From researching these five colleges, I have gained a better understanding of the

different values of each and the programs or other things that each college has to offer.
It actually surprised me that some of the Adventist colleges have around the same
number of programs offered as some other private colleges. I had no idea that there
were so many different programs offered at each college. The extracurricular activities
and clubs also surprised me for some of these colleges and universities. There is so
much to be offered at each, from ballet club, to gymnics, to kayak clubs.
In some ways, I’m more set on what I want to do with my life in the future. In
other ways, however, I’m more confused by seeing all of the different areas that I can
choose to live the rest of my life having a job in. It’s crazy to see all the different options,
and knowing which option to choose is going to be the hardest part I think. I have been
able to narrow down my choices some, but I haven’t ruled out any colleges at this point
because each has its own unique programs and opportunities to offer. This college
research project has really opened my eyes to what kind of possibilities there are in life.

Princeton University:

 Admission Requirements-
*7% acceptance rate
Application Checklist:
-submit completed application, Princeton’s supplement, Application fee or fee
waiver
-Request transcript, School Report (SR), Counselor Recommendation, 2 teacher
recommendations, and mid-year school report
-Report SAT with essay or ACT with writing, SAT subject tests,
-Optional components: arts form, if applicable, and interview
 Degree Programs- Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) and Bachelor of Science in
Engineering (B.S.E)
 Cost- $66,950 (https://www.collegedata.com)
 Location- Princeton, New Jersey
 Programs offered- African American studies, African studies, American studies,
Anthropology, Applications of Computing, Applied and Computational
Mathematics, Architecture, Architecture and Engineering, Art and Archaeology,
Astrophysical Sciences, Atmospheric and Oceanic studies, Biophysics, Chemical
and Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Classics, Cognitive Science, Comparative Literature, Computational and
Information Science, Computer Science, Contemporary European Politics and
Society, Creative Writing, Dance, East Asian Studies, Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering and Management
Systems, Engineering Biology, Engineering Physics, English, Entrepreneurship,
Environmental studies, Ethnographic studies, European cultural studies, Finance,
French and Italian, Gender and Sexuality studies, Geological Engineering,
Geosciences, German, Global Health and Health Policy, Health and Health
Policy, Hellenic Studies, History, History and the Practice of Diplomacy, History
of science, Humanistic Studies, Interdisciplinary Humanities, Jazz studies, Judaic
studies, Language and Culture, Latin American Studies, Latino Studies,
 Linguistics, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering, Media and Modernity, Medieval Studies, Molecular
Biology, Music, Music Composition, Music Theater, Musical Performance,
Musicology, Near Eastern Studies, Neuroscience, Operations Research and
Financial Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Planets and Life, Plasma Physics,
Politics, Population studies, Psychology, Public policy, Quantitative and
Computational Biology, Religion, Robotics and intelligent systems, Russian, East
European, and Eurasian Studies, Science, Technology, and Environmental
Policy, Slavic Languages and Literatures, Social Policy, Sociology, South Asian
studies, Spanish and Portuguese, Statistics and machine learning, Sustainable
energy, Teacher Preparation, Technology and Society, Theater, Translation and
Intercultural Communication, Urban Policy and Planning, Urban Studies, Values
and Public Life, and Visual Arts.
 Sports/extracurricular programs- NCAA Division I, mascot is Tiger, 37 sport
clubs, ranging from ballroom dancing to ultimate frisbee, and they have an
intramural sports program. Student Agencies, Student Government, more than
300 student-run organizations, even have belly dancing! Wow!
 Spiritual Life- Princeton hosts a number of campus chaplaincies, student-
organized religious groups, and gatherings for worship and community-building.
It's easy to find your spiritual home at Princeton.
Adventist Christian Fellowship, Alabaster Princeton, Aquinas Institute, Athletes in
Action, Baha'I Club, Baptist Student Fellowship, Bible Exploration, Chabad, Chapel
Choir, Chapel Watch, Christian Science Organization, Center for Jewish Life (Hillel) -
Center for Jewish Life Student Board, Center for Jewish Life - Kesher (Reform), Center
for Jewish Life - Koach (Conservative), Center for Jewish Life - Namer, Center for
Jewish Life - Social Justice, Center for Jewish Life - Yavneh (Orthodox), Episcopal
Church at Princeton, Genesis, Graduate Christian Fellowship, Graduate Religious Life
Council, Hallelujah!, Kindred Spirit, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Manna Christian
Fellowship, Masjid - Princeton Muslim Advocates for Social Justice, Murray-Dodge Café
, Muslim Student Association, Muslim Student Association for Graduate Students/
GMSA, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Princeton Buddhist Students Group, Princeton
Evangelical Fellowship, Princeton Faith and Action, Princeton Hindu Satsangam,
Princeton Leaders in Christ, Princeton Presbyterians, Princeton Spirituality Group,
Princeton University Christian Community Council, Princeton University Gospel
Ensemble, Princeton University Latter Day Saints Student Association, Princeton
University Society of Humanists (PUSH), Religious Life Council, Sant'Egidio, Sikhs of
Princeton, Unitarian Universalists, Worship House

