WCA College Guide 2017-18

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A STEP-BYSTEP GUIDE to chart your course for success!

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ranked by criteria women value most!

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Her Guide to America’s Best Colleges is the only comprehensive survey of higher-learning options compiled exclusively for women, using a ranking system based on criteria that women identify as most important to them.

Safety, in particular, is an important concern that the women we surveyed consistently ranked as a high priority in their college search. For this reason, Her Guide to America’s Best Colleges is the only college guide that considers a school’s safety history in addition to other important criteria such as reputation, student to faculty ratio, graduation rates, and quality education programs.

More than a collection of rankings and statistics, Her Guide to America’s Best Colleges also offers editorial insight and practical advice to serve as a trusted guide in helping college-bound women—and by extension their parents, guardians and counselors—arrive at the school choice that best meets their individual needs and priorities.

Those colleges and universities that ranked in the top 300 are distinguished with the Women’s Choice Award®, an extraordinary accolade that is highly regarded by women. Women’s Choice Award colleges and universities can take advantage of that distinction with a custom profile in the College Guide to highlight the accomplishment and how the school meets her needs for a higher education.

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OUR MISSION The Women’s Choice Award® is a trusted referral source for women who are searching for the best colleges, hospitals, businesses and brands that are meeting the highest standards.

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methodology

OUR award methodology allows us to rank ALL COLLEGES using quantitative measures WHICH SUPPORT THE SAFETY AND REPUTATION ANALYSIS.

SAFETY

Based on 3-year on-campus STUD/FAC arrest records Students to Faculty ratio

GRAD-RATE Percentage of students who graduate in 4 years

REP INDEX Reputation Index based on applications to enrollments

OOSTATE In vs. Out of State mix

Utilizing data from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), as well as survey data we collected from over a thousand women on what is important to them in defining a quality college or university, we arrived at uniform measures for: • Reputation • Student to faculty ratios • Depth of education • Campus safety • 4 year graduation rates

Using weights derived from our survey of women, we assigned points to each of these measures

and ranked schools according to the total points earned. Where ties existed, cost for out-of-state tuition determined precise ranking.

Reputation is a function of female admission rates and enrollment rates, as well as out-of-state enrollments. Safety rankings were based on three years of campus crime rates, and weighed based on our women’s survey of the importance of different types of

offenses (forcible sex offenses rated highest). Depth of education was primarily a function of postgraduate to undergraduate ratio and levels of degrees granted.

Data came from 2014 fall enrollment statistics. Safety data covered 2012-2014. We only considered schools offering at least a 4-year bachelor’s degree, that had a restrictive admissions policy (no open admissions).

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Colleges and Universities We polled thousands of collegebound women to find out what’s important to them in choosing the right college or university.

Here are the best of the best and more about each.

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FEATURES

6 Six Ways to Stay Safe on Campus

Your grades are important, but your safety comes first. Learn how to stay safe on campus.

8 Behind the Scenes of the

College Blogger Lifestyle

Love to write? Want to make some extra cash? Then you’ve got to read this.

10 Five Things to Know Before your First Semester of College

14 Five Tips for Writing an

11 How to Get Enough

17 Essential College Items

These tips will help you prepare for your new college adventure! Buckle up!

Sleep in College

Getting enough sleep is critical to your health and academic performance.

Learn how to fit in time for those Zzz’s!

12 A College Girl’s Guide to Slaying Finals

Think you need to pull an all-nighter to ace those finals? Think again.

13 A College Girl’s Guide to Grocery Shopping

Not living off of campus cafeteria food?

Check out these tips.

Effective College Essay

Read through these tips and you’ll be ahead of the curve. You got this, girl!

You know what they say, “Today’s Preparation, Tomorrow’s Success”.

Make sure you’ve got the necessities.

18 Five College Recipes You Can Make in Your Dorm Simple recipes for snacks and entertaining... Dig right in!

19 Finding the Right Internship We tell you why you want one and what you need to consider.

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Get on the fast track, and find your STEM Career (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) in our Special Report.

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A Smart Investment

Don’t leave money on the table when it comes to paying for college. Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of a college education.

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6 Ways to Stay Evaluating a school’s safety record and policies are important considerations for college-bound women. Here are a few resources and key questions to help in the process.

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✓✓KNOW WHAT’S IN PLACE TO PROTECT YOU.

✓✓BE A SMART PARKER.

Visit your campus safety center or security office to find out what programs are in place, such as blue light emergency phone stations, campus safety apps for your phone, and campus escort services which provide campus police and/or student volunteers who will walk or drive you safely to your destination, day or night.

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✓✓STAY ALERT. It’s important to become familiar with your school campus map and stay on well-lit paths when walking outside in the evening. Don’t become distracted by headphones or your cell phone.

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Female students should vet a school’s safety performance prior to applying.

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Lock your doors and roll up your windows – even if you’re leaving your car for just a short time. It’s also important to find parking in a well-lit area, keeping in mind that it may be bright outside when you first park your car, but dark when you’re ready to leave.

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✓✓USE PRIVACY SETTINGS. In today’s world, geotagging and oversharing on social media seems to be the norm. However, these actions along with activating GPS locators on your phone are not safe practices, and can make it very easy for criminals to locate you – or know when you’re away from home. Take advantage of the privacy settings on social media, and be sure to disable GPS tracking options on your phone.

