501 W. Bradley Ave.

Peoria, IL 61625


Web Site: http://www.bradley.edu

Phone: 800-447-6460


• Bradley is a private, medium-sized university located in Illinois' largest downstate metropolitan area. Peoria, home of the world headquarters of Caterpillar Inc., is three hours from Chicago, St.

Louis and Indianapolis.

• Last year, 95 percent of Bradley graduates accepted a job or continued their education within six months of graduation.

• Game Design, Game Technology, Creative Writing, Global Supply Chain Management,

Hospitality Leadership, Medical Laboratory Science, Mobile Computing, Professional Selling,

Social Media Marketing, and Software, Web and Computer Security are the newest academic programs among more than 100 programs at Bradley.

• Bradley's current national champion speech team has won 41 team and 153 individual National

Speech Championships-- more than any other collegiate speech team in history.

• Bradley offers the Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This school is open to

Bradley students of all majors. It is one of only a few such schools in the nation and the first created as a standalone academic unit.

Butler University

4600 Sunset Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46208

Annual Cost: Tuition: $33,940 + $878

Web Site: http:///www.butler.edu/admission

Phone: 888-940-8100


• Butler University is a private, independent, co-educational institution founded in 1855. We offer more than 65 major academic fields of study in six different colleges: Business, Communication,

Arts, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

• The 290-acre campus is located in a residential neighborhood five miles north of downtown

Indianapolis, the 13th largest city in the United States.

• Butler University has a freshman to sophomore retention rate of 92% and our post-graduate placement rate is 94%. Fall 2012 enrollment consisted of 4,164 full-time undergraduates and

4,771 total students from 45 states and 49 countries.

• Butler has 19 varsity sports and competes in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference. Football participates in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) of the Pioneer

Football League.

• Butler is ranked 2nd in the Regional Universities Midwest category of the 2012 U.S. News and

World Report America's Best Colleges.

Carthage College

2001 Alford Park Dr.

Kenosha, WI 53140


Web Site:http://www.carthage.edu

Phone: 800-351-4058


• A four-year private college of the arts and sciences with majors, minors and concentrations in more than 50 areas of study.

• Full-time enrollment stands at a record level of 2,500 students. Total enrollment is 3,400 students.

• Situated within an hour's drive of Chicago and Milwaukee, giving students internship and career opportunities, as well as access to some of the world's finest art galleries, museums and theaters.

• Student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Average class size is just 17 students.

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• A Best Midwestern College, The Princeton Review (2013). Named a Tier 1 national liberal arts institution, U.S. News & World Report (2013)

Central Michigan University

102 Warriner Hall

Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Annual Cost: Tuition: $10, 950

Out-of-State: $21,000

Web Site: http://www .cmich.edu

Phone: 989-774-3076


• Any out-of-state student who applies to CMU with a 2.75/4.0 GPA will automatically receive instate tuition.

• In 2014, CMU will break ground on an $83 million Biosciences building. This building is is needed to meet the growth in the number of students enrolling in science related majors.

• CMU was founded as a teacher's college and Education is regarded as one of the flagship programs at the University.

• CMU opened a Medical School in the Fall of 2013. CMU also offers graduate programs in

Physical Therapy and Physician's Assistant programs.

• Volunteerism and Leadership are highly stressed on campus.

Columbia College Chicago

600 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60605


Web Site: http://www.colum.edu

Phone: 312-369-7130


• Columbia College Chicago is a non-profit arts and media college, purposefully designed for creatives, by creatives. Our faculty consists of working professionals who provide vital insight into their industries.

• Columbia believes in the essential wedding of theory with practice. Students begin hands-on work in their program from day one, while receiving a rigorous liberal arts education that will prepare them for the real world.

• Columbia's main goal is career preparation. Students start in their program from day one and begin creating a Body of Work to be used as a professional portfolio.

• Columbia is the most diverse private arts school in the nation. Our student body reflects the world around us, and our variety of perspectives help change the world.

• The city of Chicago is our campus, giving students access to a world of internships and professional opportunities, during and after their four years here.

Concordia University Chicago

7400 Augusta St.

River Forest, IL 60305-1499


Web Site: http://www.cuchicago.edu

Phone: 708-209-3100


• All new undergraduate CUC students (100%) receive a merit award or scholarship from the university to offset their tuition expenses. These awards are renewable for up to four years if the required grade point average is maintained. Additional need-based financial aid may be available as determined on the FAFSA.

New awards for residential students may also be available for Fall 2014 entering undergraduate students.

• The Concordia Chicago athletic teams continue to excel in several sports with the football team winning the conference title last Fall. CUC competes in the highly competitive Division III Northern Athletics

Conference and is looking forward to another successful year of athletic competition.

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• New majors include Sport and Fitness, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Nursing (Natural Science), Christian

Ministry, and Music Administration. All of the numerous Education programs, Music, Nursing (Joint degree program with Resurrection University), Psychology, and all Business majors continue to be extremely popular with undergraduate students.

• Internships are available to every student with an extensive network of opportunities available in the greater

Chicagoland area due to our outstanding campus location.

• Formal visit day programs are scheduled for: Monday, October 14, 2013, Saturday, November 9, 2013,

Monday, February 17, 2014, Saturday, April 5, 2014 (Admitted Students Only), Saturday, April 26, 2014

Additonal Information: Students may also contact the Undergraduate Admission Office directly to schedule a personalized visit:7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, Illinois 60305-1499 Admission@CUChicago.edu

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WWW.CUChicago.edu

, (877)-CUChicago (877-282-4422) or (708) 209-3100, facebook.com/CUChicago.edu/Admission 9ents may

DePaul University

1 E. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60604

Annual Cost: Tuition: $33,390 ($34,440 Theatre and Music) Room & Board: $12,104 (average)

Web Site: http://www.depaul.edu

Phone: 312-362-8300

The postmark deadline for our non-binding Early Action Program (EAP) is November 15.

Students are notified of their admission decisions by January 15 and, if admitted, receive priority consideration for merit scholarships, housing, and orientation. Students submitting an application by the

February 1 Regular Notification deadline are notified of their admission decisions by March 15. The

Theatre School and School of Music operate under different deadlines; please visitwww.depaul.edu/admission for details.

• DePaul University is “test-optional” for students who apply as freshmen for the fall term of 2014.

Students interested in this option are encouraged to talk to an admission counselor to get more information. In adopting a test-optional approach, DePaul seeks to further enhance our studentcentered admission process.

• DePaul University is located on two main campuses within the city of Chicago. Students study at one of eight different colleges and can choose among over 200 academic programs. At the heart of each program is a liberal studies core curriculum, which allows students to explore a wide variety of academic interests.

• DePaul awards over $21 million in academic, service and leadership, and talent scholarships to enrolled students. Application materials must be postmarked by November 15 for priority consideration for academic scholarships under the Early Action Program (EAP). Service and leadership scholarships, as well as talent awards, have a February 1 deadline.

• DePaul and the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science established the Alliance for Health Sciences in 2012 to give students increased access to contemporary professional health education and state-of-the-art health and medical training facilities. Accelerated Pathways

Programs into six highly competitive programs at Rosalind Franklin are being rolled out to qualified students applying to DePaul for fall 2014.

Additional Information: Students and counselors can find their DePaul admission counselor by visiting the following website, emm.depaul.edu/counselorfinder .

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Elmhurst College

190 S. Prospect Ave.

Elmhurst, IL 60126


Web Site: http://www.elmhurst.edu

Phone: 630-617-3400


• The Elmhurst Experience combines a liberal education, early professional preparation and student selfformation through an integrated curriculum that highlights skill and value development and experiential learning through internships and study away experiences.

• Elmhurst College has renewable merit based scholarships up to $22,000 as well as a United

Church of Christ Scholarship, an Enrichment Scholarship for underrepresented groups on campus, a Legacy Scholarship, and Music, Art and Theatre scholarships.

• Elmhurst College has four Centers for Student Development: The Center for Professional

Excellence, the Patterson Center for the Health Professions, the Niebuhr Center for Faith and

Action, and the Learning Center.

• Elmhurst College is a private, four-year college affiliated with the United Church of Christ and has approximately 3,430 students of which 2,818 are full-time undergraduates.

