Homeschoolers Guide to Colleges: The Listings

 

 

 

ALABAMA

 

JUDSON COLLEGE, 302 Bibb Street, Marion, AL 36756, (800) 447-9472, admissions@judson.edu. Founded in 1838 by Baptists in Marion, Alabama to educate young women in a Christian environment, it remains committed to a quality, student-centered education for the women of today. As a Judson College student you will have the opportunity to gain a strong and competitive education, an elevated sense of mission, faith in God, confidence in your abilities, and the support of a sisterhood unlike any other. www.judson.edu.

 

 

 

 

CONNECTICUT

 

ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE, 700 Prospect Street , New Haven , CT 06511, 800-578-9160. Albertus Magnus College , a four-year, private, liberal arts college located in the heart of vibrant southern Connecticut , has chosen its small size on purpose. Our student-faculty ratio of 13-1 means that the faculty and staff are committed to knowing who you are, understanding how you learn and helping you discover what your contributions in the world will be. www.albertus.com.

 

 

 

 

DELAWARE

 

GOLDEY-BEACOM COLLEGE Admissions Office, 4701 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808, (800) 833-4877, (302) 225-6248, admissions@gbc.eduGoldey-Beacom College is a nationally accredited business college offering Bachelor’s degrees in all areas of business, including Business Administration with various concentrations, Accounting and Computer & Information Systems, as well as a 5-year Bachelor’s/Master’s degree program. www.gbc.edu.

 

 

 

 

FLORIDA

 

AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY, Homeschool Advancement, 5050 Ave Maria Boulevard, Ave Marie, FL 34142, (877) 283-8648, (239) 280-1656, homeschool@avemaria.edu. Ave Maria University is a vibrant university founded in the Catholic tradition located in beautiful southwest Florida. It is an academic institution that pledges faithfulness to the teachings of the Church and is committed to providing one of the finest classical liberal arts curricula available. Ave Maria offers a liberal arts education curriculum with ten academic majors including: Biology, Classics, Economics, History, Literature, and Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Politics, and Theology.  www.avemaria.edu.

 

 

TRINITY BAPTIST COLLEGE, 800 Hammond Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32221, (800) 786-2206, admissions@tbc.edu. Trinity Baptist College is a Christ-centered Bible college located in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida. We have been preparing students for life and ministry for 35 years by offering an accredited education that combines strong academics with a Biblical worldview through highly-qualified and experienced professors.  www.tbc.edu.

 

 

 

 

GEORGIA

 

BERRY COLLEGE, 2277 Martha Berry Highway NW, Mount Berry, GA 30149, (800) BERRY-GA, (706) 232-5374, admissions@berry.edu. Located near Rome in northwest Georgia, Berry distinctively emphasizes firsthand experience through its work opportunity program, which guarantees a paid, meaningful on-campus job to every student. Berry also provides challenging academic preparation and opportunities for spiritual growth and service to others. More than 40 undergraduate programs and 3 graduate programs are offered with a current enrollment of approximately 1,850 students.  www.berry.edu/admissions.

 

 

 

 

INDIANA

 

GRACE COLLEGE, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590, (866) 974-7223. Our goal in Christian living and teaching is to make Christ preeminent in all things. The programs of the college, as well as its community lifestyle, are designed to encourage serious academic inquiry in an academic atmosphere devoted to excellence in scholarship, a biblical worldview, spiritual understanding, and social conscience—all in the context of God's grace.  www.grace.edu.

 

 

 

 

ILLINOIS

 

LEXINGTON COLLEGE, 310 S. Peoria Street , Chicago , IL . 60607, 312-226-6294. Lexington College is the only private, women's hospitality management degree college in the United States . As one of the top hospitality schools in Chicago , Lexington College grants a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Hospitality Management and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Hospitality Management. Students pursuing the BAS select a concentration in: Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts, Event Planning, and Health Care and Wellness. www.lexingtoncollege.edu

 

 

 

 

KENTUCKY

 

MIDWAY COLLEGE, 512 E. Stephens Street, Midway, KY 40347, (800) 755-0031, (859) 846-4421.  Midway College, Kentucky's only women's college, provides a living, learning environment that enables students to assume roles of responsibility and leadership as contemporary women. The college continues to fulfill a unique role in the education of contemporary women. It provides an avenue for women to gain a quality education, achieve independence through career preparation and strive for intellectual enlightenment. www.midway.edu.

