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Aberdeen, Univ of-Scotland Aberdeen Aberdeen Foreign United City Kingdom No college description provided by the institution. Akron, Univ. of Akron OH Midwest Large The University of Akron (UA) is a large, public, state institution located in Akron, Ohio. UA consists of more than 16,000 undergraduates and total right at 20,000 students. Students represent 46 states and over 70 foreign countries. Approximately 40 miles southeast of Cleveland, the vibrant, metropolitan campus boasts 10 residence halls, a nationally recognized recreation center, and over 20 new buildings since 2000. Most classes enroll 25-30 students. The university offers approximately 200 undergraduate majors, each focusing on real-world, hands-on experience. Popular majors include engineering, nursing, business, allied health, biology, sports science, education, psychology, computer science, art, political science, and communication. Many internships and study abroad opportunities are available. The College of Engineering and College of Business Administration offers meaningful co -op opportunities. UA boasts over 300 student clubs and organizations, including 19 NCAA Division 1 -A varsity sports teams in the Mid- American Conference. The suggested admission deadline is March 1, which provides automatic scholarship consideration. However, students are able to apply on a rolling basis throughout the year. The average academic profile for the 2019 freshman class i s a 3.54 GPA on a 4.0 scale; 23 ACT; 1116 SAT (critical reading and math). Merit scholarships range from $1,000 -$7,500 for academically talented students. Criteria for Honors College admission is a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and either a 27 ACT or combined SAT scor e of 1210 (Critical Reading and Math) with some minimum sub-scores necessary. Honors College students often earn an additional $1,000 or more. Further scholarship opportunities are available through academic colleges and various departments. Non -Ohio residents are automatically eligible for consideration for the Akron Advantage Scholarship, which is valued at $3,000 and is renewable. Alabama, Univ. of Tuscaloosa AL Southeast Large Coed of approx 35,000; college town location, about an hour southwest of Birmingham; comprehensive research university with over 215 programs in 8 colleges that include Arts & Sciences, nationally ranked Business department, highly competitive Nursi ng and the 3rd oldest Engineering program in the country, Communications, Education, Socia l Work, Human Environmental Sciences; internships as well as study abroad; Guaranteed Academic Scholarships for students with 3.5 or higher GPA and 27 or higher AC T and meet the December 15 application deadline; National Merit and National Achievement fina lists receive ten semesters of tuition, 1 year of on-campus housing, $3500/year stipend for four years, $2000 study abroad/research grant and an ipad. NCAA Division I athletics and over 275 student organizations; Average ACT of 26 and 3.6 GPA. ACT Writing is required. Albion College Albion MI Midwest Small Coed liberal arts college of 1500; residential location about 90 miles west of Detroit, about 190 miles east of Chicago; 60 d ifferent majors, minors, and pre-professional programs; Excellent undergraduate business program; Strong in physical sciences, education, and fine arts; Well known for pre-professional programs such as as Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, and Pre-PT; Internships and study abroad opportunities available; Academic Scholarships ranging from $20,000- full tuition, $3,000 for all Illinois students; 22 varsity athletic programs and 100+ clubs and organizations; Middle 50% test scores SAT's 1150-1380, ACT 23-29. Alverno College Milwaukee WI Midwest Small Private, liberal arts, women's college of 2100 students, located on 46 acre residential campus, 10 miles from downtown Milwaukee; Alverno's primary aim is the individual development of each student.; programs in Education/Teaching, Business/Marketing, Communications/Communication technologies, Health professions, and related sciences; ability based curriculum; one of 5 most effective general education programs in the U.S.; avg. ACT 20. Page 1 American Academy of Art Chicago IL Chicago Area Small Coed of 300 undergraduates; urban, private, not-for-profit art school located on Michigan Avenue offering 4-year programs in Fine and Commercial Arts; open admissions; Digital Illustration and Art Direction are new majors; standardized tests are not required; career services offered. Aquinas College Grand Rapids MI Midwest Small Coed of 1,400 undergraduate full-time students; Dominican, Roman Catholic Institution; 117 acre wooded urban campus; Easy access to Chicago and Detroit; Over 60 majors to choose from; Over 95% placement rate within 6 months of graduation. 