• Elmhurst College is a private, four-year college affiliated with the United Church of Christ and has approximately 3,430 students of which 2,818 are full-time undergraduates.

Eureka College

300 E. College Ave.

Eureka, IL 61530


Web Site:http://www.eureka.edu

Phone:309-467-6350


• Eureka College is a historic campus located on nearly 100 wooded acres in the heart of Central

Illinois. Our focus is on a comprehensive liberal arts education with major emphasis on leadership and service to others.

• Classes are taught by professors, most of whom have the highest degree in their field. Our focus on academic rigor - and helping you achieve these standards - means that no courses are taught by grad students or teaching assistants. Our faculty also serves as the students' academic advisors.

We offer over 40 academic majors, with the most popular being Education, Business, and Pre-

Professional programs. Our average class size is 17 students and have an overall student/faculty ratio of 13:1. Professors know students by name and are committed to helping them succeed in the classroom and in their future career.

• 100% of Eureka College students are eligible for renewable merit-based scholarships. We also offer Art, Band, Music, Theatre, Disciple's of Christ, Legacy, Family, and Service scholarships.

Our Ronald W. Reagan Fellowship Program (awarded to 6 freshmen annually) includes a fouryear full-tuition scholarship as well as expense-paid international travel and paid mentorship opportunities. Additional study-abroad programs include our expense-paid Durward Sandifer

Mentorship program for students who qualify at the end of their freshman year. This year alone,

Eureka College students have taken their learning outside the classroom to 21 countries and 13 states.

• Eureka College's NCAA Division III athletic program is a part of the Upper Midwest Athletic

Conference for football and a member of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

(SLIAC) for Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis,

Volleyball, and Track & Field.

• Opportunities outside of the classroom include intramural sports, Greek life, dorm activities, service organizations, fine and performing arts events, and much more. It is easy to get involved in the many activities available on this small campus.

Additional Information: Personalized campus visits can be scheduled through the Admission's office at any time in addition to our Open House's which will be held on Monday, October 14, Saturday, October

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June 27, and Friday, July 11.

Franklin College

101 Branigin Blvd

Franklin, IN 46131


Web Site: http://www.franklincollege.edu

Phone: 317-738-8070


• Founded in 1834-Franklin College provides a private, residential, co-educational liberal arts and science education, and is one of the few US colleges to have Leadership Studies built into the curriculum on a 4-1-4 semester schedule. With a location just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis,

IN, students have the opportunity to experience a small campus with the amenities of the 13th largest city.

• Having 36 majors, 39 minors, and 11 pre-professional programs allows our over 1,000 full-time students to have a 12:1 student to faculty ratio with an average class size of 15 students with no teacher assistants or graduate students teaching the class.

• Placing an emphasis on experiential learning, over 95% of the student body completes an internship or participates in research, which often leads to employment or allows students the necessary experience to be accepted into graduate school or masters programs

• Students have the opportunity to be involved with over 50 organizations: such as Greek Life, religious organizations, and service clubs or can participate in our 19 different Division III athletic teams.

George Williams College of Aurora University

350 Constance Blvd.

Williams Bay, WI 53191


Web Site: http://www.gwc.aurora.edu

Phone: 262-245-8564


• George Williams College is located in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, on Lake Geneva. The campus is approximately two hours from downtown Chicago and one hour from Milwaukee and Madison,

Wisconsin.

• GWC is a four-year, private, accredited, liberal arts, co-educational college. GWC is a partner institution of Aurora University (Aurora, Illinois). GWC offers residential, commuter, full-time and part-time programs to undergraduate, adult completion, graduate and doctoral candidates.GWC offers need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid packages.

• George Williams College takes pride in its small class sizes and one-on-one attention given to each student. A typical class size at GWC is 10:1 student to faculty ratio.

• George Williams College offers unique majors like Sustainability and Environmental

Management, Writing and English and Parks and Recreation.

• George Williams College is built upon a strong tradition of preparing students for lives of service.

Opportunities for service work and internships, the Work Experience Program, social entrepreneurship courses, individual attention from expert faculty and hands-on learning define the GWC experience.

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Grand Valley State University

1 Campus Drive

Allendale, MI 49401

Annual Cost: Tuition: (in-state) $10,454

(out-of-state) $15,114

Web Site: http://www.gvsu.edu

Phone: 800-748-0246


• Named one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report four years in a row.

• Second place in U.S. News & World Report’s list of up-and-coming schools in the Midwest.

• Named one of "America’s 100 Best College Buys" for the 16th year in a row by the Institutional

Research and Evaluation, Inc.

• Ranked 10th nationally for study abroad participation by the Institute of International Education.

Additional Information: Award for Excellence Scholarship (Non-Michigan Resident) $6160 approximately. This scholarship is for incoming freshmen students only. Deadline: December 31 st .

Eligibility:• 3.5 high school GPA • 26 composite ACT score or an 1190 SAT (combined score on the critical reading and math)

Illinois College

1101 W. College Ave.

Jacksonville, IL 62650

Annual Cost: Tuition: $ 27,800

Web Site: http://www.ic.edu

Phone: 866-464-5265


• Illinois College is a four year, private, Phi Beta Kappa, liberal arts college with an enrollment of

1000 students. Average class size of 16 students and an 11:1 student to faculty ratio. First college in Illinois to conduct classes and grant baccalaureate degrees.

• Jacksonville, IL is a community of 25,000 people located in west-central Illinois. Jacksonville is

90 miles north of St. Louis, MO, 250 miles southwest of Chicago and 250 miles west of

Indianapolis. The state capital of Springfield, IL is located 30 miles east of Jacksonville.

• Very competitive merit scholarship and need based assistance to make Illinois College affordable.

Merit scholarships ranging from $8,000 a year to full-tuition. 98% of students receive financial assistance. Fine Arts Scholarships available ranging $500 to $10,000 per a year – audition or portfolio submission required.

• 95% of graduating seniors are employed within 1 year of graduation or continuing their education in graduate school programs including law school, medical school, pharmacy school, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other areas.

• Illinois College is a member of the NCAA Division III and offers 20 varsity sports for men and women. Women Indoor Track and Field Team placed 2nd at the 2013 National Championships.

Melissa Norville '13, finished her career with 9 national track and field championships.

Illinois Wesleyan University

1211 Park Street

Bloomington, IL 61701


Web Site: http://www.iwu.edu

Phone: 800-332-2498


• Illinois Wesleyan is one of two top-tiered national liberal arts college to utilize the

4-4-1 academic calendar and the optional May Term. May Term offers many options for travel, internships and independent study.

• IWU offers 4-year, renewable academic and talent scholarships that range from $10,000-$20,000 per year. In addition, the University recently announced The Eckley Summer Scholars and Artists endowment—a program that will support summer research and creative activity for four to five

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students each year, enabling them to stay on campus over the summer to work under the direction of faculty mentors.

• Illinois Wesleyan is excited to announce the addition of lacrosse to its athletic program. The men are scheduled to begin competition in the spring of 2014 and the women’s team opening the spring of 2015. Illinois Wesleyan University has been a leader in Division III athletics for many years, including numerous final-four appearances, six national championships, and 114 Academic

All-American athletes. IWU provides an ideal environment in which strong student athletes excel, and we look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence with lacrosse.

• Two new buildings will open in the fall of 2013—student apartments and a $15-million geothermal classroom building that will contain technology-rich classrooms, seminar rooms and a small auditorium style case study classroom as well as house economics and educational studies research labs, conference rooms and faculty offices for the Business Administration and

Economics departments.

As a residential community, the University has created a variety of living options to foster a community that offers enjoyable, sustainable and inclusive communities that support and enhance students' academic achievement and personal development. The fully furnished 1,400 sq. ft. units at The Gates provide four individual bedrooms, two full baths, full kitchen, washer/dryer in each unit and a parking space for each resident.

• We had a record number of applications this past year, including an increase from international, national and multicultural students. Nearly 30% of this fall’s entering class represents a diverse cultural background, which is amongst the highest diversity percentages for highly selective liberal arts colleges.

