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EDUCATION INDEX Art Academy of Cincinnati 62 Bowling Green State University 76 Butler Tech Adult Education 64 The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences 77 Cincinnati State 78 DePauw University 79 Earlham College 80 Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science 81 Great Oaks Career Campuses-Adult Education 82 Hanover College 83 Indiana State University 66 Kettering University 68 Andre B. Lacy School of Business at Butler University 70 Miami University 72 Morehead State University 84 Mount St. Joseph University 74

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ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI 1212 Jackson St. • Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 562-6262 • https://artacademy.edu Founded in 1869, Art Academy of Cincinnati is one of the nation’s oldest private, nonproﬁt independent colleges of art and design, and Ohio’s oldest college of art and design. For 157 years, AAC has cultivated a living network of artists, designers, and writers who contribute to culture through creative practice and innovation. AAC alumni inﬂuence the world—creating artwork exhibited internationally, held in museum collections, leading creative organizations, and advancing contemporary art, design, and visual culture. Located in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood—one of the Midwest’s most vibrant creative hubs—students are immersed in a community where art, design, and culture extend far beyond the classroom. With a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students are seen, challenged, and mentored by practicing artists and designers while engaging in rigorous artistic develop-

ment and professional studio practice. AAC’s curriculum combines intensive studio learning, contemporary liberal arts theory, and experiential learning opportunities that connect creative practice to life beyond the studio. Through exhibitions, internships, community partnerships, and professional practice experiences, students are challenged to think critically, question deeply, and create work that reﬂects, critiques, and inﬂuences contemporary culture. Whether pursuing careers in the creative industries, building an independent studio practice, or advancing social impact through the arts, students develop the experience, perspective, and professional practice to shape culture and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Become part of a living network of artists, designers, and writers—and carry forward a legacy of creativity, innovation, and cultural impact.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1869 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 213 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 9:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 9 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 1 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Creative Writing, Design, Digital Arts Animation, Illustration, Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Print Media, Sculpture, Master of Arts in Art Education // IN-STATE TUITION: $38,625 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $38,625 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 100% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 2026 Best Colleges of Art & Design •

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BUTLER TECH ADULT EDUCATION 101 Jerry Couch Blvd. • Middletown, OH 45044 (513) 645-8200 • www.butlertech.org/adult-education Butler Tech Adult Education helps adults launch careers, advance professionally, and build new skills through accelerated, hands-on training. With programs in Healthcare, Public Safety, Industrial Technology, and Transportation, students learn from industry professionals while earning credentials valued by employers. Many programs can be completed in less than one year and include clinical experiences, externships, or work-based learning opportunities. With 98% of graduates entering careers

in their ﬁeld of study, Butler Tech is transforming lives by helping students turn ambition into opportunity. Credits obtained through Butler Tech Adult Education articulate to any public College or University in the state of Ohio. Butler Tech: Transforming Lives

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Adult career training programs designed to help students launch new careers, advance in their current fields, or build new skills through hands-on, industry-focused education. Programs are available in Healthcare, Public Safety, Industrial Technology and Transportation, with many completed in less than one year and leading to industry-recognized credentials. Healthcare programs include Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), LPN to RN Bridge, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy and Nurse Aide. Industrial Technology programs include HVAC/R, Industrial Welding, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) Fundamentals and Robotics & Systems Automation. Public Safety programs include Basic Police Academy, Fire Rescue Academy, Firefighter 1 & 2, EMT and Paramedic. Transportation training includes Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 34 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: Varies by program // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 75% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 98% of graduates land a career in their field of study • 91% student completion rate • Butler Tech is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Miami University, Indiana Wesleyan University, Sinclair Community College, Cincinnati State

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INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY 200 N. 7th St. • Terre Haute, IN 47809 (812) 237-2121 • indianastate.edu Indiana State University has been guiding students toward successful careers since 1865. Our close-knit learning community combines the personal attention of a smaller campus with the life-changing opportunities of a comprehensive public university. Located in downtown Terre Haute, Indiana State serves nearly 8,000 students through more than 100 undergraduate and nearly 70 graduate degree programs. Areas of study range from business and healthcare to education, aviation, STEM disciplines, social sciences, and the arts and humanities. A 16:1 student-faculty ratio helps professors provide students with individualized support and mentorship. Outside the classroom, Sycamores engage with 260+ student organizations, cheer on NCAA Division I athletics, and partici-

pate in campus activities and traditions that highlight campus and community spirit. Indiana State focuses on students’ complete educational experience, including hands-on activities like internships, research, community projects, and clinical placements, along with immersive experiences like study abroad. The Indiana State Advantage provides a one-time Experience Grant valued up to $3,000 to help support these opportunities. A 97 percent placement rate illustrates the conﬁdence employers have in Sycamore graduates, who join an alumni network 100,000+ strong. Indiana State students plant roots, stand tall, and branch out into successful futures, creating meaningful change in their communities along the way

