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THE PLUS SIDE TO TAKING A GAP YEAR

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Art Academy of Cincinnati ....................... 85 The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences ............................. 83 Bowling Green State University ............... 90 Butler Tech .............................................. 91 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College............................ 81 Eastern Kentucky University .................... 93 Galen College of Nursing ......................... 94 Gateway Community and Technical College............................. 103 Great Oaks Career Institute of Technology .................................... 80 Hanover College....................................... 95 Heidelberg University .............................. 84 Indiana Tech ............................................ 96 Morehead State University ...................... 86 Mount St. Joseph University..................... 88 Miami University Regionals ..................... 97 Northern Kentucky University .................. 98 Sinclair Community College ..................... 99

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Spalding University................................ 103 Thomas More University ........................ 100 University of Cincinnati ........................... 92 University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College ............................... 78 University of Toledo ............................... 103 Wright State University.......................... 101 Xavier University ................................... 102

CONTENTS 82 TAKE TIME OFF TO GAIN PERSPECTIVE 84 MIND THE GAP 85 THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FIRST SEMESTER IN COLLEGE

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TAKE TIME OFF TO GAIN PERSPECTIVE WHEN ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUate Jack Berding joined the 40,000 students annually who take a gap year, he—like 92 percent of these students—did so to gain life experiences. While this often translates to determining a college major or career path, students on a year off tend to gain even more: namely, perspective.

As a ski tech in Colorado, Berding’s assistant manager “was 38, making very little money, [had] no kids…and [was] the happiest person I ever met,” Berding says. This uprooted Berding’s belief that to be happy you must go to college, work, start a family, and send your kids to college. As he continued meeting joyful people who veered from this 8 2 C I N C I N N AT I M A G A Z I N E . C O M A U G U S T 2 0 2 1

traditional path, Berding’s “entire outlook changed forever.” Now a student at Loyola University Chicago, he plans to film a docuseries exploring happiness this summer.

You won’t know when your perspective will change on a gap year. University of Cincinnati student Amelia Carpenter discovered her resilience traveling alone in Europe.

Holding back tears after missing her train, a 19-year-old Carpenter took a deep breath and found a way to her destination—a moment that made her realize just how capable she is. You don’t have to leave the U.S. to learn, either. “I spent a month in a 55-andup community in frickin’ Daytona, Florida,” Carpenter’s UC DAAP peer Austin Hines

says, “But I learned so many lessons, hanging out with people who’ve lived whole lives already.” By allowing time for unconventional opportunities, gap years can challenge the way you’ve always seen the world.

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A break from the traditional path to college gives gap year students a new way of thinking about the world.

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Know Your “Why” You might take a gap year to decide on which college you’d like to attend (or whether to attend college at all), save money, travel the world, or delay adulthood. No one reason is better than any other. But if you know why you chose a gap year, then you can focus on how to achieve your main goal.

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Make a Plan “A gap year is only as valuable as it is planned and executed,” says Bethany Perkins, director of admission at Miami University. Determine how to achieve your gap year goals by chunking your plans into three-month periods and reflecting on your progress after each period.

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MIND THE GAP Tips for creating a productive gap year.

Find a Routine One of the biggest challenges for students returning to college after a leave

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is learning to manage their time again. If your gap year isn’t inherently structured, create a sense of routine by choosing at least one activity to complete daily, like a workout, a check-in call with a friend, or reading and researching a topic that aligns with your gap year goal.

Incorporate Life Skills In college, you cook, do laundry, and manage budgets. Learning these skills during a gap year will make college— and life in general—a lot easier.

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Document Your Experience “You’re going to regret [taking a gap year] at one point,” says Perkins. But if you photograph or write down your experience, you can “remember the value that [your gap year] added to your life. You made a plan and executed it…and that’s really powerful.” — B . H .

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THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FIRST SEMESTER IN COLLEGE I WON’T SUGAR COAT IT: FIRST SEMESTER SUCKS. BUT YOU WILL GET THROUGH IT.

