EDUCATION INDEX
The Scholarship Hunt
It’s never too early for prospective college students to begin searching for scholarships. BY EMMA BALCOM
tart looking [at scholarships] as early as possible, even while you’re still in high school—junior year, senior year,” says Eric Christy, UC
enrollment services specialist. “I always tell students to set aside adequate time to do that. I’d say make it like a full-time job.”
With academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a handful of personal essays, students can begin their scholarship application process. The next step to successfully earning college scholarships is knowing where to find them in the first place.
Fastweb (fastweb.com) and Scholarship America (scholarshipamerica.org) are free scholarship search platforms that connect students to scholarships and financial aid for public and private universities as well as trade schools across the nation. The Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation (cin cinnatischolarshipfoundation.org), a local scholarship search platform, aids students specifically in Greater Cincinnati through partnerships with businesses, foundations, and individual donors in the region.
Most colleges and universities—including UC, Northern Kentucky University, and Xavier University—offer scholarship search portals as well. These types of search portals show financial aid offered by the universities themselves.
Students should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa) each year. The forms typically open in the fall and are awarded based on individual financial need.
BUTLER TECH ADULT EDUCATION
01 Jerry Couch Blvd. • Middletown, OH 45044
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (513) 645-8200 • www.butlertech.org/adult-education
Butler Tech, one of Ohio’s largest Ohio Technical Centers (OTCs), provides customizable, labor market-driven workforce education. We offer hands-on training and industry-recognized credentials in healthcare, public safety, commercial driving, and industrial technology. Our services include career guidance, comprehensive assessments, financial aid assistance, and personalized job readiness and placement assistance. With new cutting-edge programs and labs for hands-on training, along with strong business partnerships and real-world experiences, Butler Tech ensures students are ready for the workforce and gain a competitive edge—all in 12 months or less. Butler Tech: Training for Life!
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1975 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 750 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 15:1 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Adult Career Training. Programs designed to prepare individuals for employment and to begin a successful career in: Healthcare – training for Nursing, Clinical Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing & Coding, and STNA. Public Safety – Firefighter, Paramedic/EMT, Police. Industrial Technology – Industrial Maintenance Technology, Industrial Welding, HVAC/R Technician, and Robotics & Automation Transportation – Commercial Driver License (CDL). Nationally recognized certifications. Program length ranges from two weeks to 12 months. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 34 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: Varies by program //
RECOGNITIONS:
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY
204 E. Seminary St., Greencastle, IN 46135
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (765) 658-4800 • depauw.edu
Discover unparalleled innovation, collaboration and hands-on learning in DePauw’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and Creative School – all dedicated exclusively to undergraduate education.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1837 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,820 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 10:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 75+ majors, minors, and programs // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: DePauw University offers popular majors such as business administration, psychology, communication, biology and computer science, providing students with diverse academic pathways for their career goals and personal interests. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 156 miles // IN-STATE/OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $57,990 // PERCENTAGE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: 21 // TOP THREE AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: U.S. News & World Report Top 50 National Liberal Arts College and #1 Liberal Arts College in Indiana; A “Best Value College” according to The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/ SATELLITE CAMPUSES: DePauw ranks in the top 10 for study-abroad programs-90% of students study abroad in a wide range of off-campus offerings in more than 45 countries, including summer and semester-long study abroad, Winter Term in Service, and internship and practicum experiences.
Imagine a community of curious, compassionate people who lead by example and seek connection experiences, of academic interest.
At DePauw University, you will find your people.
You’ll also find:
• A top 50 national liberal arts college – and #1 in Indiana
• 75+ majors, minors, and programs
• 100+ student clubs and organizations
• 23 NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams
• 23 Greek-letter organizations
• 84% of students complete an internship
• 90% of students study abroad
Located in Greencastle, Indiana, just 40 minutes from Indianapolis, our 1,800 students are pursuing their passions – and discovering new ones – in a community where they feel both challenged and supported.
IU INDIANAPOLIS
THE FUTURE STARTS HERE
The most exciting research is happening in the Midwest’s most dynamic city. Our students get hands-on as early as freshman year, working side-by-side with world-class researchers to shape the future of medicine, artificial intelligence, business and computing.
