Oak Grove High School

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College Profiles

2014-2015

Information helpful in assisting students and parents in selection

Colleges in Alphabetical Order: 1. Avila 35. Northwest Missouri State University 2. 36. 3. 37. 4. 38. Peru State College 5. Bradley University 39. Pinnacle Career Institute 6. Brown Mackie College 40. Pittsburg State University 7. Central Methodist College 41. Ranken Technical School 8. Centriq Training 42. Research Medical Center (School of 9. Radiologic Technology) 10. Columbia College 43. 11. Culver-Stockton College 44. 12. DeVry University 45. Southeast Missouri State University 13. Drake University 46. Southwest Baptist University 14. 47. Spartan College of Aeronautics and 15. Technology 16. Graceland University 48. State Fair Community College 17. Hannibal-LaGrange College 49. 18. Illinois College 50. St. Louis School of Pharmacy 19. Johnson County Community College 51. 20. Johnson & Wales University 52. University of Arkansas 21. Kansas City Art Institute 53. University of Central Missouri 22. 54. 23. Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln 55. University of Minnesota Technical College 56. 24. 57. University of Missouri – Kansas City 25. Linn State Technical College 58. University of Missouri – St. Louis 26. 59. 27. Metropolitan Community 60. Vatterott College 28. Missouri Baptist University 61. 29. Missouri Southern State University 62. 30. Missouri University of Science and 63. Wentworth Military Academy Technology 64. Westminster College 31. Missouri State University 65. 32. 66. 33. Missouri Western State University 34. North Central Missouri College

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Avila University Address: 11901 Wornall Road City/State: Kansas City, MO 64145 Phone: 816-501-2400 or Admissions: 800-GO-AVILA Website: www.avila.edu Local Representative: Lisa Weedin Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-501-3774 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,200 Scholarship Deadline: No deadline, but priority date is December 15th ACT minimum: 20 GPA minimum: 2.5 Accept A+ Program: Yes Cost for Tuition: $26,450 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board $6,600): $33,700 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Most Popular Majors: Business, Education, Nursing, Radiologic Science, Communication, Psychology and Art Unique Programs: Study Abroad, Campus Ministry, Performing Arts, and Mean and Women’s Athletics

Baker University Address: PO Box 65 Street: 618 Eighth Street City/State: Baldwin City, Kansas 66006 Phone: 785-594-8325 or 800-873-4282 Admissions: Website: www.bakeru.edu Local Representative: Refer to Baker University Website: http://www.bakeru.edu/bc-admission/meet-your- admission-counselor Setting: (Small Town or Suburban) Small Town Public/Private: Private church related Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 950 Scholarship Deadline: December 1 Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: Middle 50% 21 to 27 GPA minimum: Cost for Tuition: $25,950 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board $7,840): $34,300 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division 2 Heart of America Athletic Conference Most Popular Majors: Business, Biology, Exercise Science, Education, Psychology/Sociology, Mass Media, Music and Nursing

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Benedictine College Address: 1020 N 2nd Street City/State: Atchison, Kansas 66002 Phone: 800-467-5340 or Admissions: 913-360-7004 Website: www.benedictine.edu Local Representative: Alicia Brozovich Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 913-360-7780 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Small Town Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,828 Scholarship Deadline: None ACT minimum: 18 GPA minimum: 2.0 Cost for Tuition: $24,850 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $35,000 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division I, Heart of America Athletic Conference Most Popular Majors: Business, Biology, Education, Engineering, Theology Unique Programs: Astronomy, Engineering, Nursing, Evangelization and Catechesis, Theology Teaching Methods, Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program, Honors Program, Great Books Program, Florence Study Abroad Program, Discovery Undergraduate Research Program, Lacrosse, Rugby

Bethel College Address: 300 East 27th Street City/State: North Newton, Kansas 67117 Phone: 316-284-5230 Website: www.bethelks.edu Local Representative: Jordyn Rice Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 316-284-5236 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small Town Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 490 Scholarship Deadline: No specific deadline for academic scholarships; department scholarships are looked at by first to be submitted Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: 18 GPA minimum: 2.6 Cost for Tuition: $24,000 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $31,960 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Div. 2, KCAC Conference Most Popular Majors: Nursing, Education, Business Unique Programs: Athletic Training, Visual Arts & Design Neuroscience Certificate, Graphic Design (Multimedia concentration), Social Work, Youth Ministry Certificate

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Bradley University Address: 1501 W. Bradley Avenue City/State: Peoria, Illinois 61625 Phone: 800-447-6460 Website: www.bradley.edu Local Representative: April Bauer Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 618-534-0450 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,000 Scholarship Deadline: November 30 for priority scholarship consideration Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: Individual admission review of applicant GPA minimum: Individual admission review of applicant Cost for Tuition: $30,500 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $40,264 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 1, Missouri Valley Conference Most Popular Majors: Direct Entry Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Direct Entry Nursing, Interactive Media, Psychology, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting Unique Programs: Entrepreneurship, Game Design and Game Technology, Hospitality Leadership, Internal Auditing concentration in Accounting, Mobile Computing, Professional Selling, Social Media Marketing, Software, Web & computer Security, Sports Communication

Brown Mackie College Address: 9705 Lenexa Drive City/State: Lenexa, Kansas 66215 Phone: 913-768-1900 or 800-635-9101 Website: www.brownmackie.edu/kansas-city Your education and your future start here at our Kansas City college. And you won’t be alone. You’ll discover a support system of your peers, instructors, and support staff members who are just as invested in your academic success as you are. Brown Mackie offers “one course a month” to fit your life. Career focused education. Local Representative: Ashley Minor Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-694-6641 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Suburban Public/Private: Public Established: 2004 Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: Scholarship Deadline:

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ACT minimum: N/A GPA minimum: N/A Cost for Tuition: Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Fees are based on individual studies. Athletic Association and Division: N/A Most Popular Majors: Business, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal Studies, Nursing, Technology Based Studies, Veterinary