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✓✓SECURE YOUR BELONGINGS. It’s important to take precautions to keep your valuables locked up and out of site.

For example, use a drawer that allows you to lock your laptop away in your desk, or purchase a small safe for your valuables.

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✓✓LEARN HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF. Many college campuses offer self-defense classes, so think about inviting friends to join you!

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Safe on Campus

Essential Info Under the Jeanne Clery Act, schools that receive federal student aid are required to share information about crime on and around their campuses.

Studies show that one in 10 female undergraduates may find their personal safety compromised at one point.

Parents and prospective students can look at an institution's annual security report, which should be available on the school's website.

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Behind The Scenes of the College Blogger Lifestyle I TAKE PHOTOS OF EVERYTHING.

I AM BLOGGING, NOT WORKING ON HOMEWORK. Blogging is a lot of work, it’s not “silly”, and it’s not for everyone. If you don’t like taking photos, editing posts and photos and interacting and engaging with readers, then you’ll probably have a hard time building a community. I strive to make our blog approachable and relatable while also staying professional and put together. It really is a balancing act.

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Still-lifes are where I thrive!

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Every once in a while, you may feel awkward capturing your meal on snapchat, but I have moved so far beyond feeling awkward. It’s super easy for me to take 40 photos of my food in a crowded restaurant until my food isn’t even hot anymore.

IT’S HARD EXPLAINING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHEMISTRY AND THIS BLOG. I mean the answer is simple, however a lot of people still don’t understand that there is minimal connection between my major and the blog. I may not be majoring in advertising, marketing, or journalism; but that doesn’t mean I don’t find social media absolutely fascinating. Most of the time, I am writing these posts to forget about acid-base problems and the molecular pathways of epithelial cells.

COLLEGE BLOGGERS NEED BALANCE. It sucks saying no to campaigns and blogging opportunities, but my grades thank me for taking a step back.

Blogging is great, don’t get me wrong, and it definitely has its perks and fun times; but it is a lot of work.

College bloggers are so dang impressive. As a collective, we are churning out great content, getting killer jobs and internship opportunities, nailing it in academics, and looking darn good while doing it.

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5 THINGS 1 Now is the time to nerd out about whatever you’re passionate about.

People will tell you that your professors are the experts of their fields. If you’re going to any accredited institution of higher learning, your professor has their Ph.D. and spent 5+ years of their life tirelessly trying to figure out something no one else ever had.

But, why would you wait until graduate school to explore these passions? Sure, you need some basic understanding that will come from your undergraduate course work, but what about those random hobbies that you love?

Get passionate about your life. It helps so much especially when you are in a random 100-level history or math class that you could care less about and have no motivation to continue to listen to your TA ramble on. It helps to see the bigger picture and to be passionate about getting there.

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2 There will be people that you would never talk to again after this time, even if now they are your best friends.

You’re going to change, and that’s seriously the greatest thing. But, there are going to be people who aren’t ready to make these changes with you and that’s going to make it hard to advance that relationship. True friendships withstand time and will go back to normal after minutes of complaining about yet another contestant you loved that got sent home on the Bachelor.

You might not necessarily gain weight, even though I definitely did. It’s okay if you do, but just be prepared to work hard to get it off! Some of my friends actually lost weight. You see the thing is: people handle the first semester of stress and new experiences very differently. I didn’t spend a lick of time in the library my entire first semester; and somehow managed to study in my room where literally all my snacks are. I would definitely recommend the “out of sight, out of mind” method or keeping only healthy snacks around like fruits and veggies.

4 Enjoy your time in the dorms.

If there was one thing I would have wanted to change or do better in my first two years of college, it would be talking to the people on my floor, on the other side of my hall, and in my building. My roommates, suitemates, and hallmates were in my scholarship my first year. I spent 6 weeks with them the summer before our first year; meaning we were all super tight by the end of it. I was pretty solid on the friend group thing going into school and got a little too comfortable.

5 Live in the moment, but document it!

Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and your phone in general are a blessing and a curse. I can’t tell you how many meals I’ve been to where everyone at the table is scrolling through their feeds. Get off your phones! This will strengthen friendships and give a greater appreciation for the time you’re spending with people.

I take so many photos now, but I also know the balance of capturing the photos and enjoying the moments. Find your balance; you’ll thank yourself later.

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How to Get Enough Sleep in College

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✓✓1. CREATE A SLEEP SCHEDULE.

✓✓4. NAPS.

Set your alarm for going to bed. “We have an internal body clock that wants to stay on schedule. If you vary your sleep time by too many hours, you can throw off your rhythm such that it becomes hard to fall asleep when you want.”

Naps and college appear to go handin-hand. But only nap if you must so you don’t interfere with your sleep routine at night. Keep naps to around 20 minutes and take them before 3 p.m. if possible.

✓✓5. DROWN OUT THE DISTRACTIONS.

✓✓2. EXERCISE. It’s important throughout life but even more so during your college career.

You don’t want to gain the dreaded freshman 15, right? Try to exercise at least two hours before bed – even if it’s only for a half hour walk. This will give your body time to unwind before you go to sleep.

