2014 US News National University Rankings
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
The ivy-covered campus of Princeton University, a private institution, is located in the quiet town of Princeton, N.J. Princeton was the first university to offer a “no loan” policy to financially needy students, giving grants instead of loans to accepted students who need help paying tuition.
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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Harvard University is a private institution in Cambridge, Mass., just outside of Boston. This Ivy League school is the oldest higher education institution in the country and has the largest endowment of any school in the world.
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Yale University
New Haven, CT
Yale University, located in New Haven, Conn., offers a small college life with the resources of a major research institution. Yale students are divided into 12 residential colleges that foster a supportive environment for living, learning, and socializing.
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Columbia University
New York, NY
Columbia University has three undergraduate schools: Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), and the School of General Studies. This Ivy League, private school guarantees students housing for all four years on campus in Manhattan’s Morningside Heights neighborhood in New York City.
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Stanford University
Stanford, CA
The sunny campus of Stanford University is located in California’s Bay Area, about 30 miles from San Francisco. The private institution stresses a multidisciplinary combination of teaching, learning, and research, and students have many opportunities to get involved in research projects.
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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
The University of Chicago, situated in Chicago’s Hyde Park community, offers a rich campus life in a big-city setting. Since 1987, the private institution has hosted the University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt, a four-day event that is regarded as the largest scavenger hunt in the world.
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Duke University
Durham, NC
Located in Durham, N.C., Duke University is a private institution that has liberal arts and engineering programs for undergraduates. The Duke Blue Devils sports teams have a fierce rivalry with the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill Tar Heels and are best known for their outstanding men's basketball program.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Though the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may be best known for its math, science, and engineering education, this private research university also offers architecture, humanities, management, and social science programs. The school is located in Cambridge, Mass., just across the Charles River from downtown Boston.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Founded by Benjamin Franklin, the University of Pennsylvania is a private institution in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pa., near Drexel University. Undergraduates can study in four academic departments: Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Wharton.
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California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
The California Institute of Technology focuses on science and engineering education and has a low student-to-faculty ratio of 3:1. This private institution in Pasadena, Calif. is actively involved in research projects with grants from NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Dartmouth College, a private institution in Hanover, N.H., uses quarters, not semesters, to divide the school year. Among more than 300 student organizations at Dartmouth is the Outing Club, the nation’s oldest and largest collegiate club of its kind, which offers outdoor activities, expeditions, gear rentals, and courses.
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University is a private institution in Baltimore, Md. that offers a wide array of academic programs in the arts, humanities, social and natural sciences, and engineering disciplines. The Hopkins Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team is consistently dominant in the NCAA Division I; other sports teams at Hopkins compete at the Division III level.
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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Northwestern University is a private school in Evanston, Ill., about 30 minutes outside of Chicago. Undergraduate students have more than 70 options for majors or can design their own non-traditional degree program.
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Brown University
Providence, RI
At Brown University, undergraduate students are responsible for designing their own academic study with more than 70 concentration programs to choose from. Another unique offering at this private, Ivy League institution in Providence, R.I. is the Program in Liberal Medical Education, which grants both a bachelor’s degree and medical degree in eight years.
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Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Students can study architecture, art, arts and sciences, business, and engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, a private research institution in Missouri. Outside of class, about a quarter of the student body is involved in Greek life.
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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Cornell University, a private school in Ithaca, N.Y., started the country’s first colleges for hotel administration, industrial and labor relations, and veterinary medicine. Cornell now offers a wide variety of undergraduate programs and runs interdisciplinary research centers for nanotechnology, supercomputing, and more.
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University is a private institution in Nashville, Tenn. with four undergraduate colleges: the College of Arts and Science, the School of Engineering, Peabody College, and the Blair School of Music. More than 40 percent of Vanderbilt students participate in Greek life.
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Rice University
Houston, TX
Rice University is located in the heart of the Museum District in Houston, TX. The private institution has a need-blind admissions policy and meets the full demonstrated need of any accepted student who requires help paying tuition.