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1865 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 7,864 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 16:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 116 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 56 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 13 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Indiana State University offers

programs in its College of Arts & Sciences, Bailey College of Engineering & Technology, Bayh College of Education, College of Health & Human Services, and Scott College of Business. It is particularly noted for excellent programs in teaching, nursing, aviation, business, criminology and criminal justice, cybercriminology, psychology, insurance and risk management, and a variety of pre-professional programs (medicine, dentistry, veterinary, law, physical therapy, etc.) and engineering technology programs, among others. Additionally, the Honors College enrolls more than 1,000 students. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 184 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $9,978 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $13,970 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 82% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Best of the Midwest – Princeton Review • #1 for Social Mobility in Indiana – CollegeNet; #47 Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs – U.S. News

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KETTERING UNIVERSITY 1700 University Ave. • Flint, MI 48504 (810) 762-9500 • www.kettering.edu Kettering University isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who rebuild an engine at home because shop class isn’t moving fast enough. For those who embrace rigor and reap the rewards. For those who expect more from their education and from themselves. What began in 1919 as a night school for automotive engineers and technicians has grown into a university that produces leaders across industries, including automotive, biotechnology, ﬁnance, energy, robotics, and more. At Kettering, students don’t just study. They alternate every 11 weeks between rigorous on-campus learning and full-time Co-op employment. One term is spent mastering concepts in classrooms and labs. The next is spent applying those skills on the job with one of our 570+ employer partners across the coun-

try. By graduation, students can earn $55,000 to $75,000, often more, while gaining up to 2.5 years of professional experience long before most of their peers enter the workforce. Built on over a century of industry-embedded education, Kettering continues to lead in next-generation technologies, including advanced mobility, new energy vehicles, intelligent manufacturing, artiﬁcial intelligence, and sustainability. Our legacy lives on in students who turn “what if” into “what’s next.” Kettering has built a STEM learning experience where students work shoulder to shoulder with professors and industry leaders, testing ideas and solving complex problems. Our students don’t wait for opportunity. They build it. They graduate miles ahead, and they never look back.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1919 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,466 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 9 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 17 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Cooperative education with disciplines in Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical); Computer Science; Management, Semiconductor Materials and Devices // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 302 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $50,650 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $50,650 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 100% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: No. 1 Undergraduate Institution in America by Launchpad Rankings • No. 1 in Michigan for graduate

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ANDRE B. LACY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT BUTLER UNIVERSITY 625 Butler Way • Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 940-9221 • www.butler.edu/lacy-business At the Lacy School of Business at Butler University, academic rigor is intentionally paired with real-world experience. From their ﬁrst days on campus, students are immersed in authentic business environments that transform theory into practice and prepare them not just for careers—but for immediate impact. The Lacy curriculum is built on an experiential learning model that connects students, faculty, and more than 5,000 corporate partners. Signature programs such as the First-Year Business Experience and Sophomore Real Business Experience place students on collaborative teams to solve sustainability challenges, launch and manage real companies, and pitch ideas to industry professionals and mock investment panels. These experiences

build résumés with tangible results long before graduation. Career development is woven throughout the four-year journey, including two required internships and personalized mentorship through Butler’s structured career program. Students also gain hands-on experience through student-led enterprises, global study opportunities, and nationally recognized initiatives such as the Student-Managed Investment Fund, which oversees millions of dollars from Butler’s endowment. With a 99% graduate placement rate, international opportunities across six continents, and a philosophy rooted in learning by doing, the Lacy School of Business puts students in the real world—before they ever leave campus.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1855 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,062 (degree-seeking, undergraduate, primary majors only) // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 17:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 9 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 4 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: The Lacy School of Busi-

ness specializes in experiential, real world business education paired with career ready professional development, ensuring students graduate with both practical experience and proven skills. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 118 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $48,900 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $48,900 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 97.7% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 2026 USASBE Model Re-Emerging Program Award • U.S. News & World Report No. 21 Best Online MBA Program • Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business School Rankings (2025), No. 23 in academic experience, No. 29 in career outcomes, one of only eight business schools nationwide where 100% of students complete internships

