Ball State University

Founded: 1918
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Campus Population: 18,000
On-Campus Population: 6,000

Ball State University was founded as Indiana State Normal School, Eastern Division, in 1918. Its antecedents, all housed in what is now the Ball State Administration Building, were also normal schools, owned and operated under various names. In 1918, the Ball brothers, a prominent Muncie industrial family, bought the property and donated it to the state of Indiana, which, in turn, transferred control of the school to the board of trustees of the Indiana State Normal School in Terre Haute. In 1922, in recognition of the generosity of the Ball brothers, the board added Ball Teachers College to the school's name. In 1929, the Indiana General Assembly separated the two colleges, naming the Muncie campus Ball State Teachers College. On February 8, 1965, the General Assembly renamed the institution Ball State University in recognition of its phenomenal growth in enrollment and physical facilities; the variety and quality of its educational programs and services; and in anticipation of the much broader role it would be expected to assume in the future.

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DePauw University**

Indiana State University

Indiana University

Mancherster College**

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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Most people immediately think of engineering when asked about Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. After all it is recognized as one of the best undergraduate engineering schools in the nation. What is perhaps less well known are the excellent Applied Biology, Applied Optics, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, and Mathematics programs offered by Rose-Hulman. Rose-Hulman vs. liberal arts colleges The most telling difference between Rose-Hulman and liberal arts colleges in science and mathematics is the numbers of faculty and courses offered. These departments require sixteen to nineteen courses for graduation and offer a total of forty to forty-five courses within the department. And these are "real" courses - no "Physics for Poets", "Teaching of Chemistry", "Computer Literacy", or "Earth Algebra" here! What this means is a more thorough grounding in your chosen field, more course selection, broader knowledge base and larger numbers of professionals (not graduate students) from which to learn. Compare this to liberal arts colleges: generally require fewer courses in the subject area for a major smaller number of courses to choose from some courses are designed for "non-majors" fewer number of faculty, narrowing the number of viewpoints to which you are exposed Broad education as a base Scientists need to be able to relate to the world around them. Liberal arts college proponents would argue that a broad education is necessary for scientists and mathematicians to fully understand the ramifications of their work. Therefore, included in graduation requirements are core courses in humanities an social sciences, usually numbering ten or eleven courses. We agree! That is why each Rose-Hulman graduate has taken a minimum of nine courses in humanities and social sciences, and many take even more through electives. You can choose from over 150 courses in such diverse areas as Sociology, History, Languages, Economics, Literature, Fine Arts, Philosophy and Political Science. A strong academic atmosphere Rose-Hulman attracts some of the best students in the country. The entire campus environment is based on science, mathematics and engineering education. Therefore, everything we do is designed to benefit students with these interests. We take our studies seriously and we know you will too. Your conversations will be with others who have a strong affinity for science and mathematics. You will be challenged to reach your highest potential by being immersed in an environment of peers. As you can see there is much that our institution can offer you, even if you are not interested in engineering! We encourage you to explore your options and opportunities as a student here at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

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Saint Mary's College

1843, four Sisters of the Holy Cross came from Le Mans, France, to share in the apostolate of education with the priests and brothers of Holy Cross who had been sent by the bishop of Vincennes to open a college in northern Indiana. One year later, in 1844, the sisters opened their first school in Bertrand, Michigan, a few miles from Notre Dame du Lac. In 1855 the school moved to its present site and grew to become Saint Mary's College, a recognized leader today among Catholic women's colleges in the United States. Called into being in response to the petitions of parents who desired a Christian education for their daughters, the school has met the recognized needs of each generation of students. Then, as now, a strong background in the liberal arts was deemed essential for women who were educated to assume leadership roles in the religious, social and economic structures of their day. Today the college continues to fulfill its ongoing mission of a Catholic women's college dedicated to the total development of its students.

