Meet our Colleges

Amherst College recognizes and acknowledges the Nonotuck land the College occupies, and we also acknowledge our neighboring Indigenous nations: the Nipmuc and the Wampanoag to the East, the Mohegan and Pequot to the South, the Mohican to the West, and the Abenaki to the North. Amherst College, with approximately 1,900 undergraduate students from 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 70 countries, is a four-year, residential private liberal arts college that offers bachelor of arts degrees in 42 majors. Amherst’s financial aid program is among the most substantial in the nation, and its student body is among the most diverse; 48% of students identify as domestic students of color. Small classes, an open curriculum, and a singular focus on undergraduate education ensure that Amherst students are able to discover and pursue their intellectual interests while simultaneously setting themselves up for success after college in an ever-changing and increasingly global world. With a faculty-student ratio of 1 to 7 and 88% of classes having less than 30 students, Amherst’s classes are characterized by discussion among students and acclaimed faculty skilled at asking challenging questions. Students participate in sophisticated research, making use of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Amherst’s open curriculum allows each student—with the help of faculty advisors—to chart an individual path through the 400+ courses offered each term at the college without needing to complete distribution requirements. Amherst is a member of the Five Colleges, a consortium with nearby Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Students may take courses at any of the colleges, and the schools’ proximity add to Amherst’s rich academic, social and extracurricular life.

Admissions: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/apply

Campus Visits: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/visit 

Financial Aid: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/financial_aid

How to Apply: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/apply/firstyear

Native/Diversity Programming:

https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity 

https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/EONS

https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/our-community

Barnard College is a women’s liberal arts college located in New York City–a region originally named Manaháhtaan by the Lenape people. Founded in 1889 as a sister college to Columbia University, Barnard was established on Lenapehoking during a time of ongoing land dispossession and forced removal of the Lenape. We honor and acknowledge all Native peoples—past, present, and future—for their enduring and fundamental relationship with this land. 

Today, Barnard educates approximately 3,200 undergraduate students from 46 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 55 countries. About 57% of domestic students identify as people of color, and 14% of the student body are international students. Our students—artists, scientists, poets, activists, and athletes—are united by a shared commitment to making meaningful change in the world. Women-identifying students are encouraged to embrace their full identities through our supportive academic, advising, and wellness services. With over 50 majors across the humanities, social sciences, arts, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary fields, Barnard fosters intellectual curiosity and innovation in small, discussion-based classrooms. Our academic offerings continue to grow, including a concentration/minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS), which allows students to explore Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary issues through a multidisciplinary lens. 

Barnard is committed to supporting Indigenous and Native students through academic opportunities, student groups, and cross-institutional collaboration. Students can also engage with Columbia University’s Native American Council, participate in Indigenous Peoples’ Day programming, and access events, speakers, and research initiatives focused on Indigenous scholarship. Support systems like Beyond Barnard provide students with career guidance, internships, and mentorship, while the Furman Counseling Center and The Wellness Spot offer comprehensive mental health resources. Access Barnard supports first-generation, low-income, and international students with peer mentoring, financial resources, and advising. All Barnard students benefit from Columbia University’s expansive resources, broadening their academic and community engagement across both institutions.

Admissions: https://barnard.edu/admissions-aid

Campus Visits: https://barnard.edu/admissions/visit-our-campus

Financial Aid: https://barnard.edu/finaid

How to Apply: https://barnard.edu/admissions/how-to-apply

Native/Diversity Programming: https://barnard.edu/admissions/barnardbound

New Admission Updates: https://barnard.edu/admissions-aid

Bates was founded in 1855 and is located in Lewiston, Maine, which is in the traditional territory of the Wabanaki Confederacy. We recognize and honor the current Tribes who comprise the Wabanaki Confederacy—the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, and Mi’kmaq peoples—who have stewarded this land throughout generations. We respect the traditional values of these Tribes and acknowledge their inherent sovereignty in this territory.

Bates was New England’s first co-educational college, and since its founding, Bates has sought students inclusive of all racial, gender, religious, and class identities. The college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the core of the Bates community today and informs the access-oriented work of Bates Admission and Student Financial Services. We seek to enroll diverse and talented students on behalf of the college, and we commit to meeting 100 percent of a student’s demonstrated financial need.

Our admission and financial aid policies are clearly tied to the Bates mission statement, principles, and values. Since 1855, Bates College has been dedicated to the emancipating potential of the liberal arts. Bates educates the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. With ardor and devotion — Amore ac Studio — we engage the transformative power of our differences, cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action. Preparing leaders sustained by a love of learning and a commitment to responsible stewardship of the wider world, Bates is a college for coming times.

Our commitment to these values is the basis for Prologue to Bates and Bates Beginnings, two fly-in programs for students entering their senior year who express interest in being a part of our community. Additionally, our Office of Equity and Inclusion and our Student Center for Belonging and Community implement campus-wide initiatives that strategically and proactively promote inclusive excellence, educational justice, and a supportive community.

Admissions: https://www.bates.edu/admission/

Campus Visits: https://www.bates.edu/admission/campus-visits/

Financial Aid: https://www.bates.edu/admission/student-financial-services/

How to Apply: https://www.bates.edu/admission/apply/

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.bates.edu/student-center-belonging-community/

New Admission Updates: https://www.bates.edu/admission/explore-bates/

The faculty, staff, and students of Boston University acknowledge that the territory on which Boston University stands is that of The Wampanoag and The Massachusett People. BU’s campus and classrooms are places to honor and respect the history and continued efforts of the Native and Indigenous community leaders who make up Eastern Massachusetts and the surrounding region. This statement is one small step in acknowledging the history that brought us to reside on the land and to help us seek understanding of our place within that history. Ownership of land is itself a colonial concept; many tribes had seasonal relationships with the land we currently inhabit. Today, Boston is still home to indigenous peoples, including the Mashpee Wampanoag and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).

In the heart of Boston, recognized as the education capital of the world, Boston University serves as the highest standard for research, academic excellence, and dauntless passion to pursue knowledge without limits. BU is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, placing it among the top research universities in the world. With guidance from academic scholars and researchers serving as faculty across 10 undergraduate schools and colleges, students can choose from more than 300 programs from biomedical engineering, computer science, journalism, theatre, international relations, and business to name a few.

Boston University’s residential and urban campus is centrally-located in the city of Boston, giving students a truly multi-faceted college experience. Combined with access to over 70 study abroad programs, unlimited internships, and real-world experience, BU graduates are prepared to become change-makers and to find success however they define it.

With more than 450 student organizations on campus, a diverse student body from all 50 states and 118+ countries around the world can pursue interests beyond the classroom and find a community that makes BU feel like home. Additionally, students receive guidance and support from centers like the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, the Newbury Center for first generation students, and the newly opened LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center. Whether it’s finding their calling, pursuing a passion for learning more, exploring a world beyond borders, or creating ways to make an impact, BU students are thinkers and achievers who are ready to discover their potential.

Admissions: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/

Campus Visits: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/visit-us/

Financial Aid: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/

How to Apply: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.bu.edu/diversity/our-communities/

New Admission Updates: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/test-policy/

Bowdoin College is located on the ancestral homelands of the Wabanaki. Today the Wabanaki include the Abenaki, Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot nations, who have deep and enduring relationships with Maine’s lands and waterways. We acknowledge the painful legacy of the region’s colonial history and commit to better understanding it, while also celebrating the vibrancy of Native American cultures and working to build a more inclusive community.

Bowdoin College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students from nearly all 50 states and more than 60 countries. With a student to faculty ratio of 9:1, students work closely with faculty beginning in their first year. Bowdoin was founded and endowed in service of the common good, a cherished core value that guides how, and what, we choose to study, who we attract and admit, and how we treat each other. That impacts how students collaborate across our writing seminars, field research, and through on-campus involvements to work hard towards building a more inclusive and welcoming community. Our Native American Student Association (NASA) creates and maintains a supportive environment for Native American students at Bowdoin and collaborates with the tribes in Maine.

While Bowdoin’s application process is highly selective, submission of test scores is optional. Bowdoin adopted the first test-optional admissions policy in the country in 1969—and we’ve been striving to be creative, bold, and authentic in making the College accessible ever since. Admission is need blind, and we meet the full calculated need of all admitted students with need based scholarships—not loans. Bowdoin’s application fee is waived for first-generation-to-college students and/or any student applying for financial aid. Sixteen percent of the incoming class are the first in their family to attend college. The admissions office hosts over 100 students during fly-in programs held every fall.

Admissions: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/ 

Campus Visits: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/connect/

Financial Aid: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/costs-and-aid/

How to Apply: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/apply/

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/explore/

New Admission Updates: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/apply/test-optional-policy/

Brown University was founded in 1764 and is located in historic Providence, Rhode Island, which is the ancestral homeland of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Brown is a private, Ivy League institution recognized for its global reach, vibrant community, expansive research opportunities and unique curriculum. The Open Curriculum gives students both choice and freedom in developing their undergraduate course of study by featuring interdisciplinary seminars, more than 80 concentrations (or “majors”), and over 2,000 courses (including cross-registration at the Rhode Island School of Design). Additionally, our innovative Open Curriculum has no curricular requirements outside of the writing and concentration requirements.  Brown’s commitment to access and equity resulted in the implementation of our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, which included the promise to double the faculty of color, increase resources for historically underrepresented groups on campus, and to host College Horizons for the first time in Brown’s history. Brown also launched the Native and Indigenous Studies Initiative to promote the scholarship of faculty and students that “explores, and increases the understanding of, the cultural traditions and political experiences of Indigenous Peoples (especially in the Western Hemisphere) through historical and contemporary lenses.” This past year, we hosted our Tribal Community Member in Residence, Ruth Torres (Schaghticoke Tribe from Connecticut).  The Native Americans at Brown (NAB) student group also organizes an ongoing Native American Heritage Series and the annual Spring Thaw Powwow, which is attended by over 1,000 people from throughout New England. The Brown Promise Financial Aid program meets 100% of demonstrated need and all students receiving financial aid do not have student loans in their financial aid packages.

