The Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) is an association of over 20
Franciscan colleges and universities and is located in
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
The group is varied, ranging from large and established universities, to junior colleges, to newer institutions. Most of the schools are located in what is now called the American
Rust Belt, reflecting the activities of the Franciscan movement in the United States. Surprisingly, few Franciscan institutions are located in the
Southwest, an area first settled by Franciscan missionaries.