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University of Evansville

You will find excitement and a feeling of momentum, of energy on our campus. Evansville is a warm and friendly city with a cooperative spirit, and many exciting new adventures await you. At UE, we pride ourselves on our commitment to the greater community. We invite you to join us for our six theatre productions, over 100 formal public musical performances and numerous community lectures. Since 1854, the University has grown from a small independent liberal arts college to an internationally known university providing outstanding educational opportunities in the liberal arts and sciences. We offer an impressive opportunity to study in other countries such as Mexico, Japan, France and Italy, in addition to Harlaxton, our own campus in Grantham, England. Our widespread reputation is reflected in our student body - our 2,600 students come from 45 states and 49 countries. And, for the past eight years, U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of Evansville as one of the top 15 outstanding Midwest regional universities and one of the best values in the Midwest. But, the University of Evansville is more than a liberal arts and sciences school. We also offer a variety of strong professional programs that simply are not available at most modest size universities. Our three professional schools - the School of Business Administration, the College of Education and Health Sciences, and the College of Engineering and Computer Science - offer students the programs that they need and want to address their career concerns while still learning the analytical skills and adaptability that come with a liberal arts and sciences education. The University places a high priority on community service. More than 1,300 UE students contributed in excess of 12,000 hours of volunteer service to our community last year - and those numbers continue to rise. Whether they're building Habitat for Humanity homes, teaching local school children to read, renovating a local YMCA camp or adopting grandparents, these students are leaving their mark on our area. Each day, somewhere in the Evansville community, University of Evansville students, employees and faculty are volunteering. Residents may utilize the Bower-Suhrheinrich library containing more than 270,000 bound books and journals, 1,350 periodic subscriptions and nearly 100 electronic or on-line databases, without charge, and the Center for Continuing Education offers a wide variety of community and leisure classes suitable for people aged 3 to 93 - from literature to yoga. The University of Evansville offers individual attention in the classroom combined with competition against some of the nation's best on the playing field. Athletics is integral to a total campus residential experience, and UE offers 15 intercollegiate athletic programs competing at the NCAA Division I Level. Tune in to WUEV 91.5 FM, to hear UE sports, jazz, new wave and internationally known programming. When on campus, browse the collegiate style and casual dress items as well as other UE and Evansville memorabilia at the University Bookstore. As an independent university, the University of Evansville depends upon gifts to meet its mission of providing students with the highest quality educational experience. We have recently launched Widening the Circle: The Campaign for the University of Evansville, a $50 million venture to prepare us and those we serve for a bold future and bring the University to a higher level of excellence. In the spirit of the liberal arts and sciences tradition, the University of Evansville seeks to give students a deep understanding of civilization and culture, to aid them in adjusting to life and society, to enrich their personalities, to enable them to think and act intelligently and to aid them in choosing and preparing for their life work.

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University of Indianapolis

The University of Indianapolis is in the southern suburbs of Indianapolis, just 10 minutes away from downtown with excellent opportunities for internships and volunteer experiences, as well as endless recreational, entertainment, and cultural events. Our Campus: Easily accessible, beautifully landscaped, 65-acre campus that features a grassy central campus mall bisected by a lovely water garden. Campus housing consists of four residence halls featuring air conditioning, cable television, and links to campus-wide computer network and Internet. Central dining hall offers a variety of entrees and unlimited helpings. Excellent classrooms and up-to-date laboratory facilities 170,000 volume library, which can be accessed through our on-line catalog. Spacious health and recreation center houses a variety of fitness activities. Extends around the globe to include two fully accredited branch campuses in Cyprus and Greece, creating a unique exchange program for our students.

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University of St. Francis**

Founded in 1890, in Lafayette, Indiana. Campus was moved to the former estate of industrialist John H. Bass in Fort wayne in 1944. The graduate school was established in 1960. The University of Saint Francis is a Catholic, Franciscan sponsored, coeducational, liberal arts university. The campus shows 70 acres of rolling lawns, lake, and trees with 20 buildings, including three residence halls. The are approximately 1,650 students, including some 20 graduate students. More thank half of the students are women, and approximately 35 percent of full-time undergraduate students live on-campus. The majority of students are from Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio, with some students from many other states and foreign countries. Students represent many religious faiths, philosophies and ethnic backgrounds. Committed to the mission of Catholic education and our Franciscan tradition, we will: Reverence the unique dignity of each person. Encourage a trustful, affirming community through Eucharist, prayer, and Gospel living. Serve with joy one another, society, and the Church. Foster peace and justice on all levels. Respect creation and use resources wisely.

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University of Southern Indiana

Valparaiso University