Admissions: https://admission.brown.edu/first-year

Financial Aid: https://finaid.brown.edu/

Campus Visists: https://admission.brown.edu/visit

How to Apply: https://admission.brown.edu/apply

Native/Diversity Programming: https://naisi.brown.edu/

New Admission Updates: https://admission.brown.edu/ask/about-brown

We respectfully and openly recognize the Lenape Indian Tribe as the original inhabitants of eastern Pennsylvania. We honor the Lenni Lenape people as the Indigenous stewards of these lands, and as the spiritual guardians of the Lenape Sippu, or Delaware River. With this acknowledgment comes our ongoing commitment to stand in solidarity with our Lenape siblings—supporting them in every way we can and helping preserve the cultural identity and legacy of the regions we now call Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and southern New York.

Bryn Mawr College is a top-ranked women’s liberal arts institution, located just twelve miles outside of Philadelphia on a residential campus that fosters academic exploration and community connection. At Bryn Mawr, we nurture an environment where female expertise, leadership, and accomplishment are not the exception—they are the expectation. Our close-knit community of 1,400 undergraduate students engages in a wide range of majors across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning through research, fieldwork, internships, and social justice engagement.

Affordability is a core value at Bryn Mawr. We meet 100% of the calculated financial need for all admitted students. For the Class of 2027, the average aid package was $63,436. Families with annual incomes under $110,000 can expect need-based financial aid packages that exclude loans. Additionally, we offer competitive merit scholarships of up to $45,000, alongside generous funding for research and internship opportunities, and we proudly maintain a no-fee application process.

Campus life is enriched by several offices and programs dedicated to inclusion and belonging. The Impact Center for Community, Equity, and Understanding leads initiatives that explore diversity, power, and privilege to strengthen our campus community. The Breaking Barriers program provides mentorship, programming, and support for first-generation, limited-income, and undocumented students. Further community support is offered through the Indigenous Support Committee, the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, the STEM in the Liberal Arts (STEMLA) Fellows program, and more than 150 student-led clubs and organizations.

Admissions: https://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions-aid

Campus Visits: https://tour.concept3d.com/share/H13ENGDxQ/stop/1

Financial Aid: https://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions-aid/affordability-financial-aid

How to Apply: https://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions-aid/how-apply

Native/Diversity Programming:

The Impact Center

Ethnic Specific Post Grad Resourses

New Admission Updates: https://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions-aid/how-apply/first-year-students

We acknowledge and offer our respect to past and present Gabrielino-Tongva people and their ancestral lands, including the LA Basin upon which Caltech sits today. Caltech is an intimately sized campus, 4-year, private college in Pasadena, CA.

Do you see yourself tackling the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology? If so, consider joining us at Caltech. With world-class scholars as your faculty members and our incredible research facilities, you can prepare to take your place as a leader in the scientific community. Caltech is also the only college to operate and manage a NASA site: the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (which is responsible for nearly all unmanned space exploration). With less than 1,000 undergraduate students, Caltech immerses you in a collaborative community of unusually curious and talented peers. We have a unique culture that combines a passion for innovation, intense intellectual discovery, and a healthy amount of fun. On our campus, you can be yourself and connect with people as friends and colleagues. Students coming from historically underrepresented backgrounds and communities find support at the Caltech Center for Inclusion & Diversity (CCID) such as academic advising, graduate mentoring, and community lunches. One such opportunity is the Freshman Summer Research Institute (FSRI), a summer program for incoming first-year students designed to enhance their transition from high school to a research-based education. Students will develop the learning strategies that lead to success here at Caltech. Participants conduct research with mentors, write research papers, and give professional research talks.

Caltech has returned our requirement and consideration of SAT and ACT test scores as part of the undergraduate admissions process. This will also include AP scores if available. We also require students to have taken 1 full year of Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics. We have partnered with Schoolhouse.world so that students who have not been able to meet these requirements can get certified in these three subjects to show mastery and understanding.

Admissions: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/ 

Campus Visits: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/visit 

Financial Aid: https://www.finaid.caltech.edu/

How to Apply: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply/first-year-applicants

Native/Diversity Programming: https://diversity.caltech.edu/ 

New Admission Updates: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply/first-year-applicants/standardized-tests

California Lutheran University campuses occupy the unceded lands of the Chumash, the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, who are and remain the original stewards and protectors of the lands from modern day Malibu to Paso Robles, the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley’s, and modern day San Francisco Bay.

At California Lutheran University, our dedicated and accomplished faculty works with small classes of undergraduate and graduate students who are open-minded — about ideas, about people, and about faith — and are seeking to grow as individuals while they pursue their passions and discover their purpose. Cal Lutheran is a mid-sized, minority serving university located in Thousand Oaks — halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Our student body represents diverse perspectives from many countries, states and faiths. Simply put, everyone is welcome here, regardless of religious affiliation or background.

Our small class sizes allow individual faculty mentorship that helps our students excel in their academic careers. We offer a wide range of in-demand majors in the liberal arts and sciences — over 46 in fields such as biochemistry, psychology, music production, environmental studies and film. While Cal Lutheran is a private university, we’re also a nonprofit and within reach for most families — the average financial aid package is over $35,000. And a personalized education is worth the investment — 96% of our students are employed or in graduate school within nine months of graduation.

Admissions: CalLutheran.edu/undergraduate

Campus Visits: CalLutheran.edu/visit

Financial Aid: CalLutheran.edu/scholarships

How to Apply: CalLutheran.edu/howtoapply

Native/Diversity Programming:

https://www.callutheran.edu/diversity/ 

https://www.callutheran.edu/about/the-lutheran-experience/ 

https://www.callutheran.edu/hispanic-serving/ 

CalLutheran.edu/dream

https://www.callutheran.edu/students/support-services/ 

https://www.callutheran.edu/students/mcnair-scholars/

New Admission Updates: CalLutheran.edu/apply

A true liberal arts education: Carleton College is committed to providing a true liberal arts education — a curriculum that challenges our students to learn broadly and think deeply. Instead of training for one narrow career path, Carleton students develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in any walk of life.

The most important thing our students gain is how to learn for a lifetime. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, effective communication: these are the tools that transform a collection of facts and figures into a way of understanding the world. Learn more about academic life at Carleton.

Faculty passionate about teaching: Carleton’s faculty members are highly respected scholars, researchers, and practitioners in their fields. But above all, their first priority is teaching.

Every course at Carleton is taught by a professor — not a teaching assistant — in classes small enough to offer individual attention for our students. A student-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 ensures that Carleton students have plenty of opportunity for interaction with their professors.

Students passionate about everything: Carleton’s student body is notoriously difficult to categorize, but if we had to choose just one word to describe them, it would be curious. They’re an intellectually insatiable group that approaches learning with enthusiasm, energy, and a uniquely Carleton brand of playfulness. Broad-ranging interests are common, and friendships seem to cross all traditional boundaries.

A close-knit community: When people visit Carleton, they’re often surprised by the warmth and closeness of the campus community. Somehow they expect a leading liberal arts college to feel more formidable and competitive.

But as our students and alumni will tell you, there’s just something different about Carleton. Maybe it’s our small size. Or maybe it’s the round-the-clock proximity of so many creative minds.

Whatever the reason, Carleton is a place where students are likelier to cooperate than compete — and where working hard doesn’t mean forgetting how to play. Learn more about Carleton campus life.

Admissions: https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/ 

Financial Aid: https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/afford/ 

Campus Visits: https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/visit/

How to Apply: https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/steps/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.carleton.edu/iec/

New Admission Updates:

https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/blog/

https://www.carleton.edu/indigenous-engagement/

https://www.carleton.edu/indigenous-engagement/indigenous-peoples-alliance/

Case Western Reserve University and the greater Cleveland area occupy land officially ceded by 1,100 chiefs and warriors signing the Treaty of Greenville in 1795. In recognizing the land upon which CWRU resides, the university expresses our gratitude and appreciation to those who lived and worked here before us; those whose stewardship and resilient spirit makes CWRU’s residence possible on this traditional homeland of the Lenape (Delaware), Shawnee, Wyandot Miami, Ottawa, Potawatomi, and other Great Lakes tribes (Chippewa, Kickapoo, Wea, Piankishaw, and Kaskaskia). CWRU also acknowledges the thousands of Native Americans who now call Northeast Ohio home.

Case Western Reserve offers 5,700+ undergraduate students high-impact experience-based education across each of our four schools: Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Management and Nursing. Our residential campus is situated in the cultural district of the city (recognized as the #1 arts district in the country by USA Today), four miles from downtown with ready access to internships, neighborhoods, professional sports, and social and recreation opportunities. Students benefit from research experiences with faculty, high-quality internship and study abroad opportunities, and access to world-class neighboring institutions including Cleveland Clinic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Museum of Art.

As a diverse and welcoming campus, Case Western Reserve works to develop an inclusive community that supports all students, respects and celebrates their identities and facilitates their success. Professionals advocate for our students and guide them to their goals through an identity-informed lens in offices including, but not limited to, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, and LGBT Center. 

CWRU is test-optional for students entering through fall 2024. In addition, we provide a variety of merit scholarships and need-based aid and meet 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students.

Colgate University as well as the township of Hamilton, NY are built upon traditional Oneida lands. These lands were seized as part of the Treaty of Fort Schuyler in 1788, under the guise of protecting the lands from speculators (McLester & Hauptman, 42). The Oneida were among America’s first allies in the Revolutionary War, the only Nation of the Confederacy to do so. Learn more about our acknowledgement of the land Colgate University occupies.

Colgate is a distinctive, leading American university known for its intellectual rigor, world-class professors, campus of stunning beauty, and alumni famously loyal to their alma mater. At the core of Colgate University is one of the most ambitious and relevant learning experiences in the country. Regardless of major, all students are taught to think critically, communicate powerfully, analyze other perspectives, and solve complex problems. This foundational curriculum equips students to develop as leaders who can engage thoughtfully and flourish in the careers that they want. Colgate’s scale is unlike any in America. We are small enough for students to build relationships with their professors, yet large enough to support top scholars in every field. We offer a surprisingly vast array of classes and majors. Undergraduates in every major undertake serious research here. Off-campus and international study options prevail, and all our classes are taught by leading scholars in their fields. At Colgate, teaching is a clear priority.

The energy of this place is everywhere. We compete in Division I athletics, the highest level of collegiate sports. We have designed our residential living to ensure that students from all over the world feel connected and share experiences on a campus that quickly feels like home. It is our mission to develop thinkers who value intellectual rigor and who are capable of challenging themselves and others with vigor and reason. This is Colgate, a distinctive, vibrant, and welcoming place to learn, live, and develop into who you are. Colgate is ever driven to be the best — one of the world’s premier universities and the finest undergraduate institution in America.

