By
Christine Imbs
1964 Prairie Dell Rd.
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5193 | www.eastcentral.edu
Edward Jackson, college president
Fall 2006 credit students: 3,474
Fall 2006 full-time students: 2,176
History
Founded in 1968, East Central College was established to serve
the educational needs of people in east central Missouri. The
first classes were held in temporary facilities at Union Memorial
Auditorium. Later that year, a 114-acre tract of land was purchased
for what is now the main campus. Today, the college serves more
than 3,000 students each semester. While many are recent high
school graduates, others are adults who have returned to school
for a variety of reasons.
Areas of Excellence
East Central College has a very strong general education program.
The average class size is 16.8 assuring students receive the
personal contact and interaction essential to a quality education.
Popular transfer programs include education, business and engineering. Career/technical
programs range from culinary arts to drafting. In addition,
hundreds of emergency medical services personnel have trained
at ECC. Probably one of the most visible majors at the College
is its Associate Degree Nursing program. More than 500 students
have completed that program which entitles those students to
take the NCLEX-RN exam to become registered nurses.
6800 Wydown Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105 (314)
862-3456 | www.fontbonne.edu
Dr. Dennis Golden, president
Undergraduate students: 2,061
Graduate students: 863
History
Fontbonne is a Catholic University sponsored by the Sisters
of St. Joseph of Carondelet. It was originally established in
1923 to provide access for women to higher education, a need
in the early decades of the 20th century. Today, Fontbonne University
is co-educational with 2,300 students, and a student body comprised
of both traditional-aged undergraduate students as well as adult
learners. All of its students are taught to think critically,
to act ethically and to assume responsibility as citizens and
leaders for a world in need.
Areas of Excellence
Although historically Fontbonne has been renowned for fine arts
and education, today the University’s largest department is
business and administration. Nationally recognized programs
in dietetics and communication disorders round out Fontbonne’s
traditional and innovative program offerings. Fontbonne is accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Its annual graduate
survey, with an average return rate of 92 percent, indicates
that over 96 percent of students completing bachelor’s degrees
have secured employment or have entered graduate school within
six months.
3026 Laclede Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 340-3300 | www.hssu.edu
Henry Givens Jr., president
Fall 2006 enrollment: 2,000 (850 at School of Business)
History
Harris-Stowe State University is both one of the State’s oldest
public institutions of higher learning and one of the State’s
youngest. It began in 1857 as a normal school, established by
the St. Louis Board of Education, and became a part of the State
system of public higher education in 1979. Its first major predecessor
institutions were the St. Louis Normal school for whites that
later became known as Harris-Teachers College, and the Sumner
Normal School for African-Americans (founded in 1890) which
later became known as Stowe Teachers College. In June 1993 under
a new State law, Harris-Stowe State University was authorized
to expand its mission to address unmet higher education needs
of Metropolitan St. Louis in key applied professional disciplines.
And in 2005 by mandate of the State of Missouri, Harris-Stowe
State College obtained University status. Today, in addition
to its traditional excellence in teacher preparation, the university
offers an increasing number of new baccalaureate degree programs.
Areas of Excellence
The quality of the Business School’s programs has been recognized
by two major national accreditation agencies, leading to the
repeated accreditation of the Business School. All business
majors must participate in two internships at a major business
company or corporation—either local or out of state. Each year
several students from Harris-Stowe’s School of Business are
selected to attend the Thurgood Marshall Foundation Leadership
Conference, held in New York City. These students attend seminars,
workshops, and undergo interviews with top corporate leaders
for internships and potential job-placement. Of the most recent
group of six such students, five were selected for internships
in major corporations. Many of the Business School graduates
are employed in neighboring businesses and corporations. Harris-Stowe
State University Business School students are active with the
St. Louis-based Regional Business Council.
