Located in Wilimington, Delaware, Goldey-Beacom College is a private co-educational facility that was established in 1886. It offers bachelor's, master's and associate degrees in subjects, from Psychology and Criminal Justice to Economics. There are four residence halls for those that want to live on campus. As of January 2011, Goldey-Beacom had an enrollment of 1,600 students. All faculty members have the highest available degree in their area of expertise, and 90 percent of alumni report employment within a few months of graduation. Scholarships and grant money are available to all eligible students.
Named after John Wesley, one of the founders of the Methodist movement, Wesley College is to this day affiliated with the Methodists but accepts students from outside the faith. It is a private liberal arts college with a 50-acre campus in the middle of Dover, Delaware's state capital. Founded in 1873 as a prep school, it became a college in 1918. It offers bachelor's degrees in subjects such as Biology, English and Legal Studies as well as master's degrees in Nursing, Education and Environmental Science. As of January 2011 Wesley College had 2,500 students with nearly 15 percent of the student body being over the age of 25. The school mainly educates its senior adult population at a second campus in the city of New Castle. Students with a conviction for drug possession are not able to attend Wesley College.
A co-educational public community college in Blackwood, New Jersey, Camden County College was established in 1967. It offers associate degrees in Applied Sciences, Arts and Science with a large number of career programs for those wishing to undertake a career in professions such as photonics or sign language interpretation. With over 16,000 students, Camden County College is the second largest educational institution in New Jersey. As of January 2011 its student body consisted of 54.4 percent full-time students and 45.6 percent part-time. For the 2010 financial year, the faculty and staff of Camden won $4.5 million in grants.
Operating under the motto "libertas per veritatem" ("the truth will set you free"), Lebanon Valley College is a liberal arts institution in the town of Annville, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1866 and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church although students of other faiths are welcome to attend. Lebanon Valley College offers majors in 35 subjects, including Historical Communications, Music Recording Technology and Psychobiology. It also has graduate study programs and a number of courses relating to careers in the educational and dental professions. As of January 2011, Lebanon Valley College had 1,765 students. The college offers study abroad programs in Italy, Northern Ireland and Argentina.