PUT YOUR DEGREE IN MOTION
When we say the city is your classroom, we mean it. IU Indianapolis puts you in the middle of real-world career experiences, with the region’s best healthcare systems and Fortune 500 companies like Eli Lilly, Salesforce, Corteva, and Elevance mere blocks away.
AFFORDABLE DEGREES THAT GO FURTHER
Ohio residents pay a reduced rate at IU Indianapolis as part of the Indiana Partners Tuition program. With 56% of students graduating with no debt, you’ll graduate ready to go anywhere, with a prestigious Indiana University degree respected by employers around the world.
LIVE THE JAGUAR LIFE
Roar with the crowd on game day. Race your canoe through the canals at Regatta. Make lifelong friends and get leadership experience in one of 400+ student clubs. IU Indianapolis is an experience like no other, offering the thrill of city living with the college vibes you’ve been dreaming of.
TAKE A VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR
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MIAMI UNIVERSITY
501 E. High St. • Oxford, OH 45056
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (513) 529-1809 • www.MiamiOH.edu
Established in 1809, Miami University is consistently ranked among the top 50 national public universities by U.S. News & World Report for providing students with an Ivy League-quality education at a public school price.
Located in quintessential college town Oxford, Ohio—with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg—Miami serves more than 22,600 undergraduates across more than 100 areas of study, and more than 2,200 graduate students through 78 master’s and doctoral degree programs. At this comprehensive research university, students en-
gage and conduct research with premier teacher-scholars. All undergraduate students benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation, developing lifelong skills for any career. In 2022–2023, 60% of Miami students graduated with at least one minor or additional major, and nearly 100% participated in internships or field work prior to graduation.
Miami adds $2.3 billion each year to Ohio’s economy through innovative partnerships and job creation. Miami is a NCAA Division I school, serving more than 500 student athletes across 19 varsity sports.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1809 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 22,600 undergrads and 2,200 graduate students; 24,800 total // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 16:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: Over 120 programs of study, with over 200 majors and minors // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 66 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 12 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship; Communication, Media, Arts, and Design; Education and Community; Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology; Human Behaviors, Cultures, Languages, and Literatures; Law, Government, and Global and Public Policy; Math, Stats, and Data Analytics; Medicine, Health, and Well-Being // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 30 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $18,162 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $40,822 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 92% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Top 50 National Public Universities, U.S. News &World Report • Top 10 Best Public School for Internships, The Princeton Review • Top 10 for Early Career Return on Investment, Poets & Quants // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Miami University has two regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, a European study center in Luxembourg, as well as Miami Online
MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY
5701 Delhi Rd. • Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (513) 244-4200 • www.msj.edu
For more than a century, Mount St. Joseph University has enabled students to climb higher than they ever thought possible. As a Catholic university rooted in the values of the Sisters of Charity, the Mount is dedicated to the success and well-being of each student, empowering them to become competent, compassionate, critical thinkers who make a meaningful impact on the world with the heart of a lion. Each student is given the opportunity to reach their peak potential: our students receive personal attention from some of the world’s leading scholars, who know their students by name; the MSJ Career & Experiential Education Center prepares students for success
with real-world and leadership experience; and students gain vital problem-solving skills through the Mount’s liberal arts core curriculum. A rock-solid experience is available on our safe, ideal campus—just 15 minutes west of downtown Cincinnati. Our Centennial Field House was designed for all students, featuring the latest exercise equipment, indoor practice areas, and the only indoor NCAA regulation-size track in the region. Students can get involved through 20 NCAA DIII programs, Esports, band, choir, theatre, campus ministry, or a diverse range of student activities and organizations.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1920 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 2,032 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 9:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 32 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 8 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 3 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Doctoral: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Reading Science; Graduate: Business, Education, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Speech Language Pathology; Undergraduate: Computer Science, Primary/Special Education, Graphic Design, Health & Exercise Science, Nursing, Social Work, and Sport Management // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 8 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $36,950 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $36,950 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 100% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 95.9% 2023 Career Outcomes Rate • 2021 Social Work graduates had a 100% passage rate on the Ohio Licensed Social Work Exam • A+ Rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality • In 2021 U.S. News &World Report ranked the Mount #79 in Regional Universities Midwest and #35 in Best Value Schools. // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Mount St. Joseph University continues to foster partnerships with several Greater Cincinnati colleges, universities, businesses, and hospitals for bachelor’s and
degree programs.