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sors, RAs, and faculty members are available for advice. “You never know who’s going to help,” says Craig Bennett, director of Miami’s Student Success Center. In fact, your peers can help the most. At Miami, students dealing with homesickness are first put into group therapy.

In the group setting, students “start to understand that they’re not alone [and] they can learn strategies others [use] to get through the issues,” says John Ward, Ph.D., Miami’s student counseling services director.

Over winter break, when I confessed my struggles to my high school friends, I received a resounding “me too.” I was shocked. But knowing that my feelings were normal, and I would deal with them even at a local college, provided the wake-up call I needed to seek help. If you experience long, intense homesickness at college, please know it’s not just you and there are resources available. And, I promise, things get better. — B E B E H O D G E S

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uring my first semester in college, every day I looked forward to one thing: going to bed. I was only happy when I was asleep, dreaming about my pre-college life. I was homesick, like thousands of students every year. But I thought I was the only one.

I knew attending the University of Pennsylvania—nine hours from home, where I didn’t know anyone—wouldn’t be easy. But I assumed I’d adjust. In high school, I was the outgoing girl who said “hi” to six people during every fiveminute class change. I’d make friends easily.

I was wrong. In college, you don’t have the same schedule or courses as your roommates.

Proximity doesn’t equal friendship like it did before. But when you eat by yourself while your peers dine at packed tables, it seems like everyone else has friends. So you feel alone. And you think it’s your fault.

Schools want to support students struggling to adjust. Counseling services, academic advi-

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MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY 150 University Blvd. • Morehead, KY 40351 (606) 783-2000 • www.moreheadstate.edu Morehead State University is a comprehensive public university. We have served generations of students and families through education to improve their lives, careers, and communities.

MSU offers excellent academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, emphasizing hands-on research and skill development for career success. MSU is committed to providing affordable education and personal support to our students. We are one of the best-valued universities in Kentucky and offer various financial aid and scholarship options. Last year,

we awarded nearly $18 million to our students in scholarships and grants through institutional aid and the MSU Foundation. We offer degree programs and courses on our residential campus, regional campuses and online. Morehead State University is ranked 17th as one of the top public universities in the South in the 2021 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. MSU also made the publication’s list as one of the top public regional universities in the South for social mobility. 2021 is MSU’s 17th consecutive year on this list.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1887 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 9,660 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 16:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 141 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 70 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 1 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Art and Design, Biomedical Sciences, Business, Communication and Media, Computer Science, Education, Engineering Technology, Imaging Sciences, Music, Nursing, Space Science Engineering // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 110 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: Undergraduate: $4,485 per semester; Graduate: $570 per credit hour // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: Undergraduate: $6,778 per semester; Graduate: $570 per credit hour // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: More than 94% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Best Bachelor’s in Legal Studies Degrees (No. 8), Study.com • Bachelor’s in business programs were ranked No. 19 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs for 2021 • Best 25 X-Ray Tech Schools in 2021 (No. 13), BestValueSchools.org // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: MSU at Ashland (KY), MSU at Mt. Sterling (KY), MSU at Prestonsburg (KY), University Center of the Mountains in Hazard, KY 8 6 C I N C I N N AT I M A G A Z I N E . C O M A U G U S T 2 0 2 1

SOAR Higher At MSU, you’ll find excellent academic programs and a campus community committed to supporting you as an individual. You’ll learn the skills and earn the experience you need for a successful career.

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MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY 5701 Delhi Rd. • Cincinnati, OH 45233 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (513) 244-4531 or (800) 654-9314 • www.msj.edu Graduate Enrollment Information: (513) 244-4233 or (800) 654-9314 • www.msj.edu/graduate 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 problemsolving 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 new 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: 2,031 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 33 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 7 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 3 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Doctoral: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Reading Science; Graduate: Business, Education, Nursing, Physician Assistant; Undergraduate: Biology, Education, Health & Exercise Science, Nursing, Sport Management, Social Work // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 8 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $32,100 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $32,100 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 94% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 96.9% three-year Career Outcomes Rate. Over the last three years, more than 96% of MSJ graduates were successfully employed, enrolled in graduate studies, or volunteering within six months of graduation. • Mount St. Joseph University has been named as one of 18 undergrad teacher prep programs to earn an A+ for their early reading instruction in @NCTQ’s 2020 Teacher Prep Review.

