Located in Nashville -- named as one of the top 25 cities in the country for the arts by AmericanStyle Magazine – Watkins offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees in film, fine art, graphic design, interior design and photography.

On-campus apartment-style housing, a full program of scholarships and financial aid, a welcoming atmosphere and a community of artists attracts students from 30 states and four foreign countries. The artistic curriculum is supported by a strong academic foundation, designed to nurture the mind, train the eye and excite creativity. With a studio-based curriculum sustained by a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, Watkins seeks to take your talent and help make you into the best artist you can be.

Founded in 1904, Wentworth is an independent, coed, nationally-ranked institution offering 14 bachelor degree programs in such areas as architecture, computer science, construction management, design, engineering, engineering technology and management. Wentworth is known for its academic excellence, community service and support for the economic growth of the region.

A leader in higher education for more than a century, The Institute is distinguished by its high-quality classroom instruction and its practical application of technology through extensive laboratory and studio training. Located in the heart of Boston, the 35-acre campus provides an intimate and supportive learning environment.

Shaped by its Catholic identity, Mount St. Mary’s University reaffirms the importance of social justice and values to develop a moral compass in tomorrow’s leaders. The university transforms lives through faith, discovery, leadership and community.

The Mount recently reorganized into the School of Business, the School of Education and Human Services, the School of Natural Science and Mathematics and the College of Liberal Arts. More than 40 majors and minors, pre-law, a three-year degree program, an honors program, study-abroad and research contribute to the successful Mount experience. Within six months of graduation, 98% of seniors are employed or in graduate school.

The Mount's 1,400-acre campus is a short drive from Washington (D.C.), Baltimore, Annapolis, Frederick and Gettysburg. The Mount is home to championship-winning NCAA Division 1 sports teams, 70 clubs and organizations and a vibrant outdoor adventure program. The Mount’s financial aid packages make a private Catholic education accessible and affordable.

Providing a values-centered education in a caring and supportive community, Lourdes offers its 2,300 students a choice of 30 bachelor and master degree programs, including business, education, nursing, pre-professional programs. Offering students convenient class times, Lourdes is a diverse campus community focused on student education and career success, with a 14 to 1 student-faculty ratio.

Lourdes is one of the lowest-priced private colleges in Ohio. Based on the word of students, Princeton Review named Lourdes a “Best College in the Midwest” for six consecutive years..

A private, residential liberal arts college located on the outskirts of Orlando, Rollins (Winter Park, FL) occupies a 70-acre lakeside campus characterized by traditional Spanish-Mediterranean architecture. Every aspect of a Rollins College education encourages greater connections to people, ideas and community.

In the classroom and beyond, Rollins professors challenge students to broaden their interests, deepen their talents and prepare themselves for graduate school and life. Rollins' College of Arts & Sciences offers 1,775 undergraduates a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 and an innovative curriculum featuring 29 majors, 39 minors and pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and law.

Rollins' distinctive educational experience includes opportunities for global learning, service, leadership, and student-faculty collaborative research. Rollins also offers undergraduate evening classes and six master's-degree programs, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program ranked #1 in Florida by Forbes Magazine and other top publications.

A small liberal arts college, Brevard offers close to 40 distinctive majors and minors, including pre-professional programs in teacher licensure, pre-med/dentistry, pre-law and more. Between classes, many of the 650+ students spend time outdoors -- camping, kayaking, hiking and rock climbing in the nearby Pisgah National Forest, a 157,000-acre natural classroom and student playground. Brevard has created partnerships with organizations like the Appalachian Center for Environmental Education.

Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Brevard offers 19 NCAA Division II sports, an active intramurals program and more than 30 student clubs and organizations devoted to everything from music to math to service. Just a short stroll from campus is downtown Brevard, where students dance with friends or join in on jam sessions at open-mic nights. Asheville’s outstanding art and music scene is just a short drive away.

Founded in 1871, Elmhurst offers its 2,400 traditional undergraduates a choice of more than 50 majors, including 15 pre-professional programs. An honors program provides additional opportunist for especially motivated, talented and curious students.

All classes at Elmhurst are taught by professors, not teaching assistants. The average class has 19 students; the student-to-faculty ratio -- 13 to 1 -- is among the best in higher education. Three academic centers devoted to professional practice help students explore career options, find a calling, land a great internship and turn dreams into a working reality. Students get involved in more than 100 activities, from theatre to intramurals to the mock trial team to 18 varsity sports.

The Elmhurst campus is a 38-acre, registered arboretum boasting more than 600 varieties of trees and shrubs. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, Elmhurst is located in a quiet suburb that ranked No. 1 in a Chicago Magazine survey of the region's “best places to live.” Downtown Chicago is a 30-minute train ride away.

Eastern Nazarene College is dedicated to student discovery -- of your world, yourself and your purpose. It is a place to cultivate your potential, explore your opportunities and develop your Christian faith. Imagine a college where classmates become lifelong friends and faculty become like family. ENC will be a home away from home, where you'll expand your perspective, challenge your way of thinking, and make a difference in a world that needs change and hope.

1,075 residential undergraduates attend ENC. Although known for its success in getting students into top graduate and medical schools as well as a 100% law school acceptance rate, the emphasis is on the teaching and mentoring of students in a nurturing, spiritually informed and academically supportive environment. Students are encouraged to travel, engage in service learning projects, and participate in praxis experiences as a part of their education.

ENC, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday, is the 22nd member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) to participate in Tuition Rewards.

Optional grades. Narrative Evaluations. No barriers. Limited bureaucracy. No summa or magna or "best in show" ribbons. Prescott College is a peripatetic community of lively intellects and fearless explorers whose connecting threads are a passion for social justice and the environment - and a keen sense of adventure.

Prescott's highly individual philosophy mandates and incorporates experiential learning into every course, blending rigorous coursework with a specific focus that prepares students for important but nontraditional roles in society. The approximately 500 Prescott students are exceptional in a number of categories — their concern about the environment, their interest in other cultures and racial understanding, their psychological well-being and their inclination toward socially responsible leadership.

Prescott students spend less time memorizing and more time synthesizing and organizing information into new, more complex ideas. In a combined measure of Active and Collaborative learning, Prescott students score near the top of the 1,000+ institutions that participate in the annual National Survey of Student Engagement.

The most popular majors include Environmental Studies/Sciences, Adventure Education /Outdoor Education, Cultural and Regional Studies/Social Sciences and Psychology. Majors are also offered in the Visual Arts, Creative Writing and Professional Teacher Preparation.

Located in historic Newport on seven contiguous estates and 80 oceanfront acres, the spectacular Salve Regina campus features 21 historic architectural treasures that have been adapted to fit the needs of 2,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students from 35 states and 17 countries. 85% of undergraduates come from out-of-state.

Salve Regina's core curriculum provides immeasurable opportunities for students to customize their educational journey, with a choice of 46 undergraduate majors. Most unique is a cultural and historic preservation major.

Coed since 1973, Salve Regina encourages community service. Students can participate in more than 40 clubs and organizations. Eighteen varsity athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division 3 Commonwealth Coast Conference. The University's Rodgers Recreation Center is the pre-season training home of the NBA's Boston Celtics.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1947, Salve Regina is the 62nd Catholic college to join Tuition Rewards.