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
The University of Notre Dame is a private, independent, Catholic institution in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame’s athletic teams, known as the Fighting Irish, play in the NCAA Division I and are particularly competitive on the football field.
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Students can begin their education at the school's main location in a suburb of Atlanta, known as Emory College, or at Oxford College, a smaller campus about 40 miles away. This private institution offers about 70 majors in the arts and sciences, as well as degrees in business administration and nursing.
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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic university in the country. The school's location in Washington, D.C. gives students many opportunities for internships throughout the nation's capital.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,836 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $25,056 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 25,774
- Setting:
- urban
University of California--Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
The University of California—Berkeley overlooks the San Francisco Bay in Berkeley, Calif. Students at this public school have more than 700 organizations to get involved in, including more than 55 fraternity and sorority chapters.
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University, a private institution in Pittsburgh, Pa., is the country’s only school founded by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The school specializes in academic areas including engineering, business, computer science, and fine arts.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $12,696 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $35,574 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 27,941
- Setting:
- urban
University of California--Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
The University of California—Los Angeles is just five miles away from the Pacific Ocean. The public institution offers more than more than 3,000 courses and more than 130 majors to undergraduate students.
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduates study in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California, a private school based in Los Angeles. The USC Trojans compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference and are particularly competitive in football.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $12,458 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $39,844 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 15,822
- Setting:
- city
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
A public institution, University of Virginia was founded in 1819. University of Virginia offers a Greek system, where 30.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 30.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,815, with a gender distribution of 47.7 percent male students and 52.3 percent female students. At this school, 68.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 32.0 percent of students live off campus.
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Tufts University
Medford, MA
Founded in 1852, Tufts University is a private institution. Tufts University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered most selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,819 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $40,496 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 27,979
- Setting:
- city
University of Michigan--Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan--Ann Arbor is a public institution that was founded in 1817. The school has 45.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Michigan--Ann Arbor is 16:1.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,340 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $30,122 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 18,503
- Setting:
- suburban
University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill was established in 1789 as a public institution. University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered most selective.
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Boston College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,110, with a gender distribution of 46.8 percent male students and 53.2 percent female students. At this school, 85.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 15.0 percent of students live off campus.
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Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
Founded in 1948, Brandeis University is a private institution. Brandeis University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $15,464 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $37,852 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 6,171
- Setting:
- suburban
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA
College of William and Mary is a public institution that was founded in 1693. The school has 48.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at College of William and Mary is 12:1.
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New York University
New York, NY
New York University was established in 1831 as a private institution. New York University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
A private institution, University of Rochester was founded in 1850. University of Rochester offers a Greek system, where 8.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 6.4 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,650 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $29,954 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 14,527
- Setting:
- urban
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Institute of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,527, with a gender distribution of 67.0 percent male students and 33.0 percent female students. At this school, 56.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 44.0 percent of students live off campus.
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Founded in 1826, Case Western Reserve University is a private institution. Case Western Reserve University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered most selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $16,992 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $29,566 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 39,192
- Setting:
- city
Pennsylvania State University--University Park
University Park, PA
Pennsylvania State University--University Park is a public institution that was founded in 1855. The school has 39.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Pennsylvania State University--University Park is 17:1.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,896 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $36,774 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 25,759
- Setting:
- city
University of California--Davis
Davis, CA
University of California--Davis was established in 1905 as a public institution. University of California--Davis follows a quarter-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,234 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $36,112 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 22,676
- Setting:
- urban
University of California--San Diego
La Jolla, CA
A public institution, University of California--San Diego was founded in 1960. University of California--San Diego offers a Greek system, where 10.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 10.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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Boston University
Boston, MA
Founded in 1839, Boston University is a private institution. Boston University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
Lehigh University is a private institution that was founded in 1865. The school has 47.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Lehigh University is 10:1.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was established in 1824 as a private institution. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered most selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,746 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $36,624 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 18,977
- Setting:
- suburban
University of California--Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
A public institution, University of California--Santa Barbara was founded in 1909. University of California--Santa Barbara offers a Greek system, where 12.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 8.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $15,258 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $29,640 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 32,281
- Setting:
- city
University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,281, with a gender distribution of 55.7 percent male students and 44.3 percent female students. At this school, 37.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 63.0 percent of students live off campus.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,403 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $26,653 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 30,863
- Setting:
- city
University of Wisconsin--Madison
Madison, WI
Founded in 1848, University of Wisconsin--Madison is a public institution. University of Wisconsin--Madison follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
University of Miami is a private institution that was founded in 1925. The school has 53.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Miami is 11:1.