Central Methodist University—CMU Address: 411 Central Methodist Square City/State: Fayette, Missouri 65248 Phone: 877-268-1854 Admissions: 660-248-6249 Website www.centralmethodist.edu Local Representative: Jennifer Shepard Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 660-248-6216 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Small Town Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1200 Scholarship Deadline: Rolling Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 2.5 Cost for Tuition: $21,100 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $28,960 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division 1, Most Popular Majors: Biology, Athletic Training, Nursing, Business, Criminal Justice Unique Programs: Marine Biology

Centriq Training Campus in Leawood Address: 8700 State Line Road, Suite 200 City/State: Leawood, Kansas 66207 Phone: 913-322-7000 Website: www.centrig.com Local Representative: Sean Kitts Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Leawood—Surburban Public/Private: Private Established: Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 225-250 Scholarship Deadline: N/A ACT minimum: N/A GPA minimum: N/A— Acceptance based on Interview/Assessment 4

Cost for Tuition: Varies--$15,000 - $18,000 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Cost includes lap top, all fees, equipment, & certification Athletic Association and Division: N/A Centriq is not a degree program, it is a certificate/or training program.

Centriq's TechSmart KC Program

• Information Technology training program • Train in 4 months – alternative to 2-4 year college • Earn industry certifications from Microsoft & Cisco • Certifications = career without a college degree • Job placement assistance with KC companies • Average IT Professional salary in KC: $85,080*

College of the Ozarks—Hard Work U Address: PO Box 17 City/State: Point Lookout, Missouri 65726 Phone: 800-222-0525 Website: www.cofo.edu Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Rural/Small Town—1,000 acre campus Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,420 students Scholarship Deadline: varies ACT minimum: 20 GPA minimum: 3.00 or top 50% of the class Cost for Tuition: Basically—Work Program + Federal & State Grants + College of the Ozarks Scholarship = your annual tuition Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Most Popular Majors: over 30 academic majors Unique Programs: College of the Ozarks is called Hard Work U for a reason. All full-time students work rather than pay for their tuition. Columbia College

Address: 1001 Rogers Street City/State: Columbia, Missouri 65216 Phone: 573-875-7352 or 800-231-2391 Website: www.ccis.edu Local Representative: Katie Foley Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 314-429-5500 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) – College Town USA! Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 900 Scholarship Deadline: Competitive (January 31st), Automatic (August 1) 5

Accept A+ Scholarship: $500 or $2,500 scholarship; depends on if they are receiving a Stone Scholarship ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 2.5 Cost for Tuition: $20,936 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $27,376 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division 1 Most Popular Majors: Business, Forensic Science, Education, Criminal Justice Unique Programs: Entrepreneurship, Sports Management, Forensic Science, Daystar (4 year undergrad/master’s education program) Culver-Stockton College Address: One College Hill City/State: Canton, Missouri 63435 Phone: 800-537-1883 Website: www.culver.edu Local Representative: Brittany Casady Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 573-288-6462 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Rural Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 900 Scholarship Deadline: March 1 Accept A+ Program: Yes, 1 yr-$1,000 ACT minimum: 18 GPA minimum: 2.00 Cost for Tuition: $23,750 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $32,030 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division I Most Popular Majors: Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing, Athletic Training & Psychology Unique Programs: 12/3 Calendar: Splits a typical 15-week semester into two terms-a 12 week term and a 3- week term. During the 12-week term, students take three or four hands-on courses. Then during the 3-week, students focus on a single experiential course. This allows for full-time internship opportunities and travel study.

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DeVry University Address: 11224 Holmes Road City/State: Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Phone: 816-943-7300 Website: www.devry.edu Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Urban Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: Scholarship Deadline: ACT minimum: provide ACT or SAT scores GPA minimum: 2.00 Cost for Tuition: Cost varies, depending on degree Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Athletic Association and Division: N/A Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Management, Technical Management Unique Programs: Business, Technical Communication, Human Resource Management Drake University Address: 2507 University Avenue City/State: Des Moines, Iowa 50311 Phone: 515-271-3181 Website: www.drake.edu/advantage Local Representative: Evan Favreau Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 515-271-2034 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Urban Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,400 Scholarship Deadline: March 1 Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: N/A GPA minimum: N/A Cost for Tuition: $32,100 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $41,516 Athletic Association and Division: Division 1; Missouri Valley Conference & Pioneer Football League Most Popular Majors: Pharmacy, Actuarial Science, Business, Natural Sciences, Law Politics and Society Unique Programs: Actuarial Science, Strategic Political Communication, Politics, Neuroscience, Pre- Pharmacy/PharmD, Environmental Science/Policy

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Drury University Address: 900 N. Benton Avenue City/State: Springfield, Missouri 65802 Phone: 417-873-7507 Website: www.drury.edu Local Representative: Evan Ray Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 417-873-7507 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Smith Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1, 600 Scholarship Deadline: January 10 Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: no minimum, average 25 GPA minimum: no minimum, average 3.86 Cost for Tuition: $22,750 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $31,000 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA 2 Most Popular Majors: Business, Pre-Med, Architecture, Theatre, Music Therapy Unique Programs: Architecture, Music Therapy, Animal Studies, Medieval Studies, Law and Society

Fontbonne University Address: 6800 Wydown Blvd. City/State: St. Louis, Missouri 63131 Phone: 314-889-1400 Website: www.fontbonne.edu Local Representative: Courtney Musial Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 314-889-1495

Setting: (Urban, Rural, Smith Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: Scholarship Deadline: December 15th priority Accept A+ Prorgam: No, but we offer a $1,000 A+ Scholarship for students who complete the A+ program in full ACT minimum: 20 GPA minimum: 2.5 Cost for Tuition: $23,130 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board $8,600 avg.): $31,084 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA 3 Most Popular Majors: Speech Language Pathology, Dietetics, Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Education/Special Education Unique Programs: Cyber Security, Bioinformatics, Deaf Education and University Major

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Graceland College Campus: Lamoni, IA Address: 1 University Place City/State: Lamoni, Iowa 50140 Phone: 641-784-5000 Website: www.graceland.edu Campus: Independence, MO Address: 1401 W. Truman Road City/State: Independence, Missouri 64050 Phone: 816-833-0524 Local Representative: Ed Gensler Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-833-0524 ext. 4601 Cell – 816-830-0524 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Small Town Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,710 full time students and 561 part-time students Online Students: 900 Scholarship Deadline: November 1st ACT minimum: 18 GPA minimum: 2.0 Cost for Tuition: $22,330 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $30,260 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division 1 Most Popular Majors: Independence Campus: Nursing, Education,