✓✓3. CONTROL YOUR CAFFEINE INTAKE. Between schoolwork and socializing, it’s easy to feel run down. Having a caffeine boost may help you get through your day, but try to enjoy your last coffee by 2p.m. And, if you need an energy lift later in the day, go for a brisk walk to revive yourself.

Since you’re sharing a small space with a roommate, pack earplugs and a sleep mask before you leave home.

These will help drown out noise and any light if your roommate stays up later than you.

The electronic light of computers, tablets and television stimulate the brain. Turning off electronics at least 30 minutes before bed helps your brain power down and prepare for sleep. Setting and maintaining (okay, mostly maintaining) some sort of sleep schedule will help you keep up with the academic and social demands of college life.

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A College Girl’s Guide to Slaying Finals This may be the single week of the semester that could potentially send you into multiple mental breakdowns, but you can rock it…

Cook something tasty.

Schedule your life.

Take breaks.

Treat yo’ self.

One of my favorite things to do since moving off campus is cooking. It’s so calming and grocery shopping makes me feel less of a child. Your brain is going to need all the glucose it can get to power through exams.

Okay, so this may seem a little bit over the top for most people, but I promise this alleviates some of the normalized stress that I would otherwise drown in.

I schedule my sleep, studying, meals, and free time.

Make your study fun.

No one wants to look at boring and bleak practice problems and note cards. It’s generic and will probably have you falling asleep at noon. I love having all of my study materials in color. I write out my biochemistry mechanisms and summarize my class notes on printer paper in complementary color combinations.

Fun Fact: color is good for memory.

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Yes, it is 100% necessary to do something close to being fun at multiple points throughout the week.

It can be as simple as face masks and old Disney movies with your roommates or a Zumba class followed by lunch with a classmate to discuss non-class things #friendship.

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You’ve made it through to the end and it’s time to pack up your textbooks and temporarily forget it all starts again in a couple of weeks. To make this break even sweeter, I recommend setting a goal or making a promise to yourself at the beginning of the week for a way to treat yourself at the end of the week.

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A College Girl’s Guide to Grocery Shopping! ✓✓PLAN OUT YOUR MEALS. Now, this is more important than I actually thought at first, but I make a schedule of meals and all the things that I need to make, including the technical items like aluminum foil.

✓✓MAKE A MORNING OUT OF IT! I will only grocery shop earlier in the morning on Saturday or Sunday.

Saturdays around 8.30 or 9 a.m. are the best.

I’d also recommend eating a nice breakfast beforehand, in order to avoid grocery shopping while hungry.

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✓✓SHOP WITH FRIENDS. I seriously suggest grocery shopping with friends. I find that I spend a lot less money when I’m shopping with my gal pals and I’m pressured to be healthier. You can share recipes and brands, and sometimes we’ve shared deals like BOGO offers and things, because normally I would never need two 8 packs of yogurt.

✓✓MAXIMIZE ON FILLING ITEMS. As a broke student, I love to get the biggest bank for my buck.

Whether that’s from stocking up on cheap essentials like potatoes, rice, beans, etc. and using these as main dishes to only buying meat/fish that’s on sale for a good price, there are a ton of ways to mix up your diet while still staying on budget and not wasting food.

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5 TIPS for writing an effective college essay.

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Consider your audience and purpose.

As you brainstorm ideas for your essay topic, one of the first things to consider is why you are writing and who your readers are. You are informing, persuading, and hopefully entertaining college admissions officers who will ultimately determine your admission to college.

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Focus on your strengths.

When brainstorming ideas, list your most admirable personality traits. Next consider experiences that showcase some of these qualities. Narrow your scope and try to develop one trait or experience. Remember that the goal is to show you are a dynamic, wellrounded student who would make a great addition to their university.

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Develop your voice and style.

When writing a personal essay, it’s important to draw the reader in with scene setting adjectives, carefully selected verbs, and specific details.

The more vivid and specific you are, the more impact you will have on the admissions officer. Your word choice, sentence structure, and style will distinguish you from other applicants.

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Take a compositional risk.

A compositional risk is a moment where the writer draws on humor, makes an unlikely comparison, or does something unexpected in subject or structure. An effective risk will enhance the reader’s understanding of the text—it should not offend, confuse, or distract your audience.

This can improve your overall score.

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Listen to your English teacher.

Your essay is a testament of your capabilities as a writer. Ask yourself these questions: Do you have an attention-grabbing opening? Do your body paragraphs unfold in a logical sequence? Are there transition sentences between and at the start of paragraphs to connect your ideas?

Do you have a closing that brings all your ideas together? Have you proofread and corrected any spelling or mechanical errors?

The goal is to show you are a dynamic, well-rounded student who would make a great addition to their university.

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essentials RAINGEAR Regardless of whether you go to school in Florida or in the Midwest, one thing’s for certain. It will rain.

There’s nothing worse than sitting through a 75-minute lecture looking, feeling, and smelling like a wet dog.

So get a good raincoat, umbrella, and rain boots and walk to class dry + in style.

Essential College Items

Top picks for essential college pieces! They have the power to make your next four years at college just that much better.

SHEETS

A BACKPACK

Sleep is so important in college, especially after a long day of classes and studying. That’s why I try to make my bed as comfy as possible. Sheets are one of those essential college pieces that many people don’t give much thought to.

