Buena Vista University, preparing students for lifelong success through blending the liberal arts with real-world applications, has joined the SAGE Tuition Rewards program. 11 Iowa private colleges and 30 Presbyterian-affiliated colleges now participate in the SAGE Enrollment Consortium. Founded in 1891, Buena Vista provides students with individual attention from experienced faculty through a student to faculty ratio of 9:1 and an average class size of 14. The school of business offers more than 400 internship options. 98 percent of 2018 graduates were employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation. Located on the shores of scenic Storm Lake in Northwest Iowa,...

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), named "the most influential art college in the United States" by Columbia University's National Arts Journalism survey, has joined the SAGE Tuition Rewards program. Since 1976, SAIC has occupied its own cutting-edge facilities adjoining the Art Institute of Chicago and the heralded Modern Wing that overlooks Grant Park and Lake Michigan. SAIC's urban campus also includes additional buildings in the heart of the Chicago Loop. It's the largest school-museum campus in the U.S. Some of the most notable names in the arts received their early training at SAIC, including Georgia O'Keeffe, Claes Oldenburg, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood,...

Stephens College, the second oldest women's college in the U.S., has joined the SAGE Tuition Rewards program. The nation's largest private college consortium now has close to 400 member colleges, including 17 members of The Women's College Coalition and 11 Missouri schools. Located in a vibrant college town (Columbia, MO) that's home to 35,000 students, Stephens is rated the #1 pet-friendly school in the nation. Founded in 1833, the college boasts the #3-ranked performing arts / theatre program in the U.S., according to Princeton Review, which includes Stephens in its current edition of "The 384 Best Colleges" and cites a comment that, at Stephens, "Students are never bored." Class sizes...

The University of the Arts, the only U.S. art university where painters can minor in piano, dancers can study film and guitarists can take classes in screenwriting, has become the 54th Pennsylvania private colleges to join the SAGE Tuition Rewards program. Providing a unique environment that encourages risk-taking and exploration, UArts allows actors, dancers, designers, filmmakers, musicians, visual artists and writers to collaborate and find their own creative paths. The 1,800 undergraduates can choose from more than 30 majors, 30 minors and 12 graduate programs taught by 121 full-time professors plus 400 part-time faculty members. UArts is a supportive community committed to...

Notre Dame College, founded in 1922 by the Sisters of Notre Dame, has become the 89th Catholic college to participate in SAGE Tuition Rewards. 31 Ohio private colleges are now SAGE Enrollment Consortium members. Notre Dame's 48-acre campus is located in the Cleveland suburb of South Euclid, 10 miles east of the city. NDC's historic Administration Building, designed by architect Thomas McLaughlin in the Tudor Revival style and completed in 1927, is in the National Register of Historic Places. The College's 1,250 full-time undergraduates enjoy small classes. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. Students are offered a choice of 30 majors, with business, early childhood education,...

Young Harris College, one of the South’s most affordable and fastest-growing schools, has joined the SAGE Tuition Rewards program, which now includes 13 participating Georgia private colleges. The school is named for benefactor Young L.G. Harris. Located on a scenic, 800-acre campus in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Georgia, YHC is a 2-hour drive from Asheville, Atlanta and Chattanooga. YHC integrates the liberal arts and professional studies so that students develop skills prized by future employers. Founded in 1886, YHC once specialized in associate (two-year) degrees; it has thrived since becoming an accredited bachelor’s degree-granting college in 2008. More than 1,400...

Webber International University, focused on the worldwide business environment, modern business practices and entrepreneurship, has become the 15th Florida private college to participate in the SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards program. Founded in 1927 by entrepreneur Roger Babson and his wife, Grace Knight, Webber attracts students from 29 states and 48 countries to a 110-acre lakeside campus in Central Florida, 40 minutes from Disney World. The average class size, 21 students, provides ample opportunity for considerable faculty interaction and personalized, hands-on learning. Offering both associate and bachelor's degrees, Webber provides its more than 600 undergraduate students with...