Hannibal-LaGrange University—HLG Address: 2800 Palmyra Road City/State: Hannibal, Missouri 63401 Phone: 800-HLG-1119 Website: www.hlg.edu Local Representative: Charles Rapp Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 573-629-3267 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Rural: Small Town Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,200 Scholarship Deadline: varies ACT minimum: 16 GPA minimum: 2.0 Cost for Tuition: $18,680 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $26,640 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division I Most Popular Majors: Education, Nursing, Business Unique Programs: Exercise Science, Christian Theatre, Computer Information Systems

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Illinois College Address: 1101 West College Avenue City/State: Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Phone: 217-245-3030 Website: www.ic.edu Local Representative: Mike Kralik Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 217-245-3275 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small Town Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,000 Scholarship Deadline: December 1 ACT minimum: Test Optional GPA minimum: 3.0 Cost for Tuition: $28,660 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $38,400 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA, Division 3 Most Popular Majors: Biology, Education, Business Unique Programs: Japanese Studies, 3-2 Combined Engineering, 4-2 Combined Masters in Nursing

Johnson County Community College—JCCC Address: 12345 College Blvd City/State: Overland Park, Kansas 66210 Phone: 913-469-8500 Website: www.jccc.edu Local Representative: Melisa Jimenez Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 913-469-2304 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Suburban Public/Private: Public Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: approximately 19,600 Scholarship Deadline: May 1 Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: N/A GPA minimum: N/A Cost for Tuition: Johnson County - $206 Out-of-State Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Athletic Association and Division: East Jayhawk Conference and NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Most Popular Majors: Chef Apprenticeship, Registered Nursing, Graphic Design, Transfer Programs Unique Programs: Chef Apprenticeship, Pastry and Baker Certificate, Fashion Design & Merchandising, Interior Design, Game Development, Animation

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Johnson & Wales University Address: 8 Abbott Park Place City/State: Providence, RI 02903 Phone: 1-800-DIAL-JWU Website: www.jwu.edu Local Representative: Lisa Callaghan Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-645-3562 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban) Suburban: Both, we have 4 locations (Providence, RI; Denver, CO; Charlotte, NC; North Miami, FL) Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,000 all 4 campuses Scholarship Deadline: n/a Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: N/A GPA minimum: N/A Cost for Tuition: $28,838 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $40,-42,000 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA and NCAA Most Popular Majors: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Nutrition, Biology, Psychology, Business, Equine Unique Programs: Culinary Science, Robotics/Electronic Engineering, Equine Business, Entrepreneurship, Criminal Justice

Kansas City Art Institute—KCAI Address: 4415 Warwick Boulevard City/State: Kansas City, Missouri 64111 Phone: 816-472-4852 Website: www.kcai.edu/ Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 600 Scholarship Deadline: February 1, March 1, April 1 A+ Scholarship ACT minimum: GPA minimum Cost for Tuition: $15,996 per semester Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): ranging from $4,244 to $6,240 per semester –Total $22,236 semester Athletic Association and Division: N/A Most Popular Majors: Liberal Arts Programs: Animation, Art History, Filmmaking, Digital Media, Painting are just a few of the studies offered at KCAI Unique Programs: Studio Art

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Kansas State University—K-State Address: 119 Anderson Hall (Admission Office) City/State: Manhattan, Kansas 66506-0102 Phone: 785-532-6250 or 800-432-8270 Website: www.k-state.edu Local Representative: Gernae M. Roland Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 800-432-8270 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 24,378 Scholarship Deadline: November 1st ACT minimum: 21 and rank top third of graduating class at end of 7th or 8th semester GPA minimum: 2.5 or higher Cost for Tuition: $231 per credit hour, $3,327 semester Kansas resident, $613 per credit hour, $8,588 out of state. Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 1. Big 12 Conference Most Popular Majors: Arts and sciences; engineering; business administration; education; agriculture; human ecology; architecture, planning, and design; technology and aviation (K-State at Salina); and veterinary medicine. Unique Programs: Veterinary Medicine

Lincoln Technical Institute & College of Technology

Address: 43 campuses City/State: 17 states across the country Website: www.lincolnedu.com

Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Public/Private: Private Established: 1946 Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: Scholarship Deadline: Scholarships available to graduating High School Seniors ACT minimum: GPA minimum: Cost for Tuition: Student Financial Assistance available Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Cost for school depends on what program student is enrolling in. Athletic Association and Division: N/A Program Areas: Automotive, Culinary, Health Sciences, Skilled Trades, Business & IT, Spa & Cosmetology

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Lindenwood University

Address: 209 South Kingshighway City/State: St. Charles, Missouri Phone: 314-949-4949 Website: www.lindenwood.edu Local Representative: Stephanie Brody and Kaitlin Gaska Email Address: [email protected] & [email protected] Phone Number: 636-949-4915 & 636-949-4948 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 7500 Scholarship Deadline: rolling admissions process, but it is on a first come, first serve basis Accept A+ Program: Lindenwood A++ ACT minimum: 20 GPA minimum: 2.5 Cost for Tuition: $15,230 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $22,750 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 2 Nickname: Lions/Lady Lions - Mascot: Louie the Lion Colors: Black and Gold Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Education Unique Programs: Exercise Science, Fire and Paramedic Services, Arts and Entertainment Management

Linn State Technical College Address: One Technology Drive City/State: Linn, Missouri 65051 Phone: 800-743-8324 Website: www.linnstate.edu Local Representative: Scott Morfeld Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 573-897-5194 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Rural Public/Private: Public Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,300 Scholarship Deadline: ASAP ACT minimum: Varies by program, COMPASS Test scores are also accepted GPA minimum: N/A Cost for Tuition: $5,820 Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Athletic Association and Division: NA, Intramural sports only Most Popular Majors: Automotive Technology, CAT Program, International Truck Program Unique Programs: Electical Distribution Systems, Nuclear Technology, Dental Assisting, Medical Radiologic Technology, Electric Power Generation Technology