Admissions: https://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid

Campus Visits: https://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid/visit

Financial Aid: https://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid

How to Apply: https://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid/apply

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/native-american-studies-program

New Admission Updates:

https://www.colgate.edu/news/stories/colgate-remain-test-optional-through-2026

https://thirdcentury.colgate.edu/

Colorado College (CC) is located within the unceded territory of the Ute People and recognizes the complex histories of labor and living on this land. Colorado College honors the ancestors of various peoples, tribes, nations, and families whose struggle for justice on this land inspires our daily work. 

CC’s Indigenous community includes students, staff, and faculty with engagement beyond campus and throughout Colorado Springs and the Southwest. CC’s Native American Student Union (NASU) is one of the most active clubs on campus, hosting an annual Pow Wow since 1991. CC students also recently formed Pasifika Student Collective which is committed to the celebration and championing of all Pacific Islander cultures. CC’s Elder-In-Residence, Debbie Howell, and the Nationhood Collective Living & Learning Community support native students and bring awareness of Indigenous identities to campus. Our Indigenous Speaker Series and Visiting Writer Series brings elders, scholars, and respected voices from tribal communities to campus. Southwest Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Race Ethnicity Migration Studies are academic concentrations with strong emphasis on native culture, land, and history. 

Since 1874, students at Colorado College have attended class in the shadow of Pikes Peak (known to the Ute as “Tava`Kaav” or “Sun Mountain”). CC is known for the Block Plan, a unique academic schedule allowing students to focus on just one class every three-and-a-half weeks rather than balancing several courses at the same time. Students dive deep into subjects, with each block covering the same amount of material as a course on the semester system. The benefits? You can study immigration policy on the borderlands, study film at the Sundance Film Festival, or find Jupiter during evening labs in Barnes Observatory. After each block comes the “block break”, a 4.5-day hiatus from classes, allowing students to begin their next class refreshed and excited.

Admissions: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/ 

Campus Visits: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/

Financial Aid: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/financialaid/ 

How to Apply: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/for-students/admission-requirements/first-year-students/first-year-students.html

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/indigenous-community/

New Admission Updates: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/for-students/start-my-app/index.html

Columbia University is located in New York City, specifically the island of Manhattan, which means island of many hills in the language of the Lenni Lenape people. We recognize that Manhattan is part of the ancestral and traditional homeland of the Lenni Lenape and Wappinger people who are still active members of our community throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Columbia University includes Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science which serve 6,000 undergraduate students from all 50 states, over 100 countries and more than 40 Tribal Nations. One of the world’s premier liberal arts colleges, Columbia College is home to a vibrant community of undergraduates, an endless array of engaging ideas and a sweeping sense of possibility. Through an undergraduate course of study that features an engineering foundation with a liberal arts core, Columbia Engineering students leverage the extensive resources of a major research university in order to become leaders and innovators. Columbia Engineers are prepared to confront complex issues with groundbreaking solutions to the grand challenges of our time. For over 100 years, the Core Curriculum has been the defining element of a Columbia education. It is a communal learning experience of small discussion-based seminars that cultivate community-wide discourse and deliberate contemplation around classic works, contemporary issues and humanity’s most enduring questions. Our students come together from every background and every corner of the world to engage and explore, to seek new adventures and perspectives, to build connections, and to pursue a better world. These passions fuel more than 500 student clubs and organizations. What matters most to us is your ability to thrive at Columbia, not your ability to pay for it. Our goal is to make Columbia an affordable option for any student. We cover 100% of the financial need for all first-year and transfer applicants for all four years, without the use of loans. 

Admissions: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/affordability 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/visit/virtual 

How to Apply: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/OMA/

https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaMalamaHawaii/ 

https://lionlink.columbia.edu/organization/nativeamericancouncil 

https://www.facebook.com/NAHM.Columbia.NYC/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/test-optional-2021-2022 

Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ (the Cayuga Nation). The Gayogo̱hó:nǫɁare members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, an alliance of six sovereign Nations with a historic and contemporary presence on this land. Cornell University is an institution where “any person can find instruction in any study” and it remains one of the most academically and socially diverse universities in the world. A member of the Ivy League, Cornell offers over 80 majors, over 130 minors, and over 4,000 courses, and the opportunity to lead and get involved with over 1,200 student-run organizations. A vibrant living and learning community, Cornell welcomes people with a variety of social, economic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds from all 50 states and over 100 nations around the world. Currently, there are over 400 Native American and Indigenous undergraduate and graduate/professional students at Cornell. Indigenous students are supported academically, socially, and culturally through resources and activities made available through the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) and AIISP’s Akwekon, the nation’s first residential program house specifically built to celebrate the rich heritage of North American Indigenous peoples. Cornell has two active Indigenous student organizations, Native American and Indigenous Students at Cornell (NAISAC) and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), who hold a variety of fun and engaging events such as Indigenous Prom and the Rematriation Fashion Show. Interested students are encouraged to view our robust virtual visit options and visit in-person to see the university’s spectacular campus. High school students can inquire about the Precollege Studies summer program and Engineering’s High School Outreach Program. For more information, contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office by phone (607-255-5241) or email (admissions@cornell.edu).

Admissions: https://admissions.cornell.edu/ 

Campus Visits: https://www.cornell.edu/visit/ 

Financial Aid: https://finaid.cornell.edu/ 

How to Apply: https://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/first-year-applicants 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://cals.cornell.edu/american-indian-indigenous-studies 

New Admission Updates: 

https://admissions.cornell.edu/policies/standardized-testing-policy

https://admissions.cornell.edu/how-to-apply/first-year-applicants/questbridge-applicants

Founded in 1769, “for the education and instruction of youth of the Indian tribes in this land… and any others,” Dartmouth College recommitted to its original mission in 1970 and has since been one of the leading private institutions in the country for Indigenous youth. Located on historic, unceded Abenaki Territory in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth is the smallest of the Ivy League schools with approximately 4,200 undergraduates. Consistently ranked among the top five schools in the country for the quality of undergraduate teaching, students who come to Dartmouth have access to small class sizes, a broad and deep liberal arts curriculum, a flexible academic calendar and a high level of collaboration and advising with our world-class faculty. There are over 50 majors available – including a full Native/Indigenous Studies Department – and close to half of Dartmouth students will create their own major or minor. Dartmouth is also ranked one of the top ten schools in the country for study abroad opportunities, with over 60 standing programs to choose from. At Dartmouth, outreach to Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native and, increasingly, international Indigenous youth, their communities and their families is an institutional priority. Dartmouth also guarantees to meet 100% of demonstrated need for all students who apply for financial aid. 

Admissions: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/ 

Financial Aid: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/afford/apply-financial-aid 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visit/campus-tours 

How to Apply: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/apply/apply-dartmouth 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visit/visitation-programs/indigenous-fly-program 

COVID-19 Updates: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visit/visit-dartmouth 

Duke University is located on the ancestral lands of the Shakori, Eno and Tuscarora people. Today, North Carolina recognizes 8 tribes: Coharie, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi Saponi, Haliwa Saponi, Waccamaw Siouan, Sappony, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee. We recognize those peoples for whom these were ancestral lands as well as the many Indigenous people who live and work in the region today. Founded in 1924, Duke is synonymous with a rigorous academic program, an emphasis on individual education, and a vibrant school spirit. Students enjoy a dynamic combination of tradition and innovation, opportunities to participate in state-of-the art research, robust extracurricular activities, and a diverse and collaborative student body. With more than 500 clubs and organizations and with about 85% of undergraduates living on campus, life here is typically busy and exciting. Located in the heart of the Research Triangle in North Carolina, Duke draws students from all over the world. Duke students represent a range of backgrounds, experiences, identities, and interests, including the over half of Duke students who identify as students of color, as well as those who are the first in their families to attend college. With a student faculty ratio of 8:1, 70% of Duke’s classes have fewer than 19 students. The 6,900 undergraduates can choose from over 50 majors in the arts and sciences and engineering, minors, and interdisciplinary certificate programs. Duke’s financial aid program meets full financial need for all admitted students who apply for aid, regardless of citizenship or residency.

Duke has an active Native American Student Alliance organization, an American Indian sorority, the Nu chapter of Alpha Pi Omega Sorority Inc., and each April provides a fly-in program for eligible admitted Native students during Duke “Blue Devil Days”. Duke has also recently founded a Native American Studies Initiative.

Admissions: https://admissions.duke.edu/ 

Campus Visits: https://admissions.duke.edu/visit/ 

Financial Aid: https://financialaid.duke.edu/ 

How to Apply: https://admissions.duke.edu/apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming:

https://global.duke.edu/nasi-student-groups

https://global.duke.edu/nasi

New Admission Updates: https://admissions.duke.edu/checklist/

Emory University is a private institution that was founded in 1836. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse and noncompetitive environment, Emory is a leading research institution with a strong reputation for rigorous academic programs, outstanding faculty, and a vibrant campus community. Emory offers more than 80 majors and 60 minors, and 13 preprofessional tracks and has more than 325 student clubs and organizations. The university has nine schools: Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College of Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Candler School of Theology, Emory University School of Law, Goizueta Business School, the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies, and the Rollins School of Public Health.

Students can begin their undergraduate studies on one of two campuses, Emory College in Atlanta, GA, and Oxford College in Oxford, GA. The two colleges are academically equivalent but offer distinct environments and opportunities for students to embark on their academic careers. The Atlanta campus hosts approximately 7,000 undergraduate students, a diverse, energetic learning environment at the center of the university’s educational and research initiatives. The Oxford College campus has approximately 1,000 undergraduates, evenly split between first and second-year students, an intimate setting typical of a small liberal arts college.

Admissions: https://apply.emory.edu

Campus Visits: https://apply.emory.edu/discover/visitengagement

Financial Aid: https://apply.emory.edu/financial-aid

How to Apply: https://apply.emory.edu/apply

Native/Diversity Programming: http://native.emory.edu/ 

Fort Lewis College is situated upon the ancestral land of the Nuuchiu (Ute) people who were forcibly removed by the United States Government. We acknowledge that this land is connected to the communal and ceremonial spaces of the Jicarilla Abache (Apache), Pueblos of New Mexico, Hopi Sinom, and Diné (Navajo) Nations. It is important to acknowledge this because the narratives of the lands in this region have long been told from dominant perspectives, without full recognition of the original land stewards who continue to inhabit and connect with this land.