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI)

420 University Blvd.

CE 225

Indianapolis, IN 46202

Annual Cost: Tuition: $8,735 (in-state)

$29,545 (out-of-state)

Web Site: http://www.enroll.iupui.edu

Phone: 317-274-4591


• IUPUI is Indiana’s urban research institution and 3rd largest university campus. We combine the academic strengths of both Indiana University and Purdue University with the advantages of being located in a diverse and dynamic urban setting.

• IUPUI is known as the State of Indiana’s health sciences campus. The Campus is home to the

States only medical and dental schools and the country’s largest nursing school.

• Approximately 85% of Indiana’s dentists were trained at the School of Dentistry. More than half of Indiana’s physicians come from the School of Medicine. More than one third of Indiana’s nurses come from the School of Nursing.

• IUPUI students are awarded over $86 million in gift aid annually.

• More than 30,000 students attend IUPUI from all 50 states and over 140 countries.

Ivy Tech Community College

1440 E. 35 th Street

Gary, IN 46409



Web Site: http://www.ivytech.edu

Phone: 219-981-4420

Room & Board: N/A

• Largest singly accredited community college in the United States.

• Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

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• Over 125 different programs and concentrations available.

• Programs available face to face and online

Knox College

2 East South Street

Galesburg, IL 61401


Web Site: http://www.knox.edu

Phone: 800-678-KNOX


• Knox College is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts and sciences college founded in 1837 by social reformers who strongly opposed slavery and believed in access to a college education for all, regardless of gender or race.

• Knox students study on a rigorous 3-3 calendar—three terms with three classes per term. Small classes, averaging 17, and a 12:1 student-faculty ratio allow for close relationships with professors.

• At Knox, each student develops a personalized educational plan with the guidance of a faculty mentor. 38 majors and 47 distinctive minors are offered, as well as, self-designed studies. Over

100 clubs and organizations keep students engaged.

• Knox students learn hands-on through research, independent study, internships, creative projects, and community service. More than 50% participate in off-campus or study abroad programs.

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More than $250,000 is awarded annually to support undergraduate research and creative projects.

Recognized as one of 40 Colleges That Change Lives, ranked 11th in the nation among liberal arts colleges in the Washington Monthly 2012 college rankings, Knox consistently ranks as one of the best values among U.S. colleges and universities .

Lake Forest College

555 N. Sheridan Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

Annual Cost: Tuition:

Web Site: http://www.lakeforest.edu

Phone: 847-735-5013

Room & Board:

• Lake Forest College represents the best of both worlds: a spacious, residential 107-acre campus only 30-miles from Chicago. Access to the real world is at the heart of the Lake Forest College experience.

• Few schools of Lake Forest College’s size can boast of a similar geographic representation, spanning 47 states and 80+ countries. Lake Forest provides a vibrant community for those who want to see the world amongst the students they study with.

• Our faculty are not only experts in the classroom, but in the field. They prepare their students for an evolving world. They encourage internships, research, and shadowing that pushes students to put theory into practice.

• The Forester academic and career plan provides guidance as well as flexibility. Students can double major and minor in four years. Before their first year begins students are consulting with their advisor about the experiences that will define their education.

• Our Career Advancement Center does not leave success to chance. We work with students oneon-one to build their resumes so they are “shovel ready” for life. Over 90% of students will intern, conduct research, do independent work, or study abroad.

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Lake Superior State University

650 W. Easterday Ave.

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783


$14,760(out-of-state)

Web Site: http://www.lssu.edu

Phone: 888-800-LSSU (5778)


• LSSU is Michigan's smallest public university, and among the smallest in the US. With an overall student to faculty ratio of 16:1, we pride ourselves in providing a private school atmosphere at a public school price.

• At Lake State, our focus is on undergraduate, hands-on education. With state of the art labs designed for robotics, forensics, environmental analysis, and chemistry, our students get access to hands-on learning reserved for graduate students at many other universities.

• Lake Superior State University offers nearly 100 programs of study, many that are unique to

LSSU. Fire Science, Homeland Security, Forensic Chemistry, Environmental Health,

Conservation Biology, Fisheries and Wildlife Management, and Robotics are just some of our unique options.

• The hands-on, personal education we provide to our students gives them an edge in their careers.

94% of our graduates are employed or entering graduate school within 6 months of graduation.

Engineering, Nursing, and Geology students have 100% placement.

• LSSU is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula about 45 minutes north of the Mackinac Bridge and within view of the International Bridge to Canada. Surrounding campus, you'll experience the great outdoors with hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, and more!

Additional Information: We'd love to see you up on campus! Schedule a campus visit at lssu.edu/admissions or give us a call at 1-888-800-LSSU (5778).

Lincoln College

300 Keokuk Street

Lincoln, IL 62656

Annual Cost: Tuition: $17,500 (includes books & fees)

Web Site: http://www.lincolncollege.edu

Phone: 800-569-0556


• 2 year, private, residential campus located in the center of the state of Illinois. We pride ourselves on our dedicated faculty and staff along with our uniqueness. On this campus, students get the experience of a 4 year environment because of the campus housing and true college layout with a student center, dining hall, fitness center and sports arena, multiple classroom buildings, radio station and library. Students have the ability to complete an A.A. or A.S. degree and can expect a seamless transfer to the Normal Campus or the any one of the numerous public and private colleges and universities throughout the region to complete their bachelor’s degree.

• The student population is comprised of 650 students that include 3% international, 10% out of state and the remaining in state students. Approximately 60% of the students come from the

Chicagoland area, 10% from Southern IL and 30% from Central IL.

• Average class size of 15 allows students to receive personal attention and the ability to get to know their professors both inside and outside of the classroom.

• The ACCESS program, through the Office of Disability Services, allows a student with disability needs to receive a personal coach that meets with the student individually on a weekly

(sometimes more often) basis. This “coach” helps the student with time management, organizational skills, reaching out to professors/tutors for help and the assistance of developing academic strategies to be successful in the classroom. The coach will keep the parents informed via phone or email each week.

• 100% of the students receive an academic scholarship or grant. Lincoln College’s Opportunity

Grant allows students to earn scholarship money provided they complete specific items needed.

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• The Pre-Nursing program allows students to transfer to complete the B.S. in Nursing. Through an agreement with top rated OSF St. Francis School of Nursing in Peoria, IL, the top five (5) Pre-

Nursing Lincoln College students are automatically admitted into their program each semester.

Normal Campus

715 W. Raab Road

Normal, IL 61761

Annual Cost: Tuition: $16,500 (includes books & Fees) Room & Board: $3,700

Web Site: http://www.lincolncollege.edu/normal

Phone: 800-569-0558

• Caters to traditional and non-traditional students by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes certificate programs in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage Therapy, Associate

Degrees, and Bachelor Degrees in Criminal Justice, Sports Management, Business

Administration, and Liberal Arts.

• The Midwest College of Cosmetology, a division of Lincoln College- Normal has been recognized as one of the premier cosmetology schools in Central Illinois. State-of-the-art facilities allow students great hands-on experience. A working on site salon allows student to get practical real world experience under the leadership and supervision of instructors.

• Average class size of 15 allows students to receive personal attention and the ability to get to know their professors both inside and outside of the classroom.

• * Apartment style housing gives students the best of both worlds. The convenience, security, and excitement of living on-campus, but with the space and privacy of an apartment suite.

All utilities, cable TV, phone and wireless are included. Students are responsible for their own meals.

• 100% of the students receive an academic scholarship or grant.

• Learning Resource Center with Free Professional Tutoring

• Free Access to Illinois State University’s Milner Library, Career Center, and Health Services

• Free Access to Bloomington/Normal Public Transportation

• Free Access to Heartland Community College’s State of the Art Recreation Facility

Linn State Technical College

One Technology Drive

Linn, MO 65051



Web Site:http://www.linnstate.edu

Phone:573-897-5000


• Linn State Technical College is Missouri’s only public two-year college with a statewide mission specializing in technical education. The main campus is located in Linn, MO with additional locations in Jefferson City, Mexico, Poplar Bluff, and Trenton, MO.