BAKER COLLEGE
420 S. Lafayette Ave. • Royal Oak, MI 48067
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (800) 964-4299 • www.baker.edu
Baker believes in a student-first philosophy. It’s a principle that ensures commitment to the success of its students, from enrollment to graduation and beyond. With more than 80 degree programs, including nursing, business, information technology and cybersecurity, education, and psychology, Baker prides itself on providing a transformational educational experience that gives students the real-world knowledge and job-ready skills they need to thrive in the working world.
It also offers several specialized programs through two affiliated institutions: The Culinary Institute of Michigan and The Auto/Diesel Institute of Michigan. Baker’s campuses span the state of Michigan, with six locations: Cadillac, Jackson, Owosso, Muskegon, Port Huron, and Royal Oak. Free apartment-style housing is available on select campuses.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1911 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 3,898 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 8:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 37 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 5 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 2 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Nursing, business, information technology and cybersecurity, education, and psychology. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 275 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $13,500 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $13,500 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 78.3% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 2024 Best Regional Universities Midwest Rankings – USNews.com • Best Online Marketing Degrees of 2023 – Forbes • Gold Status for Veteran-Friendly Support –Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Baker College of Cadillac, Baker College of Muskegon, Baker College of Jackson, Baker College of Owosso, Baker College of Royal Oak, Baker Online, Center for Graduate Studies, Culinary Institute of Michigan – Muskegon, Culinary Institute of Michigan – Port Huron, Auto/Diesel Institute of Michigan, St. Francis School of Law.
An Educational Experience for the
Future-Focused
We deliver a transformational educational experience that helps students progress on their personal and professional journeys. With over 80+ degree programs, flexible learning options, a transparent tuition structure, generous scholarship opportunities, six distinct Michigan campuses, and FREE student housing on select campuses, Baker College makes it easy to find your fit.
Schedule a visit and apply today at baker.edu/apply
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
1001 E. Wooster St. • Bowling Green, OH 43403
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (419) 372-2478 • www.bgsu.edu
The Wall Street Journal ranks Bowling Green State University as the No. 1 university in Ohio—public or private, big or small—for the student experience. And for the fourth year in a row, BGSU is also ranked as the No. 1 university in the Midwest that students would choose again. There are dozens of reasons why. From undergraduate research opportunities, education abroad, Division I sports and club sports, experiential learning, student organizations, alumni connections, and hundreds of arts and music events—all in a college town close to major cities—BGSU offers endless ways to belong and thrive. We are committed to ensuring students graduate career-and lifeready through our innovative Life Design program, offered to all undergraduate students to help them make the most of their college experience and life after graduation.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1910 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 18,966 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 18:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: More than 200 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 63 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 18 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: High-research, nationally ranked comprehensive university // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 180 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $13,519 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $20,679.40 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: More than 90% of all new BGSU students receive some type of financial assistance // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Ranked No. 1 university in Ohio for student experience by The Wall Street Journal. • Ranked the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again by The Wall Street Journal. • No. 1 university in the Midwest for its comprehensive services, support, and commitment to the success of veterans and active military students, according to Military Times’ Best for Vets: College rankings. // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: BGSU Firelands in Huron, OH
university in Ohio for student experience
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Bowling Green State University is the No. 1 public university in the Midwest students say they would choose again. The University is home to nearly 23,000 students and the ultimate college experience.
BGSU is one of the only universities in the country offering design thinking principles to all undergraduate students to help them navigate and design their college experience and beyond.
THE CHRIST COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
2139 Auburn Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45219
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (513) 585-2401 • www.thechristcollege.edu
The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a private, nonprofit, fully accredited college affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network for over 120 years. The hospital-based campus offers degrees in nursing and the health sciences with Career Pathways that allow students to work alongside their undergraduate studies with pay, tuition benefits, and scholarships, all while building career connections. Accepted students have a clinical seat reserved for them with personalized, hands-on learning at Cincinnatis most preterred hospital.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1902 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 650 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 6:1 or 8:1 clinical classes; 30:1 didactic classes // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 5 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Online RN-BSN Completion Program, Online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, Associate of Applied Science in Sonography - Cardiovascular Track, Associate of Applied Science in Radiography, Associate of Science in General Studies, 15-Week Medical Assisting Clinical Certificate // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 3 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $17,940 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 90% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Awarded Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer • Ranked No. 2 Best College for Nursing and No. 5 Best Value College in Ohio 2024 by Niche • Ranked Top 10 Best RN-BSN Program in Ohio 2024 by RNCareers.org • Ranked One of the Best Online Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration programs in the U.S. 2024 by Intelligent.com.