I was that girl in middle school and early high school who just carried all her stuff in a cute Vera Bradley tote. And by stuff, I mean “one notebook and stylish pink plastic pencil case.” BUT, the times have changed.

And trendy sparkly notebooks have been replaced with expensive computers, lots of books, and an agenda.

You’re going to NEED a sturdy backpack to get you through college!

Invest in a good one in your freshman year, and it’ll last you through walks to class, weekend lock-ins in the library, and trips to and from home.

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COFFEE MAKER This might not apply to you if you don’t love (or need) coffee as much as I do, but for me my mini Keurig is one of my top essential college items.

I love making coffee and tea in my dorm while I do my readings for class.

It saves me so much money at the campus Starbucks. Plus, Keurigs are great for heating up water to make rice, mac + cheese, or oatmeal!

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5 College Recipes

you can make in your dorm room You may not have a kitchen, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re entertaining a group of friends or having a late night study session, below are 5 amazingly delicious recipes that require no cooking at all.

Egg Salad Sliders

Sweet & Salty Cookie Balls

5 Layer Dip

Lemon Berry Smoothie

Honey-Kissed Parfait

Grab a bowl. Layer from bottom to top: refried beans, shredded cheddar cheese, ‘Wholly Guacamole’, sour cream, and a diced tomato and onion mixture. Grab a bag of chips and dip in – oops, we mean dig in!

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Pick up some ‘Eggland’s Best’ hardboiled eggs at your local grocery store, then grab a bowl and smash them up. Mix in pickle relish and mayonnaise. Not a fan of pickles?

You can use celery instead. Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Serve on mini hamburger buns, and voila! You have an egg-cellent treat for anytime of day – or night!

Toss in blueberries, vanilla yogurt, milk (or nut milk!), ice and 1 or 2 packets of True Lemon. From antioxidants, probiotics, and the alkalizing qualities of True Lemon, this drink will keep you healthy – and refreshed.

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Crush up your favorite sandwich cookies and mix with softened cream cheese for a doughy texture.

Roll into balls, place on wax paper and freeze for 20 minutes. Microwave ‘melting chocolate’ in a bowl and coat the hardened cookie balls in the chocolate. Sprinkle crushed Wise potato chips or pretzels on top and refrigerate them until the chocolate hardens. Yum!!

Grab a cup. Layer your favorite yogurt, crushed granola and sliced berries. Top your parfait off with the sweet taste of SueBee honey, for a healthy and delicious start to your day. Now go ace that test.

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Finding the Right Internship

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✓✓THE WHY:

When you’re ready to start your career, what you choose to do and where you choose to do it is just as important.

An internship is an invaluable life experience. From gaining knowledge about the working world to connecting with mentors, an internship will help to inspire career choices and teach you important skills. At the end of an internship you may discover that your dream job was exactly as you had hoped – or vice versa, in which case you can alter your career path with little to no adverse affects.

Lucky for you, we’ve done the research for you. The following companies have earned the Women’s Choice Award for Best Companies to Work For.

✓✓THE HOW: Finding the right internship starts with determining which fields are potential career paths for you. From there, you’ll want to do your research. Ask your high school counselor and teachers for help. Check with advisors, friends and family members to see if they know someone who works in a field that interests you. If you already have your eyes set on a particular company or organization, contact them to see if they offer summer internships and how to go about applying. And last but certainly not least, use the internet. You’ll want to search for local businesses that are of interest to you, and then reach out to determine if they offer internship programs.

✓✓BIG or SMALL: You may have dreams of working at a large company, but don’t shy away from small companies. Many small companies may be willing to open

up a summer internship specifically for you, as they can probably use the extra help. But more importantly, you may gain more experience in a small company since employees wear many hats and must all contribute to the goals. It’ll also be much more likely that you’d participate in important conversations and projects, which will give you incredible work experience.

✓✓PAID or UNPAID: As for the paid or unpaid internship question, well, that’s up to you and possibly just the luck of the draw. But regardless of pay (or lack thereof!), the experience you gain will far outweigh any monetary reward so focus on finding the best experience for your career goals… and if they pay you, that’s just an added perk!

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Major in STEM,

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MA Young Scientist Spotlight: At the age of 17, Deepika Kurup is a scientist, an inventor, a clean water advocate and the recipient of several innovation awards. She created a solar-powered water purification system designed to provide millions of people in the developing world with access to portable drinking water. If Deepika can do it, why can’t you?

There are so many reasons why you should care about a career in STEM. Not only is it interesting and rewarding, there are many people who are willing to help and guide you through making the right choices in your career.

Key considerations when choosing a STEM school: 1. Are there resources and programs in place to help you not just survive but thrive as a STEM major?

2. Are there hands-on learning opportunities such as internships and apprenticeships?

3. Is the structure of your STEM program aligned with your learning style?

Regardless of difficulties that you may encounter, mentors can serve as motivation to push you towards a bright future in STEM. Opportunity secured my decision to attend University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and my experiences over the past three years have reassured me that I made the right choice. The Meyerhoff Scholarship Program, the Center for Women in Technology, and the Honors College are some of the programs that have guided my growth academically, professionally, and mentally. I have worked all over the country and made a larger impact at my school and in my community than I could have ever imagined. I love UMBC because the empowering spirit of the school has prepared me to become a leader, not only in my field, but globally as well.