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Yeshiva University
New York, NY
Yeshiva University was established in 1886 as a private institution. Yeshiva University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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Northeastern University
Boston, MA
A private institution, Northeastern University was founded in 1898. Northeastern University offers a Greek system, where 5.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $14,688 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $37,566 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 22,216
- Setting:
- suburban
University of California--Irvine
Irvine, CA
University of California--Irvine has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,216, with a gender distribution of 45.7 percent male students and 54.3 percent female students. At this school, 38.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 62.0 percent of students live off campus.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,263 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $28,541 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 32,776
- Setting:
- suburban
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
University of Florida is a public institution that was founded in 1853. The school has 48.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Florida is 21:1.
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George Washington University
Washington, DC
George Washington University was established in 1821 as a private institution. George Washington University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,037 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $25,757 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 43,058
- Setting:
- urban
Ohio State University--Columbus
Columbus, OH
A public institution, Ohio State University--Columbus was founded in 1870. Ohio State University--Columbus offers a Greek system, where 5.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 5.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
Tulane University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,423, with a gender distribution of 42.3 percent male students and 57.7 percent female students. At this school, 44.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 56.0 percent of students live off campus.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,790 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $33,824 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 39,955
- Setting:
- city
University of Texas--Austin
Austin, TX
Founded in 1883, University of Texas--Austin is a public institution. University of Texas--Austin follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $12,383 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $29,938 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 28,933
- Setting:
- urban
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
University of Washington is a public institution that was founded in 1861. The school has 37.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Washington is 12:1.
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Fordham University
New York, NY
Fordham University was established in 1841 as a private institution. Fordham University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
A private institution, Pepperdine University was founded in 1937. Pepperdine University offers a Greek system, where 31.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 18.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $12,022 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $30,970 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 17,528
- Setting:
- rural
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
University of Connecticut has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,528, with a gender distribution of 50.9 percent male students and 49.1 percent female students. At this school, 72.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 28.0 percent of students live off campus.
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Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Founded in 1911, Southern Methodist University is a private institution. Southern Methodist University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,262 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $28,472 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 26,259
- Setting:
- city
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
University of Georgia was established in 1785 as a public institution. University of Georgia follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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Brigham Young University--Provo
Provo, UT
A private institution, Brigham Young University--Provo was founded in 1875.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,382 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $30,816 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 16,562
- Setting:
- suburban
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Clemson University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 16,562, with a gender distribution of 53.9 percent male students and 46.1 percent female students. At this school, 41.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 59.0 percent of students live off campus.
