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​​CIC now serves more than 680 independent colleges and universities, including liberal arts, comprehensive, four-year, two-year, and international institutions. In addition, more than 50 national, state, and regional organizations are Affiliate Members and 27 state associations are State Council Members. CIC's annual retention rate among Institutional Members has exceeded 98 percent every year since 2010.

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 2018–2019

Institutional Members

Brandman University, CA
Bryan College of Health Sciences, NE
Edward Waters College, FL
Hawaii Pacific University, HI
La Salle University, PA
Manor College, PA
Marymount University, VA
St. Augustine College, IL

Associate Members

Louisburg College, NC

International MEMBERs

Canadian Mennonite University

AFFILIATE MEMBERS

Institute for Study Abroad, IN
Leadershape, Inc., IL
Marygrove College, MI
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, KS

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If you have membership questions or need additional information about membership criteria and benefits, contact Kate Webber, CIC director of membership services, at (202) 466-7230 or memberservices@cic.nche.edu.