Reinhardt University, which draws 1,600 students from 20 states and 27 nations to a campus 45 minutes northwest from Atlanta, has joined the SAGE Tuition Rewards program. The University’s enrollment has grown by more than 30% over the past seven years. The average class size is 14. A 12:1 faculty to student ratio enables undergraduates to feel connected and recognized. Students can choose from more than 40 majors; nursing and cybersecurity are the newest. Students are encouraged to try multiple options before selecting a major. Reinhardt’s 525-acre “University in a Park” campus features bike and hiking trails. The Funk Heritage Center, part of the historic “Trail of Tears,” draws...

Newberry College, whose strong focus on affordability includes a unique post-graduation "Loan Repayment Promise", has joined the SAGE Private College & University Enrollment Consortium. 20 Lutheran-affiliated colleges now accept SAGE Tuition Rewards points. Rising in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, Newberry is rated #3 for Best Value (#3) among the South's regional colleges and recognized for "Least Debt at Graduation." Founded in 1856, the college attracts 1,200 diverse students from 28 states and 23 countries to a 90-acre campus in Newberry, South Carolina, 40 miles northwest of Columbia, the state capital. Small classes enable high-impact connections with professors....

Andrews University, ranked #1 in the United States for ethnic diversity (according to U.S. News & World Report's "America’s Best Colleges") has joined the SAGE Tuition Rewards program. Fourteen Michigan schools now participate in the nation’s largest private college consortium. Attracting students from 92 nations to a 1,600-acre campus in Southwest Michigan that is designated as an arboretum, Andrews offers undergraduates a choice of 130 programs. 70% of classes have fewer than 20 students. The only 7th Day Adventist-affiliated school ranked as a national university, AU is located just 20 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan - convenient to Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis. ...

Spring Arbor University, which has distinguished itself as a place where faith and learning meet for the past 135 years, has joined the SAGE Private College and University Enrollment Consortium. 14 Michigan colleges and 53 Christian colleges now participate in Tuition Rewards. With a main campus located in south, central Michigan, SAU offers its nearly 1,600 full-time undergraduates a welcoming environment. Special attention is given to the cultivation of the virtues necessary to live lives well led. Founded as a Free Methodist school in 1873, SAU is a community of learners; 63% of classes have fewer than 20 students. Offering more than 70 undergraduate majors and programs, two...

The University of Saint Mary, a tight-knit community of approximately 850 undergraduate students where one-on-one attention is valued, has become the 6th Kansas private college and the 88th Catholic college to join the SAGE Tuition Rewards program. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and coed since 1988, USM has a long tradition of academic excellence. Students are inspired to follow their dreams and find their potential — choosing from a long-list of undergraduate majors (top three: nursing, exercise science, biology); nine graduate programs, including the Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner; as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Gifted students...

Dakota Wesleyan University, transformed by a recently-completed, successful capital campaign into a 17-building campus with state-of-the-art science, wellness and theatre facilities, has become the 45th United Methodist-affiliated college to participate in SAGE Tuition Rewards. Founded in 1885 and located in Mitchell, South Dakota, DWU offers more than 40 majors and minors, plus four pre-professional programs, to a socio-economically diverse enrollment of more than 900 students. A DWU education is rooted in four values: lifelong learning, leadership development, faith exploration and genuine service to others. A student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1 allows for close faculty interaction...

Hope College – renown for excellence in the arts, nuclear physics research, championship athletics and vibrant Christian faith – has joined the SAGE Tuition Rewards program. Hope is the 20th affiliate of Colleges That Change Lives to participate in SAGE and one of 12 Michigan College Alliance members to participate. Located just five miles from the beaches of Lake Michigan, Hope is home to more than 3,200 students from 36 states and 29 countries. Offering 91 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, Hope provides the flexibility for students to pursue broad and varied academic interests. A student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 ensures small class sizes that encourage strong connection and...

Washington Adventist University, educating college students since 1904 on a 19-acre campus close to the nation's capital, has become the first the Seventh-day Adventist-affiliated college to join the SAGE Tuition Rewards Enrollment Consortium. Seven Maryland private colleges and universities are now SAGE members. Offering a Christian education to approximately 1,100 students of all faiths, WAU was recently honored with a "Best Value School" Award which considers student satisfaction, innovative academic programs and affordability. With a 9:1 student-facutlty ratio, WAU offers an intimate environment to students from nearly 40 countries and 32 states. According to the U.S. Department of...