 

 

 

 

MARYLAND

 

MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, 1.800.448.4347, www.msmary.edu. Let the Mount help with our one-on-one admissions. Contact an admissions counselor at 800-448-4347 or admissions@msmary.edu. We’ll arrange for you to speak with a Mount Homeschool student so you can ask about their experiences. At the Mount, classes are personal, with the average class size of 20 and a student-faculty ratio of 14 to 1. www.msmary.edu/homeschool

 

 

 

 

MASSACHUSETTS

 

BARD COLLEGE AT SIMON’S ROCK, 84 Alford Road, Simon’s Rock, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (800) 235-7186, (413) 644-4400, admin@simons-rock.edu. No other college in the country does what we do. We’re a small, selective, supportive, intensive college of the liberal arts and sciences in the middle of the Berkshires, one of the nation’s cultural and natural treasures. All of our 400 students come to us after 10th or 11th grade in high school. We give them a broad-minded, paradigm-shifting education; faculty trained in the country’s best universities; inspired and inspiring classes; first-class facilities for the sciences, the arts, and athletics; and an astonishing range of opportunities for conducting specialized research and gaining hands-on experience. www.simons-rock.edu.

 

 

BECKER COLLEGE, 61 Sever Street, Worcester, MA 01609, (877) 5BECKER, admissions@becker.edu. The Becker experience is focused on learning and growing, but immediately feel comfortable in our welcoming atmosphere. Friendships flourish at Becker because it’s so easy to make new friends in this warm, caring, and considerate atmosphere. Every incoming full-time student receives a laptop to use on Becker’s entirely wireless campuses. We have two gorgeous campuses: Worcester is cosmopolitan and close by Massachusetts’ second-largest cultural center; Leicester is peaceful, country-like, and a short walk from a quintessential New England town. www.becker.edu.

 

 

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 41 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116, (617)423-4630, x 121, admissions@bfit.edu. Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, founded in 1908, is a private, two year technical college located in Boston’s historic South End neighborhood.   The college is proud of its long tradition of educating students for technical careers.   We offer our students technical education combined with the core communication and analytical skills that will prepare them to build a viable career. www.bfit.edu.

 

 

MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440, (978) 630-9110, admissions@mwcc.mass.edu. MWCC offers several degree and certificate program options to fit your life goals, whether you want to: gain short-term training to start a career, build new skills, or transfer to a four-year public or private college or university. MWCC students transfer seamlessly to many public and private colleges and universities every year. They save hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars by starting at MWCC. MWCC offers courses during the day, at night, online, and through independent study and self-directed modular learning, so you can learn at your own pace. www.mwcc.edu.

 

 

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, 8 Ashburton Place,  Boston, MA 02108, 1-800-6-SUFFOLK, Office of Undergraduate Admission, 617-573-8460. Suffolk University, like Boston, is alive with intellectual and cultural vigor. The University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 80 areas of study through its College of Arts and Sciences, Sawyer Business School, and Law School. With campuses in Boston; Madrid, Spain; and Dakar, Senegal, Suffolk offers its founding vision of opportunity to a global stage. www.suffolk.edu

 

 

 

 

MICHIGAN

 

CALVIN COLLEGE, 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI  49546, 800-688-0122, 616-526-6106, admissions@calvin.edu.  Calvin College is recognized nationally as both a top ranked academic institution and a premier Christian college. At Calvin, 4,200 students and nearly 400 professors explore God’s world—and our place in it--through 100 academic options, 60 student clubs, 20 off-campus study programs and dozens of
internships and service-learning opportunities. www.calvin.edu

 

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 101 North Foundation Hall, Rochester, MI 48309, (800) OAK-UNIV, ouinfo@oakland.edu. (248) 370-3360. Oakland University is proud to welcome home schooled students to its campus. With a low student-to-faculty ratio and classes that average fewer than 35 students, your professors will get to know you by name. Students enjoy our small-campus feel, personalized support services and high academic standards.  If you completed high school through the home-school process, we encourage you to apply for admission to Oakland University.  Many home school students also choose to dual-enroll at Oakland University. www.oakland.edu 

 

 

ROCHESTER COLLEGE, 800 West Avon Road , Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307, (800) 521-6010, (248) 218-2000. Rochester College is an academic community characterized by the fellowship-creating reality of Christ's presence in the world. Our mission is engaging students in a vigorous liberal arts education within a Christian community for a life of study and service. Rochester College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois, 60602. www.rc.edu.