8 different study abroad programs. Average GPA 3.4; ACT 23. Part of the NAIA with 24 varsity sports Arizona State University Tempe AZ West Large Enrollment of 56,000 undergrads; leading research institution located in a thriving metropolitan area; College of Business is one of the largest in the country; 250 + degree programs that include Engineering, Fine Arts, Law; strong Sciences; Largest residential campus; unique honors college; GPA 3.0; SAT 1180; ACT 24. Top 25% class rank. Augustana College Rock Island IL Midwest Small Coed of 2,500; 115-acre wooded campus located 2.5 - 3 hours west of Skokie in the Quad Cities (population 400,000). Largest programs are Biology, Business, and Education; popular programs in Speech Pathology, Music, Music Education, Pre-med, Pre- physical therapy, Pre-law, Asian Studies, and English. Excellent facilities for Fine Arts with new theater arts performance space which opened fall of 2016. All students receive $2,000 for Augie Choice to use towards study abroad, internship or research in juni or or senior year. Average recalculated GPA 3.5; Average ACT range: 23-29; Average SAT: 1130-1380; Test Optional School. Aurora University Aurora IL Chicago Area Medium Co-Ed, 3,900 undergraduates, 5,800 total students, residential setting, 6 residence halls on campus. Strong liberal arts school with over 40 undergraduate majors offered. Most popular majors Athletic Training, Business, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Nursing, Education. New majors include Early Childhood Special Education with ESL/Bilingual, Mus ical Theatre, Human-Animal Studies, Graphic Design, Software Engineering, STEM Minor. We have our STEM Partnership School on our campus which houses 200 3rd through 8th graders from a few of the surrounding districts. New Welcome Center with 75 seat recita l hall. All admitted students receive academic scholarships ranging from $3,000 - $15,000 per year for 4 years. Div. III sports, 24 Division 3 athletics. Admission requirements: GPA 2.5 or higher on 4.0 scale; ACT 19 or higher, 990 on the SAT or higher. Ball State University Muncie IN Midwest Large Ball State is a student-centered university committed to providing students with a creative and collaborative learning environment. We offer more than 190 undergraduate degree programs and enroll approximately 21,000 students. Ball State is committed to a sense of community, from direct access to faculty members to our signature immersive learning projects that connect students of different disciplines with business and nonprofit partners. Our average class size is just 19 students, and we boast a 14:1 student-to- faculty ratio, allowing students to build personal relationships with professors within their major. Many of our programs are nationally recognized, and with a 93% career placement rate, students who invest in a Ball State education reap the benefits of a degree that is highly valued by employers and peers. That’s why the Princeton Review has named us one of the best universities in the Midwest for more than a decade. Our 731-acre residential campus is one hour northeast of Indianapolis. We encourage you to visit both in-person and by taking our virtual tour at bsu.edu/visit. Learn more about admission requirements, scholarships, and financial aid at bsu.edu/admissions. Page 2 Baylor University Waco TX Southeast Medium No college description provided by the institution. Belmont University Nashville TN Southeast Medium Private, coed Christian liberal arts university. 4,000 enrollment, 3,500 undergrad; 70 majors and programs of study; Division I athletics, 12:1 student - faculty ratio; SAT Critical Reading 530 - 640, SAT Math 530 - 640; ACT 23 - 28. Beloit College Beloit WI Midwest Small Beloit College, established in 1846 when Wisconsin was still a territory of the United States, is a four -year, independent residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Offering 50 majors in 19 different departments, Beloit does not have rigid core requirements but instead, offers students a wide range of choices across the curriculum with particular emphasis on putting the liberal arts i nto practice. With extensive opportunities to study abroad, engage in internships and field terms, study broadly and creatively, collaborate with professors, start businesses, form clubs, and play sports, students plunge into campus life, get their hands dirty, and emerge with the experiences and global knowledge to live meaningfully in the 21st century. Beloit’s 1,250 students come from 49 states and over 40 foreign countries, forming a uniquely diverse and lively community. Benedictine University Lisle IL Chicago Area Medium Benedictine University is a four-year, private, Catholic University in the Benedictine Tradition that provides a Values-Centered