Fort Lewis College (FLC) is a four-year public liberal arts college located in Durango, Colorado. FLC has a population of 3,443 students and offers 55 majors. Students come to FLC from all 50 states, 12 countries, and over 185 Native American Tribes and Alaska Native Villages. 42% of our students identify as Native American or Alaska Native, and 58% identify as students of color, making FLC incredibly diverse! 46% of students are first-generation and 34% are Pell-eligible. We have a student to faculty ratio of 14:1, with an average class size of 21 students. FLC has a Native American Center and over 10 Native American and Alaskan Native clubs for students to join. The Hozhoni Days Powwow is FLC’s longest-running cultural celebration, which began in 1966.

Before becoming a college, Fort Lewis was a U.S. military post and later became a non-reservation federal Indian boarding school, operating from 1892 to 1910. In 1911, Fort Lewis became a high school, then a two-year college. In 1956, Fort Lewis transformed yet again into a four-year college. Today, FLC offers the Native American Tuition Waiver for enrolled members or children of an enrolled member of a federally recognized Native American Tribe or Alaska Native Village to attend FLC tuition-free.

We’d like to begin by acknowledging that we stand on Nonotuck land and also acknowledge our neighboring Indigenous nations: the Nipmuc and the Wampanoag to the East, the Mohegan and Pequot to the South, the Mohican to the West, and the Abenaki to the North. We want to take this opportunity to invite you to think actively, critically, and with deep curiosity about the living land and waters that were here before Hampshire College existed.

Hampshire College is a small, independent, coeducational liberal arts college located on 800 acres of open and wooded land in Amherst, Massachusetts. The College serves as an academic home to approximately 850 students from 45 U.S. states, two territories, and 31 countries. As of 2022, approximately 30% of our students identify as first-generation.

At Hampshire, faculty advisors assist students in creating a customized course of study to address questions, challenges, or issues of interest. In lieu of grades, academic performance is assessed with constructive, written feedback on students’ projects, writing, and engagement in classes and community.

Hampshire College is part of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Students at each campus can cross register for classes, join clubs, try out for club sports and performing arts groups, borrow books, and embed themselves in the cultures of other schools.

Admissions: https://hampshire.edu/admissions

Campus Visits: https://www.hampshire.edu/admissions/visit-hampshire

Financial Aid: https://www.hampshire.edu/offices/financial-services/financial-aid

How to Apply: https://www.hampshire.edu/admissions/apply-hampshire

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.hampshire.edu/offices/division-justice-equity-and-antiracism

New Admission Updates: https://www.hampshire.edu/optional-application-materials

Harvard was founded in 1636 and is located on the traditional and ancestral land of the Massachusett, the original inhabitants of what is now known as Boston and Cambridge. We pay respect to the people of the Massachusett Tribe, past and present, and honor the land itself which remains sacred to the Massachusett People. Harvard’s early mission included the Harvard Indian College, which opened in 1655 and existed until 1698. This work is now taken up by the Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP), whose goals include interfaculty scholarship and teaching, Native outreach, and student support.

Harvard College has an undergraduate student body of just over 7,000. These students hail from all 50 U.S. states, over 100 different countries and represent many different socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious and other backgrounds. This diversity is integral to the College’s liberal arts focus and its commitment to intellectual vitality which allows for a community where members will speak, listen, learn from and question each other in the pursuit of understanding and growth. Nestled within a world-class research university, the College allows students to choose from over 3700 courses, 50 concentrations (or majors) and 49 secondary areas spanning the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, engineering sciences, as well as several interdisciplinary areas. Coursework is supported by a plethora of research, internship and fellowship opportunities while a network of academic, social, professional and wellness resources help to ensure student success. Native and indigenous-focused content is spread throughout all of these areas and is also represented within our list of 500+ student clubs and organizations, including Natives at Harvard College (NAHC). Harvard is committed to offering comprehensive financial aid to all students with demonstrated financial need.

Admissions: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions 

Campus Visits: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/explore-harvard/virtual-tour

Financial Aid: https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid

How to Apply: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/first-year-applicants

Native/Diversity Programming: https://hunap.harvard.edu/home

Harvard Natives IG: @harvardnatives

New Admission Updates: https://www.fas.harvard.edu/2025/03/17/harvard-financial-aid-expands-to-reach-more-middle-income-families/

Haverford College, located just outside Philadelphia, PA, occupies and was founded upon the ancestral land of the Lenni Lenape people whose presence and resilience in Pennsylvania continues to this day. Haverford is a place where students are trusted, have the opportunity to shape their own path, and have a profound impact on the overall community experience. The college works closely with the John P. Chesick Scholars Program, a four-year academic mentoring and leadership program that is open to all students from underrepresented backgrounds. Haverford students conduct research with faculty who are internationally recognized thought-leaders. Students supplement their classroom experience with experiential learning opportunities supported and funded through our three Academic Centers. All Haverford students will conduct their own graduate-level research as part of their senior thesis. Students are trusted to manage the $500,000 student activities budget, serve on college-wide hiring committees, and run more than 145 clubs and organizations. Of course, the clearest example of the trust placed in students can be found in Haverford’s student-run Honor Code. The Honor Code at Haverford, among other benefits, allows our students the freedom to self-schedule unproctored exams and access labs 24 hours a day.

The close proximity to other colleges and universities has fostered an active consortium. Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and Swarthmore Colleges together comprise the Tri-College Consortium. Students can register for classes across the three schools, and any social event within the Tri-Co is open to and offered at no cost to the entire Tri-Co community. The University of Pennsylvania partners with Haverford on accelerated Master’s Degree programs in engineering, bioethics, and city planning.

Admissions: https://www.haverford.edu/admission 

Campus Visits: https://www.haverford.edu/admission/visiting

Financial Aid: https://www.haverford.edu/financial-aid 

How to Apply: https://www.haverford.edu/admission/applying-haverford

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.haverford.edu/institutional-diversity-equity-and-access/student-diversity-equity-and-access

New Admission Updates: https://www.haverford.edu/admission/get-touch

We, as members of the community of learners at Johns Hopkins University, recognize that our institution is founded on the traditional homelands of indigenous and Native peoples past and present. In the spirit of healing, it is with gratitude that we recognize those individuals who have cared for this land for generations as well as those who have historically been misrepresented and/or mistreated on this land. 

Johns Hopkins University is a place where ambitious, talented, and creative students thrive. Students in all majors learn through exploration and discovery. With no core curriculum, Hopkins offers students the freedom to pursue classes they’re interested in, not just required to take. Hopkins has a close-knit feel (fewer than 20 students in 74% of classes and a 6:1 student-faculty ratio) and the resources of a large research university. In fact, 98% of students have at least one hands-on learning experience as undergraduates through research, internships, or other pre-professional opportunities. 

Students are active and engaged on a lively campus, and are involved in activities from cultural and performing arts groups to advocacy and service organizations, including two newer organizations: Masali, the indigenous students at Hopkins student organization and the Hawaii Students Association. 

Baltimore, Maryland is an extension of campus—a bustling city with a small town feel that is a gateway to internships and jobs, and an entertainment hot spot. The admissions committee approaches applications from a holistic perspective, evaluating the ‘whole student.’ We look for students who will bring something to the campus community while taking advantage of all Hopkins has to offer, by collaborating with their peers and faculty mentors to pursue groundbreaking discoveries. JHU is need-blind, meets 100% of demonstrated need, and offers no-loan financial aid packages. With the potential to graduate debt-free, equipped with an education that opens doors, our students have the freedom to boldly explore ways to apply their knowledge and talents.

Admissions: https://apply.jhu.edu/

Campus Visits: https://apply.jhu.edu/tours-and-events/browse/

Financial Aid: https://apply.jhu.edu/tuition-aid/

How to Apply: https://apply.jhu.edu/how-to-apply/

Native/Diversity Programming: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/oma/

New Admission Updates: https://apply.jhu.edu/how-to-apply/application-deadlines-requirements/

Knox College was founded in 1837 by abolitionists who came from New York to Knox County, traditionally the lands of the Kickapoo, Sauk, Meskwaki, and Potawatomi peoples. We have been rooted in a historic commitment to social justice and to access to education for all qualified students ever since. Our College is currently developing a statement to appropriately acknowledge the land we reside on. This statement will be forthcoming within the next couple months.

Knox is a small liberal arts and sciences college and is one of the 40 Colleges That Change Lives. Our student population is around 1,125, creating a tight-knit and supportive campus environment. We are also a diverse community of individuals made up of students from 45 states and 49 countries around the world. We offer over 50 different majors and minors for students to choose from and Division III athletics.

Our hometown, Galesburg, Illinois, is located in western Illinois. Galesburg is a small city, big enough for a Target and a bus system, and small enough for free parking and incredible local food. Campus is easily accessible by two nearby airports, Peoria and Moline, and by Amtrak.

Customizability is the name of the game at Knox. Knox is on a 3-3 academic calendar, which means students take three classes at a time, three terms per year. During one of those terms they can choose to participate in an Immersion Term like our Repertory Theatre or Start-Up Business Term. Also, since experiential learning is a graduation requirement, students have access to a $2,000 Power of Experience grant to help fund their study abroad, research, and other experiences. Knox extends our commitment to accessible education into our financial aid packages as well. We offer every single admitted student a merit scholarship between $35,000 – $45,000.

Admissions: https://www.knox.edu/admission

Campus Visits: https://www.knox.edu/admission/visits-and-events

Financial Aid: https://www.knox.edu/admission/cost-and-financial-aid

How to Apply: https://www.knox.edu/admission/apply-to-knox/first-year-applicants

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.knox.edu/offices/intercultural-life

New Admission Updates: https://www.knox.edu/admission/scholarships

Lawrence University’s Appleton and Door County campuses are located on the ancestral homelands of the Menominee and Ho-Chunk People. Currently there are 11 federally recognized Native American sovereign nations in Wisconsin. We acknowledge these indigenous communities who have stewarded this land throughout the generations and pay respect to their elders past and present. Lawrence University of Wisconsin stands out as an institution dedicated to the comprehensive education of students through its undergraduate residential college and the esteemed Conservatory of Music. With a focus on the liberal arts and sciences, Lawrence offers a robust academic framework designed to nurture intellect and talent. The university is deeply committed to excellence and integrity in all its endeavors, striving to instill these values in its students. This commitment manifests in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, the cultivation of sound judgment, and a profound respect for diverse perspectives.

