University of Massachusetts Boston is a public research university and part of the UMass system. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs with strengths in business, public policy, health sciences, and liberal arts. The university emphasizes urban engagement, research impact, and diversity in a metropolitan setting.

San Jos? State University (SJSU) is a public research university and the founding campus of the California State University system. Established as the first normal school in California, it has grown into a large urban university offering over 250 undergraduate and graduate programs across nine colleges. SJSU is known for its strong industry connections ? especially in engineering, computer science, business, and technology ? and its strategic location in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is classified as an R2: High Research Activity institution and serves a highly diverse student body.

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a public land-grant research university and the flagship institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Founded in 1874 as the first institution of higher education in Nevada, UNR offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across disciplines such as engineering, business, mining, journalism, agriculture, environmental science, and health sciences. UNR conducts research across numerous fields, has a medical school, and is classified as a Carnegie R1 research university, indicating very high research activity.

California State University San Marcos is a public university within the CSU system focused on teaching and applied learning. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, sciences, and arts. The university emphasizes student success, community engagement, and regional impact.

William Paterson University is a public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, and education. It focuses on career-oriented education, applied learning, and accessibility. The university emphasizes student support, internships, and regional workforce development.

California State University San Marcos is a public university within the CSU system focused on teaching and applied learning. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, sciences, and arts. The university emphasizes student success, community engagement, and regional impact.