• Since 1995, 95% of Linn State graduates find gainful employment or continued their education within six months of graduation. The college’s primary mission is to “prepare students for profitable employment and a life of learning.”

• Linn State has approximately 12,000 students, with an average class size of 14 students. There are about 40 different program options. Approximately 75% of your classes will be in the technical field you choose.

• Linn State has a safe and friendly atmosphere that offers on-campus housing, fitness and recreation center (including an archery/air rifle range) and 16 clubs and organizations.

• Linn State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; Member North Central Association.

Graduates have what employers want; industry recognized certifications, experience through internships and high performance technical skills.

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Additional Information: Be sure to come out and visit our campus! You can schedule a tour through our website athttp://www.linnstate.edu/tour/request.php or call 1-800-743-8324.

Marquette University

P.O.Box 1881

Zilber Hall 136

Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881


Web Site: http://www.marquette.edu/explore

Phone: 414-288


• Application deadline of December 1st, but we recommend students apply by October 15th so we have time to communicate with them in the event that something is missing from their application.

• 7 Colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Communication, Education,

Engineering,Health Sciences and Nursing. Students are admitted directly into one of these seven colleges,based on what they list on the application as their "intended major".

• Special Programs: Direct entry PT (for freshmen). Combined Bachelor’s degree (in anything except Engineering) and Doctor of Physical Therapy, completed in six years. We also offer a combined Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and Masters in Physician Assistant Studies which is completed in five years.

• Students may add themselves to our mailing list by going towww.marquette.edu/explore and clicking on the "Get On The Mailing List" link.

• Mid-50 percent ranges: ACT 24-29 (we recommend the writing portion); SAT 1090-1270; Avg

Class

Rank = top 30%; 94 percent of freshmen and sophomores live on campus; Over 90% of freshmen receive assistance, including merit scholarship, financial aid, or a combination of both .

Methodist University

415 St. Mark Court

Peoria, IL 61603

Annual Cost: Tuition: $587 per credit hour Room & Board: $1,495 average per semester

Web Site: http://www.methodistCOL.edu

Phone: 309-672-5513

• Methodist College focuses strictly on nursing and health sciences programs (Four-year Pre-

Licensure BSN, Second Degree Accelerated BSN, RN-BSN, Bachelor of Science in Health

Science and Certificate of Gerontology) which create a learning environment with like-minded, goal-oriented students.

• Methodist College is a hospital-based program, partnering with UnityPoint Health-Methodist in the medical district of Peoria, Illinois.

• Methodist College is designed to be a four-year institution, pairing general education courses along with the nursing curriculum in order to expose students to their major sooner and incorporate nursing and health science concepts into curriculum for a seamless experience.

• Methodist College’s academic programs combine classroom-based studies, research and dynamic real-world clinical experience.

• The average class size is approximately 30 students with a 12 to 1 faculty to student ratio, creating individualized attention for students.

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Miami University

301 S. Campus Drive

Oxford, OH 45056

Annual Cost: Tuition: $13,266(in-state)

$29,056(out-of-state)

Web Site: http://www.muohio.edu

Phone: 513-529-2351

Room & Board: $10.900

• Every one of Miami's 100+ majors is based in a liberal education core of courses, called the

Global Miami Plan.

• Miami is nationally recognized for our commitment to undergraduate teaching.

• More than half of Miami students study abroad before they graduate.

• SmartMoney Magazine recently ranked Miami 9th in the nation for return on investment.

• Robert Frost once identified Miami as "the most beautiful campus that ever there was." We agree!

Michigan State University

426 Auditorium Road

Suite 250

East Lansing, MI 48824-0590

Annual Cost: Tuition: $12, 908 (in-state) Room & Board: $8,856


Web Site: http://www.msu.edu

Phone: 517-355-8332

• U.S. News & World Report ranks MSU 28th among the nation's public universities. MSU has over 200 majors and has been recognized for outstanding programs in elementary and secondary education, nuclear physics, supply chain management and industrial and organizational psychology.

• While additional fields of study include Apparel & Textile Design, Food Science, Packaging and

Zoology, undergraduate research is offered in EVERY college on campus. MSU was listed as one of U.S. News & World Report's best colleges for undergraduate research.

• Residential College options in the natural sciences, international relations/public policy and the arts include: Lyman Briggs, James Madison and the Residential College in the Arts &

Humanities.

• MSU is one of only four universities in the nation that rank in the top 10 for both study abroad participation and international student enrollment. MSU has a freshman seminar abroad program that allows students to participate before coming to campus.

• MSU is divided into five neighborhoods, each with an engagement center for academic support services, career placement, health services and campus security. This helps make one of the largest campuses in the country feel as large as you want it to.

Monmouth College

700 E. Broadway

Monmouth, IL 61462


Web Site: http://www.monmouthcollege.edu


Phone: 800-747-2687

• Monmouth College provides a broad education that prepares students to become leaders in their career fields. Our core curriculum challenges students to think critically. Guided by a faculty dedicated to teaching, students gain a rich understanding of their areas of major study while also integrating knowledge across academic boundaries.

• Monmouth College is a selective college recognized by Princeton Review and Forbes magazine as a tier one college and a best college in the Midwest. Monmouth is also a member of the prestigious Associated Colleges of the Midwest, American Chemical Society and the

Annapolis Group.

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• Enrolling 1300 students with a student to faculty ratio of 13:1, classes are taught exclusively by our professors, of which about 85% hold the highest degrees in their fields (usually the Ph.D.).

Within six months of college graduation, between 97% and 99% of students are employed or attending top graduate or professional schools.

• Consistent with its commitment to affordability, over 98% of students receive scholarships and/or financial assistance.

• Adding to Monmouth’s 112 acres of outstanding facilities, the new $40 million Center for

Science and Business building is designed as a laboratory for innovative instruction that features state-of-the-art technology to allow integrated studies for students of the sciences and math to work comfortably with the concepts inherent to business, economics, and accounting and viceversa. Similarly, many new sporting facilities also have been added in recent years now allowing the college to offer men’s and women’s water polo.

Northern Michigan University

1401 Presque Isle Ave.

Marquette, MI 49855

Annual Cost: Tuition: $ 9,037(in-state)


Web Site: http://www.nmu.edu

Phone: 906-227-2650


• Northern Michigan University, located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Seven hours from

Chicago), is a dynamic four-year, public, coeducational university which offers 180 degree programs to nearly 9,400 undergraduate and graduate students. NMU offers NCAA Division I and II sports.

• Northern is located in the city of Marquette (pop. 20,000). The region offers: 11 hiking trails; 96 miles of cross country ski trails; 11 accessible waterfalls; 10 miles of city bike paths as well as miles and miles of shoreline.

• Northern supports more than 200 student organizations annually including a wide variety of community service. There is also a unique program called Superior Edge, where a student graduates with a student enrichment transcript to compliment the student's academic transcript

• Not only is NMU's annual cost as low as staying in Illinois, but there are scholarships designated specifically for out-of-state students. Scholarships are based on gpa and test scores. A separate scholarship competition awards up to full costs.

• A notebook computer university with all full-time students receiving either a ThinkPad or iBook as part of tuition. The university has national and international awards for its innovative work in the area of technology in higher education.

Northwestern University

1801 Hinman Avenue

Evanston, IL 60208


Web Site: http://www.northwestern.edu

Phone: 847-491-7271


• Northwestern boasts a 7:1 student/faculty ratio and employs 2,500 full-time faculty members.

Our distinguished faculty includes a Nobel Prize laureate, Tony Award Winners, MacArthur

Fellowship winners and more.

• Northwestern is a charter member of the Big Ten athletic conference and competes with 19 intercollegiate athletic teams.

• Northwestern is recognized both nationally and internationally for the quality of its educational programs at all levels. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the University's undergraduate programs among the best in the country.

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• Northwestern's approximately 200,000 alumni include leaders in government, law, science, education, medicine, media and the performing arts.

Prominent alumni include Zach Braff, Stephen Colbert, Luke Donald, Rahm Emanuel, Joe

Girardi, and Michael Wilbon

• Study abroad is a key educational experience for a growing number of Northwestern students.

Each year, more than 700 undergraduate students study abroad through programs that shape how they think about themselves, their communities, and the world.