 

 

 

 

MISSOURI

 

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE, 911 E. Urbandale Drive, Moberly, MO 65270, (888) 263-3900, (660) 263-3900. Founded in 1957, Central Christian College of the Bible is an accredited four-year college dedicated to preparing leaders through biblical instruction and practical training for service throughout the world. At CCCB, every full-time student receives a full-tuition scholarship, providing the opportunity to receive a solid conservative theological education from an excellent institution free from the burden of educational debt. www.cccb.edu.

 

 

COLUMBIA COLLEGE, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, MO 65216, (800) 231-2391, (573) 875-8700, admissions@ccis.edu. Columbia College, a homeschool-friendly college, is a private, four-year liberal arts and sciences college with a home campus in Columbia, Mo. Although we maintain an affiliation by covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds. Our admission policy is also homeschool-friendly. We do not require our students to have a GED, and in place of a high school transcript, we accept a record of curriculum from the prospective student’s family.  Official ACT/SAT scores will be used for course placement and advising purposes. www.ccis.edu.

 

 

COTTEY COLLEGE, 1000 W. Austin, Nevada, MO 64772, (888) 526-8839, (417) 667-8181, enrollmgt@cottey.edu. Cottey is a private, two-year liberal arts college that prepares women to become leaders.  An education at Cottey includes a free trip to Europe the second year.   Discover what makes Cottey an ideal place for a young woman exploring the many options to shape her future, and why Cottey is the place for you. If you want to be certain your first step into the world of higher education is the best one, then take a closer look at Cottey College.  www.cottey.edu.

 

 

 

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

MAGDALEN COLLEGE, 511 Kearsarge Mountain Road, Warner, NH 03278, (877) 498-1723, (603) 456-2656, admissions@magdalen.edu. Magdalen College is a Catholic liberal arts college located in Warner, New Hampshire. Founded in 1973, the College offers a classical curriculum taught in Socratic seminar classes. The mission of the College is to give an integrated Catholic liberal arts education: to teach and form its students intellectually, morally, socially, and spiritually. The mission is accomplished through the rigorous study of works by great thinkers, close personal interaction between teachers and students, and a vibrant community life. www.magdalen.edu.

 

 

RIVIER COLLEGE, 420 South Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060, (800) 447-4843, (603) 888-1311, rivadmit@rivier.edu. Founded by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, Rivier College in Nashua, New Hampshire, is a four-year Catholic institution offering professional preparation and a liberal arts education for both undergraduate and graduate students. For more than 70 years, the College has offered academic excellence in a learning environment that seeks to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. The College prides itself on small classes led by accomplished faculty who create an active, experience-based learning environment. www.rivier.edu.

 

 

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, 2500 N. River Road, Manchester, NH 03106, (800) 642-4968, (603) 668-2211, admissions@snhy.edu. Southern New Hampshire University is a private, coeducational institution known for its solid educational programs and excellent connections with employers. At Southern New Hampshire University, we believe there are no limits to what you can achieve and  we believe learning never ends. With a culture that inspires every person, every day, to do more, learn more, try harder, and exceed expectations, we are dedicated to helping you realize your potential. www.snhu.edu.

 

 

 

 

NEW JERSEY

 

BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652, (201) 447-7195. At Bergen, we offer challenging programs and enriching experiences that will lay the foundation for your future. The College provides opportunities for personal and intellectual growth that will prepare you for further educational pursuits, or a new career. Bergen offers open admissions, small classes, affordable tuition, dedicated faculty, outstanding student services, flexible scheduling, a student centered campus, and a new location in the Meadowlands, Lyndhurst, NJ. Please contact our Admissions Office at admsoffice@bergen.edu for enrollment information. www.bergen.edu

 

 

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764, (800) 543-9671, (732) 571-3456. Monmouth University offers students a well-rounded and bold academic environment with abundant opportunity for growth and welcomes applications from home schooled students. Monmouth recognizes the unique circumstances of home schooled students and will evaluate applicants individually. If you are an applicant who has been home schooled, we encourage you to contact Victoria Bobik, associate director of Undergraduate Admission, for more information or for assistance throughout the admission process. She can be reached at 732-263-5874 or vbobik@monmouth.edu.  www.monmouth.edu.

 

 

ROWAN UNIVERSITY, Savitz Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, contact Albert Betts, Director of Admissions,  (877) RU-Rowan, (856) 256-4200, admissions@rowan.edu.   Rowan University is a selective, medium-sized public university located in southern New Jersey between Philadelphia and Atlantic City. With high-tech facilities, engaged professors, and nationally ranked academic and athletic programs, Rowan offers an outstanding education at an exceptional value for home-schooled students. www.rowan.edu.

