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Union, founded in 1879, is a private, church-affiliated college. Its 100-acre campus is located in Barbourville, 90 miles southeast of Lexington.

Union, founded in 1823, is a private, church-affiliated university. Its 290-acre campus is located in Jackson, 80 miles west of Memphis.

The University of Bridgeport is a private institution. Founded as a junior college in 1927, it became a four-year institution in 1947. Its 86-acre campus is located on the former estate of P.T. Barnum in Bridgeport, 60 miles from New York City.

The U.S. Naval Academy is a public service academy that prepares students to become professional officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Founded in 1845, it adopted coeducation in 1976. It is a unique four-year program, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as an officer in the U.S. Navy, which "hires" all of its graduates. Its 338-acre campus is located in Annapolis, 30 miles from both Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Valdosta State University, founded in 1906, is a public, multipurpose university. Its students gain personalized treatment in small classes. Programs are offered through the Division of Social Work and the Colleges of the Arts, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Nursing. Its two campuses total over 200 acres and are located in Valdosta, in southern Georgia, 115 miles west of Jacksonville, FL just a few driving hours from most major southern cities and beaches. Its architectural style is Spanish Mission.

Vanderbilt, founded in 1873, is a private university. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Science, the School of Engineering, the Peabody College and the Blair School of Music. Its 330-acre campus is located in the University Center section of Nashville.

Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College) is a private college of business. Founded in 1952, it became a four-year college in 1984. Its 62-acre campus is located in Stevenson, 10 miles north of downtown Baltimore.

The University of the Virgin Islands, founded in 1962, is a public institution. Its 175-acre campus is located three miles west of downtown Charlotte Amalie on the island of St. Thomas.

Virginia Commonwealth University, founded in 1838, is a public, multipurpose university. Students often choose to attend VCU because if its diverse student population, the exciting city atmosphere and the availability of co-op and internship experiences in most majors. Programs are offered through the Centers for Environmental Sciences and Public Policy; the College of Humanities and Sciences; and the Schools of Allied Health Professions, the Arts, Business, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Mass Communications, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work. Two campuses (the academic campus and the Medical College of Virginia) totaling 126 acres, are both located in downtown Richmond. They provide students two distinctive settings in which to live and learn. Recent additions to the campus include a new school of engineering, a fine arts building and a recreation/convocation center.

Virginia Intermont is a church-affiliated college. Founded as a school for women in 1884, it became a four-year college and adopted coeducation in 1972. Its 25-acre campus is located in Bristol near the Tennessee state line, 110 miles southwest of Roanoke.