University of South Carolina is a large public research university offering comprehensive academic programs. It is well known for business, engineering, public health, and international studies. The university emphasizes research, innovation, and experiential learning with strong global and industry partnerships.

Oregon State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university known for its strong academic programs in science, engineering, agriculture, forestry, marine sciences, environmental research, and more. It is classified as an R1: Doctoral University with very high research activity and is one of only a few institutions in the U.S. holding land, sea, space, and sun grant designations. OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across its colleges and campuses.

California Lutheran University is a private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs rooted in liberal arts education. It emphasizes small class sizes, personalized learning, and strong faculty-student interaction. The university is known for programs in business, psychology, education, and sciences, with a focus on ethical leadership and community engagement.

SUNY Albany (University at Albany) is a public research university within the State University of New York system. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is known for research in public policy, education, business, health sciences, and computer science.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a private STEM-focused institution known for engineering, math, and science education.

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.