• In 2020 U.S. News & World Report ranked the Mount #83, Regional Universities Midwest. // 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 master’s degree programs.

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BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY 1001 E. Wooster St. • Bowling Green, OH 43403 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (419) 372-2478 • www.bgsu.edu/admissions Graduate Enrollment Information: (419) 372-2531 • www.bgsu.edu/graduateadmissions BGSU: Belong. Stand out. Go far.

Belong. BGSU offers the benefits of a major university, with the feel of a small college. Welcoming smiles, hellos, and nods from familiar faces help students feel relaxed, motivated, and ready to unlock their potential.

Stand out. Nearly 9,000 students participate in service-learning and/or community service projects each year at BGSU, giving them one way to stand out from the crowd.

Leadership opportunities, personalized career planning, and interactions with caring faculty are other ways students can be part of something bigger than themselves—building their résumés and their character.

Go far. To meet the needs of future students and job demand, BGSU offers high-quality programs. These programs offer students the opportunity to become the next generation of educators, participate in cuttingedge research, and acquire in-demand skills.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1910 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 19,000 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 18:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 200+ // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 55 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 17 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Arts, Business, Education and Human Development, Health and Human Services, Musical Arts, Science and Technology // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 180 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $21,750.80 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $29,739.20 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 90% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Fastest growing public university in Ohio • No. 1 public university for boosting graduates’ earnings after college • One of the safest college campuses in the U.S. // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: BGSU Firelands in Huron, Ohio

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BUTLER TECH 3603 Hamilton Middletown Rd. • Hamilton, OH 45011 (513) 645-8344 • www.butlertech.org At Butler Tech, every student is a top priority. Our mission is transforming lives by making our students career-ready and college-prepared.

Choose from classes and career training programs that interest you. From healthcare and public safety to industrial technology and commercial driving, Butler Tech provides a purpose for every passion.

Our training programs are designed to prepare you for employment and to begin a successful career, advance in your current career, and industry certification. All of our programs offer state and/or nationally recognized credentials and certifications. With more than 40 career-focused programs, Butler Tech Adult Education will provide you the career training you want in 11 months or less.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1975 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 750 yearly // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 15:1 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Adult Career Training Programs: training programs designed to prepare you for employment and to begin a successful career in: Healthcare – training for Nursing, Clinical Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing & Coding, and STNA. Public Safety programs – Firefighter, Paramedic/EMT, Police. Industrial Technology programs – Industrial Maintenance Technology, Industrial Welding, and HVAC/R Technician, Commercial Drivers program. Nationally recognized certifications and program length range from two weeks to 11 months. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 34 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: Varies by program // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: N/A // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 75% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Student completion rate of 91% • Earned Industry Credential Rate of 89% • 100% hands-on career experiences for students!

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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI 2600 Clifton Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45221 (513) 556-6000 • www.uc.edu At the University of Cincinnati, experience doesn’t just count—it changes everything. Through the power of ingenuity, innovation, and inclusion, our graduates are ready to push their future forward.

Boasting a diverse student body of nearly 47,000, UC houses 13 colleges and offers over 300 academic programs. As the birthplace of cooperative education, 100% of students participate in experience-based learning.

Ranked No. 1 for Return on Investment (Mic), UC combines big campus amenities with a small college feel—70% of classes have fewer than 40 students.

