Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Links to Colleges, Universities, and Trade Schools

Fort Wayne
Brown Mackie College
Concordia Theological Seminary
Indiana Business College
Indiana Tech
IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne)
Ivy Tech
MedTech College
University of Saint Francis

Indiana
Ancilla College, Donaldson, IN
Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Art Institute of Indianapolis
Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN
Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN
DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Earlham College, Richmond, IN
Franklin College, Franklin, IN
Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Grace College, Winona Lake, IN
Hanover College, Hanover, IN
Harrison College, Indianapolis
Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN
Huntington College, Huntington, IN
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Indiana University - Bloomington
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Manchester College
Marian University, Indianapolis, IN
Martin University, Indianapolis, IN
Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
Purdue University - West Lafayette
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN
Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, Saint Meinrad, IN
Trine University, Angola, IN
University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN

Midwest
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Other
Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, CA

Colleges, Universities, and Trade Schools

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Fort Wayne
Brown Mackie College
The kind of program you go for depends on your interest, needs, and the amount of time you can devote to study. Brown Mackie offers programs in Business, Early Childhood Education, General Studies, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal Studies, Nursing, Technology, and veterinary courses.

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN
Since it’s founding in 1846, CTS, as an educational institution of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, has served God’s people by preparing men for the holy ministry, and more recently in preparing women to serve as deaconesses. Men and women are taught by a distinguished faculty dedicated to equipping students to serve effectively in an ever-changing world. In addition to teaching in the classroom our faculty travels throughout the world, bringing God’s word to people on every continent. In like manner, CTS students learn not only in the classroom, but also “learn by doing” in congregations and the mission field. This mission field reaches across the United States to Madagascar, Latvia, South Africa and beyond.

Indiana Business College, Fort Wayne, IN
Jump-start your career in the business world at International Business College. Our business program graduates are working as paralegals, office managers, accountants and more! International Business College instructors have real-world experience and have helped graduates become artists, programmers, network managers and more. If you want to help people or animals and you want to be part of one of the fastest growing areas of the economy, a career in health care could be for you. International Business College’s health care programs are accredited, short-term and hands-on. Students learn in simulated medical or veterinary labs, depending on their program choice.

Indiana Tech
The Indiana Institute of Technology is a four-year, coeducational, residential university providing degree programs in business, criminal science, engineering and computer studies.

IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne)
No matter whether you're a current high school student or returning adult, IPFW offers its students big campus resources with small college extras. IPFW graduates earn an Indiana University or a Purdue University degree — one that tells prospective employers that an IPFW education is comprehensive, relevant, and challenging.

Ivy Tech
Ivy Tech Community College is the nation's largest state-wide community college with single accreditation. Ivy Tech is the state's most affordable college. Students can earn a degree for around $3,000 a year. And with credits that transfer, students can save money by completing the first two years of a four-year degree at Ivy Tech.

MedTech College, Fort Wayne, IN
MedTech College, a premier medical training facility in Indiana and Kentucky, began in April 2004 with the first campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2007 a second campus was added in Greenwood, Indiana, in 2008 a third campus was opened in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and in 2009 a fourth campus was opened in Lexington, Kentucky. The college in Fort Wayne, Indiana, currently has a student population of over 300 students who are led by approximately 50 skilled and knowledgeable faculty and staff members.

University of Saint Francis
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the University of Saint Francis is a private, Catholic university enrolling 2,000 students in majors ranging from the liberal arts, to the creative arts, to the health sciences. The University of Saint Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Academic Quality Improvement Program.


Indiana
Ancilla College, Donaldson, IN
Founded in 1937 by the Catholic religious congregation of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Ancilla College is a two-year liberal arts college located on an idyllic campus among the lakes and cornfields of northern Indiana. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Indiana State Board of Nursing, Ancilla also has transfer agreements with a wide range of colleges and universities in the area.

Anderson University, Anderson, IN
AU, a Christian university located in Anderson, Indiana, has an inviting history of some eight decades of service. What you will find here is an acclaimed community, intimate in size, open in its faith commitment, with an exceptional faculty and staff of extraordinary commitments. Students are characterized by a winsome, mission-oriented personality as contemporary as today.

Art Institute of Indianapolis
The Art Institute of Indianapolis is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of more than 40 locations throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion, and culinary arts professionals.

Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN
The degree programs of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary are fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. AMBS is also accredited by the Commission on Institutions of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. With deep spiritual and intellectual roots, AMBS graduates effectively serve the church in congregational leadership, evangelism, peacemaking and scholarship.

Ball State University, Muncie, IN
As a comprehensive university, Ball State offers a wealth of academic opportunities, including about 180 undergraduate majors and preprofessional programs, and more than 100 master’s and doctoral degrees. And our programs in architecture, telecommunications, landscape architecture, education, entrepreneurship, and online master’s degree in nursing are consistently ranked among the best in the nation.

Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
An evangelical Christian college affiliated with the Missionary Church, Bethel is uniquely qualified to provide educational opportunities for all students, traditional and nontraditional, who are interested in a liberal arts program of studies with career and personal growth orientations. A coeducational college, it offers studies including master's, baccalaureate and associate degrees for the broad spectrum of students and in a variety of settings.

Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Founded in 1855 by attorney and abolitionist Ovid Butler, Butler occupies 290 acres in Indianapolis' ButlerTarkington neighborhood. The University emphasizes a liberal arts-based education with the goal of teaching clear and effective communication, appreciation of beauty, and a commitment to lifelong learning, community service and global awareness. Butler offers more than 60 majors, and our job placement rate has averaged 96 percent over the past five years, 100 percent in education and pharmacy.

Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN
Calumet College of St. Joseph is a degree-granting, Catholic institution of higher education
sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.). The college prepares graduates for careers and graduate school with academic and professional programs based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences.

Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN
Christian Theological Seminary is a fully accredited ecumenical seminary related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) offering eight graduate-level degree programs. We have a rich history of offering the finest biblical and theological education possible in a caring, supportive environment.

DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Founded in 1837 by the Methodist church, DePauw University is a private, selective, coeducational, residential, undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and School of Music. The University or specific degree programs are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, University Senate of the United Methodist Church, Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Indiana Professional Standards Board for the State of Indiana, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and the National Association of Schools of Music.

Earlham College, Richmond, IN
The mission of Earlham College, an independent, residential college, is to provide the highest quality undergraduate education in the liberal arts, including the sciences, shaped by the distinctive perspectives of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). A basic faith of Friends is that all truth is God's truth; thus Earlham emphasizes: pursuit of truth, wherever that pursuit leads; lack of coercion, letting the evidence lead that search; respect for the consciences of others; openness to new truth and therefore the willingness to search; veracity, rigorous integrity in dealing with the facts; application of what is known to improving our world.

Franklin College, Franklin, IN
Franklin College is a residential four-year undergraduate liberal arts institution with a scenic, wooded campus located 20 minutes south of downtown Indianapolis. The college prepares men and women for significant careers through the liberal arts, offering its 1,047 students 36 majors, including biology, business, education and journalism. Franklin College maintains a voluntary association with the American Baptist Churches USA.

Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Goshen College, established in 1894, is a private, coeducational, residential, Christian college of the liberal arts and sciences rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. The distinctiveness of a Goshen education derives from the college's dedication to five core values in preparing students as leaders for the church and the world. Stemming from our Christ-centeredness is our commitment to passionate learning, global citizenship, servant leadership and compassionate peacemaking.

Grace College, Winona Lake, IN
Located in the northern Indiana community of Winona Lake, Grace enrolls students from 30 denominations and many non-denominational churches and is associated with The Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Grace is committed to the classical and defining doctrines of historic Christianity and affirms the inerrancy of Scripture and the moral, spiritual, and historical authority of the Bible.

Hanover College, Hanover, IN
Indiana's oldest private college, Hanover's 650-acre campus is one of The Princeton Review's Best 361 Colleges and a U.S. News & World Report top 105 national liberal arts college and top 50 "Best Value". Hanover College offers 31 major areas of study as well as the opportunity for students to self-design their own major. Hanover also offers specialized Centers of Excellence including the Center for Business Preparation, the Center for Church Leadership, the Center for Free Inquiry, and the Rivers Institute.

Harrison College, Indianapolis
We offer more than 30 programs in a wide variety of career fields including health care, IT, veterinary, criminal justice and business.

Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN
While over 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid, Holy Cross College also offers the lowest tuition of any private four-year, residential college in Indiana. And, to guarantee that our tuition stays affordable for you and your family, we promise tuition continuity for four years. This means that the tuition rate you start with as a freshman is the same rate you finish with as long as you stay continuously enrolled. Our four-part Experiential Learning Program takes you out of the classroom to see the world, serve the community, and prepare for your career. It provides the one thing all employers are looking for in recent college graduates ... practical real-world experience.

Huntington College, Huntington, IN
Huntington University is a private, four-year, Christ-centered liberal arts university. Consistently ranked by U.S.News & World Report in the top tier of Midwestern comprehensive colleges. FORBES.com listed Huntington University among the Top 100 colleges and universities in the United States. HU was the highest-ranked Christ-centered campus in that list. Princeton Review ranked Huntington among the "Best in the Midwest."

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Indiana State University combines a tradition of strong undergraduate and graduate education with a focus on community and public service. We integrate teaching, research, and creative activity in an engaging, challenging, and supportive learning environment to prepare productive citizens for Indiana and the world.

Indiana University - Bloomington
At IU, brilliant faculty teach gifted students from all 50 states and more than 125 countries on one of the most high-tech, beautiful campuses in the nation. Whether you choose one of our 180-plus majors or create your own, explore all the academic opportunities on campus or study overseas, you’ll get a high-quality, respected education that will prepare you for whatever’s next.

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship and leadership. The primary value for Indiana Wesleyan University is Christ likeness. The challenge to follow Christ compels us to pursue a personal and professional lifestyle of: Commitment; Leadership; Service; Stewardship; Innovation; Diversity.

Manchester College
We are an independent, liberal arts and sciences college located in North Manchester, Indiana, with 1,223 students who choose from at least 55 areas of study and 17 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Manchester College is a college of the Church of the Brethren and has received acclaim in the 2009 America’s Best Colleges guide of U.S. News & World Report for our academic programs and affordability. Manchester has received the “Best College” ranking for 14 consecutive years. The Princeton Review also consistently ranks Manchester as a "Best in the Midwest."

Marian University, Indianapolis, IN
Our mission is to be a Catholic university dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our understanding of these values is informed by reflection on the life of Jesus Christ and prayer. The institution grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. The college was founded in Oldenburg in 1936 and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University.

Martin University, Indianapolis, IN
Founded by Rev. Fr. Boniface Hardin in 1977, Martin University's original mission to serve low-income, minority, and adult learners has not changed, although students from all backgrounds have always been welcome. While the average age of the students remains around 40 years of age, we are enrolling a growing number of young people.

Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
In June of 1885, the Educational Board of General Baptists organized and then gained a charter from the state of Indiana to operate a college at Oakland City. Presently the school has an enrollment of 2000 and has seen the construction of six new buildings in the last few years. Today, the university stands fully accredited and offers five graduate degrees and over forty undergraduate programs.

Purdue University - West Lafayette
Founded in 1869 and named after benefactor John Purdue, we are one of the nation's leading research institutions with a reputation for excellent and affordable education. We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Our West Lafayette campus offers more than 200 majors for undergraduates, over 70 master’s and doctoral programs, and professional degrees in pharmacy and veterinary medicine. In addition, we have 18 intercollegiate sports teams and more than 850 student organizations.

Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN
Rose Hilman is a four-year, private, non-sectarian college of engineering, science, and mathematics. U.S. News & World Report's 2010 survey of higher education for the 11th consecutive year lists Rose-Hulman as the No.1 engineering institution whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's. Admission is highly competitive; Rose Hulman receives more than 3,500 applications for a 465-member freshman class.

Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN
Saint Joseph's College is a private, Catholic, liberal arts college welcoming students of all faiths. Historically, in the last five years, between 96 and 98% of our graduating seniors are employed or in graduate school within a year of graduation, based on our survey results. 13%, historically, pursue graduate study. Accreditation through Board of Commissioners of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the State of Indiana Professional Standards Board for the Training of Elementary Teachers.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN
Founded in 1840 by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) is the oldest Catholic liberal arts college for women in the United States. The College is fully-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and approved for teacher training by the Indiana Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Additionally, many individual programs of various departments are certified by their professional associations.

