Colleges & Universities

Located in Portales, N.M., Eastern New Mexico University was founded in 1927 and has 5,574 students.

Located in Plainview, Texas, Wayland Baptist University was founded in 1908.

Located in Huntsville, Texas, Sam Houston State University was founded in 1879 and has 20,181 students.

Located in Lake Charles, La., McNeese State University was founded in 1939 and has 8,162 students.

Located in Boise, Idaho, Boise State University was founded in 1932 by Episcopal Church and has 22,259 students.