And on One of the World’s Most Beautiful Campuses (Forbes), there are countless ways to get involved. From 500-plus student organizations to intramural and club sports to numerous identity-based groups, Cincinnati students are sure to find their home away from home.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1819 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 46,798 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 19:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 195 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 135 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 85 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Top-ranked academics, research, experience-based learning, and athletics on a beautiful, urban campus. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 4.3 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $12,138 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $27,472 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 73% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: No. 33 among America’s public research universities, National Science Foundation • Top 5 in the nation for co-ops and internships, U.S. News and World Report • Top 100 most-innovative universities, Reuters // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash; University of Cincinnati, Clermont

UC THE VALUE College is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make. And University of Cincinnati offers one of the most valuable ROI’s in higher ed: •

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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 521 Lancaster Ave. • Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 622-1000 • www.eku.edu Eastern Kentucky University, centrally located just 90 minutes from Cincinnati in Richmond, Kentucky, is a student-centered comprehensive regional university dedicated to highquality instruction, service, and scholarship. Underscoring the University’s legacy as a “School of Opportunity,” many of Eastern’s successful alumni were the first in their families to attend college. Even today, nearly 40 percent of EKU graduates are first-generation college graduates. At the same time, EKU attracts more of the best and brightest students. Approximately 14,500 students come from every state, and thousands of alumni worldwide have distinguished careers. Approximately 62 percent of the University’s bachelor’s graduates are employed in Kentucky three years after graduation—the highest rate among Kentucky’s public institutions. Many EKU graduates are employed in service occupations vital to any community’s quality of life: education, health care, and public safety.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1874 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 14,465 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 15:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 86 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 47 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 6 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: American Sign Language (English Interpretation), Animal Studies, Athletic Training, Aviation, Criminal Justice, Education, Fire and Safety, Forensic Science, Interactive Multimedia (Game Design), Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Professional Golf Management, Social Justice Studies // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 105 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $9,452 // OUT-OFSTATE TUITION: $10,500 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 81% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: U.S. News & World Report • Forbes • Military Times // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Regional Campuses in Corbin, Hazard, Lancaster, and Manchester, Kentucky

FIND OPPORTUNITY AT EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Choose from more than 100 in-demand degree programs, including aviation, criminal justice, education, nursing and more! Plus, with EKU’s discounted out-of-state tuition rate, you can go away to college for less and still be within an hour-and-a-half drive of Cincinnati.

1 year after graduation, 79% of EKU bachelor’s grads are employed within Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio or Tennessee.

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GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING 100 E Business Way, Suite 120 • Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 475-3636 • https://galencollege.edu/ Founded over 30 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. Focused solely on nursing education, Galen dedicates 100% of resources to helping prepare confident, caring professionals for successful careers and advancement in nursing. With no prerequisites required, earlier hands-on education, a clinical emphasis, small class sizes, and personalized attention and support, Galen is there for you every step of the way. Plus, flexible and accredited pre- and post-licensure programs, including online options, offer multiple pathways to achieving your goals. Start your journey to one of the most fulfilling—and in demand—jobs you will ever love. For more information about Galen College of Nursing and to schedule an admissions appointment, visit galencollege.edu.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1989 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 7,990 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 14.7:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 2 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 1 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Nursing // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 21 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: Varies by program // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: Varies by program // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: N/A // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 91% First Time NCLEX Pass Rates (2020 - Cincinnati Campus) • 34,000+ Students and Alumni • One of the largest nursing colleges in the U.S., with campuses in Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, and Online // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Campuses also in Miami, FL; Tampa Bay, FL; Hazard, KY; Louisville, KY; Richmond, VA

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HANOVER COLLEGE 517 Ball Dr. • Hanover, IN 47243 (800) 213-2178 • www.hanover.edu Located just 78 miles from downtown Cincinnati, Hanover College is a premier, nationally recognized liberal arts institution that has core strengths in the natural and life sciences, education, and business. Founded in 1827, Hanover is Indiana’s oldest private, four-year college and sits on a beautiful 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River. Hanover is a distinctive intellectual, challenging, and supportive community whose members value transformative learning, meaningful service, and lifelong inquiry. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and nurtured to develop their unique individual abilities. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in more than 30 areas and a hybrid two-year doctor of physical therapy program began in 2021. Nearly 100 percent of Hanover’s students receive some form of financial aid. More than 99 percent of the College’s graduates gain full-time employment or enroll in graduate/professional school within seven months of graduation.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1827 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,028 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 35 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 1, physical therapy // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Business, education, natural and life sciences // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 78 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $39,400 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $39,400 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 99% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review