- Randi Williams Senior, University of Maryland, Balitmore County

Million Women Mentors (MWM) is a collaboration of over 30 corporate sponsors, 31 state leadership teams and 56 partners who reach 30 million girls and women. This initiative will support the engagement of men and women to serve as STEM mentors for girls and women throughout the middle school to work age continuum by 2018. Launched January 8, 2014, Million Women Mentors already has 535,000+ pledges to mentor. States in which MWM is building within include California, New York, Texas, Ohio, Tennessee, Massachusetts and more. To learn more about Million Women Mentors, visit: www.MillionWomenMentors.org

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ATH (STEM) - EXPANDING AND EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES Women are 50% of the workforce

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STEM industries are rapidly growing and becoming increasingly global. Many STEM workers can earn high salaries with just a Bachelors degree. Below are the top five STEM majors, along with the average salaries and in-state tuition fees associated with each.

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Information Tech

$91,210

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Computer & Info Science

$85,320

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Marine Sciences

$108,420

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Civil Engineering

$85,640

$15,759

Computer Engineering

$106,930

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Women are 24% of the STEM workforce But 50% drop out in the first 10 years (3)

In the male-dominated world of STEM, there is a huge untapped potential for a diverse workforce. You have the opportunity to play a role in innovative industries. Check out these organizations and programs for women in STEM:

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Association for Women in Science Des Moines Area Community College -Diversity in Application Development Development Girls Who Code Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science National Center for Women & Information Technology National Girls Collaborative Project Society of Women Engineers Society of Women Exploring Engineering and Technology University of Maryland, Baltimore County - The Center for Women in Technology Washington State University, Tri-Cities - Million Women Mentors (MWM) Women in Science and Engineering

1) Women in STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation. Issue brief no. 04-11. US Department of Commerce, April 2011. <http://www.esa.doc.gov/ sites/default/files/womeninstemagaptoinnovation8311.pdf>.

2) Solving the Equation. Publication. Washington DC: AAUW, 2015. Print.

3) Women in STEM Research - Findings from Recent MyCollegeOptions® College Planning Study. NRCCUA. 27 June 2014. <https://www.nrccua.org/cms/press-room/2014/39/Women-inSTEM-Research-Gender-Gap-in-STEM-Majors-Career-Interests>.

4) Top 10 Most Valuable STEM Majors and Careers.18 December 2014. <http://www.monster.com/career-start/a/top-10-most-valuable-STEM-majors-and-careers>.

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YOU LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF. When you get to college on your first day, you get a chance to reinvent yourself. The choices you make will tell you about who you are. You’ll discover how you perform under pressure, and what your priorities are. At times you’ll struggle, but you’ll learn how to ask for help from those around you, and how to give help too.

YOU LEARN ABOUT OTHERS. For many, college is a remarkably different environment from where they went to high school. You’re with a new group of people now, and meeting new people is a great way to grow as

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many of your friends will likely work in a similar field and can help you immensely when you start your career.

YOU WILL FARE BETTER IN THE JOB MARKET. According to a Pew Research Center report published in 2014, college educated millennials have lower unemployment rates than their less educated peers. They’re also more likely to be satisfied with their jobs. Additionally, the study reported that 9 out of 10 college grads say that college has been worth the investment.

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THE 300 N AT I O NAL COLL E GE S & US RANK