CINCINNATI STATE
3520 Central Parkway • Cincinnati, OH 45223
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (513) 861-7700 • https://cincinnatistate.edu
Cincinnati State is the regional leader in career education and one of its best higher education values. Cincinnati State offers a wide variety of online, in-person, and hybrid education options that are geared to local employment needs and flexibility for students. Many programs lead directly to well-paid careers and include paid co-op experience with one of over 600 business and industry partners. Our workforce training program has also created tailored programs for over 150 area businesses. For bachelor-bound students, Cincinnati State is a smart start with tuition less than half the cost of traditional universities and credits that transfer seamlessly to other colleges and universities. Cincinnati State offers associate degrees, certificates, and selected bachelor’s degrees in healthcare, business, culinary, engineering and information technologies, and humanities and sciences.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1969 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 8,700+ // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 78 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Cincinnati State offers associate degrees, certificates, and selected bachelor’s degrees in healthcare, business, culinary, engineering and information technologies, and humanities and sciences. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 5 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $188.64 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $377.28 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 77% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: One of the first community colleges in Ohio approved to offer bachelor’s degrees: Bachelor of Applied Science in Land Surveying, Bachelor of Applied Science in Culinary & Food Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN). // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Main Campus: Clifton • Evendale Campus: Workforce Development Center • Harrison Campus: Aviation Maintenance Program and West Airport • Middletown Campus: at Miami University Regionals Middletown Campus
EARLHAM COLLEGE
801 National Road W. • Richmond, IN 47374 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (765) 983-1200 • https://earlham.edu
Earlham is a small liberal arts school located in Richmond, Indiana. We’re made up of genuine, hardworking humans from around the globe who want to change the world—for good.
Through Earlham’s Epic Advantage, every student is guaranteed a career-focused experience—such as an internship or research opportunity—funded up to $5,000.
The Princeton Review ranks us among the nation’s best classroom experiences, best value colleges, most green colleges, best schools for making an impact, and most LGBTQ-friendly.
At Earlham, you’ll find robust financial aid opportunities, scholarships, and a campus culture where all students are accepted and celebrated for who they are. THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1847 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 635 // STUDENT-FACULTY
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One of 40 “Colleges That Change Lives” • A Best Classroom Experience according to The Princeton Review • A “Best Value College” according to The Princeton Review and U.S. News &World Report // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Earlham School of Religion, Earlham Graduate Programs in Education
COLLEGE FOR MAKING AN IMPACT
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING
National rankings. A global community. Close (enough) to home. Your Epic Journey starts at Earlham. Students who live within 150 miles of Earlham automatically receive the Heartland Scholarship — $2,000 each year for up to four years.
GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE
375 Dixmyth Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45220
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (513) 862-2631 • www.gscollege.edu
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science is a private, nonprofit, Catholic college founded by the Sisters of Charity and located inside Good Samaritan Hospital. We have been educating healthcare professionals for over 125 years and are part of the TriHealth network. Students have priority clinical and practicum placement within the TriHealth system. In addition to our nursing programs, we offer surgical technology, radiologic technology, health science, bachelor’s in health care administration, medical assistant, and medical reimbursement programs. Students take classes while building connections at the hospital, so that they are prepared for their career upon graduation.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1896 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 504 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 10:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 6 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology, Associate of Science in Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, LPN to RN Program, Medical Assistant Program, Medical Reimbursement Program and State Tested Nurse’s Aide. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 4 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: Tuition per credit hour for AASN, AAS-ST, AS-RT and General Education courses - $559. Tuition per credit hour for BSN Degree, MA Certificate courses - $280. // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 93% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science has been ranked No. 31 on the list of Best Nursing Schools in Ohio by Nursing Schools Almanac for 2024
GREAT OAKS CAREER CAMPUSES
110 Great Oaks Dr. • Cincinnati, OH 45241
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (513) 771-8840 • www.greatoaks.com