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Maryville University Address: 650 Maryville University Drive City/State: St. Louis, Missouri 63141 Phone: 314-529-9350 Website: www.maryville.edu Local Representative: Mario Morgan Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 314-529-9354 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Private Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,000 Scholarship Deadline: December 15th Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: Varies by academic program GPA minimum: Varies by academic program Cost for Tuition: $24,694 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $35,856 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 2 Most Popular Majors: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Sport Business Management, Sciences, Pre-Health Programs, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Art & Design, Psychology Unique Programs: Cybersecurity, Financial Services, Sport Business Management, Accounting Systems and Forensics, Actuarial Science, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Interior Design, Interactive Design, Forensic Science, Direct-Entry Doctorial Physical Therapy program

Metropolitan Community College—MCC Address: 3200 Broadway City/State: Kansas City, Missouri 64111 Phone: 816-604-1000 Website: www.mcckc.edu Our Campuses: Blue River, Business and Technology, Longview, Maple Woods & Penn Valley Local Representative: Eric Thompson Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-604-5216 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Public Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,750 full-time; 12,401 part-time Scholarship Deadline: April 1st A+ Program Scholarship ACT minimum: N/A GPA minimum: N/A Cost for Tuition: $92 per credit hour (in-district) $172 credit hour (out-of-district) Total Cost: (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $ Athletic Association and Division: NJCAA and Region XVI Most Popular Majors: AA transfer degrees Unique Programs: AA transfer degrees (General Business, Criminal Justice, Teaching, Computer Science, Engineering, Science) and over 70 Career & Technical Education programs.

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Missouri Baptist University Address: 1 College Park Drive City/State: St. Louis, Missouri 63141 Phone: 314-392-2290 Website: www.mobap.edu Local Representative: Shannon Soto Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 314-392-2297 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban: Suburban Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,300 Scholarship Deadline: Rolling Admission; first scholarship deadline is February 1st ACT minimum: 20 GPA minimum: 2.0 Cost for Tuition: $21,620 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $31,700 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Most Popular Majors: Education, Business, Pre-Nursing, Exercise ScienceUnique Programs: Christian Ministry, Theatre, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Commercial Voice (new), Worship Leadership (new), Music with Studies in Business

Missouri Southern State University—MSSU Address: 3950 E. Newman Road City/State: Joplin, Missouri 64801-1595 Phone: 417-529-4787 Website: www.mssu.edu Local Representatives: Brian Corcoran Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 417-499-0059 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,600 Scholarship Deadline: Honors – February 15th, FA priority – March 1 A+ Leadership Scholarship: Yes ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 2.5 Cost for Tuition: In state $173.20 per credit hour in Missouri Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $11,784 one year total Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 2, MIAA Conference Most Popular Majors: Education, Business, Criminal Justice Unique Programs: Dental Hygiene, Nursing (BSN), International Business, Computer Forensics, Environmental Health, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy

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Missouri State University—MSU Address: 901 South National City/State: Springfield, Missouri 65897 Phone: 417-836-5517 or 800-492-7900 Website: www.missouristate.edu Local Representatives: Jill M. Duncan, Association Director of Admissions Email Address: [email protected] Priscilla Ayala, Admission Counselor for Diversity Outreach and Recruitment Email Address: [email protected] Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: approximately 18,000 Scholarship Deadline: December 1st for many, and January 15th for some ACT minimum: sliding scale GPA minimum: sliding scale Cost for Tuition: Missouri residents: $7,008 based on 15 credit hours each semester Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $15,670 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 1 (football is Division 1 AA) Most Popular Majors: over 185 academic programs in which to choose including Education, Business, Nursing and Fine Arts

Missouri University of Science and Technology—MST Address: 102 Parker Hall, 300 West 13th Street City/State: Rolla, Missouri 65409 Phone: 573-341-4165 or 800-522-0938 Website: www.mst.edu Local Representative: Danielle Warchol Email Address: [email protected] Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small Town—1,870 acre campus Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,800 Scholarship Deadline: February 1 Accept A+: No ACT minimum: Mid-Range 26-31 GPA minimum: None Cost for Tuition: $9,924 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $20,216 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 2 Most Popular Majors: Engineering, Sciences + Computing and Business + Social Sciences, Arts + Humanities, and Pre-Professional Advising

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Missouri Valley College—MVC Address: 500 East College City/State: Marshall, Missouri 65340 Phone: 660-831-4114 Website: www.moval.edu Local Representative: Cameron Wilkins Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-271-4266 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Rural—150 acre campus Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,450 Scholarship Deadline: Varies A+ Incentive Scholarship ACT minimum: 18 GPA minimum: 2.0 Cost for Tuition: Missouri residents: $17,400 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $25,200 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division 1 Most Popular Majors: Education, Business, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Nursing. Unique Programs: Theatre, Hospitality & Tourism, Graphic Design, Masters in Communications Counseling

Missouri Western State University—MWSU Address: 4525 Downs Drive City/State: St. Joseph, Missouri 64507 Phone: 816-271-4266 or 800-662-7041 Website: www.missouriwestern.edu Local Representative: Dillon Harp Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-271-4266 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: approximately 5,644 Scholarship Deadline: March 1st Accept A+ Program: $1,500 scholarship ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 3.5 Cost for Tuition: $6,206 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $13,552 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 2, MIAA Most Popular Majors: Business, Biology, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Education Unique Programs: Wildlife Conservation and Management, Theatre and Cinema, Digital Animation, Digital Animation, Graphic Design

