private liberal arts college in mount vernon, iowa, ranked among the best small colleges in the u.s. courses taught on a focused one course at a time curriculum.

central college in pella, iowa - founded in 1853

drake university is a mid-sized private university in des moines, ia, recognized as one of the finest universities for experiential learning.

columbia college chicago is a private, nonprofit college offering a distinctive curriculum that blends creative and media arts, liberal arts, and business for nearly 7,000 students in more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

located in waverly, iowa, wartburg college is a top-tier liberal arts college of the lutheran church (elca) and internationally recognized for community engagement.

auburn university, one of the south’s largest universities, is a leader in arts and applied science education, and it brings a tradition of spirit to the responsive career preparation it offers.

depauw university develops leaders the world needs through an uncommon commitment to exploration, collaboration and innovation in the liberal arts and sciences.

butler university is a nationally recognized university in indianapolis, indiana, offering 85+ undergraduate and graduate degree options across six academic colleges.

founded in 1918 in muncie, indiana, ball state university offers about 120 majors and 100 graduate degrees through seven academic colleges.