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INDIANA TECH Northern Kentucky Campus, 809 Wright Summit Pkwy., Suite 310 • Ft. Wright, KY 41011 (859) 916-5884 • www.IndianaTech.edu/GOFORIT Indiana Tech educates students beyond its home base in Ft. Wayne, Ind., with regional campuses throughout the Midwest, as well as online programs that meet the needs of students worldwide. The private, not-for-profit university offers career-oriented degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. levels, as well as professional certificate programs. Busy working adults find Indiana Tech an ideal fit, with class schedules that allow students to take one class at a time and still make rapid progress toward a degree. Classes start every six weeks, so students can begin their education at any time of year. The university is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). For more information or to enroll today, contact the Northern Kentucky admissions team at (859) 916-5884.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1930 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,500 undergraduates on main campus, 6,500 online undergraduate and graduate students // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 16:1 average class size // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 50 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 7 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 1 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: More than 45 degree programs align with in-demand careers, including project management, engineering, business, cybersecurity, accounting, information technology, computer science, health care administration, criminal justice, and more. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 4.5 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $399 per credit hour for undergrad/$515 per credit hour for graduate // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: same as in-state // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 90% // TOP THREE AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Rated among nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s in Business programs by U.S. News & World Report • Ranked as a Gold Level Military Friendly School for the past 10 years • Cyber Warriors collegiate cyber defense team has won 7 straight and 14 total Indiana state championships // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Indiana Tech’s main campus is in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, with regional locations throughout Indiana and Kentucky.

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MIAMI UNIVERSITY REGIONALS Middletown • Hamilton • West Chester • E-Campus (513) 785-3111 • https://MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/ If you’re looking for the best place to earn a degree at a price you can afford, look no further than Miami University Regionals. Miami Regionals was recently ranked number one in Ohio by Stacker as offering the best return on investment among public colleges in the state. Regional students can earn bachelor’s degrees in-person or online for about $27,000 in one of more than 30 majors including Applied Biology, Engineering Technology, Commerce, and Health Information Technology. The Work+ Program allows students to earn a college degree debt-free, and Integrative Studies helps students build a bachelor’s degree that fits their educational and personal goals. All this, plus the opportunity to take classes on our main campus in Oxford, makes Miami University Regionals your best choice.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: Hamilton 1968, Middletown 1966 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 4,100 // STUDENT-FACUTLY RATIO: 18:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 27 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Commerce, Nursing, Criminal Justice, and Engineering Technology (electrical and computer, electromechanical, mechanical, and robotics) // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 30 miles// IN-STATE TUITION: $272.06/credit hour // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $722.21/credit hour // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 56% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Number one public college in Ohio for return on investment • Miami Regionals’ E-Campus, established in 1999, ranked in the top 20 nationally for best ROI by Online U • First university in the country to offer ICAgile-accredited courses // LOCATIONS: Miami University Regionals has campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a robust E-Campus program.

Expect the unexpected AT MIAMI UNIVERSITY REGIONALS • 96.7% of 2018-19 graduates employed or furthering their education within 6 months of graduating • 30+ majors with online and in-person course offerings • #1 public college in Ohio for return on investment by Stacker • Work+ Program allows students to earn a college degree debt-free • Member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association • Student support services including academic advising, tutoring, counseling, disability services and more

MiamiOH.edu/Regionals | 513-785-3111

Hamilton | Middletown | West Chester | E-Campus

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1 Nunn Dr. • Highland Heights, KY 41099 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (859) 572-5200 • www.nku.edu/admissions/undergrad Graduate Enrollment Information: (859) 572-6364 • www.nku.edu/admissions/graduate Fueled by an unstoppable spirit and a passion for knowledge, Northern Kentucky University students engage and impact their communities, the region, and our world. The university’s long-standing commitment to academic excellence offers abundant opportunities for experiential learning in the region’s best facilities, including the new Health Innovation Center. NKU connects students to their world-changing dreams through classroom experiences, faculty mentorship, and internships and co-ops with hundreds of community partners and more than 200 student organizations. We’re also home to 17 NCAA Division I athletic programs.