Great Oaks is a public career-technical school district serving 36 school districts in southwest Ohio. Each year, thousands of area high school students prepare for a career at a Great Oaks Career Campus—Diamond Oaks in Dent, Laurel Oaks in Wilmington, Live Oaks in Milford, or Scarlet Oaks in Sharonville. Professional certification is available in a wide range of career fields, from health care to high-tech manufacturing to cybersecurity to construction trades, ulianry arts, agriculture, cosmetology, and more. Great Oaks offer over 30 different programs on campus as well as satellite programs in 28 of the region’s 36 affiliated school districts. Career training, ESOL, HSE, and personal enrichment programs are also available for adults. Partnerships with local business, education, and community agencies help shape the programs offered.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1970 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 24,000 high school students at four Great Oaks campuses and in programs at 30 area public schools; 14,000 adult students // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: Varies // NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: High school students can earn college credits, gain work experience through internships and co-ops, and secure industry credentials // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Programs range from trades to high tech fi elds to health care to focus on skills in demand by industry and hands-on training // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: Varies // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: Great Oaks is a public school district and there is no tuition for high school students; Adult Ed tuition varies and fi nancial aid is available // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Five Star-rated school district, significantly exceeding state standards; 2 out of 5 statewide 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates • 2024 Ohio ACTE Outstanding School Board Member Award; 2024 ACTE Region 1 School Board Award • Students consistently place in national skills competitions
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
5386 Courseview Dr. • Mason, OH 45040
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (513) 339-1212 • www.sinclair.edu/mason
The Sinclair College campus in Mason continues Sinclair’s mission of providing accessible, affordable, flexible education to meet the needs of the community. The campus is conveniently located and easily accessible from I-71. Sinclair in Mason offers a full-service small campus feel, with all the advantages and resources of a large public community college. Thirty degree and certificate programs are offered in Mason, with over 80 online programs and almost 300 programs available system-wide. Students can earn job ready credentials, or earn credits that transfer easily to any four-year college or university.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1887 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 31,000 college-wide, 691 at Mason // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: Nearly 300 degrees and certificates system-wide; more than 30 at Mason // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Healthcare, Business, Engineering Technologies, Information Technology, and programs designed for transfer to a four-year college or university. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 24 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $193.28 / credit hour // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION:
$349.40 / credit hour // Percentage of students on financial aid: 50% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Sinclair has awarded more degrees and certificates than any other Ohio Community College in the last 5 years. • More than 100 University Transfer agreements. • #1 College for Student Success, Achieving the Dream, 2023. • Board member, League for Innovation in the Community College. // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Locations in Dayton, Centerville, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and online.
YOUR COMMUNITY’S COLLEGE
Ready to get on track to your future? You don’t have to go far! Sinclair College’s campus in Mason is conveniently located off I-71 for easy access.
Choose from over 30 degrees and certificates in high-demand fields that can be completed entirely at our Mason Campus – even more when you add in online options. Plus, your credits move easily to any Sinclair location, providing over 300 academic options.
Come explore our Mason campus today.
THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY
333 Thomas More Parkway • Crestview Hills, KY 41017
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (859) 341-5800 • www.thomasmore.edu
Founded in 1921, Thomas More provides a high-quality, liberal arts education inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition. The University challenges students to examine the ultimate meaning of life, their place in the world, and their responsibility to others. With a focus on learning through doing, unique opportunities include a Biology Field Station on the Ohio River, the Thomas More Observatory, and many others. A new, state-of-the-art Academic Center (left), housing the Robert W. Plaster College of Business, Zembrodt Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and the Center for Faith, Mission, and Catholic Education, opens for classes in fall 2024.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1921 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: nearly 2,000 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 14:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 37 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 4 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Business, Liberal Arts, Education, Social Sciences, Nursing, Natural and Health Sciences, Entrepreneurship and Innovation // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 8 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $39,800; includes unlimited meal plan, parking and transportation through TANK. // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: Same as in-state. // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: Thomas More awards merit-based scholarships to 100% of admitted traditional students. // TOP AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: Recognized as a Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best College in the U.S. for 2024 • Niche.com Best Value College for 2024 • Only NCAA DII university in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region
Schedule your visit today and learn more about how you can Make It More. Visit options include virtual or in person. To schedule, go to thomasmore.edu/visit, call 859-344-3332, or scan the code:
minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Ranked among America’s Best Colleges for 2024 by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse. thomasmore.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Clifton Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45221
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (513) 556-1100 • www.uc.edu/admissions
University of Cincinnati offers over 400 academic programs across three unique campuses. As the birthplace of cooperative education, experience-based learning is at the heart of what we do, with 100% of our students participating in some form of experience-based learning (co-op).