 Living conditions- Freshmen are guaranteed housing, 100% of freshmen stay

in college housing, and 96% of all students stay in college housing
Andrews University:

 Admission Requirements-
*39% acceptance rate
Application Checklist:
-apply, ACT, SAT, PSAT
-submit transcripts
-wait for decision
 Degree Programs- ♦ Dual or single degree offering
* Associate & Bachelor's degrees
** Associate degree only
Associate Degrees: Art and Design, Aviation, Agriculture, and Auto Tech, Business and
Computer Science, Engineering, Music, Education, and General Studies, Nursing and
Emergency Services, Pre-professional Studies, Religion
Associate of Arts or Science, Bachelor of Arts or Science, Second Bachelors Degree,
Residence, Bachelor Degree - Professional, Bachelor Degree - Academic, Associate
Degree - Academic & Professional
 Cost- $40,840 (https://www.collegedata.com)
 Location- Berrien Springs, Michigan
 Programs offered- Accounting, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Husbandry,
Animal Science, Allied Health Administration, Architectural Studies (Non-
Professional), Architecture (Professional), Art, Aviation , Flight*, Flight and
Maintenance, Flight and Management, Maintenance*, Maintenance and
Management, Behavioral Sciences, Anthropological Archaeology, Anthropology,
Biochemistry (ACS-approved), Biology, Biomedical, Biological Science,
Neuroscience, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Business**, Business
Administration, Chemistry (ACS-approved), Christian Discipleship**,
Communication, International Communication, Management, Public Health &
Advertising, Computer Science, Computing, Computer Science, Software
Systems, Digital Communication , Media Production, Media Writing, Public
Relations, Documentary Film, Elementary Education , English, General Science,
Integrated Science, Language Arts, Music, Social Studies, Spanish (K-12),
Engineering , Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Computer, Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, English, English Education, Literature, Writing, Exercise
Science, Finance, Fine Art, French, General Studies*, Global Studies, Graphic
Design, Health Science, History, Horticulture , Agriculture**, Landscape Design,
Information Systems, Interior Design, International Agriculture Development,
International Business , International Business and Language, Languages for
International Trade, Liberal Arts, Humanities, Interdisciplinary, Sciences, Social
Sciences, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Medical Laboratory Science,
Music, Music Performance, Music Ed, Teacher Certificate, Nursing (Completion),
Nursing (Prelicensure), Nutrition Science & Dietetics, Dietetics, Nutrition,
Photography*, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology,
Behavioral Neuroscience, General Program, Pre-Professional, Public Health,
Social & Behavioral Sciences, Environmental Health, Religion, Secondary
Education , Behavioral Science, Chemistry, Communication, Computing, English,
 History, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Political Science,
Reading, Religion, Social Studies, Spanish (K–12), Visual Arts (K–12), Social
Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Community and International,
Development, Emergency Preparedness, Spanish, Speech-Language Pathology
& Audiology, Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Youth Ministry, Wellness, Fitness,
Nutrition, Pre-Professional Programs , Art Therapy, Chiropractic, Cytotechnology,
Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Health Information Mgmt, Law,
Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy,
Physician Assistant, Public History, Respiratory Therapy, Veterinary Medicine,
Distance Education Degrees and Certificates , Aviation, Business**, Certificate in
Christian, Discipleship, Certificate in Ministry, Spanish, Communication, Christian
Discipleship**, General Studies, Nursing (Completion), Religion
 Sports/extracurricular programs- gymnics, intramural sports, Health and
Wellness Center, Health Clubs, mascot: cardinal, Cardinal sports: (men)
basketball, soccer, club ice hockey, (women) basketball, soccer.
Andrews University Student Association, Andrews University Graduate Student
Association
 Spiritual Life- CHAPELS AND FORUMS, CHOICES, CHANGES
Proximity vespers, church, and other religious activities
 Living conditions- Residence: for single undergraduate and graduate students.
Apartments: for married students and families, undergraduate students 21+, and
graduate students

