Midwest University

Founded in 1870, William Woods University is located in Fulton, Mo. It is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. William Woods University provides graduate and undergraduate degree completion programs in more than 60 locations throughout Missouri. The university offers study programs in a variety of disciplines, including computers, information technology, human resource management and education and business administration. It also offers various unique study programs, including equestrian studies, American Sign Language interpreting programs, juvenile justice degree and criminal justice degree programs. William Woods University provides its academic programs in both campus and outreach settings.

Blackburn College, founded in 1837 and located in Carlinville, Ill., is an independent, coeducational four-year liberal arts college. The college houses more than 450 on-campus students and over 100 local commuter students. The college offers majors, minors and certificates through subjects, such as art, communications, English, modern language, music, biology, philosophy and religion, chemistry and physics, computer science and mathematics. The institution also offers subjects, such as physical education, history, education, political science, psychology, and business and economics. Additionally, it offers sports activities, including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.