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Here are 5 reliable Day 1 CPT universities with long history. Feel free to fill out this form for free consultation and waived application fee: https://forms.gle/ZyBKxZKUCGbau7ZU9

Humphreys University

• 📍 Stockton, California
• 🗓️ Founded: 1896
• 🎓 Popular Programs: MBA
• ✅ Accreditation: WSCUC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
• ✅ SEVP Certified: Yes

History Snapshot:

Humphreys has served California’s Central Valley for over a century. Originally a family-founded school focused on practical business training, it gradually expanded into graduate education. In recent years, it began offering hybrid-format programs — without the marketing hype of newer CPT schools.

Behind the Scenes:

• Low profile: Doesn’t aggressively advertise CPT; tends to attract local or referral-based students.
• Compliance-conscious: Because it doesn’t operate large-scale satellite campuses or cut corners, it’s viewed as relatively safe by cautious applicants.

New England College (NEC)

• 📍 Henniker, New Hampshire
• 🗓️ Founded: 1946
• 🎓 Popular Programs: MBA, MBA Healthcare Management, MS Artificial intelligence, MS Data Science and analytics, MS Health Informatics, MS IT Cybersecurity, MS Project Management
• ✅ Accreditation: NECHE (New England Commission of Higher Education)
• ✅ SEVP Certified: Yes

History Snapshot:

NEC was established in the aftermath of World War II to educate returning veterans. Originally a small liberal arts college in rural New England, it gradually evolved into a career-focused university. In the 2010s, NEC expanded its graduate offerings and introduced hybrid formats, opening the door to working international students across the U.S.

Behind the Scenes:

• Affordability: One of the most affordable CPT schools (approx. $9,000/year)
• Flexible format: “Hybrid” programs require limited in-person attendance, typically just once per semester.
• Program diversity: Broad range of STEM and business degrees ideal for H-1B specialty occupation alignment.

Monroe University

• 📍 New Rochelle, New York
• 🗓️ Founded: 1933
• 🎓 Popular Programs: MBA, Master in Public Administration, MS Computer Science,MS Forensic Psychology, MS in Accounting, MS in Criminal Justice, MS in Data Science, MS in Health Care Administration, MS in Public Health, MS of Public Health Data Science, MS of Public Health in Biostatistics and Epidemiology
• ✅ Accreditation: MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
• ✅ SEVP Certified: Yes

History Snapshot:

Founded during the Great Depression, Monroe began as a career-focused business institute. Over the decades, it expanded into healthcare, technology, and public administration fields while maintaining its focus on applied education. Today, it’s a regionally accredited college that blends academic rigor with workforce preparation—making it attractive to F-1 students seeking CPT.

Behind the Scenes:

- Location advantage: Based in the New York City metro area, one of the U.S.’s largest job markets
- Tuition discount: Offers reduced tuition for students who already hold a U.S. master’s degree.
- Scholarships: Provides $1,000–$3,000 scholarships specifically for international students, easing financial burden.

Ottawa University

• 📍 Ottawa, Kansas & Surprise, Arizona
• 🗓️ Founded: 1865
• 🎓 Popular Programs: MBA, MS Computer Science, MS Nuring, DBA
• ✅ Accreditation: HLC (Higher Learning Commission)
• ✅ SEVP Certified: Yes

History Snapshot:

Ottawa University was established in the 19th century with a focus on liberal arts and faith-based education. Over the years, it evolved into a multi-campus institution offering online and adult-focused programs. Its hybrid graduate degrees now serve a growing number of international professionals seeking CPT through a structured academic route.

Behind the Scenes:

• Historic credibility: One of the oldest operational CPT universities with 150+ years of legacy.
• Hybrid compliance: Requires periodic in-person sessions to meet SEVP and USCIS expectations.

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU)

• 📍 Marion, Indiana
• 🗓️ Founded: 1920
• 🎓 Popular Programs: MS Artificial Intelligence, MS Data Analytics, MS Computer Information Systems, MS IT Program Management
• ✅ Accreditation: HLC (Higher Learning Commission)
• ✅ SEVP Certified: Yes

History Snapshot:

IWU started as a faith-based college and became one of the Midwest’s largest private universities. Its National & Global division offers flexible, hybrid-format graduate programs that align with F-1 CPT requirements, drawing students from across the U.S.

Behind the Scenes:

• Most affordable: Currently the lowest-cost Day 1 CPT university in the U.S., with tuition around $8,000 per year.
• Geographic advantage: Learning center is just 40 minutes from downtown Chicago, near top employers in Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and Madison.
• Hybrid format: Requires regular in-person classes, satisfying regulatory standards.
• Stable and compliant: Conservative CPT rollout makes it ideal for students seeking long-term immigration benefits.