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CITY

STATE

WEBSITE

1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore

MD

www.jhu.edu

2

Northwestern University

Evanston

IL

www.northwestern.edu

3

Yale University

New Haven

CT

www.yale.edu

4

University of Chicago

Chicago

IL

www.uchicago.edu

5

Harvard University

Cambridge

MA

www.harvard.edu

6

Duke University

Durham

NC

www.duke.edu

7

Yeshiva University

New York

NY

www.yu.edu

8

New York University

New York

NY

www.nyu.edu

9

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia

PA

www.upenn.edu

10

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York

NY

www.columbia.edu

11

Georgetown University

Washington

DC

www.georgetown.edu

12

University of Southern California

Los Angeles

CA

www.usc.edu

13

Tufts University

Medford

MA

www.tufts.edu

14

Dartmouth College

Hanover

NH

www.dartmouth.edu

15

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis

MO

www.wustl.edu

16

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge

MA

web.mit.edu/student

17

Vanderbilt University

Nashville

TN

www.vanderbilt.edu

18

Stanford University

Stanford

CA

www.stanford.edu

19

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame

IN

www.nd.edu

20

Brown University

Providence

RI

www.brown.edu

21

Cornell University

Ithaca

NY

www.cornell.edu

22

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

NC

www.wfu.edu

23

The Juilliard School

New York

NY

www.juilliard.edu

24

Emory University

Atlanta

GA

www.emory.edu

25

Pepperdine University

Malibu

CA

www.pepperdine.edu/

26

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena

CA

www.caltech.edu

27

Princeton University

Princeton

NJ

www.princeton.edu

28

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans

LA

tulane.edu

29

The Boston Conservatory

Boston

MA

www.bostonconservatory.edu

30

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh

PA

www.cmu.edu

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CITY

STATE

WEBSITE

Boston

MA

www.bu.edu

Ann Arbor

MI

www.umich.edu

31

Boston University

32

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

33

American University

Washington

DC

www.american.edu

34

Boston College

Chestnut Hill

MA

www.bc.edu

35

University of Rochester

Rochester

NY

www.rochester.edu

36

Rice University

Houston

TX

www.rice.edu

37

Simmons College

Boston

MA

www.simmons.edu

38

Lipscomb University

Nashville

TN

www.lipscomb.edu

39

Chatham University

Pittsburgh

PA

www.chatham.edu

40

St Thomas University

Miami Gardens

FL

www.stu.edu

41

Marywood University

Scranton

PA

www.marywood.edu

42

George Washington University

Washington

DC

www.gwu.edu

43

Liberty University

Lynchburg

VA

www.liberty.edu

44

William Carey University

Hattiesburg

MS

www.wmcarey.edu

45

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion

IN

www.indwes.edu

46

Washington and Lee University

Lexington

VA

www.wlu.edu

47

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia

PA

www.usciences.edu

48

University of Miami

Coral Gables

FL

www.miami.edu

49

Webster University

Saint Louis

MO

www.webster.edu

50

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville

VA

www.virginia.edu

51

Brandeis University

Waltham

MA

www.brandeis.edu

52

Wheaton College

Wheaton

IL

www.wheaton.edu

53

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland

OH

www.case.edu

54

The New School

New York

NY

www.newschool.edu

55

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles

CA

www.ucla.edu

56

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill

NC

www.unc.edu

57

College of William and Mary

Williamsburg

VA

www.wm.edu

58

Southern Methodist University

Dallas

TX

www.smu.edu

59

Johnson University

Knoxville

TN

www.johnsonu.edu

60

Middlebury College

Middlebury

VT

www.middlebury.edu

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University of Dallas

Irving

TX

www.udallas.edu

62

Wesleyan University

Middletown

CT

www.wesleyan.edu

63

University of Richmond

Richmond

VA

www.richmond.edu

64

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr

PA

www.brynmawr.edu

65

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

PA

www.duq.edu

66

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster

PA

www.lbc.edu

67

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley

CA

www.berkeley.edu

68

Smith College

Northampton

MA

www.smith.edu

69

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

PA

www.lehigh.edu

70

University of Florida

Gainesville

FL

www.ufl.edu

71

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Daytona Beach

FL

www.erau.edu

72

Villanova University

Villanova

PA

www.villanova.edu

73

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis

MN

www.twin-cities.umn.edu

74

Union University

Jackson

TN

www.uu.edu

75

Eastern University

St. Davids

PA

www.eastern.edu

76

Harding University

Searcy

AR

www.harding.edu

77

Piedmont College

Demorest

GA

www.piedmont.edu

78

Northwest University

Kirkland

WA

www.northwestu.edu

79

Mississippi College

Clinton

MS

www.mc.edu

80

Williams College

Williamstown

MA

www.williams.edu

81

Syracuse University

Syracuse

NY

www.syr.edu

82

Catholic University of America

Washington

DC

www.cua.edu

83

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park

MD

www.umd.edu

84

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester

MA

www.wpi.edu

85

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas

TX

www.dbu.edu

86

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis

MO

www.slu.edu

87

Concordia University-Portland

Portland

OR

www.cu-portland.edu

88

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis

MN

www.mcad.edu

89

The Master's College and Seminary

Santa Clarita

CA

www.masters.edu

90

Samford University

Birmingham

AL

www.samford.edu

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STATE

WEBSITE

Valencia

CA

www.calarts.edu

Biddeford

ME

www.une.edu

Chicago

IL

www.moody.edu

91

California Institute of the Arts

92

University of New England

93

Moody Bible Institute

94

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate

TN

www.lmunet.edu

95

Touro College

New York

NY

www.touro.edu

96

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence

RI

www.risd.edu

97

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis

MN

www.dunwoody.edu

98

Corban University

Salem

OR

www.corban.edu

99

School of Visual Arts

New York

NY

www.sva.edu

100

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison

WI

www.wisc.edu

101

Springfield College

Springfield

MA

www.springfield.edu

102

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale

FL

www.nova.edu

103

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont

CA

www.cmc.edu

104

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem

NC

www.uncsa.edu

105

Colorado College

Colorado Springs

CO

www.coloradocollege.edu

106

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley

PA

www.gmercyu.edu

107

George Fox University

Newberg

OR

www.georgefox.edu

108

Andrews University

Berrien Springs

MI

www.andrews.edu

109

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson

TX

www.utdallas.edu

110

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle

WA

www.washington.edu

111

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken

NJ

www.stevens.edu

112

Howard University

Washington

DC

www.howard.edu

113

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson

NY

www.bard.edu

114

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg

VA

www.vt.edu

115

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore

PA

www.swarthmore.edu

116

Oberlin College

Oberlin

OH

www.oberlin.edu

117

Gallaudet University

Washington

DC

www.gallaudet.edu

118

Fordham University

Bronx

NY

www.fordham.edu

119

Creighton University

Omaha

NE

www.creighton.edu

120

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

PA

www.bucknell.edu

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Martin Luther College

New Ulm

MN

www.mlc-wels.edu

122

Cedarville University

Cedarville

OH

www.cedarville.edu

123

Loyola Marymount University

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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield

CT

www.sacredheart.edu

125

MCPHS University

Boston

MA

www.mcphs.edu

126

Pomona College

Claremont

CA

www.pomona.edu

127

Colgate University

Hamilton

NY

www.colgate.edu

128

Bentley University

Waltham

MA

www.bentley.edu

129

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Syracuse

NY

www.esf.edu

130

Suffolk University

Boston

MA

www.suffolk.edu

131

Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal

MO

www.hlg.edu

132

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown

WI

www.mbu.edu

133

University at Buffalo

Buffalo

NY

www.buffalo.edu

134

University of Tulsa

Tulsa

OK

www.utulsa.edu

135

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie

NY

www.vassar.edu

136

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth

TX

www.tcu.edu

137

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh

PA

www.pitt.edu

138

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Winona

MN

www.smumn.edu

139

Bryan College-Dayton

Dayton

TN

www.bryan.edu

140

Mount Marty College

Yankton

SD

www.mtmc.edu

141

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia

SC

www.sc.edu/

142

Seattle University

Seattle

WA

www.seattleu.edu

143

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth

KS

www.stmary.edu

144

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City

OK

www.okcu.edu

145

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon

WI

www.cuw.edu

146

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout

MO

www.cofo.edu

147

Taylor University

Upland

IN

www.taylor.edu

148

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin

TX

www.utexas.edu

149

Bob Jones University

Greenville

SC

www.bju.edu

150

Elon University

Elon

NC

www.elon.edu

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STATE

WEBSITE

151

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis

MO

www.maryville.edu

152

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City

MO

www.umkc.edu

153

Amherst College

Amherst

MA

www.amherst.edu

154

Carleton College

Northfield

MN

www.carleton.edu

155

Wellesley College

Wellesley

MA

www.wellesley.edu

156

University of Georgia

Athens

GA

www.uga.edu

157

Shenandoah University

Winchester

VA

www.su.edu

158

Drake University

Des Moines

IA

www.drake.edu

159

Immaculata University

Immaculata

PA

www.immaculata.edu

160

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago

IL

www.iit.edu

161

Evangel University

Springfield

MO

www.evangel.edu

162

John Brown University

Siloam Springs

AR

www.jbu.edu

163

Goshen College

Goshen

IN

www.goshen.edu

164

Holy Family University

Philadelphia

PA

www.holyfamily.edu

165

Babson College

Wellesley

MA

www.babson.edu

166

Pacific University

Forest Grove

OR

www.pacificu.edu

167

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul

MN

www.stthomas.edu

168

Bowdoin College

Brunswick

ME

www.bowdoin.edu

169

Sewanee-The University of the South

Sewanee

TN

www.sewanee.edu

170

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne

FL

www.fit.edu

171

Kentucky Christian University

Grayson

KY

www.kcu.edu

172

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene

TX

www.hsutx.edu

173

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus

OH

www.osu.edu

174

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

CA

www.scu.edu

175

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport

IA

www.sau.edu

176

Texas A & M UniversityCollege Station

College Station

TX

www.tamu.edu

177

Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn

NY

www.pratt.edu

178

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon

OH

www.mvnu.edu

179

New Mexico Institute of Mining

Socorro

NM

www.nmt.edu

180

Haverford College

Haverford

PA

www.haverford.edu

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh

NC

www.ncsu.edu

182

Reed College

Portland

OR

www.reed.edu

183

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville

AR

www.uark.edu

184

Molloy College

Rockville Centre

NY

www.molloy.edu

185

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles

MO

www.lindenwood.edu

186

Presentation College

Aberdeen

SD

www.presentation.edu

187

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego

CA

www.pointloma.edu

188

Belhaven University

Jackson

MS

www.belhaven.edu

189

Colorado School of Mines

Golden

CO

www.mines.edu

190

University of St Francis

Joliet

IL

www.stfrancis.edu

191

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park

PA

www.psu.edu

192

The Sage Colleges

Troy

NY

www.sage.edu

193

Davidson College

Davidson

NC

www.davidson.edu

194

Grinnell College

Grinnell

IA

www.grinnell.edu

195

Chapman University

Orange

CA

www.chapman.edu

196

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Champaign

IL

www.illinois.edu

197

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago

IL

www.luc.edu

198

Bates College

Lewiston

ME

www.bates.edu

199

Hamilton College

Clinton

NY

www.hamilton.edu

200

Colby College

Waterville

ME

www.colby.edu

201

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs

NY

www.skidmore.edu

202

Connecticut College

New London

CT

www.conncoll.edu

203

Trinity College

Hartford

CT

www.Trincoll.edu

204

University of Denver

Denver

CO

www.du.edu

205

Temple University

Philadelphia

PA

www.temple.edu

206

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette

IN

www.purdue.edu

207

University of Louisville

Louisville

KY

www.louisville.edu

208

Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park

MD

www.wau.edu

209

Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina

KS

www.kwu.edu

210

Maine College of Art

Portland

ME

www.meca.edu

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Louisiana Tech University

Ruston

LA

www.latech.edu

212

University of Connecticut

Storrs

CT

www.uconn.edu

213

Gonzaga University

Spokane

WA

www.gonzaga.edu

214

Berklee College of Music