1000 Viking Dr.
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3000; 789-3000; 942-3000 www.jeffco.edu
Dr. Wayne H. Watts, president
Seeking Associates degrees: 4,077, 90.3% of the college’s population
History
Formation of the Junior College District of Jefferson County
was approved in 1963. Its first classes were held the next year
at Hillsboro High School. By 1965 Jefferson College moved to
its present 480-acre campus two miles north of Hillsboro. Another
campus in Arnold was created in 1984 to serve the educational
needs of residents in northern Jefferson County. By 2005, Jefferson
College Northwest began serving residents along the Northwest
corridor of Jefferson County.
Areas of Excellence
The student-to-faculty ratio at Jefferson College is 20 to 1,
with an average class size of 19 students. Three degree options
are provided including the Associate of Arts degree which transfers
to another college or university as part of a bachelor’s degree;
the Associate of Science degree designed for engineering students
transferring to the University of Missouri-Rolla; and the Associate
of Applied Science degree which prepares students for an immediate
career in a high-tech field. For students planning to transfer,
Jefferson College is the gateway to numerous four-year colleges
and universities including Fontbonne College, Maryville University,
Saint Louis University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Washington
University, Webster University and McKendree College.
5800 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey, IL 62035
(800) YES-LCCC or (618) 466-7000 www.lc.edu
Dale T. Chapman, Ed.D. president
Fall 2006 total enrollment: 8,800
Credit students: 7,512
Non-credit students: 1,300
Seeking associate degrees: 3,750
History
Founded in 1970 in response to a public referendum, Lewis and
Clark Community College held its first classes on the grounds
of Monticello College, a small private liberal arts college
for women founded in 1838. Monticello College closed in 1971
and its picturesque and historical 215-acre campus became the
beautiful main campus of Lewis and Clark Community College.
In addition to these facilities, the College offers instruction
in four remote Community Education Centers and in all public
high schools in the seven-county District. A campus complex
in Edwardsville is being developed with the Edwardsville School
District. The first building opened in fall 2003 and the second
building in spring 2004.
Areas of Excellence
The College offers degrees in career and transfer programs as
well as certificates. It also provides non-credit courses that
serve a wide range of individual and community needs, including
GED programs, adult education, ESL (English as a Second Language),
personal enrichment courses, and special needs programs. Lewis
and Clark regularly sponsors a multitude of sports, cultural
and other activities and events that enrich the life of the
community and support the economic development of the region.
209 S. Kingshighway
St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 949-2000 | www.lindenwood.edu
James D. Evans, Ph.D., acting president
Undergraduate students: 6,200
Graduate students: 3,722
History
Lindenwood University is a four-year liberal arts institution
with a heritage that goes back 178 years. Founded in 1827 in
St. Charles, Mo., it began as a college for girls. After decades
of growth on the historic campus, enrollment was expanded to
include men in 1969. Over time, the school has expanded in other
ways, adding programs and campus infrastructure. Today, Lindenwood
University sits on a 500-acre main campus on its original St.
Charles site, and also offers classes in its adult accelerated
program at a selection of satellite campuses located as far
east as Belleville, Ill., and as far west as Moscow Mills, with
additional locations in North, South and West Counties and other
sites in St. Charles County.
Areas of Excellence
Lindenwood University considers itself one of a new category
of institutions of higher learning—the teaching university.
While the great majority of traditional colleges and universities
attempt to serve multiple constituencies, the student being
just one, Lindenwood University has thrived by dedicating its
efforts and growing resources to high quality teaching. Lindenwood
offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs
in the traditional semester format and in an accelerated format
geared toward working adults.
1851 Schoettler Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017-5529
(800) 782-3344 | www.logan.edu
Dr. George Goodman, president
Fall 2006 enrollment: 1,099
Undergraduate students: 124
DC students: 973 (includes 38 in the Masters in Sports Science
and Rehabilitation.)
Graduate students: 40 (38 mentioned above plus 2 exclusively
in the Masters program.)
