AICU colleges and universities enroll 13,518 students or about 10 percent of those pursuing baccalaureate degrees in our state. Since 1954, annual solicitations of corporations and foundations on behalf of 11 well-established and well-respected institutions have been conducted.

AICU's success is based on a corporate/education partnership that raises unrestricted funds and scholarships for member colleges so they can continue to provide learning opportunities for individuals of all ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Foundations and companies headquartered or doing business in Arkansas support the campaign because they recognize that independent institutions serve a diverse population; create a pool of potential employees and leaders; respond to key community issues, such as improving local K-12 schools; provide continuance of diversity in high-quality higher education.

Arkansas' Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. is a member of The Foundation for Independent Higher Education which represents 37 state and regional funds representing 670 private colleges and universities with a collective enrollment of 1.2 million students.