Boston

MA

www.berklee.edu

215

Brigham Young University-Provo

Provo

UT

www.byu.edu

216

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont

CA

www.hmc.edu

217

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee

WI

www.mtmary.edu

218

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley

MA

www.mtholyoke.edu

219

St Mary's University

San Antonio

TX

www.stmarytx.edu

220

Clark University

Worcester

MA

www.clarku.edu

221

University of California-Irvine

Irvine

CA

www.uci.edu

222

Salve Regina University

Newport

RI

www.salve.edu

223

University of San Diego

San Diego

CA

www.sandiego.edu

224

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview

TX

www.wbu.edu

225

Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward

NE

www.cune.edu

226

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria

FL

www.avemaria.edu

227

Houghton College

Houghton

NY

www.houghton.edu

228

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa

OK

www.oru.edu

229

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Terre Haute

IN

www.rose-hulman.edu

230

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore

MD

www.mica.edu

231

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

NY

www.stonybrook.edu

232

SUNY at Binghamton

Vestal

NY

www.binghamton.edu

233

Ashland University

Ashland

OH

www.ashland.edu

234

University of St Thomas

Houston

TX

www.stthom.edu

235

Barnard College

New York

NY

www.barnard.edu

236

Scripps College

Claremont

CA

www.scrippscollege.edu

237

Kenyon College

Gambier

OH

www.kenyon.edu

238

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee

WI

www.msoe.edu

239

Manhattan School of Music

New York

NY

www.msmnyc.edu

240

Mercer University

Macon

GA

www.mercer.edu

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SC

www.clemson.edu

241

Clemson University

242

Valley City State University

Valley City

ND

www.vcsu.edu

243

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Milwaukee

WI

www.miad.edu

244

Ohio Northern University

Ada

OH

www.onu.edu

245

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick

NJ

www.rutgers.edu

246

Baylor University

Waco

TX

www.baylor.edu

247

Arcadia University

Glenside

PA

www.arcadia.edu

248

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore

MD

www.loyola.edu

249

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Albany

NY

www.acphs.edu

250

Robert Morris University Illinois

Chicago

IL

www.robertmorris.edu

251

Lafayette College

Easton

PA

www.lafayette.edu

252

Anderson University

Anderson

SC

www.andersonuniversity.edu

253

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain

GA

www.covenant.edu

254

Regent University

Virginia Beach

VA

www.regent.edu

255

University of Delaware

Newark

DE

www.udel.edu

256

University of Mary

Bismarck

ND

www.umary.edu

257

University of San Francisco

San Francisco

CA

www.usfca.edu

258

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo

ND

www.ndsu.edu

259

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

San Juan

PR

www.metro.inter.edu/index.asp

260

Morningside College

Sioux City

IA

www.morningside.edu

261

Calvin College

Grand Rapids

MI

www.calvin.edu

262

Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster

PA

www.fandm.edu

263

Pitzer College

Claremont

CA

www.pitzer.edu

264

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester

MA

www.holycross.edu

265

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

Daytona Beach

FL

www.erau.edu

266

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville

NY

www.slc.edu

267

Bethel University

Saint Paul

MN

www.bethel.edu

268

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville

TN

www.utk.edu

269

University of La Verne

La Verne

CA

www.laverne.edu

270

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit

MI

www.udmercy.edu

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INSTITUTION

CITY

STATE

WEBSITE

271

Daemen College

Amherst

NY

www.daemen.edu

272

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius

MN

www.crown.edu

273

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis

MO

www.fontbonne.edu

274

University of California-Davis

Davis

CA

www.ucdavis.edu

275

Florida State University

Tallahassee

FL

www.fsu.edu

276

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla

CA

www.ucsd.edu

277

Norwich University

Northfield

VT

www.norwich.edu

278

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg

PA

www.waynesburg.edu

279

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe

KS

www.mnu.edu

280

St Lawrence University

Canton

NY

www.stlawu.edu

281

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul

MN

www.csp.edu

282

Huntington University

Huntington

IN

www.huntington.edu

283

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta

GA

www.gatech.edu

284

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham

AL

www.uab.edu

285

Biola University

La Mirada

CA

www.biola.edu

286

St Catherine University

Saint Paul

MN

www.stkate.edu

287

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach

FL

www.pba.edu

288

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Redmond

WA

www.digipen.edu

289

University of Baltimore

Baltimore

MD

www.ubalt.edu

290

Asbury University

Wilmore

KY

www.asbury.edu

291

University of South Dakota

Vermillion

SD

WWW.USD.EDU

292

Misericordia University

Dallas

PA

www.misericordia.edu

293

Malone University

Canton

OH

www.malone.edu

294

DePaul University

Chicago

IL

www.depaul.edu

295

Adelphi University

Garden City

NY

www.adelphi.edu/

296

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg

PA

www.gettysburg.edu

Tampa

FL

www.usf.edu

Rhodes College

Memphis

TN

www.rhodes.edu

Drew University

Madison

NJ

www.drew.edu

297 298 299 300

University of South Florida-Main Campus

Everglades University

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