We shape driven individuals and create opportunities for our students to succeed in this knowledge-based economy. We will continue to nurture inclusive and equitable communities where people want to live, work, and tackle complex challenges.

You belong here.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1968 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 16,212 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 19:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 89 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 22 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 3 // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 7.4 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $ 417/credit hour // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $ 836/credit hour // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 93.9% of full-time undergraduates // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Forbes Top College 11 years running • 2020 Safest College Campuses in America list (YourLocalSecurity.com)

TOGETHER

we will create a brighter future NKU is breaking barriers, transforming lives and shining a light across our region and beyond.

For more than 50 years, our professors have provided students with a world-class education. Whether you’re an aspiring undergraduate or graduate student, or looking to further your professional development, you can discover and live your dreams here.

Come to learn on a safe, vibrant campus just minutes from downtown Cincinnati, or choose to take classes online.

Schedule a visit or apply today!

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SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5386 Courseview Dr. • Mason, OH 45040 Undergraduate 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. Conveniently located, the campus is 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. More than 25 degree and certificate programs are offered in Mason, with over 30 fully 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: 30,000 college-wide; 1,400 in Mason // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 17:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: Nearly 300 degrees and certificates system-wide; more than 25 at Mason // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Healthcare, Business, Engineering Technologies, Biotechnology, Information Technology, and programs designed for transfer to a four-year college or university. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 24 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $173.26/credit hour // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $ 329.40/credit hour // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 60% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Sinclair has awarded more degrees and certificates than any other Ohio Community College in the last five years. • More than 100 University Transfer agreements. • Board member, League for Innovation in the Community College // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Locations in Dayton, Huber Heights, Englewood, 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.

LOCATED NEAR YOU

5386 Courseview Drive • Mason, Ohio 45040 • 513-339-1212

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THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY 333 Thomas More Parkway • Crestview Hills, KY 41017 (859) 341-5800 • www.thomasmore.edu Thomas More University graduates are prepared for any career, but they leave here prepared for much more. They are exposed to the very best thought, literature, art, and music. They learn to harness the power of human reason to solve problems and discover truth. Most importantly, they have the chance to begin to become the person they were created to be. This is the power of the liberal arts in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition at Thomas More University. Our students come here looking for more. And that’s exactly what we offer. Here our students take that opportunity and Make It More.

Founded in 1921 as Villa Madonna College, the first college in Northern Kentucky, the University celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, commemorating a century of academic excellence and innovation. This excellence is evidenced by a recent report released from Georgetown University in 2019 that ranked Thomas More University no. 1 for return on investment (ROI) in Kentucky. To explore academic undergraduate, graduate, accelerated, and professional programs or to schedule a tour, visit thomasmore.edu.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1921 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: More than 2,000 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 14:1 // NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 40+ // NUMBER OF MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 4 // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 8 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $33,060 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $33,060 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 100% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: No. 1 for ROI in the state of Kentucky, Georgetown University Report • Best Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News and World Report

Schedule your visit today and learn more about how you can Make It More. at Thomas More University.

Visit options include virtual or in person. To schedule, go to thomasmore.edu/visit, call 859-344-3332, or scan the code.

Just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. thomasmore.edu

@ThomasMoreKY

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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. • Dayton, OH 45435 • (937) 775-1000 • www.wright.edu Wright State University offers world-class higher education right here in your backyard.

Over the last 50-plus years, Wright State has evolved from a small branch campus into today’s powerful economic engine, with more than 114,000 alumni around the world.

