UMass Lowell is a public university committed to preparing students for work in the real world, solving real problems and helping real people by providing an affordable high-quality education. Founded in 1894, became University of Lowell in 1975 and became a part of the University of Massachusetts in 1991. Times of London ranks UMass system at 56th of the top 200 universities in the world and 19th for academic and research reputation.

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia. Mizzou graduates more than 8,000 students annually, granting 25 percent of all bachelor's degrees, 23 percent of master's degrees and sixty five percent of all doctoral degrees earned at Missouri's public universities. Roughly one in three degrees are in math, engineering, information technology, health and other science fields. Designated a botanic garden, MU's 1,262-acre main campus features more than 42,000 plants and trees and is an important outdoor laboratory for 10 academic programs.

Founded in 1818, the Saint Louis University has more than 8,800 undergraduates and 5,100 graduate students from all 50 states and nearly 70 countries. Saint Louis University was named one of the top schools in the country for undergraduate education. SLU offers students something rare in higher education: the opportunity to join premier faculty in labs and libraries, engaging in studies that lead not only to their personal success but also to the improvement of the world around them. Saint Louis University's computer engineering program teaches the analysis, design and development of electrical and computer systems, preparing you to either enter directly into the engineering profession or to continue your studies in graduate school.

Founded in 1920, the University enrolls approximately 6,500 students, including nearly 1,600 graduate students and more than 4,800 undergraduates - the majority of whom reside in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, and Tagliatela College of Engineering, UNH offers 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UNH students have access to more than 400 study abroad programs worldwide and its student-athletes compete in 16 varsity sports in the NCAA Division II's highly competitive Northeast-10 Conference.

At UCM, your professors will know you by your first name. You'll gain hands-on experience and impact the community through service-learning projects. Here, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future and make friendships that will last a lifetime.