History
Named for its founder and first president, Hugh B. Logan, D.C.,
Logan College of Chiropractic enrolled its first class of seven
men and women in 1935. Today, Logan is the second-largest chiropractic
college or university in the United States and a leader in the
field of chiropractic education, providing its students a hands-on
learning experience with comprehensive clinical and extensive
diagnostic training.
Areas of Excellence
Logan is one of the most respected colleges of chiropractic
in the world with more than 7,000 Doctors of Chiropractic graduates,
many who are or have been officers in various chiropractic associations
and state boards of examination. Its doctor of chiropractic
degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of the Council on Chiropractic Education and the College is
also accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools. Both accrediting agencies are recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Post Secondary
Accreditation (COPA).
Maryville University
650 Maryville University Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 529-9300; (800) 627-9855 www.maryville.edu
Brian P. Nedwek, Ph.D., acting president
Total enrollment: 3,333
Undergraduate students: 2,748
Graduate students: 585
History
Maryville University of Saint Louis was founded in 1872 by the
Religious of the Sacred Heart, an order established in France
by women dedicated to excellence in education. One of the oldest
private institutions in the St. Louis region, Maryville was
originally an academy for young women, before becoming a four-year
college in 1923 and a university in 1991. Today, Maryville is
an independent, comprehensive, coeducational university unique
in its commitment to integrating liberal arts with professional
learning and experience.
Areas of Excellence
Maryville University was rated No. 22 among all private, independent
comprehensive universities in the Midwest by U.S. News and
World Report as well as among Peterson’s Guides’ 440 colleges
for top students for 2007. In addition, the Association of Independent
Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education awarded Maryville
the 2006 Models of Excellence award. For every single program
that offers a specialized accreditation, Maryville University
has that accreditation. Its interior design program is one of
two in Missouri accredited by the Council for Interior Design
and its Actuarial Science program ranks first in the nation
on exams passed and internships per graduating student—100 percent
graduates are employed. All Maryville students taking the MCAT
in 2005 were accepted into medical school. Also, more than 94
percent of recent graduates are employed or attending graduate
school.
701 College Rd.
Lebanon, IL 62254-1299
(618) 537-4481; (800) BEARCAT www.mckendree.edu
James M. Dennis, president
Undergraduate students: 2,399
Graduate students: 813
History
Established in 1828 by pioneer Methodists, McKendree is the
oldest college in Illinois, and the oldest in the nation with
continuous ties to the United Methodist Church. First called
“Lebanon Seminary,” the school opened in two rented sheds for
72 students. Today, the campus spans 100-acres and includes
28 buildings, several which have been cited by the National
Register for Historical Buildings. In addition McKendree students
have become pioneers in industry and business, senators, governors
and career public servants, distinguished military leaders,
and have filled pulpits and teaching appointments across the
nation.
Areas of Excellence
McKendree is recognized nationally as one of America’s finest
colleges. Ninety-seven percent of graduates are either in graduate
school or fully employed within six months of their graduation. Recent
college accolades include having the Illinois faculty member
of the year, a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship winner, being recognized
as a national “College of Distinction,” saluted for being a
college in the top 12 percent nationally, honored for having
superior debate and athletic teams and respected for its outstanding
music programs. One national publication describes McKendree
as being “one of higher education’s greatest success stories
of the last decade.”
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
Cottleville, MO 63376-2865
(636) 922-8000 | www.stchas.edu
Dr. John McGuire, president
Total Enrollment: 6,930 83% are general education transfer students
17% are career, technical program students
History
Voters created St. Charles Community College in an April 1,
1986, election, making it Missouri’s 11th community college
district. The first St. Charles Community College classes were
held in the summer of 1987 with about 400 students. By fall
1987, 1,547 students were enrolled in credit classes, and other
non-credit, continuing education programs were taking shape.
The college operated out of several temporary locations for
five years while continuing to plan for a permanent campus.
Today, the College spans 235 acres in Cottleville with 28 buildings
including a new Social Sciences Building, Visual Arts Building
and Café-Bookstore.
Areas of Excellence
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year
community college with associate’s degree and certificate programs
in the arts, business, sciences, and career-technical fields.