At the heart of Lawrence University is a vibrant community of 1,500 students, hailing from nearly every state in the U.S. and 38 countries worldwide. This diverse student body creates a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and learning, enhancing the educational experience. Lawrence’s dedication to undergraduate education ensures that both the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Conservatory of Music provide focused and specialized resources tailored to undergraduates.

A key feature of Lawrence University is its remarkably low student-faculty ratio of 8:1, one of the smallest in the country. This ratio facilitates an intimate and collaborative learning environment where students benefit from close interactions and mentorship with professors. Such a setting encourages deep intellectual engagement, allowing students to thrive academically and personally.

Lawrence University prepares its students for lives of achievement, responsible and meaningful citizenship, lifelong learning, and personal fulfillment. As a dynamic learning community of scholars and artists, the university actively fosters a transformative educational process. This process emphasizes engaged learning, supported by a residential campus that offers rich educational opportunities. Lawrence’s mission is to challenge and inspire students, helping them identify their passions, develop their unique talents, and prepare to make significant contributions to the world.

Admissions: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions-aid

Campus Visits: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions-aid/visit

Financial Aid: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions-aid/aid-affordability

How to Apply: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions/apply 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.lawrence.edu/ideas/diversity-intercultural-center/student-involvement

New Admission Updates: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions-aid/apply

Linfield University is located in the traditional territory of the Yamel (“Yam Hill”) band of the Kalapuya. After the 1855 Kalapuya Treaty (Treaty of Dayton), Kalapuya people were forcibly removed and are now members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde.

Every student at Linfield University is a collection of perspectives, curiosities, questions and inspirations. Our faculty lead students to explore more of the world around them in order that they become ready for the world ahead of them. Our School of Business, School of Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences combine to provide access to a variety of academic programs.

Linfield is located in the charming town of McMinnville, Oregon. Cafes, shops and local restaurants are just a short walk from campus and students have easy access to the Oregon coast, Cascade Mountains and city of Portland.

Back on campus, Linfield offers a broad range of activities to suit all our students’ interests. In addition to our student-led clubs, we also offer 14 performing arts groups, 300 leadership positions, intramural and club sports and 22 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

Our community is diverse in many ways. Over 1/3 of our students are the first in their families to attend a four-year university. Nearly 100% of our students are receiving some form of financial aid. In addition to need- based aid, Linfield awards a number of scholarships to full-time students based on scholastic achievement.

Admissions: https://linfield.edu/admission/apply/index.html

Campus Visits: https://linfield.edu/admission/visit/index.html

Financial Aid: https://linfield.edu/financial-aid/index.html

How to Apply: https://www.linfield.edu/admission/apply/first-year-application.html

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.linfield.edu/life-at-linfield/inclusion/index.html

Macalester College is located on the homeland of the Dakota people—Mni Sota Makoce, Land Where the Waters Reflect the Clouds. Although they were forcibly exiled by aggressive and persistent settler colonialism, the Dakota people still flourish despite this painful history. We make this acknowledgment to honor the Dakota people, ancestors, and descendants, as well as the land itself. Macalester engages in ongoing work toward repair and partnership with the Dakota people and the land, as well as to support Indigenous members of our campus community.

At Macalester College, students experience the best of both worlds—the inspiring academic program of a liberal arts and sciences education, combined with the energy and opportunities of the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Academics are top ranked in the U.S., with small classes, individual attention, and collaboration serving as the pillars of the student experience. Students work side by side with professors—in the classroom, in the lab, on stage, on study away, or in a myriad of courses offered each year that partner with Twin Cities’ organizations and businesses. Intellectual exploration serves as the foundation of a Macalester education, often practiced and refined through research and internship opportunities. Macalester draws students from every corner of the globe. With over 2,100 students coming from 108 countries and all 50 states, students find richer discussions and a deeper understanding of the world through experiences in and outside the classroom. Contributing to lasting friendships and a sense of community, there are over 100 student organizations where students enjoy shared interests, express their identity, and expand their talents. Internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society are the values which shape Macalester’s campus culture, empowering students to create positive change and make a difference in the world. The United Nations flag has flown on campus since 1950 and student-led social movements have been happening since the 1960s, symbols of Macalester’s commitment to a curriculum and way of life made stronger through diversity.

Admissions: https://www.macalester.edu/admissions/ 

Financial Aid: https://www.macalester.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ 

Campus Visits: https://www.macalester.edu/about/visit/

How to Apply: https://www.macalester.edu/admissions/apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.macalester.edu/native-indigenous-initiative/

New Admissions Updates: https://www.macalester.edu/admissions/us-admissions/first-year

MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which we acknowledge as the territory of the Wampanoag and Massachusett Nations. Rollercoasters, pirates, elaborate practical jokes (or “hacks”), the largest neuroscience center in the world, the biggest Division III athletic program in the country, and an enduring commitment to social impact can all be found at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology! Combining excellence in science and engineering with a world-class education in the humanities and arts, an MIT education provides the tools for solving the challenges of our generation and beyond. The MIT community loves to speak in numbers. Students say things like, “I have 6.001 in 10-250 at 2:30, then my Course 9 UROP in Building 46.” MIT has a diverse, engaged, creative, and intense student body, with an 8:1 student-faculty ratio. Students are active in athletics, undergraduate organizations (MIT has over 500, including the Laboratory for Chocolate Science), and residential communities (MIT has 11 dorms, 1 of which allows cats). There are many resources and people who can help students on their journey. Academic deans, professors, upperclassmen mentors, faculty advisors, house leaders, and graduate resident tutors are all here to help students navigate the MIT experience and find a home here. The MIT Chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a student-run group that promotes Native culture and community on campus and STEM-related education to various tribal communities. At MIT, learning is about more than what is taught in the classroom – it’s about living here, choosing your own opportunities, and discovering who you are. Below are some starting points for learning about life at MIT and the support students receive on campus.

Admissions: https://mitadmissions.org/ 

Campus Visits: https://apply.mitadmissions.org/portal/visitmit

Financial Aid: https://sfs.mit.edu/ 

How to Apply: https://mitadmissions.org/apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://mitadmissions.org/pages/wise/ 

http://web.mit.edu/aises/www/

Mount Holyoke College, founded in 1837, stands on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the Nipmuk and Pocumtuc peoples in the greater Kwinitekw (Connecticut River) Valley. We owe a debt to the enduring peoples of this land and actively collaborate with the Office of Admission, the Division of Student Life, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and our incredible student leaders to ensure that Indigenous students are supported on campus. In 2023, Mount Holyoke launched a scholarship program to honor Native American, Indigenous, and American Indian communities, awarding two full tuition scholarships each year to incoming students who identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, or who have demonstrated a commitment to Indigenous communities through activism or research.

As a gender-diverse women’s college, Mount Holyoke is a private, residential liberal arts institution with 2,200 intellectually curious and socially conscious undergraduates. Despite its size, Mount Holyoke is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the United States, known for fostering leadership, cultural awareness, and global engagement. Its academically rigorous curriculum is complemented by close faculty mentorship, experiential learning, robust career preparation, and a deeply connected alum network. The  Zowie Banteah Cultural Center, named for a Mount Holyoke and College Horizons alum, provides a welcoming space for all, but centers on Native American and Indigenous voices and their lived experiences by providing space for dialogue, connection, and belonging.

Mount Holyoke is committed to recognizing accountability within our community, particularly as it relates to our engagement of Indigenous peoples past, present, and future. Students gain knowledge of the development, growth, and interactions of Indigenous peoples and nations of the Western Hemisphere through courses such as  History of Turtle Island: “Introduction to Native North America” and “Duyukdv: Cherokee Studies” with Patricia Dawson, “Introduction to Latin American Cultures” with Adriana Pitetta, and “Decolonizing Museums” with Sabra Thorner. Through the Five College Consortium, a partnership with Amherst, Hampshire, and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, students can deepen their studies by earning the Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) Certificate.

Admissions: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission 

Campus Visits: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/visiting-or-connecting-mount-holyoke

Financial Aid: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/apply-undergraduate-first-year/affording-mount-holyoke

How to Apply: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/apply-undergraduate-first-year/application-process

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/diversity-and-inclusion

New York University is one of the foremost private urban research universities in the United States. It was founded in 1831 by Albert Gallatin, America’s fourth Secretary of the Treasury and a man known for radical ideas and innovation. At a time when higher education was reserved for elite men, NYU was one of the first universities to offer academic opportunities to everyone – to immigrants and later to women. Today, students enter NYU through one of three degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, or Shanghai and are also able to study abroad at sites in Argentina, Australia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Spain, and the United States, making this institution the premier Global Network University. In addition to the wide array of student resources, the Native American Club at NYU provides students with the opportunity to meet and engage with other Native American students, and the Native People’s Forum aims to engage the NYU community and others through events related to indigenous and Native American society.

Website: www.nyu.edu

Northeastern University is located in Boston Massachusetts on the ancestral homelands of The Massachusett and Pequot People. At Northeastern, we believe in the transformative power of learning by doing and want to integrate your time in the classroom with hands-on experiences in the real world. When you join our Husky Pack, you become a lifelong member of a game-changing global network, and our signature co-op program gives you the opportunity to graduate with up to 18 months of full-time professional work experience, positioning you for great success after you graduate. Northeastern offers 270+ majors and 170+ combined majors across eight undergraduate colleges, and academic flexibility is even embedded into our core curriculum. Our Northeastern Promise means that we commit to providing you with a financial aid package that meets your full demonstrated financial need, and that everyone who applies will automatically be reviewed for all available scholarship opportunities. Our 73-acre residential campus is a short walk from the heart of downtown Boston, and is home to six quads, a rotating public art series, 40 laboratories and research centers, 20 dining options, 19 division I sports teams,70 club, esports, and intramural athletic teams , 40 residence halls, an underground tunnel system to keep you warm during the winter, over 500 student organizations, and ten different cultural and resource centers committed to fostering intercultural dialogue and a deep sense of belonging. In the same way that each student at Northeastern is supported by a team of advisors, peer mentors, and professors, all prospective students also have a designated admissions counselor who is excited to help them, and their families navigate the college application process. Northeastern will continue to be test optional for the forseeable future . Northeastern  offers several ways to begin your career as a Husky. You may be admitted to the Boston campus or to one of our first year programs.These are located in Oakland California, New York City, London UK. After your first year at one of these campuses, you will transition to Boston for your remaining three years.

