NAICU National Association of Independent Colleges Universities

The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. Employing 30 people, NAICU is a leading advocate for private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the United States. Founded in 1976, the association has a rich history of representing its members' interests on a national level. NAICU works to ensure the continued strength and vitality of independent higher education by addressing key policy issues with the federal government. Their focus areas include student aid, taxation, and government regulations that impact the operations of private colleges and universities. NAICU boasts a diverse membership of over 1,000 institutions, encompassing a wide spectrum of higher education types. From traditional liberal arts colleges and major research universities to specialized institutions like historically black colleges and universities and schools of law and medicine, NAICU's membership reflects the breadth and depth of the private, nonprofit higher education landscape in the United States. For more information about NAICU and its work, please visit their website at naicu.edu.