SCC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The
Higher Learning Commission accreditation, along with transfer
agreements with four-year colleges and universities, assures
the value of credits earned at SCC.
4588 Parkview Place
St. Louis, MO 63110-1088
(314) 367-8700 | (800) 2-STLCOP www.stlcop.edu
Thomas F. Patton, Ph.D., president
Six-year first professional program students: 1,127
History
St. Louis College of Pharmacy is a private and independent nonsectarian
college located in St. Louis’ Central West End medical community.
Founded in 1864, the St. Louis College of Pharmacy is the oldest
college of pharmacy west of the Mississippi River. The College’s
5,000 living alumni represent 49 states and seven foreign countries.
More than 90 percent of the pharmacists in the St. Louis area
are St. Louis College of Pharmacy graduates.
Areas of Excellence
St. Louis College of Pharmacy made the top-25 list of the largest
colleges and universities in the area, ranking 22 in size but
with the second-highest average ACT score, topped only by Washington
University. The College had the fourth-largest endowment of
the 25 colleges on the list. St. Louis College of Pharmacy doctor
of pharmacy and baccalaureate degrees in pharmacy are accredited
by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education and
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
300 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102-2800
(314) 539-5000 | www.stlcc.edu
Henry D. Shannon, Ph.D., chancellor
Total credit enrollment: 24,562
No. seeking associates degrees: 18,764
No. seeking certificates of proficiency/ specialization: 746
History
St. Louis Community College is the largest community college
system in Missouri and one of the largest in the United States.
The college serves an area of approximately 700 square miles
that includes the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and portions
of Jefferson and Franklin counties. The JCD was the first district
in the United States to simultaneously construct three separate
campuses—Florissant Valley in Ferguson, Forest Park in St. Louis
and Meramec in Kirkwood.
Areas of Excellence
Nearly 65,000 persons of all ages and educational backgrounds
enroll for credit and non-credit courses each semester. Approximately
one-half the households in the St. Louis area have at least
one person who has attended the college. The campuses offer
freshman- and sophomore-level college transfer, career and developmental
programs, plus non-credit continuing education courses. The
college also offers credit and non-credit courses through its
continuing education programs. The courses, offered at more
than 50 locations, represent program areas ranging from on-site
career training at businesses, industries and government agencies
to personal subjects and instructional television.
221 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 800 SLU for U | www.slu.edu
Reverend Lawrence Biondi, S. J., president
Fall 2006 Semester:
Undergraduate students: 7,479
Graduate students: 2,937
Professional: 1,618
Total enrollment: 12,034
History
Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked
among the top research institutions in the nation. Founded in
1818, SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and
the second-oldest Jesuit institution. Today the University comprises
thirteen Colleges & Schools.
Areas of Excellence
Saint Louis University consistently receives national recognition
for its academic achievements, breakthrough research, community
outreach and thriving sports programs. Examples include: listed
among the top five Catholic institution in U.S. News & World
Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2007” issue; listed among
the nation’s top institutions in The Princeton Review’s “Best
361 Colleges 2007” guide; the number one ranked health law program
for the third consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report’s
Best Graduate Schools 2007; one of a handful of Catholic universities
that is “research extensive” by the Carnegie Foundation; being
named a character-building university by the Templeton Guide;
and being named one of the “Greater St. Louis Top 50 Businesses
Shaping Our Future” for 2006 by the St. Louis Regional Chamber
and Growth Association.
Edwardsville, IL 62026
(618) 650-2000 | www.siue.edu
Vaughn Vandegrift, chancellor
Undergraduate students: 10,960
Graduate students: 2,123
History
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville opened its doors in
1965 to fill a need. Despite having a population totaling 600,000
in the Madison/St. Clair, Illinois area —the largest population
concentration in the state outside of Chicago—only three percent
had college degrees. Today with its strong commitment to the
metropolitan area, SIUE has grown into a Premier metropolitan
university and the number of college graduates in Madison/St.
