As The National Public Honors College, St. Mary’s College of Maryland offers an undergraduate liberal arts education and small-college experience like those found at exceptional private colleges.
St. Mary’s College shares the hallmarks of private institutions: an outstanding faculty, talented students, high academic standards, a challenging curriculum, small classes, a sense of community, and a spirit of intellectual inquiry.
Willimantic, Connecticut, U.S
Cumulative GPA of 3.4 with test scores; 3.6 if test optional
Test Scores: 23(ACT)
or 1100(SAT)
Eastern Connecticut State University is a residential campus of 4,300 students, with almost 3,500 full-time undergraduates.
In addition to attracting students from 163 of Connecticut’s 169 towns, Eastern draws students from 32 other states and more than 10 other countries.
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Roman Catholic research university in Washington, D.C.
It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by U.S. Catholic bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center following approval by Pope Leo XIII, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904.
West Chester University is a public research university in and around West Chester, Pennsylvania.
With 17,719 undergraduate and graduate students as of 2019, WCU is the largest of the 10 state-owned universities belonging to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the sixth largest university in Pennsylvania.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, historically black land-grant research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System.
With an enrollment of over 13,000 students, North Carolina A&T is the largest historically black college or university (HBCU) in the United States, a position it has held since 2014. The university’s College of Engineering graduates more black engineers than any other campus in the United States.
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia.
Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs.
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S
Cumulative GPA of 3.25
Test scores: 23(ACT)
or 1130(SAT)
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) is a historic, student-friendly and community-focused institution of higher learning.
Reflecting on its heritage as a historical black college and university (HBCU) and a traditional 1890 land-grant institution, AAMU functions as a teaching, research and public service institution, including extension.
Kent State University (KSU) is a public research university in Kent, Ohio. As of 2021, Kent State was the third-largest university in Ohio with an enrollment of over 34,000 students in the eight-campus system and over 25,000 students at the main campus in Kent. Kent State offers over 300 degree programs, among them 250 baccalaureate, 40 associate, 50 master’s, and 23 doctoral programs of study.
Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio. It is the oldest university in Ohio and among the oldest public universities in the United States.
Ohio University comprises nine campuses, nine undergraduate colleges, its Graduate College, its college of medicine, and its public affairs school, and offers more than 250 areas of undergraduate study, as well as certificates, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego or Oswego State) is a public university in the City of Oswego and Town of Oswego, New York.
Oswego State offers more than 100 academic programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and certificates of advanced study. It consists of four colleges and schools: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, and School of Communications, Media and the Arts.
Delaware State University (DSU or Del State) is a public historically black land-grant research university in Dover, Delaware. The university encompasses four colleges and a diverse population of undergraduate and advanced-degree students.
The current population includes a 62% African-American enrollment and an increasing number of Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian and other international students.
George Mason University is a public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia. Named after Founding Father of the United States George Mason in 1959, it became an independent university in 1972. The school has since grown into the largest public university in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
With 1,110 faculty members and over 18,000 students, it is the largest university in the Merrimack Valley and the second-largest public institution in the state.
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S
Cumulative Weighted
GPA 3.75
Test Scores: 23(ACT)
or 1100(SAT)
Founded October 3, 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, historically Black university located in Tallahassee, Florida.
What distinguishes FAMU from other universities is its legacy of providing access to a high-quality, affordable education with programs and services that guide students toward successfully achieving their dreams. FAMU is part of the State University System of Florida and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Student Success Stories
“Being a scholar in the DC-CAP Partnership at George Mason…has connected me to resources I’ve utilized to tackle problems common for first-year students. Success coaching, clubs, tutors, and academic advising have made my college transition a lot smoother. The partnership programs support my academic achievement and my well-being with regular check-ins and scheduled activities.”
— C. Brooks, Class of 2020
“Being a part of the DC-CAP program is more than the chance to alleviate the financial burdens of attending a university. It’s a network of support systems to guide me through my college experience.”
— R. Ngatchou, Class of 2020
“Through the DC-CAP University Partnership program, I have had the chance to build relationships with so many excellent individuals that have influenced me positively and helped me to learn many valuable lessons in my first two years of college. The accomplishments of my cohort peers and advisors are constantly inspiring me to take on new challenges and responsibilities.”