 

 

 

 

NEW YORK

 

GLOBAL COLLEGE OF LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, 9 Hanover Place, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11201, (718) 718-4312, globalcollege@liu.edu. Global College features innovative coursework, experiential education and independent studies in Costa Rica , China , India , Japan , South Africa , Australia , New York City , and on our traveling Comparative Religion and Culture program. www.liu.edu/globalcollege

 

 

HOUGHTON COLLEGE, One Willard Avenue, Houghton, NY 14744, (800) 777-2556, admission@houghton.edu.   Houghton is a Christian Learning Community that emphasizes preparation of students to become future leaders. The Houghton Experience is centered on strong academic programs, and a faith community/fellowship that helps develop conviction, compassion and character. Study abroad programs and global partnerships reflect our commitment to out-of-the-classroom learning, experience and service. www.houghton.edu.

 

 

UTICA COLLEGE, Office of Admissions, 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY  13502, (800) 782-8884, admiss@utica.edu.   For more than 60 years, Utica College has been a place where people find their place in the world – a vibrant and diverse community of learners motivated by the will to succeed and the desire to make a difference. Built on a tradition of service and a commitment to the individual student, UC is an attractive option for homeschoolers. Expand your understanding of the world, and challenge yourself in ways you never imagined possible. The College offers 37 undergraduate degrees in more than 60 areas of study.  www.utica.edu  

 

 

 

 

NORTH CAROLINA (SUMMER)

 

DUKE YOUTH PROGRAMS, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, (866) EDU-DUKE, (919) 684-6259, learnmore@duke.edu. Duke Youth Programs is a part of Duke University Continuing Studies and has provided summer academic enrichment for academically motivated youth for over 20 years. Each summer approximately 650 youth from around the nation and world, representing some 22 states and 5 different countries, attend one of our summer programs. All programs seek to engage learners in innovative, interactive, transformative learning experiences. We hope to see you at Duke this summer! www.learnmore.duke.edu.

 

 

 

 

OHIO

 

The UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, 2801 W. Bancroft, Toledo, OH 43606, (800) 5TOLEDO, (419) 530-UTUT, enroll@utoledo.edu. The University of Toldedo, founded in 1872, is an institution of excellence committed to improving the human condition through learning, discovery and engagement. The student-centered, public University features more than 150 undergraduate programs, a campus recognized nationally for its beauty, on-site basketball and football stadiums, a world-renowned medical center, and innovative scholarship programs. www.utoledo.edu/admission.

 

 

 

 

PENNSYLVANIA

 

ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY, Undergraduate Admissions, 400 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading, PA 19607, (888) ALVERNIA,  admissions@alvernia.edu, 4-year comprehensive, coeducational college with over 50 liberal arts and professional programs; founded by the Bernardine Sisters of the Order of Saint Francis of Assisi in the Franciscan tradition. Total enrollment: 2800 students. www.alvernia.edu

 

 

BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, 538 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, 800.451.7664 or 570.586.2400, admissions@bbc.edu. Bible College & Seminary is located on a 121-acre campus just outside Scranton, PA in the foothills of the Poconos. We offer an outstanding education and a student-focused, student-driven university campus life. We eagerly welcome home-schooled students. We also offer a range of online degrees and dual-enrollment for high school students, enabling you to earn high school and college credit at the same time. BBC is a natural fit as you transition to college life. www.bbc.edu/college.

 

 

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE, Admissions Office, College Hill & Valley Roads, Summerdale, PA 17093, (800) 759-2727, admissions@centralpenn.edu. Since 1881 Central Pennsylvania College has excelled in providing students a hands-on education that prepares them for success in jobs that become careers. Central Penn is Pennsylvania's preeminent career-oriented, baccalaureate residential college. Our suburban Harrisburg campus is located just inside the Capital Beltway at Exit 65 on I-81 in the village of Summerdale.  www.centralpenn.edu.

 

 

HUSSIAN SCHOOL OF ART, The Bourse, 111 South Independence Mall East (5th Street), Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 574-9600, info@hussianart.edu. The Hussian School of Art is a four-year professional career school dedicated exclusively to the Graphic Arts. Our main objectives are: to give students as much real world experience as possible before they ever look for a job; and to ensure each student receives a well-rounded, well-founded design and illustration education that integrates the best of traditional media with the exciting possibilities of evolving new media. www.hussianart.edu.