Admissions: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/ 

Campus Visits: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/visit/virtual-visit-experience/

Financial Aid: https://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/

How to Apply: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/

Native/Diversity Programming: https://provost.northeastern.edu/odei/affinity/native/

New Admission Updates: https://news.northeastern.edu/new-political-landscape-faq/

Northern Michigan University is located on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe, Three Fires Confederacy, an honored alliance of the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewadmik (Potowatomi) peoples. We are a mid-size, 4-year, public university in Marquette on the south shores of gitchi gami (Lake Superior) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. At NMU, students feel welcomed, not intimidated. Supported, not pressured. And instantly at home, in a right-size environment surrounded by the natural beauty of these ancestral homelands and limitless fun. Northern students are deeply involved in real world scientific and creative research, professional conferences and educational community service from the start. Here you could help find a cure for cancer in our brain tumor research lab, design and market products at Invent@NMU, edit a highly respected literary journal or make an Emmy award-winning documentary. Our Center for Community & Connection, Office of Opportunity, Empowerment, & People, Center for Native American Studies, Native American Student Association, and Center for Student Enrichment provide great opportunities for students to engage in their community, take on leadership roles, and be a force for change. All roads lead North.

Admissions: nmu.edu/admissions

Campus Visits: nmu.edu/visit

Financial Aid: nmu.edu/scholarships

How to Apply: nmu.edu/admissions/freshmen

Native/Diversity Programming:

https://nmu.edu/nativeamericanstudies/resources-help-you

https://nmu.edu/diversity/home

New Admission Updates: nmu.edu/admissions

Northwestern is a community of learners situated within a network of historical and contemporary relationships with Native American tribes, communities, parents, students, and alumni. The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami, and Ho-Chunk nations. Founded in 1851 in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is located on a lakeside campus just three miles north of Chicago, one of the world’s most dynamic cities. In 2014, the Native American Inclusion Initiative was founded with the mission to create spaces where Indigenous people are heard, their identities are honored, and they can be successful members of Northwestern as well as good tribal and community citizens. Most notably, the initiative has facilitated the creation of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR), a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies, and the hiring of Indigenous staff to support campus-wide advocacy, community engagement, student support, and recruitment.

With a population of 8,000 undergraduates, Northwestern puts a strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching. Our student-to-faculty ratio is 6:1, and nearly 80% of courses enroll under twenty students. We also put a strong emphasis on affordability and accessibility, meeting 100% of every student’s demonstrated financial need with loan-free renewable scholarships.

Northwestern’s six undergraduate schools offer 150+ programs of study in arts and sciences, engineering, communication, journalism, education and social policy, and music. Across our schools, 40+ faculty engage in teaching and research around Native American and Indigenous Studies with 12 identifying as Indigenous. Our quarter system enables interdisciplinary exploration and multiple academic concentrations.

Over 500 undergraduate organizations, Big 10 athletics, $3.5 million in undergraduate research funding, 150+ study abroad opportunities, cutting-edge innovation centers, and internships across industries complement classroom opportunities to foster scholarly development, professional experience, leadership, and personal growth.

Admissions: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/ 

Campus Visits: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/visit/visit-campus/

Financial Aid: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/tuition-aid/

How to Apply: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/apply/

Native/Diversity Programming: https://cnair.northwestern.edu/about/

New Admission Updates: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/apply/requirements.html

Oberlin College has long been committed to our core values of activism, integrity, and social justice. We say with pride that we were the first college in the nation to admit students no matter their race in 1835, and women alongside men in 1837. Yet, in order to practice these principles, it requires introspection of not only of our current selves, but also reflection on the long history of our institution and the land it currently resides. Although we mark the founding of our town and college in 1833, the history of Oberlin goes much further than that. Oberlin acknowledges the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their ancestral homelands. Our footprint is surrounded by Indigenous earthworks, mound building cultures, and then by the Erie, Wyandotte, Mingo and other Indigenous Nations and Peoples. The only way we can in good conscience celebrate Oberlin’s values is to first acknowledge the indigenous peoples whose stories and role in our land’s history have long been ignored. While this single gesture is not enough, we use this as a step towards bringing visibility and increasing engagement with all of the histories and communities that have led us to the Oberlin community we cherish today.

Oberlin is not only the first college in the US to admit students regardless of gender and race in 1837, we are also the only institution in the United States where a top-ranked liberal arts college and a world-renowned conservatory of music share a seamless student culture and campus. Oberlin also boasts an art museum that is known as one of the best in the country. Oberlin has been recognized as one of the ‘greenest’ institutions in the USA and is carbon neutral as of Spring 2025. 

Oberlin has 85+ areas of study, from our renowned creative writing program and our neuroscience major (the oldest undergraduate neuroscience program in the U.S.!) to our business major and pedagogy, advocacy, and community engagement concentration. We provide a world-class education to its 2,900 students, and guarantee $5,000 for unpaid or low-paying internships. The majority of our graduates continue on to prestigious fellowships, law schools (97% acceptance rate), medical schools (80% acceptance rate) and Masters/PhD programs. Our students choose from a variety of housing styles: traditional residence halls, identity-based, language-based, theme houses and co-op houses in which students manage the house and share meal preparation. Oberlin has over 40 identity-based student groups as well as over 150 events put on every year notably: Drag Ball, Indigenous Speaker Series, Black History Month Fashion Show and Obies for Undocumented Inclusion. Finally, the best way to decorate your room is to participate in Oberlin’s one-of-a-kind art rental program. Artwork by the masters – Monet, Picasso, and Warhol among them – are loaned to students for FREE! With its longstanding commitments to access, diversity, and inclusion, Oberlin is the ideal laboratory in which to study and design the world we want.

Admissions: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid

Campus Visits: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-and-connect

Financial Aid: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid

How to Apply: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/arts-and-sciences/first-year-applicants

Native/Diversity Programming:

http://go.oberlin.edu/overnight-visits

http://go.oberlin.edu/diversity

Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR is located within the traditional homelands of the Mary’s River or Ampinefu Band of Kalapuya. Following the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855 (Kalapuya etc. Treaty), Kalapuya people were forcibly removed to reservations in Western Oregon. Today, living descendants of these people are a part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (https://www.grandronde.org) and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians (https://ctsi.nsn.us). 

Oregon State University, Oregon’s largest public university, is home to more than 36,000 students and 200 different academic programs including engineering, forestry, health sciences, business, liberal arts, natural resources, and more. Students stay busy during the year by participating in research, joining student clubs, going on study abroad, completing internships, competing in intramural sports, and by cheering on the Beavers as they compete in NCAA Division I athletic events. Go Beavs! At OSU, there are multiple support resources available to students to help them be successful academically, socially, and mentally. Students can take advantage of programs such as TRiO, Educational Opportunities Program, LSAMP, Counseling and Psychological Services, tutoring services, and academic help centers while they earn their OSU degree. 

OSU offers in-state tuition to any student enrolled in a federally recognized tribe. Oregon State is also the proud home of seven Cultural Resource Centers, including the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws. Whether students are attending a Native American Student Association meeting, practicing for the annual Hōʻike with Hui O Hawai’i and the Pacific Islander Association, or attending the Salmon Bake the Ina Haws provides space, support, and community for our students. The Ina Haws also connects with the munk-skukum Indigenous Living Learning Community to create a supportive space centering the experience and history of Indigenous students at OSU while they are living on-campus.

Admissions: https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/ 

Campus Visits: https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/virtual-events

Financial Aid: https://financialaid.oregonstate.edu/

How to Apply: https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/apply-choose-application 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/diversity

New Admission Updates: https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/calculus-ready

Pepperdine University recognizes and acknowledges the Indigenous Chumash people as the original inhabitants and stewards of the land on which the university is located. We are a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Pepperdine University is a private university of approximately 3,400 students in Malibu, California. 

Seaver College is our undergraduate school that prepares students of diverse economic, social, ethnic, and religious backgrounds to become moral and intellectual leaders. Students benefit from many small classes, a nurturing campus environment, opportunities for diverse social interaction, and individual attention from these teacher-mentors. With a scenic coastal campus, Pepperdine attracts a global student body and promotes a supportive and inclusive campus culture. 

Helping others is part of our mission. Pepperdine offers students myriad ways to be of service right here in Southern California, as well as around the world, sponsoring a variety of transformative service opportunities abroad. The strong alumni network provides lifelong connections and professional growth opportunities. Founded in the Church of Christ tradition, Pepperdine University upholds Christian values with the belief that they complement and support the pursuit of knowledge. At Pepperdine, students of all faiths are encouraged to explore their spirit through our student led ministries, prayer and unity gatherings, and our Hub for Spiritual Life. We believe that a broad range of diverse perspectives enriches the quality of our learning, scholarship, and leadership. Students are engaged and inspired through our Intercultural Affairs Office programs, which strengthens a community of respect, equity, and understanding. Pepperdine’s Student Student Success Center, Office of Student Accessibility, Counseling Center, and Resilience-Informed Skills Education program are just some of the services that we provide to further our students’ wellness and keep them on the path to success.

