What are the six US military colleges?

Hey everyone. For a while now, I've been considering military colleges for after high school. I keep hearing about 'the six US military colleges', but I'm a bit confused about which ones they are, Can anyone help me out?

Absolutely, I'd be happy to provide a quick breakdown. The term "US military colleges" commonly refers to the six senior military colleges (SMC) in the United States. These institutions combine higher education with military instruction, and their graduates can have the opportunity to be commissioned as officers in the US military upon graduation. Here they are:

1. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina: Located in Charleston, South Carolina, The Citadel is noted for its Corps of Cadets, which is similar to that of the federal service academies.

2. Virginia Military Institute (VMI): Founded in 1839, VMI is the oldest state-supported military college and is located in Lexington, Virginia.

3. Norwich University: Norwich University, located in Northfield, Vermont, was established in 1819 and has the distinction of being the first private military college in the US.

4. Texas A&M University: Texas A&M in College Station, Texas, is the largest by student population, and though it's a full university, it still emphasizes a military-focused education through its Corps of Cadets.

5. North Georgia College & State University (Now the University of North Georgia): Its main campus is located in Dahlonega, Georgia.

6. Virginia Tech’s Corps of Cadets (VTCC): Even though Virginia Tech is a public university in Blacksburg, Virginia, its Corps of Cadets program aligns it with the SMCs.

Now, it's worth noting that there are other institutions like the federal service academies such as the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the United States Coast Guard Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy, which certainly offer military-focused education but are separate from the traditional six SMCs.

Remember, your choice should be determined by your personal goals, your interest in a military or civilian career post-graduation, and the type of student life experience you wish to have. I hope this clarifies things a bit.