Founded in 1854, the University of Evansville is an independent, academically selective, internationally committed University affiliated with the United Methodist Church that integrates distinctive liberal arts education and dynamic professional programs. UE owns and operates its British campus, Harlaxton College, in Grantham, England. With a total enrollment of 2,325 students (including full and part-time, undergraduate, adult, graduate, and UE students at Harlaxton), UE is uniquely set up to facilitate one-on-one interaction between highly motivated students and world-class faculty members. This results in a high level of success after graduation High-quality academics have garnered UE growing and consistent recognition by publications, including the following: 1. Study Abroad Program Ranked #1 in America by BestCollegeReviews.org 2. Accounting and Finance programs ranked #1 in the nation among small colleges by Master of Finance Degrees 3. Ranked #25 among the best colleges for intramural sports by www.BestColleges.com 4. #9 in the Best Regional Universities: Midwest category of U.S. News & World Reports Best Colleges rankings (out of approximately 150 universities in 12 states) Best Value Regional Universities (Midwest) Best Colleges for Veterans 13th among all colleges and universities for the percentage of students studying abroad fourth in the Midwest for number of international students A-Plus School for B Students in the Midwest 5. #41 in Washington Monthlys rankings of masters-granting universities (out of 673 nationwide) and a Best Bang for the Buck in the Masters category, placing #164 out of 403 schools.