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MIAMI UNIVERSITY 501 E. High St. • Oxford, OH 45056 (513) 529-1809 • 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 20,000 undergraduates across more than 100 areas of study, and more than 2,000 graduate students through 75 master’s and doctoral degree programs. At this comprehensive research university, students engage

and conduct research with premiere teacher-scholars. All undergraduate students beneﬁt from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation, developing lifelong skills for any career. In 20242025, 51% of Miami students graduated with at least one minor or additional major, and 93% participated in at least one high-impact, experiential learning experience. 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.

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MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY 5701 Delhi Rd. • Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670 (513) 244-4200 • www.msj.edu For more than a century, Mount St. Joseph University has enabled students to reach New Heights—in their education, careers, and lives. 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 unleash their 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 suburban 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 19 NCAA DIII programs (now including Women’s Wrestling), Cheer, Dance, and Esports, through the visual & performing arts, campus ministry, or a diverse range of student activities and organizations.

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BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY 1001 E. Wooster St. • Bowling Green, OH 43403 (419) 372-2478 • www.bgsu.edu Bowling Green State University is a public university for the public good, created to improve lives and strengthen communities across Ohio and beyond. Students beneﬁt from the right programs, right size, and right place: in-demand academic programs shaped by what employers and communities need; the opportunities of a large university with the access, mentorship, and support of a smaller campus environment; and a true college-town experience connected to major regional career markets. As the world changes, Bowling Green is preparing students for an AI-enabled future by focusing on the human-centric skills technology cannot replace: communication, collaboration, adaptability, leadership, and ethical decision-making. Through Career and Life Design, available to every undergraduate student, students connect their education to purpose, conﬁdence, and lifelong success.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1910 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 20,395 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 18:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 200 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 58 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 19 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: What makes BGSU special is the

combination no competitor can fully replicate: in-demand programs, a right-sized student experience, a true college-town campus with major career networks, and Career and Life Design at full scale helping students build the human-centric skills, conﬁdence, and adaptability to thrive in a changing, AI-enabled world. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 180 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $14,342 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $22,330 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: More than 90% of new BGSU students // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Top 5 in the nation and No. 1 in Ohio as a student-recommended university, Bowling Green also ranks No. 1 among Ohio public universities for career preparation, learning facilities and learning opportunities, according to The Wall Street Journal. // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: BGSU Firelands

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THE CHRIST COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES 2139 Auburn Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 585-2401 • https://thechristcollege.edu/ The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a private, nonproﬁt, fully accredited college affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network for nearly 125 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 Cincinnati’s most preferred hospital.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1902 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 807 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 6:1 or 8:1 clinical classes; 30:1 didactic classes // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 5 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Our healthcare programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN), 3-year BSN, 4-Year BSN, Nights and Weekends BSN, Online RN-BSN Completion Program, Online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, Associate of Applied Science in Sonography, 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: $625 per credit hour // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $625 per credit hour // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 99% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Awarded Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces 2026 by The Cincinnati Enquirer • Ranked No. 2 Best Colleges for Nursing in Ohio by Niche • Ranked No. 2 Best Value Colleges in Ohio by Niche • Ranked No. 3 Best College Location in Ohio by Niche

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CINCINNATI STATE 3520 Central Pkwy. • Cincinnati, OH 45223 (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. More than 150 unique career credentials including bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificate programs are offered in healthcare, business, culinary, engineering and information technologies, and humanities and sciences. 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. Custom training is available through its Workforce Development Center. THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1969 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 9,500 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 13:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 78 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Cincinnati State offers more than 150 unique career credentials including bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificate programs in healthcare, business, culinary, engineering and information technologies, and humanities and sciences. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 5 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $208 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $416 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 70% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: #1 amongst 22 Ohio community colleges for post-graduate earnings. • Nationwide leader for Cooperative Education

as college founded on mandatory-faculty supervised Co-Op (as well as other experiential learning programs, like clinicals). • College President Monica Posey recently awarded national co-op award from Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA). // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Erlanger, KY: Aviation Maintenance Program • Evendale: Workforce Development Center • Harrison: Aviation Maintenance Program and Cincinnati West Airport • Middletown: at Miami University Regional Middletown Campus