Oakland University

2200 N. Squirrel Road

Rochester, MI 48309


Web Site: http://www.oakland.edu/futurestudents

Phone: 800-OAK-UNIV


• Nearly 20,000 students attend classes at OU each fall, and more than 94,000 alumni proudly wear black and gold.

• Highly motivated students flourish in The Honors College, an intellectually stimulating community that integrates the arts, sciences and professional fields through creative research, colloquia, scholarly and extracurricular activities, and leadership and service opportunities.

• OU has five coed residence halls (including the Scholars Tower, Pre-Nursing Hall and Pre-

Business Hall) and six student apartment buildings. A new residence hall complex, which will house more than 500 students, is slated for completion in 2014.

• The Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine opened in 2011, and is one of

141 M.D.-granting schools in the country.

• OU competes at the NCAA Division I level. This fall the Golden Grizzlies begin a new era as members of the Horizon League, competing against Cleveland State, Detroit, Green Bay,

Milwaukee, UIC, Valparaiso, Wright State and Youngstown State.

Penn State University

201 Shields Building

University Park, PA 16801



Web Site: http://www.admissions.psu.edu

Phone: 814-865-5471


• Penn State is a nationally-ranked public research university focused on providing the best academic experience for its students, which includes undergraduate research opportunities, access to outstanding facilities, and a dedicated Career Services office that helps to facilitate internships and other career-related positions.

• In addition to the many academic programs that are highly ranked, from engineering to business,

Penn State is ranked 13th among U.S. public universities by U.S. News, as well as 49th in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities.

• Our academics prepare students for real-world success – a Wall Street Journal survey of corporate recruiters ranked Penn State FIRST for recruited undergraduates because our students are academically well-rounded and prepared.

• Penn State offers over 1,200 clubs and organizations University-wide, including IFC/Panhellenic

Dance Marathon (THON), the world’s largest student-run philanthropy. In 2013, THON raised

$12,374,034 for the fight against pediatric cancer.

• The 40,000 undergraduate students studying at the University Park campus can also enjoy the dining, shopping, and community atmosphere of State College, Pennsylvania, which was recently ranked as the 3rd Best College Town by the American Institute of Economic Research.

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Additional Information: Penn State consists of 20 undergraduate campuses of various sizes throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Students can start the first two years of almost all Penn State’s 160+ degrees at one campus, and then transition to another campus, typically University Park, to complete the final two years of the degree through the 2+2 plan.

Quincy University

1800 College Ave.

Quincy, IL 62301


Web Site: http://www.quincy.edu

Phone: 217-228-5210


• Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is a Catholic, co-educational, residential

University offering an academic program that integrates liberal arts, active learning, practical experience, and Franciscan values. Quincy University is located in Quincy Illinois (population

45,000)

• Almost 1,300 students from 23 states and 3 foreign countries. More than 70% of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their fields. (only faculty, not graduate assistants teach classes at

Quincy University) Student/faculty ratio is 14:1, with an average class size of 20.

• Find your major and your passion with more than 30 majors. Our academic program is grounded in the real world, with experienced professors, simulated labs, and significant internships. Among our graduates of the past three years, 88% were employed in a professional position or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

• More than 50 clubs and organizations including a student newspaper, student magazine, vocal and instrumental groups, marching band, theatre performances; three national

Greek organizations; intramural athletics; club sports; and professional organizations.

• Quincy University is a member of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference offering

15 intercollegiate sports for men and women.

Additional Information: Quincy University offers rolling admission with the application review for 2014 freshmen and transfer applicants beginning September 2013. No application fee when applying online!

2013-2014 Discovery Days: October 19, November 9, January 25, March 22. Individual visits by appointment.

Rockford University

5050 E. State St.

Rockford, IL 61108


Web Site: http://www.rockford,edu

Phone: 815-226-4050


• Rockford University is a four-year, co-educational institution founded in 1847 offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. The campus sits on 150 park-like acres near numerous restaurants, theaters, coffeehouses, museums, and gardens. Rockford is just 90 miles from

Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee.

• Rockford University has more than 80 majors, minors, and concentrations. Our esteemed faculty challenge and support learners to develop the knowledge, values, and skills that impact their lives and our world.

• Rockford University is one of only 11 Phi Beta Kappa chapters in Illinois. We are named by The

Princeton Review as a Best Midwestern College and one of only 81 colleges in the nation as a

“College with a Conscience.”

• Rockford University is committed to providing an affordable education; students receive more than $8 million each year in scholarships and institutional aid. Scholarship opportunities, including competitive scholarships, for all full-time students range up to full tuition.

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• Rockford University competes in the NCAA Division III and sponsors 17 intercollegiate varsity teams. Members of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, Regent athletes comprise approximately 25% of the student body.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

5500 Wabash Avenue

CM1

Terre Haute, IN 47803


Web Site:http://www.rose-hulman.edu

Phone: 812-877-8213, 800-248-7448


• The Number One ranked undergraduate engineering school in the nation for 14 consecutive years by US News and World Report. Rose-Hulman is a private, fully accredited college located in

Terre Haute, Indiana.

• Academic Programs: Applied Biology , Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical

Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science,

Economics , Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics , Mathematics, Mechanical

Engineering, Optical Engineering , Physics and Software Engineering

• Requirements: 4 years English and Mathematics, 2 years Social Sciences, 1 year Chemistry,

1year Physics, SAT or ACT. Consideration given to class rank, grades, strength of curriculum, and involvement in student activities; Recommendation from high school counselor or teacher.

• Important Numbers: Faculty-student ratio: 1:12, Average class size: 20, Freshmen class: 540,

Freshmen retention rate: 95%, Applications per year: 5,000, Undergraduate enrollment: 1,900,

Placement rate: 96-100%, Starting salary: over $64,000.

• More than 90 clubs and student organizations to include drama club, music-both vocal and instrumental, art, newspaper, yearbook, FM radio station, debate, scuba, competitive engineering teams, fraternities, sororities, intramural and 11 Division III varsity men’s and women athletics teams.

Additional information: Early Admission deadline Nov. 1, Regular Admission deadline Feb. 1

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

700 Terrace Heights #2

Winona, MN 55987


Web Site: http://www.smumn.edu

Phone: 507-457-1700


• About 1,400 students are enrolled in the residential undergraduate College in Winona, Minn. established in 1912. Students receive individualized attention; faculty know students’ dreams working with them to achieve them. -- www.smumn.edu

• SMU is offering four new Living Learning Communities. The LLC program is a collaboration between academics and student life to help students connect and grow their first year. LLCs next fall will focus on the arts, wellness, interfaith dialogue, and sports

• The Mayo Innovation Scholars Program represents a partnership between business and education in providing real-world opportunities for students who are uncovering innovation that will have a positive impact on health care and the MN economy.

• Five new, in-demand undergraduate majors have been added at SMU. Finance and Business

Intelligence and Analytics, Actuarial Science. Pre-Echocardiography and Pre-Radiography are offered in collaboration with Mayo School of Health Sciences.

• rother Leopold Hall, a new residence hall was completed this fall. The hall provides a variety of housing options for upper-class students including single rooms, suites and apartment style living.

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Saint Xavier University

3700 W. 103 rd Street

Chicago, IL 60655


Web Site: http://www.sxu.edu/

Phone: 773-298-3050


• Saint Xavier University, the oldest Catholic university in the city of Chicago, was founded in

1846 by the Sisters of Mercy. Our 74-acre Chicago campus is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Chicago's southwest side.

• Saint Xavier offers 43 different majors in the College of Arts & Sciences, Graham School of

Management, School of Education, and School of Nursing. Eighty-five percent of our faculty have the highest degree in their field, and our student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

• U.S. News and World Report ranks Saint Xavier in the top tier of Midwestern master's level universities and one of the top five in the state of Illinois. U.S. News also ranks SXU in the top 10 in the Midwest in both economic and racial diversity.

• Saint Xavier offers generous merit scholarships for freshman and transfer students based on academic achievement. SXU also offers talent-based scholarships in the areas of Art, Athletics, and Music.

• The National Survey of Student Engagement shows SXU students experience high levels of interaction and collaboration with faculty.

