The 16 Colleges in the Great Lakes Valley Conference

The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) consists of 16 schools, all located within Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Missouri. The conference is divided into an Eastern and Western Division, with the Missouri schools making up the Western Division. The conference sponsors ten men's sports, and ten women's sports. The member schools are generally on the smaller side, with enrollment numbers ranging between 1,000 and 17,000 students.

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Bellarmine University

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

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Drury University

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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Lewis University

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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Maryville University

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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McKendree University

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

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Missouri University of Science and Technology

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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Quincy University

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

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Rockhurst University

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

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Saint Joseph's College

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

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Truman State University

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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University of Illinois - Springfield

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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University of Indianapolis

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

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University of Missouri - St. Louis

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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University of Southern Indiana

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

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University of Wisconsin - Parkside

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

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William Jewell College

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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