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DEPAUW UNIVERSITY 204 E. Seminary St. • Greencastle, IN 46135 (765) 658-4800 • https://depauw.edu DePauw University has prepared students for consequential lives since 1837. A private liberal arts university of 1,900 students in Greencastle, Indiana, DePauw offers an education that is both rigorous and professionally practical. Students choose from three distinct schools—the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Creative School, and the School of Business and Leadership—while accessing all three regardless of major. Every class is taught by a professor, not a graduate assistant. Seven honors and fellows programs, including Management Fellows, embed students in applied learning paths pairing coursework with real internships, mentors, and professional networks from the ﬁrst year. DePauw alumni rank in the top 7% of lifetime earners nationally among college graduates. The DePauw Promise commits to meeting 100% of calculated ﬁnancial need for every incoming student, making an ambitious education possible for families across the income spectrum.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1837 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,900 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 52 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: DePauw offers 75+ majors, minors, and pathways across three schools: the College of Liberal Arts and Sci-

ences, the School of Business and Leadership, and the Creative School. Popular majors include economics, biology, communication, computer science, psychology, and business analytics. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 156 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $62,710 // OUT-OFSTATE TUITION: $62,710 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 90% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Named a “Dream School” by Jeff Selingo • #9 in “Most Innovative Schools” by U.S. News & World Report • Top 7% of colleges for Lifetime Career Earnings of alumni by the Center on Education and the Workforce

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EARLHAM COLLEGE 801 National Rd. West • Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 983-1200 • https://earlham.edu At Earlham, we don’t gatekeep exceptional opportunities. The depth and distinctiveness of the advantages you’ll own here will set you up for a great career—but beyond that, they’ll prepare you for a fulﬁlling life. Here, you’ll gain the skills to pivot when the world changes—critical thinking, perspective, communication, and collaboration. You’ll partner with a dedicated career coach from day one to prepare for not only an impactful career, but the right one for you. You’ll have opportunities for hands-on, global, resume-ready experiences before you graduate—and up to $5,000 guaranteed for an Epic Experience. And you’ll do it in a tight knit community of high standards and high support. This is the Earlham Advantage. Make it yours.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1847 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 656 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 7:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 28 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 4 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Liberal Arts and Sciences Education featuring Pre-Med/Pre-Health,

Engineering, Business, Psychology, Peace and Global Studies, and more in the Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 72 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $56,784 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $56,784 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 99% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: One of only 45 Colleges That Change Lives • Best Classroom Experience according to The Princeton Review • Best Value College according to The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report

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GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE 375 Dixmyth Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45220 (513) 862-2631 • https://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 130 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, medical assisting, and practical nursing. 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: 800 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 8:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 5 // 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, LPN to RN Program, Medical Assistant Program and Practical Nursing Program. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 4 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: Tuition per credit hour for AASN, AAS-ST, AS-RT, PN and General Education courses: $570. Tuition per credit hour for BSN Degree and MA Certiﬁcate courses: $285. // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: Same as in-state. // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 94% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science has been ranked #3 nursing school in Ohio by RNCareers.org.

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GREAT OAKS CAREER CAMPUSES-ADULT EDUCATION 303 Scarlet Oaks Dr. • Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 771-8881 • https://adults.greatoaks.com Since 1970, Great Oaks has been one of the nation’s largest career and technical education districts, serving 36 school districts across southwest Ohio. Each year, thousands of high school students and adults beneﬁt from our programs—ranging from K–12 career development to technical training in high-demand ﬁelds like healthcare, information technology, aviation, and construction. We also partner with employers to provide customized training that strengthens the region’s workforce and economy. We are proud of our students, who contribute their skills in businesses, hospitals, schools, and communities, and of our staff, whose expertise and leadership have built Great Oaks’ strong reputation nationwide. We invite you to explore our website, visit our campuses, and see how Great Oaks can help you take the next step toward your future.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1970 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 577 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Industry Training and Certifications for Adults: Auto Service, Construction, Heavy Equipment Operations, HVAC, Welding, Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nursing, Firefighter I and II, EMT, Police Academy // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 19 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: Varies depending on certification // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 53% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Great Oaks Career Campuses is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education • Great Oaks Police Academy is a Certified STAR Academy