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North Central Missouri College Address: 1301 Main City/State: Trenton, Missouri 64683 Phone: 660-359-3948 Website: www.ncmissouri.edu Local Representative: Karla McCollum, Director of Admissions Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 660-359-3948 ext. 1401 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Rural Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1778 Scholarship Deadline: April 1 priority deadline Accept A+ Program: Yes ACT minimum: 18 for English and Reading; 23 for College Algebra GPA minimum: open enrollment Cost for Tuition: $129 a credit hour or $1,907 for 15 hours a semester Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $9,463 Athletic Association and Division: NJCAA Most Popular Majors: Nursing and other Allied Health fields such as Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Management, Education, Agriculture, Business, Criminal Justice Unique Programs: Industrial Maintenance, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Northwest Missouri State University—NWMSU Address: 800 University Drive City/State: Maryville, Missouri 64468 Phone: 800-633-1175 Website: www.nwmissouri.edu Local Representative: Bryce Davis Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 660-562-1834 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small Town Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: approximately 6,000 Scholarship Deadline: Feb 1 Accept A+ Program: Yes, $1,500 for first-time freshman students ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 2.00 Cost for Tuition: Missouri residents: $7,611 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $16,943 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 2 (MIAA Conference) Most Popular Majors: Education (Elementary and Secondary), Agriculture, Psychology, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Business, Biological Sciences Unique Programs: Emergency and Disaster Management, Interactive Digital Media, Marine Biology, Nanoscale Science

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Ottawa University Campus: Ottawa Address: 1001 South Cedar Street City/State: Ottawa, Kansas 66067-3399 Phone: 800-755-5200 Website: www.ottawa.edu Campus: Kansas City Address: 4370 West 109th Street Suite 200 City/State: Overland Park, Kansas 66211 Phone: 913-266-8600 or Admissions 888-404-6852 Local Representative: Brian McHenry, M.M. Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-304-1835 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small Town Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: Scholarship Deadline: ACT minimum: GPA minimum: Cost for Tuition: Bachelor’s level courses--$420 per credit hour Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Most Popular Majors: Ottawa University offers a wide-range of programs leading to a Bachelors of Arts degree. Not all programs are available at all locations.

Park University Address: 8700 NW River Park Drive City/State: Parkville, Missouri 64152 Phone: 816-746-2533 Website: www.park.edu/admissions Local Representative: Andrew Baxley Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-584-2134 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,700 Scholarship Deadline: Late November; Non-competitive March 1 A+ Scholarship: No but do offer an A+ recognition scholarship ACT minimum: 20 GPA minimum: 2.0 Cost for Tuition: $369 per credit hour + $10 per credit hour technology fee=$379 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $20,000 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA – Most Popular Majors: Business, Education, Biology, Criminal Justice Unique Programs: Fitness and Wellness, Interior Design

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Peru State College Address: 600 Hoyt City/State: Peru, Nebraska 68421 Phone: 402-872-2221 Website: www.peru.edu Local Representative: Todd Ostmeyer Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 402-872-2221 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Rural, Small Town—104 acre campus Public/Private: Public Established: 1863 Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,000 Scholarship Deadline: January 15th ACT minimum: None GPA minimum: None Cost for Tuition: $140 per credit hour, approximately $2,100 a semester. No out of state tuition! Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $12,500 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division 2, Heart of American Athletic Conference Most Popular Majors: Education, Criminal Justice, Business Unique Programs: Early Childhood Unified (includes Special Education), Community Music & Studio Teaching, Business students recognized at national level, criminal justice class that takes place in nearby prison facility. Pinnacle Career Institute—PCI Campus: Located in Kansas City st Address: 1001 East 101 Terrance, Suite 325 City/State: Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Phone: 816-331-5700 Website: www.pcitraining.edu Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Private Established: 1953 Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: Scholarship Deadline: December 1 Online Programs Available ACT minimum: N/A GPA minimum: N/A Cost for Tuition: Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Athletic Association and Division: N/A Unique Programs: Alternative Energy—Wind Turbine Technician Health & Fitness—Massage Therapy, Personal Trainer, Medical—Health Information Technician, Medical Assistant Trades & Technical—Electronics Technology, HVAC Technician

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Pittsburg State University— Address: 1701 South Broadway City/State: Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 Phone: 800-854-PITT (7488) Website: www.pittstate.edu Local Representative: Lamont Thompson Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 620-235-6078 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,500 Scholarship Deadline: February 1st Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 2.5 Cost for Tuition: $6,230 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $14,386 Athletic Association and Division: MIAA Conference, NCAA 2 Most Popular Majors: Education, Technology, Business Unique Programs: Sustainability, Technology

Ranken Technical College Address: 4431 Finney Avenue City/State: St. Louis, Missouri 63113 Phone: Admissions 314-286-4809 Website: www.ranken.edu Local Representative: Brian McHenry-Western MO, Kansas City Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 314-286-48069 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Private Non-Profit Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,300 Scholarship Deadline: June 1 Accept A+ Program: Yes ACT minimum: 17 Math, 13 Reading GPA minimum: Open Enrollment Cost for Tuition: $7,116 per semester Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $19,662 Athletic Association and Division: Intramurals Only Most Popular Majors: Automotive Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Information Technology Unique Programs: Diesel Technology, Architecture, Automotive Dealership Internship, Building Systems, Engineering, Control Systems, Plumbing Technology, Industrial Technology, Fabrication/Welding Technology

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Research Medical Center –School of Radiologic Technology Address: 2316 E. Meyer Blvd. City/State: Kansas City, Missouri 64132 Phone: 816-276-3390 Fax: 816-276-3138 Website: www.researchmedicalcenter.com Local Representative: Cheryl Johnson, M.S., R.T. ® Program Director Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-276-3390 or 816-276-3437 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: ACT minimum: GPA minimum: 2.5 Cost for Tuition: $5,600 for a two year certificate Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Uniforms, Books and Fees: approximately $1,500 Athletic Association and Division: N/A

Rockhurst University Address: 1100 Rockhurst Road City/State: Kansas City, Missouri 64110 Phone: 816-501-4100 Website: www.rockhurst.edu Local Representative: Mitch Nelson Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-501-4538 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,700 Scholarship Deadline: Rolling Admission ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 3.0 Cost for Tuition: $32,075 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $41,695 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 2 Great Lakes Valley Conference Most Popular Majors: Health Sciences (PT, OT, CSD, Pre-Med, Nursing), Business, Education, Liberal Arts Unique Programs: Physics of Medicine, Engineering, I.T and Computer Sciences

