Who We Are

Founded in 1915, AAC&U's membership is comprised of institutions of higher education dedicated to ensuring that the advantages of a liberal education are available to all students regardless of background, enrollment path, academic specialization, or intended career.

AAC&U membership, which stands at nearly 1,300 strong today, includes representatives from all sectors of higher education.

AAC&U Members Are:

• Two- and four-year undergraduate institutions
• Masters- and doctoral-granting colleges and universities
• Higher education system offices
• International affiliates
• Nonprofit organizations

AAC&U Members Are:

• Independent and public
• Rural and urban
• Residential and commuter
• Reinventing undergraduate education for today's world:
  Findings from 2009 AAC&U Member Survey