Southern Adventist University:

 Admission Requirements-
*49% acceptance rate
Application Checklist:
-ACT or SAT score
-High School Transcript or GED
-submit application
 Degree Programs- AS, BS, BBA, Minor, AA, BA, BMUS, BFA
 Cost- $34,450 (https://www.collegedata.com)
 Location- Collegedale, Tennessee
 Programs offered- Majors: Allied Health, Biology, Business, Chemistry,
Computing, Education and Psychology, English, General Studies, History and
Political Sciences, Interdisciplinary, Journalism and Communication,
Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Nursing, Physical Education, Health,
and Wellness, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physics, Religion, Social Work,
Technology, and Visual Art and Design
 Sports/extracurricular programs- intramurals offered for basketball, Futsal,
hockey, soccer, football, badminton, flag football, and volleyball. Hulsey Wellness
Center, Gym-masters for gymnastics,
Extracurricular activities: Student clubs and associations from Topsping Table
Tennis club to kayak club to Art club
  Spiritual Life- worships provided in the residence halls with a schedule, Student
Missions programs, vespers, ministry programs, on-campus and off-campus
churches,
 Living conditions- residence halls with double room occupancy and shared
bathrooms with adjoining rooms, Talge hall for guys, Thatcher hall and Thatcher
south for girls, Southern village campus apartments

California Polytechnic State University:

 Admission Requirements-
*29.5% acceptance rate
Top 22% of SAT test takers
What is considered:
-Your intended program of study (the major to which the application is made)
-Your college-preparatory courses in secondary school
-GPA earned in college-preparatory courses
-Standardized test scores
-Your extra-curricular activities and work experience
 Degree Programs- BA Bachelor of Arts, BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts, BS Bachelor
of Science, BArch Bachelor of Architecture, BLA Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture, MA Master of Arts, MS Master of Science, MAgEd Master of
Agricultural Education, MBA Master of Business Administration, MCRP Master of
City and Regional Planning, MPP Master of Public Policy, MPS Master of
Professional Studies
 Cost- $27,153 (https://www.collegedata.com)
 Location- San Luis Obispo, California
 Programs offered- Accounting, MS, Aerospace Engineering, MS, Research
Specialization, Agricultural Education, MAgEd Agriculture, MS, Animal Science
Specialization, BioResource and Agricultural Systems Specialization. Crop
Science Specialization, Dairy Products Technology Specialization, Environmental
Horticulture Specialization, Food Science Specialization, Irrigation Specialization,
Plant Protection Science Specialization, Soil Science Specialization, Architectural
Engineering, MS, Architecture, MS, Biological Sciences, MA, Biological
Sciences, MS, Specialization in Regenerative Medicine. Biomedical Engineering,
MS, Specialization in Regenerative Medicine, Business Administration, MBA,
General Management Specialization, Graphic Communication Document
Systems Management Specialization, Business Analytics, MS, City and Regional
Planning, MCRP, Civil and Environmental Engineering, MS, Computer Science,
MS, Curriculum and Instruction, MA, Dairy Products Technology, MPS,
Education, MA, Counseling and Guidance Specialization, Curriculum and
Instruction Specialization, Educational Leadership and Administration
Specialization, Special Education Specialization, Educational Leadership and
Administration, MA, Electrical Engineering, MS, Engineering, MS, Bioengineering
Specialization, Biomedical Engineering Specialization, Integrated Technology
Management Specialization, Water Engineering Specialization, Engineering
Management, MS, English, MA, Fire Protection Engineering, MS, Forestry
 Sciences, MS, Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs, MS, History,
MA, Industrial Engineering, MS, Kinesiology, MS, Mathematics, MS, Mechanical
Engineering, MS, Nutrition, MS, Packaging Value Chain, MS, Polymers and
Coatings Science, MS, Psychology, MS, Public Policy, MPP, Quantitative
Economics, MS, Special Education, MS, Taxation, MS, Transportation Planning,
MCRP/MS
 Sports/extracurricular programs- Men’s sports teams: baseball, cross country,
golf, swimming and diving, track and field, basketball, football, soccer, tennis,
wrestling. Women’s sports teams: basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming
and diving, track and field, beach volleyball, golf, softball, tennis, volleyball.
Extracurricular programs: Fraternities and Sororities, community services, clubs
and organizations, cross cultural centers and other acitivities
 Spiritual Life- not really specific details on this, nearby churches and probably a
few on-campus organizations
 Living conditions- off-campus housing, gender inclusive housing, residence hall
or apartments