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, Saint Meinrad, IN
Saint Meinrad Archabbey was founded in 1854 by monks from Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland. They came to southern Indiana at the request of a local priest for assistance in addressing the pastoral needs of the growing German-speaking Catholic population and to prepare local men to be priests. The School of Theology offers graduate-level degrees in theology. Priesthood candidates work toward a Master of Divinity. Lay degree students can earn a Master of Arts (Catholic Thought and Life) or a Master of Theological Studies.

Trine University, Angola, IN
We’re a private, non-denominational institution that grants associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in more than 30 programs on campus, online, and at four regional education centers. With 1,930 students, our small class sizes ensure one-on-one attention with faculty who bring their own workplace experience into the classroom. Formerly known as Tri-State University.

University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
Since its inception, the University has enjoyed a strong relationship with the United Methodist Church, sharing with it a commitment to inclusiveness. Our 2,717 students from 40 states and 50 countries experience a distinctive curriculum built on exposure to great ideas, timeless themes, significant questions and multiple perspectives to prepare them not only for their first jobs, but for their very best jobs. The University of Evansville has received national recognition for its dedication to international education and is ranked within the top five comprehensive universities in the United States for study abroad programs.

University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
With 4,700 students, UIndy awards more doctoral degrees than all but four of the largest universities in Indiana. UIndy produces more physical therapists, occupational therapists, and clinical psychologists than any other university in the state. Indiana’s only degree in Nurse Midwifery—a master’s program—is offered at UIndy. Law enforcement officers from around the world come to UIndy to receive their training and certification in crime scene video analysis.

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university. Admission to the University is highly competitive, with five applicants for each freshman class position. Seventy–one percent of incoming freshmen were in the top five percent of their high school graduating classes. The University's minority student population has nearly tripled in the past 20 years, and women, first admitted to undergraduate studies at Notre Dame in 1972, now account for 47 percent of undergraduate and overall enrollment.

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
USI is authorized to confer the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Science in Nursing.

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
We enroll approximately 4,000 students from most states and more than 40 countries, we’re nearly 150 years old and we offer more than 70 fields of study in our five colleges, graduate division and law school. Our Lutheran heritage provides students freedom to connect their faith to life, our location provides quick access to the beauty of the Indiana Dunes/Lake Michigan shore and the excitement of Chicago, and our size combines the diversity of a larger institution with the friendliness of a smaller one.

Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Vincennes University offers you many choices for your college career including: earning a two year degree, earning a four year degree in a major specifically designed for Indiana's economy, earning a two year degree and transferring your credits to another four year school to finish a four year degree. VU has partnerships with many schools and we are the premier transfer college in Indiana!

Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN
Wabash College is a private, independent, four year liberal arts college for men, granting Bachelor of Arts degree. Wabash's 900 male students come from 34 states and about two dozen foreign countries. Seventy-four percent are from Indiana. Test scores range from the middle 50 percent of entering freshmen: SAT verbal 530-650, SAT math 550-660. Each year, approximately 250 freshmen students enroll.




Midwest
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
This year, U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" ranked BGSU 11th in the nation for its strong commitment to teaching undergraduate students. This new honor follows several consecutive years of being cited for outstanding first-year programs and residential living/learning communities. Established in 1910 to educate teachers, BGSU is the 14th largest producer of teachers in the country. With more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs of study in seven undergraduate colleges, as well as master's and doctoral level programs, BGSU offers an atmosphere that's charged with intellectual and creative energy.

Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
We are a Catholic university, founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Assisi in 1937 and we remain rooted in four key Franciscan values: creating a caring community, sharing compassion, reverencing creation and peacemaking. The College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 30 fields of study and both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The College of Education and Leadership comprises three specialized schools: the School of Education, the School of Leadership and the School of Urban Initiatives. Stritch is the only school in Wisconsin offering the full range of nursing programs, from ADN through MSN degrees.

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
Central Michigan University, with a main campus in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and more than 60 locations across the U.S., is nationally recognized for academic excellence in more than 200 programs. CMU's academic units: Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Education and Human Services, Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, Science and Technology, and Health Professions.


Other
Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara, CA
Are you considering photography schools, film schools, or graphic design schools? Brooks Institute is designed for anyone who aspires to a career in photography, filmmaking, visual journalism, or graphic design. Whether you are completely new to the field or seek new skills to advance an established career, Brooks' educational philosophy of "learning by doing" can provide you with the artistic, technical, and business expertise needed to succeed.