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Founded in 1870, Syracuse University is a private institution. Syracuse University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,162 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $28,348 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 26,487
- Setting:
- suburban
University of Maryland--College Park
College Park, MD
University of Maryland--College Park is a public institution that was founded in 1856. The school has 36.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Maryland--College Park is 18:1.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $17,100 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $27,106 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 18,429
- Setting:
- urban
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
University of Pittsburgh was established in 1787 as a public institution. University of Pittsburgh follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
A private institution, Worcester Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1865. Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers a Greek system, where 41.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 28.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,992 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $28,794 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 30,147
- Setting:
- city
Purdue University--West Lafayette
West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University--West Lafayette has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,147, with a gender distribution of 57.4 percent male students and 42.6 percent female students. At this school, 35.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 65.0 percent of students live off campus.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,499 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $27,523 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 31,593
- Setting:
- urban
Founded in 1766, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick is a public institution. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,506 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $25,126 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 40,103
- Setting:
- city
Texas A&M University--College Station
College Station, TX
Texas A&M University--College Station is a public institution that was founded in 1876. The school has 18.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Texas A&M University--College Station is 22:1.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,555 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,805 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 34,469
- Setting:
- urban
University of Minnesota--Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
A public institution, University of Minnesota--Twin Cities was founded in 1851.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,930 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $25,320 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 23,859
- Setting:
- rural
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Tech has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,859, with a gender distribution of 58.5 percent male students and 41.5 percent female students.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $12,863 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $33,750 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 37,454
- Setting:
- suburban
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Founded in 1855, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,061 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $26,931 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 21,999
- Setting:
- city
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
University of Iowa is a public institution that was founded in 1847. The school has 51.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Iowa is 16:1.
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American University
Washington, DC
American University was established in 1893 as a private institution. American University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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Baylor University
Waco, TX
A private institution, Baylor University was founded in 1845.
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Clark University
Worcester, MA
Clark University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,352, with a gender distribution of 42.2 percent male students and 57.8 percent female students. At this school, 71.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 29.0 percent of students live off campus.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,209 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $32,350 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 32,371
- Setting:
- city
Indiana University--Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Founded in 1820, Indiana University--Bloomington is a public institution. Indiana University--Bloomington follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Marquette University is a private institution that was founded in 1881. The school has 40.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Marquette University is 14:1.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,799 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $29,589 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 15,081
- Setting:
- rural
Miami University--Oxford
Oxford, OH
Miami University--Oxford was established in 1809 as a public institution. Miami University--Oxford follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $12,112 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $29,932 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 17,427
- Setting:
- suburban
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
University of Delaware has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,427, with a gender distribution of 42.7 percent male students and 57.3 percent female students. At this school, 44.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 56.0 percent of students live off campus.
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Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
Founded in 1870, Stevens Institute of Technology is a private institution. Stevens Institute of Technology follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,984 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,924 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 16,003
- Setting:
- suburban
Stony Brook University--SUNY
Stony Brook, NY
Stony Brook University--SUNY is a public institution that was founded in 1957. The school has 43.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Stony Brook University--SUNY is 18:1.
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Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
Texas Christian University was established in 1873 as a private institution. Texas Christian University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $15,718 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $36,646 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 11,211
- Setting:
- city
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
A public institution, University of Vermont was founded in 1791. University of Vermont offers a Greek system, where 6.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 7.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,995 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,445 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 1,819
- Setting:
- city
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,819, with a gender distribution of 55.9 percent male students and 44.1 percent female students. At this school, 35.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 65.0 percent of students live off campus.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,200 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $22,950 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 28,026
- Setting:
- city
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Founded in 1831, University of Alabama is a public institution. University of Alabama follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,416 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $36,294 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 15,978
- Setting:
- suburban
University of California--Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
University of California--Santa Cruz is a public institution that was founded in 1965. The school has 49.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of California--Santa Cruz is 18:1.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,240 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $32,008 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 25,805
- Setting:
- city
University of Colorado--Boulder
Boulder, CO
University of Colorado--Boulder was established in 1876 as a public institution. University of Colorado--Boulder follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
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University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
A private institution, University of Tulsa was founded in 1894. University of Tulsa offers a Greek system, where 23.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 21.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,852 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $26,364 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 20,175
- Setting:
- suburban
Auburn University
Auburn University, AL
Founded in 1856, Auburn University is a public institution. Auburn University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $16,485 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $32,415 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 4,169
- Setting:
- suburban
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
Colorado School of Mines is a public institution that was founded in 1874. The school has 36.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Colorado School of Mines is 16:1.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,537 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $21,703 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 32,171
- Setting:
- city
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
At Florida State University, a public school in Tallahassee, students have more than 550 organizations to consider joining. The Florida State Seminoles sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I and are especially known for baseball and football.