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Saint Louis University Address: One N. Grand Blvd. City/State: St.Louis, Missouri 63103 Phone: 1-800-SLU-FORU Website: www.slu.edu Local Representative: Kyle Strothmann Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 314-977-7418 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Private, Catholic Jesuit Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,800 Scholarship Deadline: December 1 A+ Recognition Scholarship: No ACT minimum: 23 GPA minimum: 3.0 Cost for Tuition: $37,350 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $48,054 Athletic Association and Division: Atlantic 10, Division 1 Most Popular Majors: Biology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Business, Engineering Unique Programs: Public Health, Social Work, Aeriospace Engineering, Flight Science, Aviation Management, Sports Business, Medical Scholars, Pre-Law Scholars, Accounting Scholars, Cook Scholars Southeast Missouri State University—SEMO Address: One University Plaza City/State: Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701 Phone: 573-651-2590 Website: www.semo.edu Local Representative: James Williams Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 314-560-3533 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small City Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,500 Scholarship Deadline: December 1st Accept A+ Program: Can be used to earn two of the Associate Degrees offered on Campus (Computer Technology and Childcare and Guidance); considered for student involvement scholarships ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 2.00 Cost for Tuition: $6,035 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $14,380 Athletic Association and Division: Valley Conference and NCAA Division 1 Most Popular Majors: Business, Nursing, Biology, Visual and Performing Arts, Education Unique Programs: Cybersecurity, Actuarial Science, Historic Preservation, Marine Biology, Business options in Chemistry, Biology and Environmental Science, Camp Redhawk Summer Transition Camp

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Southwest Baptist University—SBU Address: 1600 University Avenue City/State: Bolivar, Missouri 65613 Phone: 417-328-5281 or 800-526-5859 Website: www.sbuniv.edu Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Rural—152 acre campus Public/Private: Private Established: 1878 Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,600 Scholarship Deadline: December ACT minimum: 21, top 50% of high school rank in class GPA minimum: 2.5 Cost for Tuition: $17,400 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $24,250 per year Athletic Association and Division: NCAA, Division 2, MIAA Conference Most Popular Majors: Business, Nursing, Liberal Arts Unique Programs: SBU has been named one of “America’s Best Buys” for 14 consecutive years.

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Address: 8820 East Pine Street City/State: Tulsa Oklahoma 74115 Phone: 918-836-6886 or 800-331-1204 Website: www.spartan.edu Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: The past 80 years has amassed approximately 90,000 graduates. Scholarship Deadline: ACT minimum: Scores from ACT, SAT, COMPASS, ASVAB, ACCUPLACER, OR ASSET tests will be considered GPA minimum: Cost for Tuition: Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Athletic Association and Division: N/A Most Popular Majors: Aviation Maintenance Technology, Avionics Maintenance Technology and Nondestructive Testing, Quality Control, and Aviation Professional Pilot.

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State Fair Community College—SFCC th Address: 3201 South West 16 Street City/State: Sedalia, Missouri 65301-2199 Phone: 877-311-7322 Website: www.sfccmo.edu Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,753 students enrolled at Sedalia campus and extended campus sites. Scholarship Deadline: A+ Scholarship ACT minimum: sliding scale GPA minimum: sliding scale Cost for Tuition: $82 per credit hour (in-district) $110 per credit hour (Missouri residents) Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): Athletic Association and Division: NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Unique Programs: The College is seeing strong interest in new programs, including Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Health Care Specialist and Metals Technology, as well as AAS degrees in “green” programs such as Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Technology with three different emphases: Biomass Energy, Wind Electric and Solar Electric

Stephens College Address: 1200 East Broadway City/State: Columbia, Missouri 65215 Phone: 573-442-2211 Website: www.stephens.edu Local Representative: Blair Whitney Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 573-876-7278 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban: Suburban—86 acre campus Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 500 Scholarship Deadline: May 1st Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 2.5 Cost for Tuition: $28,510 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $38,500 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division 1 Most Popular Majors: Fashion, Theatre, Education, Strategic Communication Unique Programs: Equestrian, Digital Film, Dance

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St. Louis College of Pharmacy Address: 4588 Parkview Place City/State: St.Louis, Missouri 63110 Phone: 314-446-8328 Website: www.stlcop.edu Local Representative: Renee Bales Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 314-446-8320 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,380 Scholarship Deadline: A+ Recognition Scholarship: Yes ACT minimum: GPA minimum: Cost for Tuition: $27,500 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $37,980 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Division 2 Most Popular Majors: Doctor of Pharmacy 7 year program with integrated bachlor’s degree

Truman State University Address: 100 East Normal Street City/State: Kirksville, Missouri 63501 Phone: 660-785-4114 Website: www.truman.edu Local Representative: Darren Meeker Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 660-341-7252 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Rural Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,600 Scholarship Deadline: December 1st A+ Recognition Scholarship: Not State funds, we offer our own scholarship of $500/year ACT minimum: N/A, average 27 GPA minimum: N/A average 3.75 Cost for Tuition: $7,096 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $15,800 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 2 Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Psychology, Health Science, Nursing, English Unique Programs: Majors: BFA in Creative Writing, BA/BS Interdisciplinary Studies, BA in Romance Languages Minors: Agricultural Science, Forensic Science, Disability Studies, Spanish Minor for the Professions, Folklore, Jazz Studies

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University of Arkansas—UARK Address: 232 Silas Hunt Hall City/State: Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Phone: 479-575-5346 Website: www.uark.edu or www.apply.uark.edu Local Representative: Suzanne Hill Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 479-387-5370 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small town Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 21,009 Scholarship Deadline: November 15 Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: 20 GPA minimum: 3.0 Cost for Tuition: 20,298 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $29,752 Athletic Association and Division: SEC Division I Most Popular Majors: Kinesiology, Biology, Nursing, Marketing, Psychology, Journalism, Unique Programs: Poultry Science, Biomedical Engineering, Creative Writing University of Central Missouri—UCM Address: Office of Admissions-Ward Edwards 1400 City/State: Warrensburg, Missouri 64093 Phone: 660-543-4290 Website: www.ucmo.edu Local Representative: Reid Lenhart Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 660-543-8588 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small Town Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,000 Scholarship Deadline: December 1st priority ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 2.0 Cost for Tuition: $6,395/year Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $15,093/year Athletic Association and Division: MIAA Conference – Division 2, DWII Most Popular Majors: Education, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Athletic Training, Computer Information Systems, Management, Marketing Unique Programs: Aviation, Safety

