The Council of Independent Colleges is an association of more than 700 nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils of independent colleges, and other higher education affiliates.
CIC offers a wide array of services and benefits exclusively for CIC members, which vary by membership type. Please select one of the membership options below to view information on benefits, membership criteria, and application procedures.
Institutional Membership
For independent, baccalaureate degree-granting colleges and universities of liberal arts.
Learn more about Institutional Membership.
International Membership
For independent, baccalaureate degree-granting institutions whose programs and facilities are located outside the United States.
Learn more about International Membership.
Associate Membership
For nonprofit, independent, associate’s degree-granting colleges of liberal arts.
Learn more about Associate Membership.
Affiliate Membership
For nonprofit educational associations and organizations that serve independent colleges and universities.
Learn more about Affiliate Membership.
State Councils Membership
For state associations that serve independent colleges and universities.
Learn more about State Council Membership.
New CIC Members for 2023–2024
Institutional Members
Belmont University, TN
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, NC
Clarkson College, NE
Cumberland University, TN
Ensign College, UT
Mercy College of Ohio
Pacific Union College, CA
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, NH
University of the Arts, PA
University of Portland, OR
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, NY
International Members
American University of Nigeria
Trinity Western University, Canada
Affiliate Members
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania
Bringing Theory to Practice, NC
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For additional information, please contact Faith Barisas, membership services and tuition exchange program manager, at (202) 466-7230 or [email protected].