Admissions: https://www.pepperdine.edu/admission/undergraduate/

Campus Visits: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/visit/campustours/

Financial Aid: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/financial-aid/undergraduate/ 

How to Apply: https://www.pepperdine.edu/admission/apply-now/

Native/Diversity Programming: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/student-life/campus/intercultural-affairs/ 

New Admission Updates: https://healthscience.pepperdine.edu/bsn/

Pitzer College is the youngest of the Claremont Colleges occupying Tongva Land in Southern California. Founded in 1963, Pitzer was built on five core values of Social Responsibility,Environmental Sustainability, Student Engagement, Interdisciplinary Learning, and Intercultural Understanding. Supporting approximately 1,200 undergraduates, Pitzer’s liberal arts education prioritizes flexibility alongside academic rigor. Our mission is to shape individuals’ critical thinking and thus deliver global citizens unto the world beyond Pitzer College. Founded in the midst of the civil rights movement, Pitzer students’ passion for social justice and institutional accountability lives and breathes on campus every day. Pitzer is committed to meeting 100% of need demonstrated by students and their families. We are need aware, thus accounting for demonstrated need in the admission process. Students participate in community service, whether through their curriculum or beyond, taking advantage of programs through CASA Pitzer or our Community Engagement Center to supplement the needs of our community partners and organizations. Our student to faculty ratio rests at 10:1, where small classes prioritize strong connections with professors alongside accessibility. The flexibility in our curriculum allows students with the guide of their academic advisors to invest interest in their education in conjunction with demanding rigor. As a member of the Claremont Colleges, the only intentional consortium in the United States, Pitzer students take advantage of more than 2,000 classes offered each semester with a wide variety of interdisciplinary specialties. Since the Claremont Colleges exist on the same square mile of campus, students at all of the schools interact on a daily basis, whether in the classroom, dining halls, or the many events hosted by all of the schools by and for students.

Admissions: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission-aid

Campus Visits: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission-aid/visit

Financial Aid: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid-information

How to Apply: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission-aid/how-apply/first-year-applicants

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.pitzer.edu/offices/cec/pillars-and-programs/native-indigenous-initiatives-nii

Pomona College was settled upon the ancestral lands of the Gabrieliño, Serrano and Tongva peoples. These tribes continue to call this land home, despite attempts of erasure from colonizers, both past and present. Today, we work to honor both their presence and legacy through Pomona’s Draper Center for Community Engagement, The Humanities Studio and the Benton Museum of Art. We continue to support these partnerships and amplify Gabrieliño, Serrano and Tongva voices as we look towards the future.

Pomona College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California about 45 minutes east of Los Angeles. As the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, a unique consortium of seven colleges and graduate schools, we offer both the advantages of a small liberal arts college and the resources of a large university. The Claremont Colleges support various shared identity-based resource centers and mentor programs, including the Indigenous Peer Mentor Program (IPMP). IPMP serves to foster a stronger connection between Indigenous students while helping develop their respective academic, personal, and professional lives throughout their time at Pomona and The Claremont Colleges. Each individual college has additional mentor programs or student organizations, such as Pomona’s FLI Scholars for first generation and/or low-income students.

Pomona offers a comprehensive curriculum, with 48 majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, in addition to a few interdisciplinary majors. The College has 1,732 degree-seeking students currently enrolled who come from 70 nations and all 50 U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. With a student-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 and an average class size of 13, our students work closely with their professors in the classroom, in the lab and in the field. And our location—within an hour of Los Angeles and the mountains, desert and beaches—provides countless opportunities for field study, research and internships. Almost all students live in one of 14 residence halls on our 140-acre campus. Pomona College admits domestic applicants regardless of their ability to pay and then meets the full demonstrated need of all admitted students. 56% percent of students receive financial aid.

Admissions: pomona.edu/admissions

Campus Visits: pomona.edu/admissions/connect

Financial Aid: pomona.edu/financial-aid 

How to Apply: pomona.edu/admissions/paths-apply

Native/Diversity Programming:

pomona.edu/administration/diversity-pomona/resources-students 

instagram.com/nircclaremont/

New Admission Updates: pomona.edu/news/2023/11/15-pomona-college-makes-test-optional-admissions-policy-permanent 

Portland State University is located in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon in Multnomah County. We honor the Indigenous people whose traditional and ancestral homelands we stand on, the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Tumwater, Watlala bands of the Chinook, the Tualatin Kalapuya and many other indigenous nations of the Columbia River. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors of this place and to recognize that we are here because of the sacrifices forced upon them. In remembering these communities, we honor their legacy, their lives, and their descendants.

As an institution PSU offers more than 200 degree programs and is ranked among the most sustainable, distinctive, and transformative schools in the nation. We consistently earn high marks for being LGBTQ-friendly, bicycle-friendly, and environmentally-friendly by the organizations that care most about those issues.

Native students at PSU will find a wide range of resources intended to support their academic growth and cultural identities. Physical spaces such as the Native American Student & Community Center and the Pacific Islander Student Center are gathering spaces for students interested in celebrating their identities. The PSU Oak Savanna is a minimally managed outdoor classroom that shares the natural history of the Pacific Northwest, offers a place for reflection and healing, creates wildlife habitat, and demonstrates indigenous land practices for food, medicine, art, and ceremony. Lastly, PSU’s most recent renovation included the creation of what is now the Vernier Science Center, a facility with design principles informed by PSU’s indigenous community. This space is home to PSU’s Indigenous Library, and our Traditional Ecological & Cultural Knowledge Food Lab where we incorporate ancestral indigenous food and medicine making practices into our courses.

Admissions: https://www.pdx.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions

Campus Visits: https://www.pdx.edu/visit/campus-tours

Financial Aid: https://www.pdx.edu/student-finance/financial-aid/apply

How to Apply: https://www.pdx.edu/admissions/apply

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.pdx.edu/native-american-center/resources

New Admission Updates: https://www.pdx.edu/admissions/first-year

The land on which the University stands is part of the ancient homeland and traditional territory of the Lenape people. We pay respect to Lenape peoples, past, present, and future and their continuing presence in the homeland and Lenape diaspora.

The University was chartered in 1746 and is located in central New Jersey in a residential campus community with a thriving downtown. Service and civic engagement are central to the Princeton experience, as reflected in the University’s informal motto, “Princeton in the nation’s service and the service of humanity.” Various elements of the University’s mission — educating students, discovering new knowledge and developing students’ character — have a common end goal: to improve the community and world around us. Princeton’s unique academic structure ensures that a student’s education is grounded in the liberal arts with ample opportunities to conduct large-scale original research, the most notable of which is our senior thesis requirement. Princeton offers two bachelor’s degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.). Within these degree programs, students can choose among 37 majors, 38 minors and 26 interdisciplinary certificates. With 75% of our classes having fewer than 20 students and a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students receive individual attention from faculty. Fostering a sense of belonging on campus is crucial to Princeton’s mission. There are several affinity and identity-based centers that support students from a wide range of backgrounds and identities, including the Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity (EBCAO), which supports first-generation and lower-income students. The Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding (CAF) supports students as they develop, implement, and actualize their vision of a more equitable and just world. CAF supports Natives at Princeton, a student-led organization that works to increase visibility of Native peoples as well as foster awareness and understanding of Native and Indigenous issues. Princeton was also the first university in the country to institute a no-loan financial aid policy, meaning aid is awarded in the form of a grant, not a loan, allowing 89% of our recent students to graduate without debt.

Admissions: https://admission.princeton.edu/

Campus Visits: https://www.princeton.edu/meet-princeton/visit-us

Financial Aid: https://finaid.princeton.edu/

How to Apply: https://admission.princeton.edu/apply

Native/Diversity Programming: https://inclusive.princeton.edu/initiatives/native-american-indigenous-inclusion

New Admission Updates: https://admission.princeton.edu/apply/princeton-specific-questions

Reed’s location in Portland provides students with access to a dynamic urban environment and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest—fueling a strong culture of activism, outdoor adventure, and artistic engagement. We acknowledge that Reed College rests on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Indigenous peoples who have stewarded this land for generations. We recognize the ongoing legacy of colonialism and displacement, and we honor the resilience and enduring presence of Native communities—past, present, and future. As we gather, learn, and work at Reed, we commit to reflecting on our roles in the systems that have led to dispossession, and to supporting Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination in meaningful ways. Reed College is a distinctive liberal arts and sciences institution located in Portland, Oregon. Known for its rigorous academics, strong sense of intellectual curiosity, and commitment to critical inquiry, Reed fosters a tight-knit community of independent thinkers. With small, discussion-based classes and a required senior thesis for all students, Reed offers an educational experience deeply rooted in student engagement, faculty mentorship, and academic exploration. Students at Reed are encouraged to pursue knowledge for its own sake, across a curriculum that spans the humanities, sciences, and arts. The college emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary learning and student agency, with no varsity sports or Greek life and a unique honor principle that guides both academic and social conduct. Outside the classroom, students find a vibrant campus life shaped by collaborative traditions, creative expression, and a shared investment in community values.

Admissions: https://www.reed.edu/admission-aid/

Campus Visits: https://www.reed.edu/admission-aid/visit/

Financial Aid: https://www.reed.edu/admission-aid/costs-and-financial-aid/

How to Apply: https://www.reed.edu/admission-aid/how-to-apply/

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.reed.edu/campus-life/

New Admission Updates: https://www.reed.edu/admission-aid/how-to-apply/#dates

Rice acknowledges that the land we sit upon has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst a number of Indigenous peoples, specifically the Apache, Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa and Wichita nations. Additionally, Texas is home to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, the Lipan Apache Tribe, and the Texas Band of Yaqui Indians. Rice University honors and respects these Indigenous peoples and their descendants connected to this territory. 

Rice University sits in the heart of Houston on a 300-acre, tree-lined campus next to the Texas Medical Center and the Houston Museum District. As a top-tier research institution, we offer more than 50 majors across seven schools of study where students have the freedom and ability to choose their own path. Student life centers on our eleven residential colleges, where students connect with each other and support each other throughout their time at Rice. By focusing on a culture of care, students find an environment of collaboration over competition. This combination of excellence in academics and a vibrant and caring student life forms the heart of the Rice community. 

As a loan-free institution, we invest in our students so they can graduate without the burden of student debt. Under the Rice Investment, students who have a family income of less than $75,000 a year receive full-ride scholarships. Students whose family income is between $75,001-$140,000 can expect a grant for at least full tuition, and students whose family income is $140,001-$200,000 are awarded at least half of their tuition. We meet 100% of your demonstrated need through financial aid. This means if there is a gap between what a student’s family is considered able to pay and our total cost of attendance, we cover the gap.