Our undergraduate tuition is among the lowest for Ohio four-year universities. The Wright Guarantee program locks in the same annual cost of in-state tuition, housing, and meal plans over a four-year college career. Our Dayton campus includes tunnels that connect 20 of the 23 academic buildings, adding to the university’s international reputation for accessibility for those with disabilities.

Enjoy campus life that includes music concerts, theater performances, outdoor recreation, NCAA Division I athletics, club sports, more than 150 student organizations, Greek life, and many opportunities for leadership and service.

Find your passion, find your people, find your future. Right Here. Right Now. Wright State.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1967 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 12,234 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 13:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 140 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 65 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 8 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Most populated undergraduate programs are nursing, mechanical engineering, psychology, biological sciences, computer science, and early childhood education. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 63 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $4,981/semester (11–18 hours) // Out-of-state tuition: $9,690/semester (11–18 hours) // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 68% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Princeton Review Best Business School • Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, No. 37, U.S. News & World Report • Accredited Nursing Schools in Ohio, No. 3, NursingProcess.org // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Wright State-Lake Campus, Celina, OH

Get a world-class education at one of the lowest four-year tuition rates in Ohio.

Safe. Affordable. Welcoming.

Inclusive. Excellent.

Visit Wright State right now, virtually or in person.

wright.edu/visit

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XAVIER UNIVERSITY 3800 Victory Parkway • Cincinnati, OH 45207 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (513) 745-3301, xavier.edu/undergraduate-admission Graduate Enrollment Information: (513) 745-3360, xavier.edu/graduate-admission ALL FOR ONE. Xavier University was founded in Cincinnati nearly two centuries ago.

As a community of educators firmly grounded in Jesuit tradition and values, we prepare students for an increasingly complex future by always striving to be better.

How do we do it? By believing in the power of Magis—that more is always possible.

Our focus on developing intelligent minds and compassionate spirits inspires us to do more in the tradition of learning, serving, and achieving. We care about success, and about each other. We give students the tools to live a life that truly matters. Learn more at xavier.edu.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1831 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 7,112 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 90+ // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 40+ // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 3 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Business, Education, Health, Liberal Arts // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 5 miles, 7 minutes // IN-STATE TUITION: $42,460 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $ 42,460 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 99% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Among top 10 Midwest colleges and universities for 26 consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report) • One of the best values in private college education (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance) • One of the Best Colleges for 17 consecutive years (Princeton Review) // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, downtown Cincinnati and Columbus locations; online program options available for MEd, MBA and more

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ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE FOR THE REAL WORLD.

1212 Jackson St. •Countless Cincinnati,research OH 45202

Undergraduate and opportunities, Graduate Enrollment Information: two beautiful campuses — (513) 562-6262, artacademy.edu

one amazing experience.

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is a place where “Make Art, Make a Difference” is a way of life!

As one of the smallest independent art colleges in the country, our program is distinct. The intimate community is composed of radical artists and designers who establish the rules for the future. Our students receive individualized attention from faculty who are die-hard creatives—which makes them perfect for ushering in a new generation of artists.

Our commitment to preparing students to be innovators in the visual arts started in 1869 and holds true today, just in a different location, the historic district of Over-the-Rhine.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1869 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 210 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 8:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 6 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 1 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Visual Art and Design Majors: Design, Illustration, Painting and Drawing, Print Media, Photography, Sculpture // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 0 // IN-STATE TUITION: $28,908 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $28,908 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 86% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Accredited by National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD); Higher Learning NEVER UNDERESTIMATE YOU of Art & Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools; Charter member of Association of Independent Colleges GATEWAY.KCTCS.EDU/YOU Design (AICAD) // AFFILIATED CAMPUSES: Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities; The Art Academy of Come see forCOLLEGES/SATELLITE yourself: utoledo.edu/visit Cincinnati actively participates in the consortium’s New York Studio Residency Program.

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Stay close. Go far.

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