INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF FLORIDA Melanie Hicks, Director of Research

Who We Are  Barry University – Miami Shores  Beacon College – Leesburg  Bethune-Cookman University – Daytona Beach  Clearwater Christian College – Clearwater  Eckerd College – St. Petersburg  Edward Waters College – Jacksonville  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Daytona  Flagler College – St. Augustine  Florida College – Temple Terrace  Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences – Orlando  Florida Institute of Technology – Melbourne  Florida Memorial University – Miami  Florida Southern College – Lakeland  Hodges University – Naples Jacksonville University – Jacksonville Lynn University – Boca Raton Nova Southeastern University – Ft Lauderdale Palm Beach Atlantic University – West Palm Ringling College of Art and Design – Sarasota Rollins College – Winter Park Saint Leo University – Saint Leo Saint Thomas University – Miami Southeastern University – Lakeland Stetson University – Deland The University of Tampa – Tampa University of Miami – Coral Gables Warner University – Lake Wales Webber International University – Babson Park Private Florida Institutions with a Public Florida Purpose The Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (ICUF) is a diverse association of 28 private, not-for-profit higher-education institutions all based in Florida and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).

A major state resource with a network of 180 sites… as well as on-line degree programs that fuels the state’s economy without taxing the state’s budget… that draws & delivers skilled workers into Florida’s workplace… that builds communities without burdening them… while enriching Florida’s culture. ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘◘◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘ ◘◘ ◘◘◘ ◘  Main Campus Sites ◘ Satellite Site ◙ Community College Site

Who We Serve Results we Provide: 17,632 bachelor degrees awarded each year … 26% of the State’s total 1/3 of Florida’s total degrees granted 38% minority enrollment More than 15,000 education majors, preparing to be teachers 4,412 engineering and 3,946 computer science majors 1 in 3 students receive federal Pell Grants Awards 40% of Master’s and Doctoral and 53% of First Professional Degrees in Florida What We Offer: 8 Research Universities 12 Masters Universities 8 Baccalaureate Colleges 1 Art, 1 Health & 3 Business Colleges 2 Medical Schools 5 Law Schools 6 Engineering Programs 12 Nursing Programs 21 Education Programs

Approximately 49% of FRAG recipients are First Generation in College Students (2008 OSFA Analysis)

Who We Serve is Critical to Florida

FRAG Increases Enrollment 34,580 Estimated 2010–11 Enrollment

Who We Serve is Critical to Florida

Percentages of Family Income Under $60,000 Institution Family Income <60K: % aid applicants Warner University76% Bethune Cookman College75% Florida Memorial University64% Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University58% Edward Waters College53% Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences45% Webber International University41% Southeastern University40% Barry University39% Nova Southeastern University38%

InstitutionPercentage Minority Florida Memorial University99% Bethune-Cookman University98% Edward Waters College98% Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University97% Saint Thomas University83% Florida International University83% Barry University69% Nova Southeastern University64% Saint Leo University45% University of Miami43% Top Ten Institutions with Highest Percentage of Minority Students

ICUF Leverages the FRAG  ICUF Institutions use the FRAG and their own institutional aid to provide financial aid packages that make their schools affordable  ICUF institutions provide more than $400 Million in institutional aid per year  That is an average of over $7500 per student

ICUF Spurs Florida’s Economy  More than 52,000 (42%) ICUF students come from outside Florida  With an average $30,367* spent per year in tuition, fees, books, room and board and an estimated $5,000 in visitor expenses – out of state students bring an estimated $1.8 billion per year or $7 billion over the course of their four year education to Florida’s economy through living expenses, family visits, etc. * Trends in College Education; College Board 2006

ICUF Spurs Florida’s Economy  ICUF Institutions spend an excess of $6 billion in Florida each year  Over $1.3 billion in gross payroll expenditures  Nearly $300 million in capital construction expenditures  ICUF institutions provide athletic, cultural, entertainment and study programs in communities. Thousands of school children and teachers study on ICUF campuses each summer. ICUF institutions promote and often require volunteer service by students in their communities. ICUF institutions provide faculty and staff volunteers, mentors, coaches, advocates and professional resources for their communities.  All this translates to an estimated $15 billion annual economic impact to Florida all at NO cost to the Florida taxpayer.

What you may not know about ICUF Graduate Education  Twenty ICUF institutions offer graduate degree programs, including eight offering doctoral degrees, 2 medical schools and 5 law schools.  ICUF institutions produced nearly 40% of all master’s degrees and 38% of all doctorate degrees in Florida last year.  ICUF institutions are very accessible to Florida resident students from racial/ethnic minorities. More than 47% of Florida resident graduate students at ICUF institutions were from racial/ethnic minorities.  ICUF institutions awarded 25% more minority doctoral degrees than the State University System. Last year, ICUF institutions awarded 39% of their in-state resident doctoral degrees to minority students.  ICUF is continuing to assist Florida in meeting its critical needs. ICUF institutions awarded more than 50% of all Florida’s graduate education and business degrees, while enrollments grew over 36% in ICUF’s nursing graduate programs last year alone.  Graduate students at ICUF institutions do not receive any state grants or subsidization to fund tuition costs.