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University of Kansas—KU Address: 1502 Iowa Street City/State: Lawrence, Kansas 66045 Phone: 785-864-3911 Website: admissions.ku.edu Local Representative: Kelli Klecan & Calvin McConnell Email Address: [email protected] & [email protected] Phone : 785-864-5411 & 785-864-5444 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban—1,100 acre campus Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,169 Scholarship Deadline: November 1st ACT minimum: 24 GPA minimum: 2.5 GPA in the Kansas Qualified Admissions curriculum Cost for Tuition: $24,000 (non-resident) Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $33,482 (non-resident) Athletic Association and Division: NCAA, Division 1 Most Popular Majors: Engineering, Business, Biology, Psychology, Journalism Unique Programs: M Architecture, M Urban Planning, Architectural Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Foreign Languages (40 offered), Global Awareness Program, Hawk Link (retention program), Interdisciplinary Computing (merges computer science with an applied science field), Multicultural Scholars Program, Study Abroad (130+ programs), Undergraduate Research, Scholarships Halls (on-campus cooperative living), SELF Engineering Fellowship

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Address: 240 Williamson Hall/231 Pillsbury Drive SE City/State: Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: 612-625-2008 Website: admissions.tc.umn.edu Local Representative: Nick Keller Email Address: [email protected] Phone: 612-626-7747 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 30,000 Scholarship Deadline: December 15 Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: NA –Holistic Review GPA minimum: N/A – Holistic Review Cost for Tuition: $20,876 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $29,430) Athletic Association and Division: NCAA, Division 1 Most Popular Majors: Engineering, Business, Biology, Psychology, Health Careers, Biology, Journalism and Education Unique Programs: Bachelor of Individualized Studies and BFA Acting

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University of Missouri-Columbia—Mizzou Address: 230 Jesse Hall City/State: Columbia, Missouri 65211 Phone: 573-882-2456 or 800-225-6075 Website: www.missouri.edu Local Representative: Michael Banks Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-916-3524 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Mid-Size City/College Town Public/Private: Public Established: 1839 Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 27,411 Scholarship Deadline: December 15 Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: Combination ACT/SAT score and class rank GPA minimum: N/A Cost for Tuition: $10,286 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $19,926 Athletic Association and Division: Southeastern Conference (SEC) Division 1 Most Popular Majors: Animal Sciences, Engineering, Business, Biology, Health Science, Journalism, Psychology Unique Programs: Majors - Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Accounting 5 year masters. Medical School, Law School and Veterinary College all on one campus. Programs-Freshman Interest Groups, Nursing Scholars, Sharp Scholars Guaranteed Admission Program, Discovery Fellows Undergraduate Research program

University of Missouri-Kansas City—UMKC Address: 5100 Rockhill Road City/State: Kansas City, Missouri 64110 Phone: 816-235-1111 Website: www.umkc.edu Local Representative: Antoinette Jackson Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-235-6138 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban—157 acre campus Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,000 Scholarship Deadline: January 15 for Freshman Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: Sliding scale used GPA minimum: Sliding scale used Cost for Tuition: $8,909/year (based on rates for two 14 hour semesters plus fees) Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $18,360—freshmen are not required to live on campus Athletic Association and Division: Western Athletic Conference

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Most Popular Majors: Health Sciences (medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dental); Conservatory of Music & dance; Computing and Engineering, Business Unique Programs: 6-Year Medical Program, 6-Year Law Scholars Program; Urban Studies, Architecture, Urban Planning and Design UMKC is the only public institution in Missouri offering a Doctorate in Pharmacy.

University of Missouri-Saint Louis—UMSL Address: 351 MSC, 1 University Blvd City/State: St. Louis, Missouri 63121 Phone: 888-GO-2-UMSL (314-462-8675) Website: www.umsl.edu Local Representative: Daryl Perkins Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 314-516-6446 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban—350 acre campus Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,300 Scholarship Deadline: December 15 ACT minimum: 17-23 Sliding scale GPA minimum: 2.80-3.60 Sliding scale Cost for Tuition: $9,700 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $17,800 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 2/Great Lakes Valley Conference Most Popular Majors: Criminology & Criminal Justice, Nursing, Education, International Business, Business Administration, Psychology Unique Programs: Joint Engineering Program with Washington University (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical), Optometry, Fast Track Programs in Chiropractic, Podiatry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy.

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University of Saint Mary—USM Address: 4100 South 4th Street City/State: Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 Phone: 800-752-7043 Website: www.stmary.edu Local Representative: Kristen Owsley Email Address: [email protected] Phone: O 913-758-6303 C – 913-240-3168 Setting: (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 550 Scholarship Deadline: February 1 ACT minimum: 18 GPA minimum: 2.5 Cost for Tuition: 23,750 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): 31,860 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Most Popular Majors: Nursing, Pre-Professional Health/Biology, Psychology, Sport Management/Business Unique Programs: The Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Starting our Physician Assistant

Vatterott College Address: 8955 East 38th Terrace City/State: Kansas City, Missouri 64129 Phone Number: 816-861-1000 or toll free 888-553-6627 Local Representative: David Whitacre Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 816-816-1000 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: Scholarship Deadline: ACT minimum: GPA minimum: Cost for Tuition: Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $30,000 and up Athletic Association and Division: N/A Programs: Vatterott offers programs in the fields of Business, Medical, Technical, Trades, Cosmetology, Dental, Legal, Personal Fitness, and Veterinary, as well as many continuing education opportunities. All programs are industry-relevant and designed to support the Vatterott mission of providing career skills for a better life. Upon course completion, graduates may receive one of the following levels of certification based on the program specifics, location, and duration. Please note that not all programs or certification levels are available at all campuses.