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HANOVER COLLEGE 517 Ball Dr. • Hanover, IN 47243 (812) 866-7000 • www.hanover.edu Hanover College, founded in 1827, is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution and Indiana’s ﬁrst private four-year college. Set on a scenic 650-acre, pet-friendly campus overlooking the Ohio River, Hanover is known for strengths in the natural and life sciences, education, and business. The College fosters a challenging, supportive community focused on transformative learning, meaningful service, and lifelong inquiry. Students take ownership of developing their talents while pursuing more than 35 undergraduate majors. Hanover also offers accelerated, hybrid doctoral programs in physical and occupational therapy. Nearly 100 percent of undergraduates receive some form of ﬁnancial aid.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1827 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,250 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 35 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 2 (occupational and physical therapy) // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Business, education, humanities and sciences // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 79 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $49,727 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $49,727 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 100% of undergraduates // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Ranked #115 national liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. • Listed among the best colleges in Midwest and most green colleges by Princeton Review. // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Hanover College South Campus, Jeffersonville, Indiana

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MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY 150 University Blvd. • Morehead, KY 40351 (800) 585-2781 • www.moreheadstate.edu Morehead State University, founded in 1887, stands out for its commitment to accessible, student-centered education rooted in Appalachian heritage. Guided by a mission to foster academic excellence and regional impact, MSU integrates advanced technology—such as its Space Science Center and innovation initiatives—into handson learning. The University offers strong academic and athletic programs, emphasizing leadership, research, and community engagement. Signature programs in space systems engineering and health sciences highlight its forward-thinking approach. MSU prioritizes personalized support, experiential learning, and career readiness, creating a supportive environment where students thrive academically, professionally, and personally while contributing to their communities.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1887 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 8,000 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 16:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 65 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 34 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 2 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Biomedical Sciences/Pre-Medicine, Communi-

cations and Media, Education, Engineering Technology, Music, Imaging Sciences, Nursing, Space Systems Engineering, Veterinary Science & Veterinary Technology // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 100 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $5,096 per semester // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $7,681 per semester (with reciprocity agreements for some Southern Ohio Counties) // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 98% // TOP AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: No. 12 in public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report • Carnegie Classiﬁcation as a Research College & University and as a Community-engaged Institution by U.S. News • 2025-26 College of Distinction, including ranking as a Kentucky College of Distinction, and Public College of Distinction // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: MSU at Ashland, 1400 College Drive, Ashland, KY; MSU at Mt. Sterling, 3400 Indian Mound Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY; MSU at Prestonsburg, 6 Bert Combs Drive, Prestonsburg, KY

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1 Nunn Dr. • Highland Heights, KY 41099 (859) 572-5100, www.nku.edu Located just seven minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University offers the opportunities of a thriving metropolitan region with the personalized experience of a student-focused campus. Recognized by The Wall Street Journal as a Best Value university, NKU offers more than 100 academic programs, including nationally ranked nursing and business programs. Students gain real-world experience through internships, research, faculty mentorship, and hands-on learning in state-ofthe-art facilities, including the Center for Simulation Education and the new $86 million Herrmann Science Center expansion opening in 2027. Through the Three States, One Rate tuition program, undergraduate students from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky pay the same affordable in-state tuition rate. With ﬂexible learning options, strong employer partnerships, and Direct Admit for eligible students, getting started is easier than ever. At NKU, your success is our purpose.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1968 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 15,186 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 14:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 90 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 29 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 5 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Health & Human Services, Informatics and Law // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 7 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $11,712 (undergraduate students from Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana) // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $15,696 (undergraduate students outside of the tri-state area) // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 86% of undergraduate students // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Ninth Safest Campus

in America by Academic Inﬂuence • 47th on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026 • 62nd in the nation for Best Value by The Wall Street Journal // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: University of Kentucky College of Medicine - Northern Kentucky Campus 0& &LQF\ 0DJD]LQH &ROOHJH *XLGH $G SGI Л30

