About Our Schools

Stretching across the United States, from Florida to Washington, and around the world, from the shores of Puerto Rico to the Korean peninsula, Presbyterian-related colleges and universities serve more than 140,000 students each year.

Learning…to make a Difference

Faith isn’t a “one size fits all” concept, and neither is college. That’s why Presbyterian-related colleges and universities offer more than 50 ways to approach academic excellence, spiritual growth, and personal development. However, they are all bound by a shared commitment to access, equity and affordability that enables students from all backgrounds to be well-served. This is of paramount importance when you consider that nearly 60% of the 140,000 students being served are the first in their families to attend college, half are from families with challenging socioeconomic circumstances, and more than a third are from underrepresented minority groups.

Seriously Diverse

Some are in big cities, others are in small towns. Some are progressive in their thinking, while others are more conservative. Their cultures range from preppy to bohemian. While some may enroll several thousand students, others serve just a few hundred. The bottom line: Presbyterian-related colleges and universities represent a broad range of social, academic, and spiritual communities but share a strong commitment to learning, faith—and especially service.

Socially Aware

We are schools, not churches—so learning comes first. But Presbyterian-related colleges and universities endeavor to educate whole persons for the whole world. In doing so, they strive to graduate individuals who are not only academically well-prepared, but ready to make a difference in the world.

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