Admissions: https://admission.rice.edu/ 

Campus Visits: https://admission.rice.edu/visit/virtual-events 

Financial Aid: https://financialaid.rice.edu/ 

How to Apply: https://admission.rice.edu/apply/

Native/Diversity Programming: https://admission.rice.edu/life-rice/diversity 

New Admission Updates:  https://admission.rice.edu/apply/first-year-domestic-applicants

Smith College is located in Northampton, MA, on the homelands of the Nonotuck people. We acknowledge our neighboring Indigenous nations, including the Nipmuc and the Wampanoag to the East, the Mohegan and Pequot to the South, the Mohican to the West, and the Abenaki to the North. Smith College, with approximately 2500 undergraduate students from all 50 states and over 60 countries, educates women of promise for lives of distinction. Smith links the power of the liberal arts to excellence in research and scholarship, developing leaders for society’s challenges. Students have the freedom to explore academically through Smith’s open curriculum. With more than 50 areas of study, the first engineering program at a women’s college, and a growing roster of concentrations, the academic opportunities are endless.

Students have access to more resources through the Five College Consortium, with the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Amherst, and Hampshire Colleges. Through the consortium, Smith offers deeper education and community for indigenous students, including the Five College Certificate in Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS). The NAIS annual symposium brings scholars from across the country to the Kwinitekw Valley. On Smith’s campus, Native students find community at Mwangi Cultural Center and Unity House, spaces built for students of color. We also have resources for those who identify as low-income; for example, the Common Goods Resource Center provides access to winter coats, toiletries, and opportunities for academic or emergency funding.

Applying to Smith is free, and we are test-optional for the SAT/ACT. We meet 100% of demonstrated financial need, with no loans included in our aid packages. We award an additional startup grant of $1000 to our students with the highest financial need. Rising seniors can apply for our fall overnight fly-in program, Women of Distinction, a fully-funded opportunity to explore Smith.

Admissions: https://www.smith.edu/admission-aid 

Campus Visits: https://www.smith.edu/admission-aid/visits-programs

Financial Aid: https://www.smith.edu/admission-aid/tuition-aid-applicants 

How to Apply: https://www.smith.edu/admission-aid/apply-smith

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.smith.edu/your-campus/offices-services/multicultural-affairs

New Admission Updates: https://www.smith.edu/admission-aid/apply-smith/first-year-applicants

St. Olaf was founded in 1874, one decade after the systematic exile of the Dakota Nation from Minnesota in the early 1860s. We stand on the homelands of the Wahpekute Band of the Dakota Nation. We honor with gratitude the people who have stewarded the land throughout the generations and their ongoing contributions to this region. We acknowledge the ongoing injustices that we have committed against the Dakota Nation, and we wish to interrupt this legacy, beginning with acts of healing and honest storytelling about this place. 

St. Olaf College is a college of 3,000 students that provides 85+ different academic/professional disciplines. We are consistently one of the top schools to send students to study abroad, and we also allow students to receive scholarships for both academic merit and fine arts engagement. As a full-need granting institution, students have access to grants and need-based aid that is based on family income. If your family income is less than $90,000 per year, we offer full tuition coverage through gift aid that you don’t have to pay back. We serve students from over 95 different countries, and are located in a small college town just south of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Within 6 months of graduating, 98% of our students are in a career, going to graduate school or completing a service program. Our application is also free! 

Indigenous community on the Hill can be found within our Indigenous Peoples Organization, organized under our Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion. Students at St. Olaf are curious, interested in collaborating with peers and excited to explore broad disciplines. We would love to have you on the Hill!

Admissions: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/ 

Campus Visits: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/

Financial Aid: https://wp.stolaf.edu/financialaid/ 

How to Apply: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://stolaf.presence.io/organization/indigenous-peoples-organization

New Admission Updates: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/connect/requestmoreinfo/

Stanford University sits on the ancestral land of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. This land was and continues to be of great importance to the Ohlone people. Consistent with our values of community and inclusion, we have a responsibility to acknowledge, honor, and make visible the University’s relationship to Native peoples. Stanford is a private, co-educational, medium-sized research university located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1885, Stanford’s areas of excellence span seven schools along with research institutes, the arts, and athletics. Our student to faculty ratio is 6:1 and 69% of courses have fewer than 20 students, creating space for students to dive deeply into their academic interests and work closely with faculty. Stanford also offers distinctive programs such as Introductory Seminars, study abroad, and research. Our students hail from all 50 states and come from around the world. Undergraduate students live in a highly residential learning environment—98% of undergraduates live on campus, and housing is guaranteed for all four years. Our financial aid program is need-based, which means that we provide aid to those who need it. If admitted, you are offered a financial aid package that will meet your family’s demonstrated need, and over 80% of Stanford students graduate debt-free. 

Stanford is home to a vibrant Native community, with over 450 Indigenous-identifying students representing more than 50 Native nations and island communities. The university offers unique opportunities and resources for Indigenous students, including the Native American Studies program, courses in Indigenous languages, and dedicated support through the Native American Cultural Center (NACC). Students also find community in over 25 Indigenous student organizations and at Muwekma-Tah-Ruk, the Native ethnic-theme house that celebrates the diversity of Indigenous peoples across the Americas and Pacific Islands. These programs and spaces champion Indigenous excellence, foster leadership, and support the wellness of the Native community on campus.

Admissions: https://admission.stanford.edu/ 

Campus Visits: https://admission.stanford.edu/engage/ 

Financial Aid: https://financialaid.stanford.edu

How to Apply: https://admission.stanford.edu/apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming:

https://nacc.stanford.edu/ 

https://cecl.stanford.edu

New Admission Updates: https://admission.stanford.edu/index.php#announcements

Susquehanna University was founded in 1858 on the Indigenous lands of the Susquehannock people. With a student population of approximately 2300 students, we are able to provide our students a solid background in the arts and sciences, as well as professional experiences. Susquehanna offers 60 majors and minors with an average class size of 19 students allowing strong advising relationships and learning opportunities with faculty. The university is recognized nationally for its commitment to off-campus studies through the Global Opportunities (GO) program. All students complete a cross-cultural experience for at least two weeks in the U.S. or abroad. Students make friends, learn leadership skills and have fun through 150 student-run clubs and organizations. Susquehanna University Natives and Allies (SUNA) was established in 2018 led by a group of College Horizon alumni. The group works on the campus to cultivate an awareness of cultural, spiritual, racial diversity and of Indigenous activism on campus. In 2020, an official, physical, land acknowledgement space was established to remember and thank the Susquehannock people who grew and cultivated the land Susquehanna University resides on. 

Admissions: https://www.susqu.edu/admission-and-aid/ 

Financial Aid: https://www.susqu.edu/admission-and-aid/tuition-and-financial-aid/ 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://admission.susqu.edu/portal/virtual-visit 

How to Apply: https://www.susqu.edu/admission-and-aid/apply/ 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.susqu.edu/inclusive-excellence/ 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.susqu.edu/coronavirus-update/ 

Swarthmore College is a residential college of liberal arts, sciences, and engineering located 11 miles Southwest of Philadelphia, PA on the unceded land of the Lenni-Lanape (Lenape) people. We believe in the power of place, knowing that students will thrive in our gorgeous arboretum setting while also 

appreciating the easy access to a major city, with a train station set right at the edge of campus. 

We embrace the knowledge that living in a community of people with diverse backgrounds challenges our 

assumptions and helps us become who we want to be as learners and leaders. A pass/fail grading system 

during the first semester encourages academic exploration and allows students to transition into life at Swarthmore. Our cash-free campus policy and Textbook Affordability Program, which gives each student $700 each year to purchase textbooks at the campus store, give students the opportunity to participate in anything the college offers without financial barriers. 

Swatties are supported with some of the most robust need-based financial aid in the country. Our aid packages meet 100% of demonstrated need and do not include any loans. For the Class of 2024, roughly 46% of domestic students identify as students of color and roughly 27% of students are the first in their families to attend college. 

Native American and Indigenous students can find support in Swarthmore Indigenous Students Association (SISA) housed in the Intercultural Center (IC). The IC promotes systemic change toward a multicultural perspective across the institution and fosters community-building and collaboration among diverse groups. 

Swarthmore’s fly-in program, Discover Swarthmore, takes place during the fall and is open to high school 

seniors. Students are invited to apply during the summer before senior year. (Note: this program may be virtual due to COVID-19. More information will be released soon.) 

Admissions: https://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid 

Financial Aid: https://www.swarthmore.edu/financial-aid 

Virtual Tour Info Session: https://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid/visit-admissions 

How to Apply: https://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid/apply-to-swarthmore 

Native/Diversity Programming: https://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid/discover-swarthmore-fly-program 

COVID-19 Updates: https://www.swarthmore.edu/covid-19-information 

As a community at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, we acknowledge that we are on the unceded land called Suckiaug, or Black Earth, central to the lives of certain Indigenous peoples. The Connecticut River Valley has been home to Native people for millennia. Trinity College acknowledges the impact of marginalization on the Wangunk, Mahican, Nehantic, Nipmuck, Pequonock, Podunk, Tunxis, and Wappinger peoples, as well as other impacted groups. Founded in 1823, Trinity College is a selective small liberal arts college that balances the traditions of liberal arts with a focus on innovation and independence. Our 2,100 undergraduates have the opportunity to choose from 41 majors and 26 minors. Among Trinity’s distinctive programs are its human rights program, an ABET-accredited engineering major, and the world’s first Center for Urban and Global Studies. Our curriculum also includes a wellness requirement to promote personal well-being, in addition to co-curricular or academic credit requirements focused on experiential learning. Our Center for Hartford Engagement and Research strengthens educational partnerships between Hartford’s diverse communities and students, staff, and faculty at Trinity College, including programs such as Community Learning, Trinfo.Cafe, and the Liberal Arts Action Lab. Trinity is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus environment that provides resources to help students thrive and develop their agency. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is comprised of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Queer Resource Center, and the Women and Gender Resource Action Center. DEI collaborates with partners across campus to ensure that all members of the Trinity College community feel included and have the resources and support they need to thrive. Here, you can join any of our more than 140 student clubs and organizations. Our campus is alive with music festivals, movies, concerts, lectures, parties, student government meetings, mock trials, art shows, and cultural events. The surrounding community is active and engaged, too – step onto the city streets for farmers’ markets, shopping, concerts, theater shows, food, music, and the oldest public art museum in the country.

Admissions: Admissions & Aid at Trinity College

Campus Visits: Campus Visits – Admissions & Aid

Financial Aid: Financial Aid – Admissions & Aid

How to Apply: Application Process – Admissions & Aid

Native/Diversity Programming: Bantam Bound 2024 – Admissions & Aid

New Admission Updates: https://app.scoir.com/admissions/colleges/1100203/overview