Seton Hall University

400 South Orange Ave.

South Orange, NJ 07079


Web Site: http://www,shu.edu

Phone: 800-THE-HALL


• SHU provides over 90 rigorous academic programs that are highly ranked by The Princeton

Review, U.S.News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek. Our 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and average class size of 21 means faculty know more than just your name.

• SHU offers more than 15,000 internship opportunities, and over 75% of our students have at least one internship on their resume, this is just one of the reasons our students have an employment rate of 84% – almost 20% higher than the national average.

• Nestled in the village of South Orange, NJ, the university’s suburban, 58-acre park-like campus sits within this town with tree-lined streets; historic homes; and quaint shops just 14 miles from

NYC – close to all the action, yet not engulfed by it.

• We offer unique learning labs like our Mock Trading Room, Patient Simulation Labortory,

Market Research Center, student-run radio station, Sport Polling Center and more offer students hands-on experience while on-campus

• Seton Hall leaders learn to put ideas into action; discover something new; become part of a community; and build trust, spirit and lasting friendships. Here, you’ll find activities galore, over

130 clubs and organizations and 22 Greek societies.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

425 Clocktower Drive

Carbondale, IL 62901



Web Site: http://www.amissions.siu,edu

Phone: 618-536-4405


• The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies SIU as a Research

University: High Research Activity. The National Science Foundation ranks SIU #101 among public universities in the U.S. for total research and development expenditures, and #142 among

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all U.S. universities. This places SIU among the top 4 percent of U.S. higher education institutions for research. More than 200 undergraduate majors, minors and specializations.

Extensive research and creative opportunities for undergraduates – including freshmen.

• SIU is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. SIU offers 230 undergraduate majors, specializations, and minors, 60 master’s programs, and 32 doctoral programs among the fields of agricultural science, applied sciences and arts, business, education and human services, engineering, the liberal arts, the fine arts, mass communication and media arts, science; and professional degrees in law and medicine.

• SIU students can expect the individual attention and community atmosphere associated with smaller schools. The teaching ratio is 15/1 with more than 50 percent of classes containing fewer than 20 students. Living Learning Communities are residential areas arranged by major or college that incorporate classroom learning with everyday life. More than 400 Registered Student

Organizations provide social, academic and service opportunities as well as a sense of belonging for our student population.

• SIU students are from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. A hallmark of SIU is a tradition of affordability and accessibility. Approximately 85 percent of the student population receives some form of financial aid. We award more than $2 million in academic scholarships each year.

• SIU lies at the edge of the Shawnee National Forest, amid scenery of unsurpassed beauty. Within minutes of campus are four large recreational lakes, the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, and the spectacular 270,000-acre Shawnee National Forest.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Campus Box 1600

Edwardsville, IL 62026

Annual Cost: Tuition: $9,666.40 (in-state)

$20,610.40(out-of-state)

Web Site: http://www.siue.edu

Phone: 618-650-3705


• SIUE offers 43 undergraduate programs and 67 graduate and professional programs as well as 56 undergraduate minors. Seven academic units include the College of Arts and Science, and the

Schools of Business, Dental Medicine, Education, Engineering, Nursing and Pharmacy. Direct entry is available for selected Freshmen in some of our most competitive programs; Business,

Engineering, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Details can be found at www.siue.edu/direct

• SIUE offers outstanding faculty, affordable tuition, and easy access to the professional and cultural opportunities of metropolitan St.Louis, just 25 minutes from the campus

• SIUE nationally accredited academic programs of study are offered at the lowest four-year tuition and required fees of all four-year institutions in Illinois. More than 70% of the student body receives financial aid with an $11,416 average financial aid package

• With a student/faculty ratio of 17 to 1, and average class size of 25 students, many choose SIUE for the small class size and personal attention from faculty and staff. SIUE students come from 37 states and 40 nations making our campus vibrant and diverse.

• Take advantage of our more than 200 student organizations including opportunities through our

Kimmel Leadership Center and our Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities program

(URCA). SIUE is an NCAA Division I athletics competitor as a member of the Ohio Valley conference, the Missouri Valley Conference (men’s soccer) and the Southern Conference

(wrestling).

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Transylvania University

300 N. Broadway

Lexington, KY 40508


Web Site: http://www.transy.edu

Phone: 800-87296798


• Virtually 100% of applicants recommended to law school are accepted, as are over 90% of applicants to medical school.

• 95% of Transylvania graduates are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.

• 41% of classes have 10 students or less, and the student to faculty ratio is 11:1

• Transylvania's campus is located in the heart of downtown Lexington, a city of over 300,000 people, including 30,000 college students.

• Over 98% of students qualify for some form of financial assistance.

The University of Akron

Office of Admission

Simmons Hall 109

Akron, OH 44325-2001

Annual Cost: Tuition: $10,054.40 (in-state) Room & Board: $9,982-13,068

$18,418.40 (out-of-state)

Web Site: http://www.uakron,edu/admissions

Phone: 800-655-4884

• UA's College of Engineering is the fourth fastest-growing in the United States of America and the fastest growing in Ohio.

• A recent survey of graduates indicated that 72% of students completing experiential education were offered full-time work.

• With well over 28,000 students on campus, the average class size remains between 25 to 30 students.

• 83% of full-time faculty hold the highest degree recognized in their fields.

• UA fields 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports with more than 350 student-athletes. In

2010, the men's soccer team won the NCAA National Championship.

The University of Alabama

Box 870132

Tuscaloosa, AL 35487



Web Site: http://www.gobama.ua.edu

Phone: 800-933-BAMA


• Enrollment at The University of Alabama reached a record high of 33,602 for fall 2012. The entering freshman class, at 6,397 students, is the largest and brightest (25.9 ACT and 3.57 GPA) in UA history.

• The University of Alabama has ranked among the top 50 public universities in the nation in U.S.

News and World Report’s annual college rankings for more than a decade. UA is ranked 32nd among public national universities and 77th among all universities, both public and private, for

2013

• The University of Alabama ranked 1st in the nation among public universities in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars in the 2012 freshman class with 239.

• A junior at The University of Alabama is a 2012 Truman Scholar, the first student from the UA

College of Engineering selected for the prestigious scholarship created by Congress to help future leaders in public service.

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• University of Alabama students continue to rank among the best in the country with three students chosen to receive Goldwater Scholarships in 2012.

University of Chicago

1101 E. 58 th Street

Room 105

Chicago, IL 60637


Web Site: http://www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu

Phone: 773-702-8650


• UChicago has been home to over eighty Nobel Laureates, the largest number affiliated with any

American university. UChicago scholars were the first to split the atom, to measure the speed of light, and to develop the field of sociology.

• The University of Chicago’s unique Core curriculum offers a broad perspective on human knowledge and cultivates the tools of analysis that help students succeed in their program of study, their career, and in life.

• The College offers a choice of 50 majors, 30 minors, and many interdisciplinary programs—as well as pre-professional programs and internship / experiential opportunities. Every student is supported by our full-time academic advisers and Career Advancement, even after graduation

• Think of campus life as an endless feast for your mind. UChicago is home to the world’s largest scavenger hunt, championship Division III sports teams, and more than 400 registered student organizations—including the country’s longest-running student film society.

• Students live in the House System, composed of 35 undergraduate Houses spread across 10 residence halls. Housing is guaranteed for all four years and is the basic unit of community life, serving as a "home base" for undergrads.

University of Dayton

300 College Park

Dayton, OH 45469


Web Site: http://www/udayton.edu

Phone: 937-229-1000


• The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research university – and ranks 10th in the nation in the category “Their Students Love These Colleges”.

• UD offers more than 70 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs in arts and sciences, business, education and health sciences, engineering and law.

• The University is the no. 1 Catholic university in the nation for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) research.

• There are more than 200 student clubs, including 30 focused on service.

• With the University's innovative and transparent tuition plan, you’ll know the true cost of your education, and you’ll never be charged fees for labs, orientation, courses, etc.

Additional Information : If you visit campus and file the FAFSA by March 1, we’ll pay for your textbooks

(up to $4,000 over four years).