 

 

KEYSTONE COLLEGE, Admissions Office, One College Green, La Plume, PA 18440, (877) 4-COLLEGE, (570) 945-8111, admissions@keystone.edu, Keystone College offers 21 bachelor degrees, 13 associate degrees and enrolls a diverse student body from throughout the U.S. and more than 12 countries. Keystone is committed to making your college experience something special  www.keystone.edu.

 

 

La ROCHE COLLEGE, 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, (800) 838-4LRC,  (412) 536-1272, admissions@laroche.edu. A private, Catholic, co-educational college north of Pittsburgh founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche College welcomes students of all religions, ethnic origins and talents.  Undergraduates may choose from more than 50 majors, including the top 10 majors among today’s college students.  La Roche combines educational experience with clubs, athletics, social and community volunteer activities, spiritual well-being, and more to offer students preparation for life – and life goes way beyond the classroom. www.laroche.edu.

 

 

MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY, Undergraduate Admissions, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509, (866) 279-9663, (570) 348-6234yourfuture@marywood.edu, Marywood University was established in 1915 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and is a comprehensive, coeducational, Catholic University of 3,300 full-time, part-time and adult students, with over 90 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs.  In recent years, the university has made $100 million in improvements to campus, including new athletics, residence hall, and dining facilities, and one of the finest studio arts facilities in the northeast.  At Marywood, you will discover that a top-notch private college experience is more affordable than you ever dreamed. In fact, 98 percent of our first-time students receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.  www.marywood.edu

 

 

MESSIAH COLLEGE, One College Avenue, Grantham, PA 17027,  Meg Jones, homeschool admissions counselor, (800) 233-4220, (717) 766-2511,  mjones@messiah.edu. Messiah College offers homeschoolers an exceptional educational experience, which is why more than 150 of our current students have roots in learn-at-home settings.  With an admissions counselor specially designated to help homeschoolers, individual needs of prospective students are attended to in a way that larger institutions often cannot provide. www.messiah.edu.  

 

 

MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE, 7373 Admiral Perry Highway, Cresson, PA 16630, (888) 823-2220, (814) 886-4131. As a Catholic College founded and sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius College provides a setting in which students are encouraged to synthesize faith with learning, to develop competence with compassion, to put talents and gifts at the service of others, and to begin to assume leadership in the world community. With emphasis on values of justice, hospitality, mercy, and service, the College's liberal arts core curriculum provides the necessary basis for leadership and the knowledge and skills for success in a wide range of professions. www.mtaloy.edu.

 

 

NEUMANN COLLEGE, One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014, (800) 9-NEUMANN, (610) 558-5616, neumann@neumann.edu. Founded in 1965 and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, Neumann is a private, Catholic, co-educational College in the Franciscan tradition, which emphasizes respect for individuals, concern for the environment, and social responsibility. The College remains committed to keeping affordability and access at the forefront of its mission. Neumann now fields seventeen NCAA Division III athletic teams and is expanding its campus with the development of a $25 million Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development. www.neumann.edu.

 

 

PA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN, 204 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17608, (717) 396-7833, admissions@pcad.edu. Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's small intimate environment means our students receive more individualized instruction from the faculty, who are all professional, working artists and designers. Our studios and classrooms are comfortable and designed to meet our students' needs. The curriculum is challenging and its quality and reputation are evident in that the majority of our students succeed in finding art-related jobs or pursue advanced education immediately following graduation. www.pcad.edu.

 

 

PA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, One College Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701, (800) 367-9222, (570) 326-3761, pctinfo@pct.edu.  Pennsylvania College of Technology is a special mission affiliate of Penn State, committed to applied technology education. More than 6,500 students are enrolled in bachelor's degree, associate's degree, and certificate majors, which combine hands-on experience with theory and management education. Our “degrees that work.” represent more than 100 career areas ranging from manufacturing, design, transportation, construction, and natural resources to hospitality, health, business, and communication. www.pct.edu/homeschool.

 

 

PENN STATE BRANDYWINE, 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA 19063, 610-892-1200, admissionsbw@psu.edu. Penn State Brandywine is a jewel in the Penn State system.  Located near Philadelphia, we offer four-year degrees, a variety of clubs and organizations, varsity sports, undergraduate research opportunities, and international studies trips. Our students enjoy small classes and one-on-one relationships with outstanding, award-winning faculty. http://www.brandywine.psu.edu

 

 

PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Admissions Office, 1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071, (800) 784-9675, (412) 809-5100, james@pti.edu.  At Pittsburgh Technical Institute you build a career, explore new opportunities, and move closer to a successful, independent future. PTI offers associate degree and certificate programs through its School of Building Technology, School of Business, School of Criminal Justice, School of Design, School of Healthcare, and School of Technology. Student housing and financial aid assistance available. www.pti.edu.

