Great Lakes Valley Conference

Affiliated with the Catholic church, Bellarmine is located on the edge of Lousiville, and the city is within easy walking distance for students. The school fields nine men's and ten women's sports. Popular choices include track and field, lacrosse, and field hockey.

• Location: Louisville, Kentucky
• School type: private university
• Enrollment: 3,973 (2,647 undergraduates)
• Team: Knights
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Bellarmine University profile

With an impressive student / faculty ratio, small class sizes, and a wide range of majors to choose from, Drury offers students an individualized and unique education. Popular sports at Drury include swimming, baseball, soccer, and track and field.

• Location: Springfield, Missouri
• School type: private university
• Enrollment: 3,569 (3,330 undergraduates)
• Team: Panthers
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Drury University profile

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Affiliated with the Catholic church, Lewis University offers students over 80 undergraduate majors to choose from, and a range of graduate degrees. Lewis fields nine men's and nine women's sports. Top choices include track and field, volleyball, and soccer.

• Location: Romeoville, Illinois
• School type: private university
• Enrollment: 6,544 (4,553 undergraduates)
• Team: Flyers
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Lewis University profile

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Founded as a women's college, Maryville is now co-educational. Popular majors for undergraduates include nursing, business, and psychology. Popular sports include soccer, track and field, and basketball.

• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
• School type: private university
• Enrollment: 6,828 (2,967 undergraduates)
• Team: Saints
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Maryville University profile

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Affiliated with the United Methodist church, McKendree University has branch campuses in Louisville and Radcliff. The school fields 16 men's and 16 women's sports, with football, track and field, soccer, and lacrosse among the most popular.

• Location: Lebanon, Illinois
• School type: private university
• Enrollment: 2,902 (2,261 undergraduates)
• Team: Bearcats
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the McKendree University profile

Missouri University of S & T was founded in 1870 as the first tech college west of the Mississippi. Students can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and canoeing. The school fields seven men's and six women's sports.

• Location: Rolla, Missouri
• School type: public university
• Enrollment: 8,835 (6,906 undergraduates)
• Team: Miners
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Missouri S & T profile

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One of the smaller schools in the conference, Quincy boasts a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Student can choose from over 40 majors, with popular choices including accounting, nursing, biology, and education. Quincy fields nine men's and nine women's sports.

• Location: Quincy, Illinois
• School type: private university
• Enrollment: 1,328 (1,161 undergraduates)
• Team: Hawks
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Quincy University profile

Academics at Rockhurst are supported by a healthy 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Outside of the classroom, students can join a number of clubs and activities, including religious groups or music ensembles. Popular sports include baseball, soccer, and lacrosse.

• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• School type: private university
• Enrollment: 2,854 (2,042 undergraduates)
• Team: Hawks
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Rockhurst University profile

Academics at Saint Joseph's are supported by a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Popular majors include biology, business, criminal justice, and education. Outside of the classroom, students can choose from a number of clubs and organizations on campus.

• Location: Rensselaer, Indiana
• School type: private university
• Enrollment: 972 (950 undergraduates)
• Team: Pumas
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Saint Joseph's College profile

Popular sports at Truman State include football, track and field, soccer, and swimming/diving. The school has an active Greek life, with around 25% of students in a fraternity or sorority. There are also over 200 clubs and organizations for students to join.

• Location: Kirksville, Missouri
• School type: public university
• Enrollment: 6,379 (6,039 undergraduates)
• Team: Bulldogs
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Truman State University profile

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Popular majors at UI - Springfield include biology, communications, computer science, and social work. Academics are supported by a student / faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The school fields seven men's and eight women's sports--baseball, soccer, and softball are among the top choices.

• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• School type: public university
• Enrollment: 5,428 (2,959 undergraduates)
• Team: Prairie Stars
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the UI - Springfield profile

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The University of Indianapolis is a fairly selective school, only admitting about two-thirds of the students who apply. In athletics, popular sports include football, track and field, swimming/diving, and soccer.

• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• School type: private university
• Enrollment: 5,711 (4,346 undergraduates)
• Team: Greyhounds
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Indianapolis profile

Students at UMSL can choose from over 50 majors--popular choices include nursing, business, accounting, criminology, and education. On the athletic front, the school fields six men's and seven women's teams, with baseball, soccer, and softball among the top choices.

• Location: St. Louis, Missouri
• School type: public university
• Enrollment: 16,989 (13,898 undergraduates)
• Team: Tritons
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Missouri - St. Louis profile

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Founded as a branch of the Indiana State University in 1965, USI is now its own university, composed of 5 different colleges. Popular majors include accounting, marketing/advertising, education, and nursing. The school fields seven men's and eight women's sports. 

• Location: Evansville, Indiana
• School type: public university
• Enrollment: 10,668 (9,585 undergraduates)
• Team: Screaming Eagles
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Southern Indiana profile

Made up of the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Business, UW Parkside offers a range of programs and majors. Popular choices include business administration, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, and digital art/fine art.

• Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin
• School type: public university
• Enrollment: 4,371 (4,248 undergraduates)
• Team: Rangers
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Wisconsin - Parkside profile

Academics at William Jewell are supported by an impressive 10 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Popular majors for undergraduates include nursing, business, psychology, and economics. The school fields nine men's and nine women's sports. 

• Location: Liberty, Missouri
• School type: private university
• Enrollment: 997 (992 undergraduates)
• Team: Cardinals
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the William Jewell College profile

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