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University of Denver

2197 S. University Blvd.

Denver, CO 80208


Web Site:http://www.du.edu/admission

Phone: 800-525-9495


• University of Denver Launches New 6-Year BA/BS/JD Joint Degree Program.

DU’s Sturm College of Law now offers a joint degree program in which students earn a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years instead of the typical seven.

• The University of Denver has launched a new interdisciplinary approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The new initiative will develop and expand STEM offerings and support collaboration with complementary fields.

• The STEM initiative includes a new 110,000-square-foot building will be built to house the

Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, as well as the new Knoebel

Center for the Study of Aging.

• The Anderson Academic Commons brings together the University of Denver's top library and academic-support services in one place to support and enhance how students learn. Collaborative teaching and learning create the ideal academic and library services for 21st century.

• Ranking in the top 10 during the 2013 season, DU’s men's lacrosse team completed its sixth

NCAA Tournament appearance, and its fourth-consecutive trip to the postseason. They move to the Big East Conference for immediate competition for the 2014 season.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

901 W. Illinois Street

Urbana, IL 61801

Annual Cost: Tuition: (in-state) $15,258-20,178

(out-of-state) $29,640-34,560

Web Site: http://www.admssions.illinois.edu

Phone: 217-333-0302


• We have nearly 32,000 undergraduate students who come from all 50 states and 118 counties, offer over 150 majors and 4,000 courses, and students participate in more than 1,000 student organizations.

• We are a research institution with research opportunities for undergrads with professors and at

Research Park. 40% of Illinois undergrads participate in research.

• We have the 9th largest study abroad program in the nation - 400+ programs on 6 continents with programs ranging from 4 weeks to 1 year.

• Our graduates are sought after - we have the 3rd most recruited undergrads in the nation, according to the Wall Street Journal. Our grads are also well-paid - we're #1 in the Big Ten for mid-career salaries, according to PayScale.

• Our Career Center offers lots of services to help students prepare for life after graduation, like preprofessional advisors, mock interviews, resume and cover letter reviews, and job fairs. Last year we hosted 27,000 job interviews on campus.

University of Illinois at Chicago

Office of Admission

Box 5220

Chicago, IL 60680

Annual Cost: Tuition: $14,340-18,410(in-state)*

$26,730-30,800 (out-of-state)*

Room & Board: $10,261**

* Tuition differential charges vary by academic program. ** Campus Housing costs vary based on specific residence hall room and meal plan. For more information about Campus Housing visit the

Campus Housing website at www.housing.uic.edu

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Web Site: http://www.admissions.uic.edu

Phone: 312-996-4350

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• The University of Illinois at Chicago is a major research university offering the cultural, business and entertainment opportunities only found in a world-class city. UIC has 15 academic colleges including the UIC College of Medicine, which educates one in six Illinois physicians and is the largest in the nation. UIC offers over 70 undergraduate majors and 60 minors and over 135 graduate and professional programs. At UIC there is a full range of health related programs included highly nationally ranked nursing, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, physical therapy and public health programs.

• Students have great access to faculty with the average class size 29–32 students, 75% of tenured faculty members teach undergraduate courses, 83% of undergraduate classes have 50 students or less, almost 30% of classes have fewer than 20 students and a Faculty-Student Ratio 1:19

• UIC boasts one of the most diverse student bodies in the country, offering a cultural experience second to none with over 16,000 undergraduate and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. UIC offers numerous opportunities for talented students. The UIC Honors College students benefit from scholarships, advisers, a computer lab and a study lounge dedicated to support academic goals.

www.hc.uic.edu.

• Through UIC’s Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions GPPA initiative, a select group of incoming UIC freshmen are admitted to undergraduate programs with the guarantee of admission to their choice of professional programs. GPPA students can explore diverse subject areas without the pressure of the graduate school application process. www.gppa.uic.edu

• The UIC Flames compete in 19 NCAA Division I sports and have won a total of 38 conference championships. There are also over 300 student organizations and 20 intramural sports each semester and sponsors 19 sports clubs that compete in rugby, volleyball, water polo, soccer, dance, boxing, ultimate Frisbee and much more.

The University of Iowa

107 Calvin Hall

Iowa City, IA 52242



Web Site: http://www.uiowa.edu

Phone: 319-335-3847


• The University of Iowa is a major national research university located on a 1,700-acre campus in

Iowa City. Our campus is beautiful, pedestrian-friendly, and right next to Iowa City's student oriented and cosmopolitan downtown. More than 31,000 students enroll at Iowa each year. Some

55 percent come from Iowa, 33 percent from states outside of Iowa, and 11 percent from other countries. The faculty numbers about 1,700 and there are about 13,000 staff.

• Ranked 28th best public university in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2013 rankings of

172 public research universities that offer bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs).

Best value, best career services, most responsive to financial aid needs, and an academically competitive environment. (Kaplan/Newsweek).

• More than 200 areas of study, including nationally and internationally recognized programs in business, engineering, health sciences, creative writing, and liberal arts. Iowa has more than 500 student groups and other opportunities for students to get involved in activities outside of class.

• The Iowa City community includes Coralville, North Liberty, Solon, and other towns with a total population of nearly 100,000, and The American Institute for Economic Research’s College

Destination Index lists Iowa City as one of the top five college towns in America.

• The University of Iowa operates one of the nation's most advanced and comprehensive university-owned teaching hospitals in the country.

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Additional Information: The University of Iowa Admission Visitors Center welcomes prospective students for individual visits tailored to students specific interests or large group events. Register for a visit online athttp://admissions.uiowa.edu/visit-campus .

University of St. Thomas

2115 Summit Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55105


Web Site: http://www.stthomas.edu

Phone: 651-962-6150


• Minnesota's largest private university with an undergraduate body of 6,336 students (3,980

Graduate), having an average class size of 21 and a student to faculty ratio of 14:1.

• Located in a residential area on the Mississippi River, the University of St. Thomas is within 10 minutes of either downtown St. Paul or Minneapolis, opening up immense opportunities for internships and work experience within your desired field of interest.

• Offering more than 90 Majors and 60 Minors, three of our largest programs are business, engineering and communication and journalism with some of our unique majors including actuarial science, music business and Catholic studies.

• NCAA Division III athletic institution with several nationally recognized programs. We offer 11 men’s and 11 women’s varsity athletic programs, holding 15 national team championships in eight different sports, six of them in the last 13 years.

• We offer a free application online at www.stthomas.edu/apply. All admitted students are considered for a merit-based scholarship. We are on rolling admission and begin reviewing applications on October 1 of the senior year.

The University of Tampa

401 W. Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33606


Web Site: http://www.ut.edu

Phone: 813-253-6211


• 6,900 students enrolled for fall 2012 (undergraduate and graduate). Students from 50 states and

122 countries. 65% of full-time students live on campus within 11 residence halls. Average GPA:

3.3; Average ACT: 24

• 92% of students receive financial aid packages. $42.5 million in institutional aid and $102 million total aid (includes grants, loans, and student employment)

• 150 areas of study (undergraduate and graduate). Popular majors include: biology, marine science, international business, communication, nursing, marketing, and management. 1:16 faculty to student ratio. Average class size: 21

• 180 student organizations, 21 fraternities and sororities, 25 dining venues, 8 campus publications.

Student-run, on-campus TV station, radio station, newspaper, and magazine. Army, Air Force, and Naval ROTC. NCAA Division II athletics.

• UT is in the top tier of U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges." UT is ranked by Princeton Review as a "Best College." UT's Sykes College of Business is listed in Princeton

Review's "Best 300 Business Schools."

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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

2420 Nicolet Dr.

Green Bay, WI 54311


$10, 300 (for IL residents)

Web Site: http://www.uwgb.edu

Phone: 920-465-2111


• With small class sizes, all lectures are conducted by nationally and internationally recognized professors (96% hold PhDs). UW-Green Bay is known for its award-winning education:

Wisconsin Professor of the Year, Academic Department of the Year, Outstanding Teaching

Awards, etc.