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Washburn University--WU Address: 1700 Southwest College Avenue City/State: Topeka, Kansas 66621 Phone: 785-670-1030 Website: www.washburn.edu Local Representative: Alizabeth Ballard Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 785-670-1625 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban—160 acre campus Public/Private: Public Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,200 Scholarship Deadline: February 12th Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: Sliding Scale GPA minimum: Sliding Scale Cost for Tuition: $248 per credit hour for in state, Missouri residents receive in-state waiver Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $13,900 per year Athletic Association and Division: NCAA, Division 2, Most Popular Majors: Nursing, Business, Criminal Justice, Allied Health Unique Programs: Kansas Studies Minor, Civic Engagement Studies, Leadership Institute Program

Webster University Address: 470 E Lockwood Ave City/State: St.Louis, MO 63119 Phone: 314-246-7800 Website: webster.edu Local Representative: Abby DePew Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 314-246-5914 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Urban Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 2500 Scholarship Deadline: March 1 Accept A+ Program: $1,000 per year (up to 4 years) ACT minimum: 24 average GPA minimum: 3.4 average Cost for Tuition: $24,500 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $35,000 Athletic Association and Division: NCAA, Division 3 Most Popular Majors: Audio Production, Film Production, Performing Arts Unique Programs: Games and Game Design, Animation, International Studies (many areas of emphasis)

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Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College—WMA Address: 1880 Washington Avenue City/State: Lexington, Missouri 64067 Phone: 660-259-2221 or 800-962-7682 Website: www.wma.edu Local Representative: Cpt. Michael Bellis Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 660-259-6021 Cell – 816-237-6491 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small Town—137 acre campus Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 650 Scholarship Deadline: August 1 Accept A+ Program: No but we have a similar program for A+ qualified students ACT minimum: NA GPA minimum: 2.0 Cost for Tuition: $180/credit hour Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $30,400 boarding + Tuition $180.00/credit hour Athletic Association and Division: NJCAA Most Popular Majors: We offer Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees. Most popular paths to a major are: Criminal Justice Paths, Homeland Security, Secondary Education, Business Administration, Paralegal Unique Programs: With our Army ROTC program based on campus, cadets can become 2LT’s in the US Army, US National Guard, or US Army Reserves, in just 2 years. We have scholarship programs and non- scholarship programs available for those interested in Army ROTC.

64 ROTC Scholarships a year!

Westminster College Address: 501 Westminster Avenue City/State: Fulton, Missouri 65251 Phone: 800-475-3361 Website: www.westminster-mo.edu Local Representative: Mallory Madson Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 800-475-3361 or 573-220-5641 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small Town Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,200 Scholarship Deadline: February 15th Accept A+ Program: No ACT minimum: 21 GPA minimum: 2.75 Cost for Tuition: $21,360 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $31,720

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Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 3 Most Popular Majors: Biochemistry, Business, Education, Health Professions/Biology, Political Science/Legal Professions, Psychology, Self-Design Option, Transnational Studies Unique Programs: Leadership Studies, Security Studies, Self-Design Option, Transnational Studies, Honors Program

Comprehensive program for students with diagnosed Learning Disability (additional application materials required)

William Jewell College Address: 500 College Hill City/State: Liberty, Missouri 64068 Phone: 816-415-7511 or Admissions 888-2-JEWELL (253-9355) Website: www.jewell.edu Local Representative: Lydia Bunch (North KC MO), Daniel Ramirez (South KC MO) Email Address: [email protected], [email protected] Phone Number: Lydia - (816)415-7873, Daniel (816)415-7507 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Suburban - 20 minutes north of Downtown Kansas City Public/Private: Private Liberal Arts Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,050 Scholarship Deadline: February 1st ACT minimum: 21 or Test Optional w/3.0 Core GPA GPA minimum: 3.0 Cost for Tuition: $30,800 Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board ): $39,120 (100% of students live on campus) Athletic Association and Division: NCAA Division 2, Great Lakes Valley Conference Most Popular Majors: Business, Nursing, Biology, Education, Psychology Unique Programs: Oxbridge Honors Program, Non-Profit Leadership, Journey Grants, Applied Critical Thought and Inquiry, Pryor Leadership Studies, Center for Justice and Sustainability

William Woods University Address: One University Avenue City/State: Fulton, Missouri 65251 Phone: 800-995-3159 Website: www.williamwoods.edu Local Representative: Whitney Guin Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 573-826-1627 Setting (Urban, Rural, Small Town or Suburban): Small Town Public/Private: Private Full time Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,000 Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Accept A+ Program: No but do offer an A+ Scholarship ACT minimum: 19 GPA minimum: 2.5 34

Cost for Tuition: $20,550 year Total Cost (Tuition, Fees, Room & Board): $29,940 Athletic Association and Division: NAIA Most Popular Majors: Equestrian Science, American Sign Language Interpreting, Athletic Training, Business, Graphic Design, Education Unique Programs: The LEAD Program, a $5,000 Scholarship awarded to every student for attending on campus events throughout the year. Campus Visits

Visiting campuses is one of the single most important elements in the college decision-making process! Do some prep work before you visit. Make a list of questions. Schedule a visit with the admissions office. Get a college visit form from the Counseling Office. Visit while classes are in session. If possible, talk with faculty and students. Final thought…is this where I want to live and study for two to four years? Checklist for a Campus Visit

 Meet with an Admissions Counselor  Verify Admissions requirements  Discuss your chances for success in certain programs  Find out how to apply  Request a viewbook and/or other publications  Determine college costs  Ask about financial aid, scholarship deadlines, etc.  Meet with faculty in the department of your intended major if possible  Ask about academic requirements and offerings  If possible attend a class to get an idea of typical size, teaching style, academic atmosphere  Ask about placement record for graduates in your field of study  Identify career planning services for undergraduates  Tour the campus. Check out residence halls, dining options, library resources etc.  Talk to students about general academic environment, etc.  Find out what student activities are available and about campus social life and social activities.

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Missouri Department of Higher Education -- Building Missouri's Future . . . by degrees

At the direction of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE), the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) strives to coordinate higher education policy that fosters a quality postsecondary system, as well as to increase participation in Missouri 's public institutions. The state system of higher education serves more than 408,000 students through 13 public four-year , 19 public two-year colleges, one public two-year technical college, 25 independent colleges and universities and 150 proprietary and private career schools. Website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ 35

COLLEGE VISIT FORM

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My son/daughter visited the campus of Name of College or University on . Day and Date of Visit

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Official Title Official Telephone Number

Return this form to the front office for attendance.

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