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Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education. Indiana Wesleyan is the largest member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the largest private college in Indiana, based on enrollment, and is one of the largest employers in Grant County. Nearly 3,000 students are enrolled in traditional programs on the University’s 350-acre residential campus in Marion. Most buildings on the Marion campus have been built in the past 25 years, so students live and learn in a visually striking environment with well-appointed residence halls and academic facilities, all on a campus that is only an hour away from both Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. IWU offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees, 38 graduate degrees and 5 doctorate degrees and students represent more than 80 Christian denominations and 10 foreign countries.

Marquette University is a prominent Catholic institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university provides degrees in fields such as Civil and Environmental Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, alongside professional training in law, medicine, and dentistry. Marquette emphasizes the integration of Christian values into its educational framework, promoting community service and volunteerism among its students. The campus features dedicated resources for community engagement and spiritual growth, including a community service center and a ministry center. Additionally, the university supports students through financial aid options to help alleviate the cost of tuition. Marquette University aims to foster a comprehensive educational experience rooted in Jesuit principles, preparing students to contribute positively to society.

A rigorous, respected, personal Catholic education featuring diverse academics on a small but lively campus is what you can expect at Bellarmine University. Located in Louisville, one of the nation’s most vibrant small cities, Bellarmine’s campus is also a center of rich academic, social and cultural activity. Over 70 student organizations give students the opportunity to perform with music ensembles, work at the campus radio station, go bowling, discuss art, perform in plays and meet others with similar career interests. Academics at Bellarmine are, however, the most outstanding part of the Bellarmine experience. Small class sizes aren’t the only great feature of Bellarmine’s educational life. Bellarmine’s commitment to rigor and excellence also makes for an intense learning experience with expert faculty. Majors at Bellarmine are also highly diverse. Accounting, Arts Administration, Education, Media and Cultural Studies, Nursing, Professional Writing, Psychology, and Religion are just a sampling of the highly varied offerings. Graduate programs in such fields as Business, Physical Therapy and Spirituality are also available. As if that weren’t enough, Bellarmine even goes so far as to offer certificate programs in such professional fields as Respiratory Therapy and pre-professional degrees in Law, Medicine, Dentistry and others. To gain experience and professional contacts, many students also take advantage of Bellarmine’s vast internship opportunities. Admissions criteria differ depending on one’s degree-level and area of study. In addition federal financial aid offerings for eligible students, Bellarmine encourages students to seek out private scholarships and also offers tuition payment plans.

Located in Lodi, New Jersey, Felician College is founded in the Catholic tradition, and provides excellent academic programs on a welcoming campus. Felician offers bachelor’s degrees in several areas of study. Students can choose several concentrations of the following discplines: *Division of Arts and Sciences *Division of Business and Management *Division of Nursing and Health Management *Division of Education A few graduate degrees are offered among these divisions of study. Master’s degrees can be earned in fields such as Psychology, Religious Education, Business, Healthcare Administration, Education, and Nursing. Post-graduate certificates are also offered in many of these areas as well. Student life on campus is vibrant. With so many organizations and recreational activities to get involved in, students are never bored. Student services include academic workshops, career advising, financial aid assistance, health services, and much more. Felician College provides amazing opportunities to volunteer locally, express yourself creatively, challenge yourself intellectually and to prepare yourself professionally.