• Nestled along the shores of the beautiful bay of Green Bay and surrounded by picturesque landscapes, UW-Green Bay is a beautiful campus. Enjoy the famous “tunnels” that will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

• Campus life provides over 125 student clubs, intramural sports, outdoor adventure and travel, discounted movies, art shows, and nationally recognized student theatre productions. Or help cheer on the Division 1 Phoenix athletic programs.

• Three types of housing on campus are available for students: Residence Halls, Traditional

Apartments, and Apartment Style Resident Halls. Freshman live in the Residence Halls where each room has its own private bathroom. Sophomores through Seniors live in the apartments.

• Semester and Year Long Study Abroad opportunities are available for English speaking and language intensive universities. Not interested in longer programs, then choose from one of the many Travel Courses that last 3 weeks during the Summer and Winter breaks.

Additional Information: Visit: http://www.uwgb.edu/admissions/visit/

University of Wisconsin-Madison

702 W. Johnson St.

Suite 1101

Madison WI 53715



Web Site: http://www.admissions.wisc.edu

Phone: 608-262-9361


• UW–Madison a major research university, nationally and internationally renowned for its academic excellence, rigorous majors, faculty, and dedication to out-of-classroom learning experiences.

• Highly ranked: 10th among American public universities (U.S. News); 19th among world universities (A.R.W.U.); and 7th best value among public universities (Kiplinger’s).

• The incoming freshman class of 5,900 adds to a total undergraduate population of 29,000.

• The average incoming freshman has: an unweighted GPA of 3.5–3.9, ACT between 27–31, SAT between 1860–2080, and class ranking in the 85–96th percentile.

• Incoming transfer students are typically between 19-22 years old and have an average GPA of

3.4. 48% of the class starts studying at the sophomore level and 41% begin as juniors.

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

3253 N. Downer Ave.

Vogel Hall

Milwaukee, WI 53211


$12,346 (out-of-state_

Web Site:http://www.uwm.edu

Phone: 414-229-2222

Room & Borad: $9,766 (average)

• We offer 180+ degree programs from bachelor’s through PhD level to our nearly 29,000 students.

We are one of only two PhD granting institutions in the state system, and host the only accredited architecture school in Wisconsin.

• Our campus is compact, you can get from corner to corner in less than 10 minutes. Our location

1.5 miles from downtown Milwaukee allows for terrific internship and other learning experiences with more than 600 area employers actively recruiting our students.

• Mere minutes separate UWM from Lake Michigan’s Bradford Beach. Dramatic waves, volleyball courts, trails and sails are a four-seasons reminder of what makes Milwaukee one of the most scenic college towns around.

• One of the first, best resources for students is their very own FIRST-YEAR MENTOR. An experienced UWM student with academic interests in common, this person serves as a personal reference point for questions about work, play, stress or study.

• High Achieving students can take learning to the next level through Honors College enrollment, leadership development, learning communities and undergraduate research. But we also provide support services to help students develop their academic skills and adjust to university life.

University of Wisconsin-Osh Kosh

800 Algoma Blvd.

Osh Kosh, WI 54901



Web Site: http://www.uwosh.edu/admissions

Phone: 920-424-3164


• UW Oshkosh is located in northeast Wisconsin along the Fox River approximately two hours from the border of Illinois and just three hours from Chicago.

• UWO is the 3rd largest university in Wisconsin with a Fall 2012 enrollment of approximately

13,500 students and 93% of freshmen living on campus. The city of Oshkosh has a population of

66,000 and is located in the Fox Cities, an area that offers a variety of leisure, shopping, dining and entertainment venues, many within close proximity to campus.

• UW Oshkosh offers more than 60 undergraduate majors in four colleges including nursing, preprofessional and nationally accredited, top-of-the-line business programs. New majors for 2013 include radiological science, engineering technology and business management.

• UW Oshkosh is innovative and cutting edge with a brand new suite-style residence hall: Horizon

Village; a contemporary revitalization of general education in our University Studies Program

(USP); and a consistent evolution of majors and programs to respond to local and global needs.

Additionally, UWO continues to receive national recognition and awards for being one of the most military-friendly campuses and environmentally friendly schools in the country.

• UWO offers daily visit opportunities including a number of Saturdays, general and programfocused Preview Days and MSEP Visit Days for Illinois students. Visit our admissions website to complete your simple online registration: uwosh.edu/go/visit

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Upper Iowa University

605 Washington St.

Fayette, IA 52142


Web Site: htto://www.uiu.edu/standout

Phone: 563-425-5281

• 2-At-A-Time Class Set-up


- School year consists of four 8 week terms and May Interim

- Students typically enroll in 2 classes each term

- Graduate in four years

- Focus on fewer classes and have an opportunity to learn more

- More enjoyable college experience

• Upper Iowa University Students Receive an Average of $15,716 in Gift Aid Each Year.

• Only NCAA Division II School in Iowa.

• Over 40 majors and 20+ Pre-Professional Programs.

• New Suite Style Housing (One Complex Designated Solely to Freshman)

Viterbo University

900 Viterbo Drive

La Crosse, WI 54601


Web Site: http://www.viterbo.edu

Phone: 608-796-3010


• Viterbo University, located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a Catholic, Franciscan university (one of only 20 in the nation) known for its superb academic programs, strong student engagement, and campus community dedicated to ethical leadership and social service.

• Over 50 undergraduate majors and four graduate programs are available for students to chart a course of study that’s perfect for them. Popular majors include nursing, nutrition and dietetics, the sciences (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, etc), education, business, and fine arts.

• With approximately 2,300 undergraduates, an average class size of 16, and a student teacher ratio of 1:12, Viterbo boast placement rates exceeding 96%. The average ACT score is 23 and the average GPA is 3.46.

• 97% of our undergraduate students receive financial aid. Academic and merit scholarships are available to qualified students. Many of these scholarships are renewable.

• Viterbo is a member of the NAIA, Midwest Collegiate Conference. Men’s athletic programs include: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, and track & field. Women’s programs include: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field, and volleyball.

Wayne State University

42 W. Warren Ave.

Detroit, MI 48201



Web Site: http://www.admissions.wayne.edu

Phone: 313-577-3577


• Wayne State’s nearly 29,000 students have traveled from nearly every state and 70 countries to study in Midtown Detroit and comprise the most diverse university student body in Michigan.

• WSU offers 370 degree and certificate programs in 13 schools and colleges, including preprofessional programs renowned for giving future lawyers, doctors and other health care specialists a smart head start.

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• In addition to one of the lowest tuition rates among Michigan’s research universities, WSU awards nearly $38 million in institutional aid and scholarships to deserving undergraduate students during the 2012-13 academic year.

• With annual research expenditures of nearly $260 million, WSU is among only 2.3 percent of

U.S. universities with the Carnegie Foundation classification of RU/VH (Research

University/Very High research activity). This means high-caliber faculty and plenty of opportunity to explore.

• Beginning in fall 2013, residents of a state or province bordering a Great Lake will enjoy in-state tuition (plus a 10 percent fee) – a savings of thousands of dollars each semester.

• With over 400 hundred student organizations to choose from and a bustling urban campus surrounded by world-class entertainment and cultural venues, WSU students enjoy a full college experience while they prepare for a bright future.

Western Illinois University

1 University Circle

Sherman Hall 117

Macomb, IL 61455

Annual Cost: Tuition: $10,940.10(in-state)

$12,608.10(out-of-state)

Web Site: http://www.wiu.edu


Phone: 309-298-1965

• Western Commitment Scholarships are automatically awarded to qualified students. Scholarships qualifications start at a 22 ACT and 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale). More information available at wiu.edu/westerncommitment.

• Pay the same rate for four consecutive years. WIU is the only public institution that locks tuition, fees, room and board for all four consecutive years. Students save approximately $5,000 in cost increases over four years.

• Western Illinois University offers 66 majors, and considers 12 of its majors signature to the institution. These majors include - Accountancy, Agriculture, Biology, Engineering, Forensic

Chemistry, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Musical Theatre, Nursing, Recreation,

Park & Tourism Admin., Sports Broadcasting, Supply Chain Management and Teacher

Education.

• Western Illinois University offers all incoming freshmen a mentoring opportunity through our

Building Connections program. New freshmen are connected to a faculty or staff member to aid in the transition of living and learning on a college campus.

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