2018 College Admission Update Welcome to the 2018 College Admission Update, compiled by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling. 73 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. 1 Table of Contents Institution Page Alverno College 4 Antioch College 4 Arkansas State University 4, 5 Baldwin Wallace University 5 Bowling Green State University 5 Bradley University 6 Butler University 6 Carthage College 7 Central Methodist University 7 City Colleges of Chicago 7, 8 College for Creative Studies 8 College of DuPage 8, 9 Columbus College of Art & Design 9 Concordia University Wisconsin 9, 10 DePaul University 10 Dickinson College 10, 11 Drake University 11 Eastern Illinois University 12 Elmhurst College 12, 13 Governors State University 13 Greenville University 13, 14 Illinois College 14 Illinois Institute of Technology 14,15 Indiana University - Bloomington 15 IUPUI 15,16 Knox College 16 Lake Forest College 17 Lawrence Technological University 17 Lincoln College 17, 18 Loyola University New Orleans 18 MacMurray College 18 Marquette University 19 Miami University 19, 20 Midwestern University College of Pharmacy 20 Millikin University 20, 21 Missouri State University 21 Missouri University of Science and Technology 21, 22 Monmouth College 22 Morton College 22,23 North Central College 23 North Park University 23, 24 Northeastern Illinois University 24 Northern Illinois University 24,25 Northern Michigan University 25 2 Northwest Suburban College 25, 26 Northwestern University 26 Quincy University 26 Rhodes College 27 Rock Valley College 27, 28 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 28 St. Ambrose University 28 Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing 29 Saint Xavier University 29 School of the Art Institute of Chicago 30 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 30 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 31 The University of Alabama 31 University of Arkansas 32 University of Central Missouri 32, 33 University of Dayton 33 University of East Anglia 33 University of Louisville 34 University of Missouri Columbia 34, 35 University of Roehampton London 35 University of South Alabama 35, 36 University of St. Andrews Scotland 36 University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 36, 37 University of Wisconsin Parkside 37 University of Wisconsin Whitewater 37, 38 Wartburg College 38 Western Illinois University 38, 39 Western Michigan University 39 William Woods University 39, 40 3 Alverno College 3400 S. 43rd Street Milwaukee, WI 53219 Annual Cost: Tuition: $28,302 Room & Board: $8,546 Web Site: www.alverno.edu Phone: 414-382-6110 • Alverno is a Catholic Franciscan college founded in 1887. 22 different religions are represented on campus. • Alverno is one of the largest Catholic women's colleges. There are 1,300 students enrolled in the undergraduate program. • Wisconsin's first, and currently only, Hispanic-Serving Institution. 45% of the student body are women of color. • Alverno does not use standard grades. Alverno pioneered the ability-based curriculum. Learn more at www.alverno.edu/grades.php and www.alverno.edu/grades • Alverno offers seven sports at the NCAA Division 3 level: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Antioch College 1 Morgan Place Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Annual Cost: Tuition: $35,568 Room & Board: $11,460 Web Site: www.antiochcollege.edu Phone: 937-319-6082 • All students who attend Antioch College complete at least three full-time (often paid) work experiences. • Students design their own majors leading to the BA or BS degree. • Antioch College is a test-optional school. SAT and AP scores are never required for admission. • All students who require need-based financial aid receive generous packages from the College upon admission. • Homeschooled and unschooled applicants are welcome. Additional Information: Though an interview is not required, we encourage students to schedule an interview with a counselor or an alumnus of the college. Arkansas State University PO Box 1800 State University, AR 72467 Annual Cost: Tuition: $8,628 (in-state) Room & Board: 8,320 $15,318 (out-of-state) Web Site: www.astate.edu Phone: 870-972-2782 • Admission: 19 ACT/ SAT Equivalent 2.30 GPA • With more than 130 Degrees to choose from, you're bound to find "your thing" More than 60 minors! • In-State Tuition for Out-of-State students with 24 ACT or Equivalent SAT and 3.0 GPA! • 16 NCAA Division I Athletic Teams! 