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University of Denver
Denver, CO
A private institution, University of Denver was founded in 1864. University of Denver offers a Greek system, where 25.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 25.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,258 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $27,974 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 21,928
- Setting:
- suburban
University of Massachusetts--Amherst
Amherst, MA
Students at the University of Massachusetts—Amherst can choose from about 90 majors or can design their own. The school’s University Without Walls program offers flexible course schedules for adult students.
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University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Founded in 1949, University of San Diego is a private institution. University of San Diego follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,144 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,464 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 12,356
- Setting:
- suburban
Binghamton University--SUNY
Binghamton, NY
Binghamton University--SUNY is a public institution that was founded in 1946. The school has 35.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Binghamton University--SUNY is 20:1.
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Drexel University was established in 1891 as a private institution. Drexel University follows a quarter-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,415 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $23,764 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 26,996
- Setting:
- city
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
A public institution, University of Missouri was founded in 1839. University of Missouri offers a Greek system, where 28.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 22.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $16,496 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $29,216 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 12,811
- Setting:
- rural
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
University of New Hampshire has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,811, with a gender distribution of 45.9 percent male students and 54.1 percent female students. At this school, 57.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 43.0 percent of students live off campus.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,726 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $20,278 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 25,555
- Setting:
- city
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Iowa State University is a public institution that was founded in 1858. The school has 32.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Iowa State University is 18:1.
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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Loyola University Chicago is the largest Jesuit school in the country. The university has two locations in Chicago, known as Lake Shore and Water Tower, as well as an international campus in Rome.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,206 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $21,661 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 24,833
- Setting:
- urban
North Carolina State University--Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
North Carolina State University, known as NC State for short, is the largest four-year college in the state. Students have more than 100 degree programs and more than 400 clubs and organizations to choose from.
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St. Louis University
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,806, with a gender distribution of 41.3 percent male students and 58.7 percent female students. At this school, 51.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 49.0 percent of students live off campus.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,107 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $24,873 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 19,169
- Setting:
- city
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Founded in 1866, University of Kansas is a public institution. University of Kansas follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,068 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $20,968 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 19,103
- Setting:
- city
University of Nebraska--Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
The University of Nebraska—Lincoln, or UNL, is a large, public research institution that offers about 150 undergraduate majors. There are more than 400 student organizations to join, as well as a large community of fraternities and sororities.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,341 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,530 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 21,982
- Setting:
- city
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
The University of Oklahoma is a large, public research institution in Norman. Its campus is also home to the National Weather Center, where undergraduates can find research and study opportunities.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,684 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $27,874 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 20,916
- Setting:
- urban
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
The University of Tennessee is a public research institution in Knoxville, one of the state’s largest cities. The UT sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference and traditionally draw large crowds during football season.
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Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
The Illinois Institute of Technology, a private university in Chicago, provides a variety of options for students interested in the sciences. IIT offers a wide range of engineering degree programs, as well as degrees in architecture, political science, and more.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,989 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,609 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 19,505
- Setting:
- suburban
University at Buffalo--SUNY
Buffalo, NY
Founded in 1846, University at Buffalo--SUNY is a public institution. University at Buffalo--SUNY follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,763 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $29,788 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 20,809
- Setting:
- city
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon students have a variety of extracurricular options to choose from, including joining fraternities and sororities, cheering on the Ducks athletic teams, and checking out local art performances. More than 20 percent of students participate in Greek life.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $12,960 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $35,838 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 18,539
- Setting:
- city
University of California--Riverside
Riverside, CA
A public institution, University of California--Riverside was founded in 1954. University of California--Riverside offers a Greek system, where 0.5 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 0.7 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
Located about an hour away from both Cincinnati and the Ohio state capital of Columbus, the University of Dayton is a private school that encourages its students to practice their Catholic faith on campus. Students can also get involved in more than 200 organizations, the campus radio and television stations, and Division I varsity sports.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,816 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $28,528 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 23,363
- Setting:
- city
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
At the University of South Carolina, freshmen students are eased into college life through University 101, a transition program pioneered at the school. The Columbia campus is the flagship location for the University of South Carolina system.