Clair counties now stands at 20 percent.
Areas of Excellence
SIUE is a premier metropolitan university, offering a broad
choice of degrees and programs ranging from career-oriented
fields of study to the essential, more traditional, liberal
arts. SIUE is a “top tier” university, as ranked by U.S.
News & World Report, and was also listed by the magazine
as having one of the most outstanding senior assessment programs
in the United States. The University’s School of Business has
been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business since 1975. Fewer than 15 percent of business schools
worldwide have earned this prestigious seal of approval. Its
School of Dental Medicine is second in the nation in final scoring
on national board dental exams. Its School of Nursing is fully
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,
the gold standard for baccalaureate and graduate degree nursing
programs.
Belleville Campus
2500 Carlyle Ave.
Belleville, IL 62221-5899
(800) 222-5131 or (618) 235-2700
Granite City Campus
950 Maryville Rd.
Granite City, IL 62040-2699
1-800-222-5131, ext. 6600 or (618) 931-0600, ext. 6600
Red Bud Campus
500 W. South Fourth St.
Red Bud, IL 62278-2299
(618) 282-6682 or (800) 222-5131, ext. 8114
www.southwestern.cc.il.us/
Elmer H. Kirchoff, Ph.D., president
2006 total enrollment: 25,806
Seeking degrees: 13,708
Belleville campus: 60%-65% of enrollment
Granite City campus: 15%-20% of enrollment
Red Bud campus: 5%-10% of enrollment
History
Southwestern Illinois College began as Belleville Junior College
in 1946. The first graduating class, the class of ‘48, had 48
graduates. Today, Southwestern operates three campuses and 26
off-site locations and provides educational opportunities to
more than 25,000 students each year.
Areas of Excellence
Southwestern is the sixth largest community college in the state
of Illinois operating campuses in Belleville, Granite City and
Red Bud, as well as 26 off-campus sites located throughout the
district. It offers 64 associate degree programs that prepare
students for a career upon graduation or for transfer to a four-year
college or university, and 95 certificates of proficiency that
can usually be completed in one year or less. Southwestern is
accredited via the North Central Association’s Academic Quality
Improvement Project (AQIP). As an AQIP institution, continuing
accreditation is contingent on an ongoing cycle of self-examination,
identification of programmatic and institutional needs, and
a program of positive action that leads to self-improvement.
Southwestern is accredited through 2008-2009.
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121-4400
(314) 516-5000 | www.umsl.edu
Thomas F. George, chancellor
Total enrollment fall 2006: 15,540
History
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is one of four campuses
that make up the University of Missouri System, the ninth largest
university in the U.S. UMSL opened in 1963 with 30 faculty members.
Today, more than 1,100 faculty members teach at UMSL, and more
than 96 percent of them have earned advanced degrees in their
fields. In addition, nearly 16,000 students attend the university
making it the largest in the St. Louis area and the third largest
in the state of Missouri.
Areas of Excellence
UMSL offers 46 undergraduate degree programs, seven pre-professional,
30 master's, and 13 doctoral. UMSL’s College of Business Administration
has been ranked among the nation's best business schools by
The Princeton Review. U.S. News & World Report
ranked the International Business program eighth in the nation.
The magazine has ranked UMSL's Department of Criminology and
Criminal Justice fifth in the nation. The research of the faculty
features prominently in every major textbook in criminology
and criminal justice. UMSL’s doctoral programs were ranked as
the eleventh most productive in the nation among small research
universities by the Academic Analytics’ Faculty Scholarly Productivity
Index. The ranking measured the scholarly productivity of faculty
based on their publications, citations and financial and honorary
awards. The College of Education is the largest preparer of
educators in the state of Missouri. UMSL's Pierre Laclede Honors
College offers the educational and social advantages of a small,
highly selective liberal arts college nestled within a large,
metropolitan university. The college boasts a student-to-faculty
ratio of 15:1, giving students the opportunity to work closely
with faculty. UMSL's College of Optometry has more than 800
graduates. They practice in 37 states and three foreign counties,
and half the graduates work in Missouri. UMSL's Department of
Communication ranked fifth nationally by the Journal of Communication
for faculty productivity. The university's master's degree program
in philosophy ranked second nationally in the Leiter Report.