 

 

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY, 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (800) 321-0129, (412) 392-3430, enroll@pointpark.edu. Point Park is a small, private, four-year accredited, liberal arts university located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh.  An emphasis on career-based education provides Point Park University students with excellent opportunities for hands-on, real-world experiences where the faculty is committed to the students and where students are not just numbers. www.pointpark.edu.

 

 

ST. VINCENT COLLEGE, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650,  (800) 782-5549, (724) 537-4540, admission@stvincent.edu. Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Its mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourage the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes, and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously. www.stvincent.edu.

 

 

THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, 750 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, (800) 842-3832, (717) 299-7701, admissions@stevenscollege.edu. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers associate degrees and certificates in technical education programs to academically qualified residents of Pennsylvania. A residential college, Stevens serves economically disadvantaged as well as tuition-paying students. The college prepares students for skilled employment in a diverse, ever-changing workforce and for full, effective participation as citizens of the community, the Commonwealth, and the nation. www.stevenscollege.edu.

 

 

THIEL COLLEGE, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125, (800) 248-4435, admissions@thiel.edu. If you are looking for the right combination of academic challenge, personal and social involvement, personal attention and exceptional value, it is time to discover Thiel College. Thiel is a private, liberal arts college with more than 60 majors and areas of study, including cutting-edge programs in media communication, neuroscience, e-commerce and forensic accounting, among others. Thiel is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. www.thiel.edu.

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701, (800) 872-1787, 814-362-7555, admissions@upb.pitt.edu. The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is for students who want to earn a world-renowned degree in a personalized, safe and friendly environment. You can choose from 41 majors and more than 50 minors, concentrations and pre-professional programs. You will study on our 317-acre campus, which is nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. Being that close to nature means you will have unique opportunities to study both in the classroom and beyond. Each home-schooled applicant is evaluated individually based upon required academic coursework and satisfactory standardized tests (SAT I or the ACT) like all other applicants. www.upb.pitt.edu.

 

 

VALLEY FORGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, 1401 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, (800) 432-8322, (610) 935-0450, admissions@vfcc.edu. Valley Forge Christian College is a regionally accredited Christian college of Arts, Sciences, and Ministry Professions on a beautiful 106-acre Chester County campus, with 24 majors and dozens of credentialed and dedicated professors—all committed to the VFCC mission to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and the world. If you hear God calling you to full-time, vocational ministry—or, if you sense him leading you to serve him in the marketplace—then consider your visit to vfcc.edu a first step in the listening process. www.vfcc.edu.

 

 

WEST PENN HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING, 4900 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15224, 1-877-33-NURSE, (412) 578-5538, sonadmissions@wpahs.org. The Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing offers a 22-month RN diploma program with on-site articulation with Clarion University of PA, including optional on-site continuation for the BSN degree.  Among the first in the nation to be accredited by the NLNAC, the School underwent extensive renovations, completed in spring 2009, to offer high-tech classrooms and labs, wireless Internet access in dorm rooms, and many other amenities. View photos, the current Catalog, and more at www.wpahs.org/education.

 

 

WILSON COLLEGE, 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201, (800) 421-8402, (717) 262-2002, admissions@wilson.edu. Wilson is an independent college dedicated to the education of women, rigorous study in the liberal arts and sciences, and strong career preparation. Wilson is committed to environmental sustainability, preparing articulate, ethical leaders for a global world. Wilson’s supportive, diverse community is guided by the Wilson Honor Principle. www.wilson.edu.

 

 

 

 

SOUTH CAROLINA

 

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY, 1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29614, (800) BJ-AND-ME, (864) 242-5100,  admissions@bju.edu. Within the cultural and academic soil of liberal arts education, Bob Jones University exists to grow Christ-like character that is scripturally disciplined, others-serving, God-loving, Christ-proclaiming, and focused above. Whatever field of study our students choose, they are taught the importance of having Christ at the center of their lives. www.bju.edu.