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University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN
University of St. Thomas is a private institution that was founded in 1885. The school has 42.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of St. Thomas is 14:1.
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University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
The University of the Pacific is a private college in Stockton, Calif. The school’s picturesque campus has been featured in films including All the King’s Men, Porgy & Bess, and Flubber.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,728 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $28,608 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 5,625
- Setting:
- rural
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
Located on Lake Superior’s Keweenaw Peninsula, the Michigan Technological University campus is in the small town of Houghton, about 100 miles north of the Wisconsin border. Students at Michigan Tech have many opportunities to conduct research and participate in annual events such as the Snow Carnival.
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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit institution located in the California Bay Area. USF is committed to giving back to the surrounding community and offers service-learning semesters for students interested in volunteer work.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,391 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $27,073 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 31,565
- Setting:
- city
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
The University of Arizona offers its students a wide variety of ways to get involved, from joining the ZonaZoo cheering section at Wildcats sports games to checking out the burgeoning Greek scene with more than 30 fraternities and sororities.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,110 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $21,192 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 20,827
- Setting:
- city
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Located in the city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky offers Division I sports, Greek life, and nearly 350 student organizations. Off campus, Lexington can also be a source of fun for students, who can shop, golf, tour a museum, browse the farmers’ market, or spend a day at the horse track.
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Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church. With the school’s location in downtown Washington, D.C., students have easy access to national landmarks.
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Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
Clarkson University is a private institution in northern New York, where students can attend several annual events, get involved with Greek life, and explore numerous varsity and recreational sports. Off campus, Clarkson students can discover the nearby Adirondack Mountains and Lake Placid, drive an hour to Canada, or take a day trip to New York City.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,313 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $25,166 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 23,479
- Setting:
- city
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Colorado State University, also known as CSU, is located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the city of Fort Collins. CSU students have opportunities to conduct research with faculty, join one of the hundreds of campus organizations, or cheer on more than 15 Division I sports teams.
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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
DePaul University is a large institution spread across six campuses in and around Chicago. The university offers a variety of academic programs, including the School for New Learning, which caters exclusively to adult students.
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Duquesne University was established in 1878 as a private institution. Duquesne University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $14,340 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $24,710 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 27,567
- Setting:
- urban
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Temple University is an urban college in Philadelphia that offers housing to freshman and sophomore students. Center City, a hub of shopping and city life, is less than two miles from campus.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,534 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $24,018 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 24,840
- Setting:
- urban
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
The University of Utah is known to students as the U of U or simply The U. Its campus is located in the state capital, Salt Lake City.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,510 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $24,675 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 5,843
- Setting:
- rural
Missouri University of Science & Technology largely focuses on engineering and science degrees. Engineering majors include aerospace, mining, petroleum, nuclear, and more.
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Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Brooklyn, NY
The Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU—Poly) emphasizes research, innovation, and a combination of academic and professional experience. The school is affiliated with New York University.
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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
A private, Catholic school in South Orange, N.J., Seton Hall University is about a 30-minute train ride to New York City. Many students take advantage of the university’s location by interning and job hunting in the nearby city while still enjoying the clubs, Greek life, and Division I sports on campus.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,140 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,460 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 12,875
- Setting:
- suburban
University at Albany--SUNY
Albany, NY
The University at Albany, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, offers a wide range of academic programs, including many highly ranked graduate degrees such as criminal justice and public affairs. Notable Albany alumni include Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to a major political office in America and the subject of the movie Milk, starring Sean Penn.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,818 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,074 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 20,350
- Setting:
- city
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Located in the city of Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas is a public school with many opportunities for students on campus, including several media outlets and events featuring famous speakers and musical acts. Graduate students can choose from several programs, including those in the law school, where Bill and Hillary Clinton taught before they moved to the White House.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,406 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $25,796 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 16,678
- Setting:
- urban
University of Illinois--Chicago
Chicago, IL
The University of Illinois—Chicago, also known as UIC, is a large, public research institution. About one in every 20 Chicago residents attended UIC.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $12,545 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $25,889 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 23,135
- Setting:
- rural
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Washington State University is a public school that is committed to research. In addition to its campus in Pullman, the school has regional locations in Spokane and the Tri-Cities, as well as in Vancouver.