As a Research 1 institution, UC leads the charge in innovation and impact. The Cincinnati Innovation District promotes research, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. UC students graduate with real-world experience in addition to their degree. UC offers an active campus community composed of over 600 student organizations, Big 12 athletics, and close proximity to a thriving city. Bearcats find it all here.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: No. 1 in the Midwest for co-op and internships (U.S. News and World Report) • Over $92 million in co-op earnings in 2022–2023 • 96% of students are employed or continuing their education upon graduation from UC // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: University of Cincinnati Clermont College • University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
110 W. Brandeis Ave. • Louisville, KY 40208
Discover Your Future at UofL College of Business
The University of Louisville College of Business is your gateway to a thriving future, fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and diverse thinking. Our top-tier undergraduate and graduate programs prepare you for a rewarding career, offering continuous career support through the Ulmer Career Management Center. With hands-on internships, co-ops, and curricula co-developed with local businesses, we ensure you’re equipped with skills employers need. Explore our diverse programs in Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Equine Industry Business, Finance, Management, and Marketing. Join us at UofL College of Business to make a difference and transform lives. It all starts here!
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
1 Waterfront Place, Visitors Center • Morgantown, WV 26501
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (304) 293-3489 • https://wvu.edu
WVU is a top-ranked, land-and-space grant research institution with a comprehensive medical school. We offer future-focused majors at all levels, like esports business and entertainment, neuroscience, robotics engineering, and sustainability studies. According to Niche, WVU grads have a 93% job placement rate (two years after graduation) and earn 29% more than the average grad after 10 years.
And you can do it without breaking the bank thanks to generous scholarships, financial aid, and our Ohio Tuition Reciprocity Program, which allows first-time freshmen or transfer students from Ohio (in certain majors) to enroll at WVU and pay lower in-state tuition rates.
THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1867 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 27,116 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 17:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 136 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 100+ // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 60+ // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Engineering and technology (best-in-the-world robotics team); forensic and investigative science (largest forensic science and crime scene training complex in the country); healthcare (breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s and addiction research); business and economics (new, high-tech facilities); agriculture and landgrant engagement; creative arts and media // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 308 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $10,104/year // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $28,608/year // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 92% of freshmen receive grants or scholarships // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: One of only 146 colleges and universities to attain an R1 ranking, “very high research activity,” alongside institutions like Harvard, Yale and Johns Hopkins—the most elite category for research-focused institutions. • Niche ranked WVU in the Top 5% of colleges with the best student life in America. • The Center for World University Rankings places WVU in the Top 2.4% of worldwide Universities. // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: WVU Institute of Technology • WVU Potomac State College • WVU Health Sciences Center Charleston Division • WVU Health Sciences Center Martinsburg Division
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WILMINGTON COLLEGE
1870 Quaker Way • Wilmington, OH 45177
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: (937) 382-6661 • www.wilmington.edu
At Wilmington College, we are dedicated to students’ passion for hands-on learning. Our community-of-doing places them in the center of the learning experience, unlocking their potential and opening doors. Students can leave with hundreds of hours of practical application—now that’s learning by doing. WC believes in our students’ ability to change the world. Alumni working in careers ranging from NASA and Broadway to soil science and literature are proof.
Wilmington College is an independent college in Wilmington, Ohio, with a hallmark for hands-on learning opportunities. Quakers founded the College in 1870 and the institution embraces the universal values of community, diversity, integrity, excellence, peace and social justice, respect for all persons, and service and civic engagement. WC’s mission is to educate, inspire, and prepare each student for a life of service and success.
We are Dub-C. Experience Wilmington College! THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1870 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,000 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 14:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 2 (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts) // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 2 (Master of Organizational Leadership and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy) // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Agriculture, Sport Sciences, Biology/Chemistry, Psychology, Education // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 50 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $30,732 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $30,732 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 99% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Member of Colleges of Distinction • U.S. News & World Report’s 2023–2024 Best Colleges ranking in top third of 87-school Midwest Region • U.S. News & World Report’s 2023–2024 Best Colleges ranking of seventh in the Midwest Region for Social Mobility