 

 

 

 

TENNESSEE

 

TENNESSE TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, 1815 Union Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404, (800) 553-4050, ttuinfo@tntemple.edu. Since 1946 Tennessee Temple University has been committed to providing students with a quality education combined with a Biblical worldview in a Christian environment. Students graduating from Tennessee Temple University go on to pursue many different careers such as education, politics, business, counseling, the ministry,  and the mission fields. Graduates of Tennessee Temple University also find that they are well prepared to further their education beyond their undergraduate degree. www.tntemple.edu.

 

 

WATKINS COLLEGE OF ART, DESIGN & FILM, 2298 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37228, (866) 887-6395, (615) 383-4848, admissions@watkins.edu. For the artist, to create is a need. At Watkins we understand this need. We know it takes focus, commitment and discipline to become a professional artist. Having talent is just the beginning of the journey. We provide a community of students and faculty devoted to artistic and academic excellence. The creative mind is a powerful tool. Watkins offers four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees in five areas - film, fine arts, graphic design, interior design and photography - and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in art. A Professional Certificate in Film is offered for those who currently hold a bachelor's degree in another area. www.watkins.edu.

 

 

 

 

VERMONT

 

BURLINGTON COLLEGE, 95 North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401, (800) 862-9616, admissions@burlington.edu. Burlington College is an independent, progressive, liberal arts college located in Burlington, Vermont, offering two-year Associate and four-year Bachelor of Arts degrees, as well as several professional certificate programs. The College has, from the outset, developed a distinctly social, community-based mission and shared governance system that sets it apart from most colleges and universities. An alternative institution committed to individualized education, the College has a pedagogy based on mutual respect, small classes, dialogue, and experiential learning. www.burlington.edu.

 

 

COLLEGE OF SAINT JOSEPH, 71 Clement Road, Rutland, VT 05701, (877) 270-9988, (802) 776-5286, admissions@csj.edu.   As one of the most affordable private colleges in New England, CSJ produces graduates who are prepared for the future through more than 35 programs of study, internships, and our Career Development Office. At the College of St. Joseph, we evaluate applicants on the basis of their academic potential for success in our college community. Each applicant is considered as an individual with unique capabilities and achievements. The admissions process at the College of St. Joseph is a highly personal experience. After all, your capabilities and achievements are unique. www.csj.edu.

 

 

GREEN MOUNTAIN COLLEGE, One College Circle, Poultney, VT 05764, (800) 776-6675, admiss@greenmtn.edu. Green Mountain College is a private not-for-profit liberal arts college, founded in 1834 by the Troy Conference of the Methodist Church and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. As a college that focuses on sustainability, Green Mountain offers students a special opportunity to integrate modern environmental thought into a traditional liberal arts or pre-professional course of study, regardless of major. greenmtn.edu.

 

 

MARLBORO COLLEGE, PO Box A, 2582 South Road, Marlboro, VT 05344, (800) 343-0049, (802) 257-4333, admissions@marlboro.edu.  The goal of Marlboro College is to teach students to think clearly and to learn independently through engagement in a structured program of liberal studies. The college promotes independence by requiring students to participate in the planning of their own programs of study and to act responsibly within a self-governing community. www.marlboro.edu.

 

 

 

 

VIRGINIA

 

EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE, P. O. Box 10, Emory, VA 24327, (800) 848-5493, (276) 944-6133, ehadmiss@ehc.edu. Founded in 1836, Emory & Henry is the oldest college in Southwest Virginia. It is also one of the few colleges in the South to have operated more than 160 years under the same name and with the same affiliation: the United Methodist Church. The E&H campus is an "academical" environment in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson that underscores the broad dedication within the community to each student's enlightenment and success. www.ehc.edu.

 

 

HOLLINS UNIVERSITY, P. O. Box 9707, Roanoke, VA 24020, 800-456-9595, huadm@hollins.edu. Our historic campus, founded in 1842, is the perfect setting for students who value small classes, talented professors, leadership opportunities, and individual expression. A nationally acclaimed liberal arts university, Hollins offers an undergraduate program for woman and seven coed graduate programs – all in a picturesque setting. Hollins graduate and Pulitzer Prize winner, Annie Dillard, described it as a place “where the grass is green and the mountains are blue, where friendships thrive, minds catch fire, careers begin and hearts open to a world of possibility.” At Hollins, students find the joy of meeting a challenge and the optimism of knowing that anything is possible. Visit this link to learn more about Hollins and to find out why” Women who are going places start at Hollins.” www.hollins.edu.