Cornell University:

 Admission Requirements-
*14.1% acceptance rate
(For architecture or art):
-SAT or ACT
-SAT subject tests in 2 subjects
-Portfolio required
-Interview required
-Rigorous high school curriculum and outstanding record of academic
achievement; participation in activities related to student’s choice of major in
Architecture, Art, and Planning.
 Degree Programs- M.S., M.A., M.A./Ph.d or M.S/Ph.D, ph.D, professional
degrees, masters degrees, law school degrees, Business degrees
 Cost- $70,371 (https://www.collegedata.com)
 Location- Ithaca, New York
 Programs offered- Africana Studies, Agricultural Sciences, American Studies,
Animal Science, Anthropology, Applied Economics and Management,
Archaeology, Architecture, Asian Studies, Astronomy, Atmospheric Science,
Biological Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biology and Society, Biomedical
Engineering, Biometry and Statistics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and
Chemical Biology, China and Asia-Pacific Studies, Civil Engineering, Classics
(Classics, Classical Civ., Greek, Latin), College Scholar Program,
Communication, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Design and
Environmental Analysis, Development Sociology, Economics, Electrical and
Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, English, Entomology,
Environmental and Sustainability Sciences, Environmental Engineering,
Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Fiber Science and Apparel Design, Fine
Arts, Food Science, French, German, German Area Studies, Global & Public
 Health Sciences, Global & Public Health Sciences, Government, History, History
of Architecture (transfer students only) , History of Art , Hotel Administration,
Human Biology, Health and Society, Human Development, Independent Major—
Arts and Sciences , Independent Major—Engineering, Industrial and Labor
Relations, Information Science, Information Science, Systems, and Technology,
Interdisciplinary Studies, International Agriculture and Rural Development, Italian,
Landscape Architecture, Linguistics, Materials Science and Engineering,
Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Near Eastern Studies, Nutritional
Sciences, Operations Research and Engineering, Performing and Media Arts ,
Philosophy, Physics , Plant Science, Policy Analysis and Management,
Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian Literature, Science and Technology
Studies, Science of Earth Systems , Sociology , Spanish , Statistical Science ,
Urban and Regional Studies, Viticulture and Enology
 Sports/extracurricular programs- intramural sports: basketball, water polo,
indoor soccer, bowling, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, Golf, softballl, kickball,
spikeball. NCAA I sports teams: 37 varsity Big Red sports. There are many
student clubs and organizations to be a part of.
 Spiritual Life- Advent Christian Fellowship organization, quite a few different
churches for many different cultures
 Living conditions- undergraduates live with classmates on North Campus,
upper-level students can choose to move to West Campus, a fraternity or
sorority, or co-op. You can even stay on North Campus in a themed residence
hall, or venture off-campus to the apartments and rental homes in Collegetown or
the greater Ithaca area. A graduate or professional student? We have family-
friendly apartments, shared apartments, and cooperative housing options to help
you strike the right balance between campus and home.