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Attending Hofstra University, a school in Long Island, N.Y., means students are in close proximity to the attractions and internships available in New York City. Close to 15 percent of the student body is active in Greek life.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,585 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $21,530 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 19,853
- Setting:
- city
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Kansas State University is located in the northeast region of the state and is home to the Biosecurity Research Institute, where students can train to research infectious diseases, and the Landon Lecture Series, which has hosted many prestigious speakers, including five former U.S. presidents.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,873 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $25,790 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 24,626
- Setting:
- urban
Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
LSU, or Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge, is a public institution in the southeast region of the state, near the Mississippi River. Students at LSU can explore more than 350 student organizations or visit several free museums and an arboretum.
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New School
New York, NY
New School is a private institution that was founded in 1919. The school has 87.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at New School is 9:1.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,380 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,344 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 22,685
- Setting:
- city
Ohio University
Athens, OH
Ohio University is a public school in Athens that operates on the quarter system. Students are required to live on campus for six quarters unless they commute from a parent’s nearby home.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,784 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $25,816 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 21,598
- Setting:
- urban
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Students at the University of Cincinnati (UC) can explore more than 300 campus organizations, join Greek life, or play Division I sports. Notable UC alumni include Joseph Strauss, who designed the Golden Gate Bridge, and Abe Bookman, who invented the Magic 8-ball toy.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,908 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $28,592 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 20,653
- Setting:
- suburban
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
George Mason University is suburban school not far from Washington, D.C. Despite a large commuter population, the school offers a Weekends at Mason program and events for students who stick around after the school week is complete.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,002 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $23,654 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 59,382
- Setting:
- urban
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
As one of the largest schools in the country, Arizona State University offers students more than 275 majors, 500 clubs and organizations, and 300 study abroad opportunities. It has four campuses throughout Phoenix.
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Howard University
Washington, DC
Howard University is a historically black college located in Washington, D.C. Despite its urban setting, students are permitted to bring cars to campus—though freshmen may not apply for on-campus parking.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,722 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,960 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 16,390
- Setting:
- rural
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
At Mississippi State University, students value school traditions by participating in The Drill pep rally, and by cheering with Bully, the live bulldog mascot. Notable MSU alumni include bestselling author John Grisham, who earned a degree in accounting.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,441 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $20,026 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 20,130
- Setting:
- city
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
Oklahoma State University is a large public institution in Stillwater. The OSU Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,538 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $23,469 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 21,812
- Setting:
- suburban
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University (OSU) is about 90 minutes south of Portland and an hour drive from the Pacific coast. OSU students can get involved in hundreds of clubs and Greek life and attend events such as the “Civil War” football game against University of Oregon.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $12,998 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $27,022 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 7,666
- Setting:
- city
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—Newark is located in the largest city in the state. More than 60 percent of students complete majors in the Newark College of Arts and Sciences.
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St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY
St. John Fisher College was established in 1948 as a private institution. St. John Fisher College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $11,806 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $30,378 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 12,029
- Setting:
- suburban
University of Texas--Dallas
Richardson, TX
A public institution, University of Texas--Dallas was founded in 1969. University of Texas--Dallas offers a Greek system, where 2.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $15,140 (2013-14)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $27,840 (2013-14)
- Enrollment:
- 7,111
- Setting:
- urban
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
New Jersey Institute of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,111, with a gender distribution of 76.3 percent male students and 23.7 percent female students. At this school, 26.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 74.0 percent of students live off campus.
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