 

 

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, 108 Alfred B. Rollins Jr. Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529, (800) 348-7926, (757) 683-3685, admit@odu.edu. Old Dominion University is built for students who thrive in the modern world, who see possibility around every corner and know that knowledge and experience are the roads to success.  With more than 160 mind-expanding programs, including 70 undergraduate degrees, and internships in every imaginable field, you can bring your thoughts to life at ODU. Every new mind widens the possibilities; we’re excited to see what you’ll bring. www.odu.edu.

 

 

PATRICK HENRY COLLEGE, One Patrick Henry Circle, Purcellville, VA 20132, (888) 338-1776, (540) 338-1776, admissions@phc.edu. Patrick Henry College is unlike any other American college. Founded in 2000 with the aim of recreating the original American collegiate ideal, PHC is a classical Christian liberal arts college known for its rigorous academics, high level apprenticeships, and deep ties to home-based education. Over 80 percent of its students come from homeschooling backgrounds. Its mission is to train Christian men and women to lead our nation and shape our culture with a classical focus on truth that prepares students for high-level leadership. www.phc.edu.

 

 

RANDOLPH COLLEGE, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503, (800) 745-7692, (434) 947-8000, admissions@randolphcollege.edu.  Randolph College is a private, four-year liberal arts college surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, located in Lynchburg , VirginiaRandolph College will challenge and empower each student to engage in the world, to take charge of their education throughout their lives, and to lead lives of integrity and honor. www.randolphcollege.edu.

 

 

ROANOKE COLLEGE,  221 College Lane, Salem, Virginia 24153, (800) 388-2276, (540) 375-2270, admissions@roanoke.eduRoanoke College, an independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts college in Salem, Virginia, combines firsthand learning with valuable personal connections in a classic, undergraduate setting. Roanoke prepares students for their futures through its commitment to providing a true classic college experience. Roanoke is one of just 276 colleges nationwide with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor society. The Princeton Review names Roanoke as one of the "best in the Southeast." www.roanoke.edu

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, (540) 654-2000, admit@umw.edu.  UMW is one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the country. Our spectacular two campuses – one park-like and intimate, nestled in the picturesque, culturally lively city of Fredericksburg, and the other a sleek, high tech graduate and professional campus in the growing technology corridor of Stafford – offer you the best of all learning environments. www.umw.edu.

 

 

VIRGINIA INTERMONT COLLEGE, 1013 Moore Street, Bristol, VA 24201, (800) 451-1842. Virginia Intermont College recognizes that college students today have varied backgrounds of preparation, with diverse interests and with differing aims and purposes. The College welcomes the applications of all educational backgrounds including international, transfer and home school students and seeks to accommodate any applicant who can profit from the programs offered. Virginia Intermont College recognizes that college students today have varied backgrounds of preparation, with diverse interests and with differing aims and purposes. www.vic.edu.

 

 

 

 

WEST VIRGINIA

 

FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY, 1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554, (800) 641-5678, (304) 367-4892, admit@fairmontstate.edu. Fairmont State University shares a 120-acre main campus in Fairmont, West Virginia, with Pierpont Community & Technical College. Partnership allows us to better serve our students and provides students with the opportunity to find their future from more than 145 skill sets, certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and graduate programs. The mission of Fairmont State University is to provide opportunities for individuals to achieve their professional and personal goals and discover roles for responsible citizenship that promote the common good. Visit www.fairmontstate.edu 

 

 

PIERPONT COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE, 1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554, (800) 641-5678, (304) 367-4892, admit@pierpont.edu. Pierpont Community & Technical College shares a 120-acre main campus in Fairmont, West Virginia, with Fairmont State University. Partnership allows us to better serve our students and provides students with the opportunity to find their future from more than 145 skill sets, certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and graduate programs. Pierpont offers more than 50 associate degree programs, skill sets and certificates, as well as a variety of courses at more than 15 sites in North Central West Virginia. www.pierpont.edu.

 

 

 

 

WISCONSIN

 

VALOR SUMMER CONSERVATORY, 211 Bradley Blvd. Greenville, SC  29609, 1-864-423-7101, info@valorsummerconservatory.org. Valor Summer Conservatory is dedicated to developing God-given talent in God-called musicians. To lose the summers is to lose over a year of musical development in the course of a four-year degree. No other nine-week summer conservatory offers a concentrated performance-oriented program, with high classical standards, conservative Christian philosophy and strong scriptural values. VSC is an opportune environment for learning a recital or opera role or preparing for professional and graduate auditions. The summer program operates at Camp Joy located on picturesque Whitewater Lake in Whitewater, Wisconsin. www.valorsummerconservatory.org