And with nearly 68,000 alumni work in the St. Louis area, UMSL
is the largest university workforce provider in the region.
Danforth Campus
One Brookings Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63130
School of Medicine
660 S. Euclid Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 935-5000 | www.wustl.edu
Mark S. Wrighton, chancellor
Undergraduate students: 7,460
Graduate students: 6,067
History
Founded in 1853, Washington University is dedicated to challenging
its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater
understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The
University is counted among the world’s leaders in teaching
and research, and draws students and faculty to St. Louis from
all 50 states and approximately 130 nations. The University
is highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning.
Its programs, administration, facilities, resources, and activities
combine to further its mission of teaching, research, and service
to society.
Areas of Excellence
U.S. News & World Report places 20 Washington University
schools, academic areas and departments at the graduate and
professional level in their top-10 rankings. The School of Medicine
is tied for number four in the nation, and 13 of the departments
and programs in medicine are ranked in the top 10. The George
Warren Brown School of Social Work is ranked number two in the
nation, and three Arts & Sciences areas are ranked in the top
10. The School of Law’s clinical training program ranks 4th,
and its trial advocacy program ranks 7th. The Department of
Biomedical Engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied
Science is ranked 14th, despite having only been founded in
1997. The Olin School’s Executive MBA program ranks 15th, and
the part-time MBA is 14th. In addition, in U.S. News and
World Report’s undergraduate category for 2007, Washington
University is ranked 12th among national universities. The Olin
School of Business undergraduate program ranks 13th. Business
Week ranked the Olin School's undergraduate program 15th in
the nation, the MBA program 27th and the Executive MBA program
17th. And most recently, in The Chronicle of Higher Education,
Washington University ranks as the nation’s seventh most productive
large research university as measured by the faculty’s scholarly
productivity, as well as ranking in the top 10 in five broad
areas and 19 specific disciplines, according to Academic Analytics’
Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index (FSP Index), a new quantitative
method for ranking doctoral programs at research universities.
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119-3194
(314) 968-6900 | www.webster.edu
Richard Meyers, president
Total fall 2006 enrollment St. Louis: 7,840
Undergraduate students: 3,567
Graduate students: 4,273
Total fall 2006 enrollment worldwide: 20,550
Undergraduates: 4,936
Graduates: 15,614
History
The Sisters of Loretto laid the cornerstone for Webster University
on Nov. 1, 1915. Originally named Loretto College, the school
was one of the first Catholic women’s colleges west of the Mississippi
River. It was progressive for its time, providing higher education
to women when it was not generally made available. Loretto College
opened with eight Sisters of Loretto teaching class for five
students. Two students populated the first graduating class
in 1919. Today, the university boasts more than 20,000 students
at its worldwide campuses and more than 101,000 alumni. And
although the university operates more than 100 locations around
the world, the home campus of Webster University remains its
largest in student population and physical size. More than 7,250
students study at the 47-acre campus in Webster Groves, Mo.
Areas of Excellence
Webster University is a private, nonprofit, accredited university
that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in many
fields including business, information technology, psychology,
communications, international relations, science, education,
fine arts and liberal arts. It is a leader in international,
adult, and graduate military education, and offers extensive
study abroad opportunities in Austria, China, England, Japan,
Mexico, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Thailand. Webster is
a regional leader in professional fine arts and film production
programs. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Opera Theatre
of St. Louis and Community Music School of Webster University
are all housed on the main campus. The 2007 America’s Best Colleges
edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked Webster University
the 23rd best university in the “Best Universities-Master’s”
(by region) category. In addition, Webster University ranks
first nationwide in total minority master’s degrees, all disciplines
combined.