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THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY 333 Thomas More Parkway • Crestview Hills, KY 41017 (859) 341-5800 • www.thomasmore.edu Founded in 1921, Thomas More University is dedicated to providing a high-quality, liberal arts education rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. We challenge students to examine the ultimate meaning of life, their place in the world, and their responsibility to others. Students learn by doing with immersive, hands-on opportunities at the Biology Field Station on the Ohio River, Thomas More Observatory, clinical and skills labs, and more. In 2024 the new state-of-the-art Academic Center opened, housing the Robert W. Plaster College of Business, Zembrodt Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, the Center for Faith, Mission, and Catholic Education, and the Ziegler Auditorium. A beacon of academic excellence and innovation, Thomas More University encourages students to Make It More. The University supports a transformative educational experience guided in the pursuit of knowledge, ethical leadership, and the integration of faith and reason. THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1921 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 2,361 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 15:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 38 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 8 // 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: $42,600 // OUTOF-STATE TUITION: $42,600 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 100% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Ranked Top College in

Kentucky for Best Salaries for the second year in a row by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse • Ranked #1 Safest College Campus in Kentucky and #4 Best College Location by Niche • Only NCAA DII University in Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati

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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI 2600 Clifton Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45221 (513) 556-1100 • www.uc.edu At University of Cincinnati, students find the flexibility, support and opportunities to create a college experience that’s uniquely their own. With nationally ranked academics, 400+ degree programs, multiple campuses and online pathways, UC makes it possible for students to explore their passions while finding the path that fits their goals and lifestyle. As a top-tier R1 research university and home to one of the nation’s leading cooperative education (co-op) programs, students gain hands-on learning in their field, participate in groundbreaking research, and complete up to 1.5 years of real-world career preparation before graduation. Beyond the classroom, students discover a vibrant community filled with school spirit, Division I athletics, 600+ student organizations and the energy of city life in Cincinnati—creating connections, confidence, and a sense of belonging that lasts long after graduation. At UC, students don’t just earn a degree; they become part of a global network of more than 330,000 Bearcats for Life. THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1819 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 53,682 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 19:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 350+ // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 196 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 101 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: UC is a pioneer and global

leader in experiential learning with a long history of integrating paid, professional work experiences into our curriculum. The Bearcat Promise takes it a step further so that when students graduate, they have a degree, a plan for the future, and a network of over 300,000 professional Bearcats to support them. // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 3 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $14,394 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $29,728 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 66% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: #4 for co-ops and internships - U.S. News & World Report, 2026 • No. 50 public research university - National Science Foundation • No. 1 Best City for New College Graduates - SmartAsset, 2019–2022 // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, University of Cincinnati Clermont College

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WILMINGTON COLLEGE 1870 Quaker Way • Wilmington, OH 45177 (937) 382-6661 • www.wilmington.edu At Wilmington College, we believe that Purpose Can’t Wait. The future isn’t something you wait for; it’s something you build. Your path to purpose starts now. 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: 1,117 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 14:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 2 (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts) // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 3 (Master of Organizational Leadership, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and Master of Science in Agriculture) // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Agriculture, Business, Online, Sport Sciences, Biology/Chemistry, Psychology, Education // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 50 miles // TUITION: $32,762 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 99% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Member of Colleges of Distinction • U.S. News & World Report ranking among Best Midwest Colleges and among Best Midwest Colleges for Social Mobility

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XAVIER UNIVERSITY 3800 Victory Pkwy. • Cincinnati, OH 45207 (513) 745-3301 • www.xavier.edu ALL FOR ONE. Xavier University was founded in Cincinnati nearly two centuries ago. As a community of educators ﬁrmly grounded in Jesuit Catholic 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 one another. We give students the tools to live a life with meaning and purpose, and to shape our world’s future for the better. Learn more at xavier.edu.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1831 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 4,989 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 80+ // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 30+ // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 5 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Business, Health, Education, Liberal Arts // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 5 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $54,840 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $54,840 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 99% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: One of the Nation’s “Most Innovative Schools” (U.S. News &

World Report) • Among the top 200 National Universities in America (U.S. News & World Report) • One of the best 378 colleges in America (The Princeton Review) • One of America’s Top Colleges (Forbes) • Military Friendly Gold Award (Military Friendly Survey) // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/ SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing has downtown Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus locations; online program options available for MBA, M.Ed., MSN and more

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