The Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities in an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and strengthening the mission of colleges and universities that have an historical relationship to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Grounded in faith and driven by discovery, our 56 member institutions seek to nurture both the mind and the spirit by embracing academic freedom, nourishing a commitment to service, and pursuing excellence in all we do—because the world deserves nothing less.