7 Consecutive Bowl Appearances 150 Clubs and Organizations • Avg. class size: 28 9,818 undergraduate students 17:1 student to faculty ratio 4 Additional Information: Apply online at www.astate.edu/applynow Baldwin Wallace University 275 Eastland Road Berea, OH 44017 Annual Cost: Tuition: $ 32,586 Room & Board: $11,282 Web Site: www.bw.edu/admission Phone: 440-826-2222 • For over 20 years, U.S. News and World Report has counted BW among the Midwest's Best Universities, ranking it in the top 20. The US News Rankings affirm BW's "Top College" rankings by Forbes and Money magazine and a Princeton Review "Best Midwestern Colleges" recognition. • Merit scholarships range from $10,000 – 17,000. Liberal arts students from outside Ohio receive a $4,000 grant. In-state and out-of-state costs are identical. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0+ may apply test optional by submitting a recently graded writing sample. • With over 80 majors to choose from, BW’s newest programs include engineering (general), acting (BFA), environmental science, and applied mathematics. • Every BW student applies what they learn through experiential learning: travel, service, internships, field experience, research, clinics or other experience. Every nine out of ten graduates report being employed or in graduate school within one year of graduating from BW. • Our All-Steinway Conservatory of Music provides students with opportunities to perform, compose, conduct, teach and excel. BW Conservatory alumni are across the U.S. in lead roles on Broadway, television and film, plus in guest artist roles and positions. Additional Information: Baldwin Wallace’s priority application deadline is November 1. You may use the Common Application or apply at BW.edu/apply. Both options are free. Bowling Green State University 200 University Hall Office of Admission Bowling Green, OH 43403 Annual Cost: Tuition: $19,208 Room & Board: $9,168 Web Site: www.bgsu.edu Phone: 419-372-2478 • BGSU is proud that 97 percent of graduates report they’re employed, in graduate school or starting a business within six months of graduating. Our Career Center helps with resumes and cover letters and organizes job fairs. • When students arrive at BGSU, they will find it’s part of a city that is safe, affordable and fun. Ranked one of the best college towns in the nation, BG is also one of Ohio’s top hometowns. • We award academic excellence! BGSU is a Top-10 school for offering the most merit aid to out- of-state students. This includes automatic and renewable scholarships and a scholarship specifically for out-of-state students. • You are guaranteed an internship or experience through our Falcon Internship Preparation Program. Options include a clinical, co-op, study abroad trip, performance, undergraduate research and more. • We offer top programs in communication, business, forensics, education and sports management. Students from around the world come to BGSU because of our world-renowned academic options. 5 Bradley University 1501 W. Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61625 Annual Cost: Tuition: 33,760 Room & Board: $10,620 Web Site: www.bradley.edu Phone: 309-677-1000 • Bradley is a private university in mid-sized Peoria, Illinois, offering 185 academic programs to prepare 5,400 students for immediate and substantial career success by providing resources not available at small colleges and more personalized experiences than large universities. • The Engineering program, ranked among the top 30 nationally among undergraduate-focused engineering schools by U.S. News, and the Business school, ranked in the top 50 by Bloomberg Businessweek, will move into a new, shared facility beginning in Fall 2019. • New majors and academic programs are now available in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Public Health Education, and User Interface Design. • Bradley’s unique Music Business and Music Entertainment Industry programs offer students the opportunity to prepare for the music business industry either as performers or in non-performing careers. The Music Business degree at Bradley is the oldest in the United States. • The Wall Street Journal ranks Bradley among the Top 10 universities in the nation for Student Engagement. Students enjoy the benefits of attending a university recognized for providing a personalized and meaningful experience. Additional Information: All Bradley application periods are Rolling Admission with a non-binding Early Choice Period offered to freshmen July 1 – October 15. Notification and priority scholarship consideration occurs August – November. Admitted students with a completed FAFSA receive financial awards by November 15. Butler University 4600 Sunset Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46208 Annual Cost: Tuition: $40,160 Room & Board: $13,830