프린스턴 대학교 Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
#1 National Universities
The ivy covered campus of Princeton University, a private institution, is located in the quiet town of Princeton, New Jersey. 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.
TUITION AND FEES
$57,410
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,321(fall 2021)
엠아이티 대학교 Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.I.T.
Cambridge, MA
#2 National Universities
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, Massachusetts, just across the Charles River from downtown Boston.
TUITION AND FEES
$57,986
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
4,638(fall 2021)
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#3 National Universities (tie)
Harvard University is a private institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 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.
TUITION AND FEES
$57,261
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,153(fall 2021)
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#3 National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$56,169
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,645(fall 2021)
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Yale University
New Haven, CT
#3 National Universities (tie)
Yale University, located in New Haven, Connecticut, offers a small college life with the resources of a major research institution. Yale students are divided into 14 residential colleges that foster a supportive environment for living, learning and socializing.
TUITION AND FEES
$62,250
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
6,536(fall 2021)
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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
#6 National Universities
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$62,940
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,526(fall 2021)
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
#7
National Universities (tie)
Johns Hopkins University is a private institution in Baltimore 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.
TUITION AND FEES
$60,480
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
6,132(fall 2021)
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
#7
National Universities (tie)
Founded by Benjamin Franklin, the University of Pennsylvania is a private institution in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Students can study in one of four schools that grant undergraduate degrees: Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Wharton.
TUITION AND FEES
$63,452
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
9,962(fall 2021)
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California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
#9
National Universities
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, California, is actively involved in research projects with grants from NASA, the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
TUITION AND FEES
$60,864
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
987(fall 2021)
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Duke University
Durham, NC
#10
National Universities (tie)
Located in Durham, North Carolina, 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.
TUITION AND FEES
$63,054
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
6,883(fall 2021)
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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
#10
National Universities (tie)
Northwestern University is a private school in Evanston, Ill., about 30 minutes outside of Chicago. Undergraduate students have about 100 options for majors or can design their own non-traditional degree program.
TUITION AND FEES
$63,468
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
8,494(fall 2021)
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
#12
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National Universities
Dartmouth College, a private institution in Hanover, New Hampshire, 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.
TUITION AND FEES
$62,430
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
4,556(fall 2021)
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Brown University
Providence, RI
#13
National Universities (tie)
At Brown University, undergraduate students are responsible for designing their own academic study with more than 80 concentration programs to choose from. Another unique offering at this private, Ivy League institution in Providence, Rhode Island, is the Program in Liberal Medical Education, which grants both a bachelor’s degree and medical degree in eight years.
TUITION AND FEES
$65,146
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,349(fall 2021)
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
#13
National Universities (tie)
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. About 40 percent of Vanderbilt students participate in Greek life.
TUITION AND FEES
$60,348
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,111(fall 2021)
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Rice University
Houston, TX
#15
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$54,960
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
4,247(fall 2021)
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Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
#15
National Universities (tie)
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 35 percent of the student body is involved in Greek life.
TUITION AND FEES
$60,590
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
8,034(fall 2021)
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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
#17
National Universities
Cornell University, a private school in Ithaca, New York, has 14 colleges and schools. Each admits its own students, though every graduate receives a degree from Cornell University. The university has more than 1,000 student organizations on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$63,200
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
15,503(fall 2021)
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Columbia University
New York, NY
#18
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$65,524
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
8,148(fall 2020)
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
#18
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$60,301
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
8,973(fall 2021)
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University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
#20
National Universities (tie)
The University of California, Berkeley overlooks the San Francisco Bay in Berkeley, Calif. Students at this public school have more than 1,000 groups to get involved in, including more than 60 fraternity and sorority chapters.
TUITION AND FEES
$43,980(out-of-state)
$14,226(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
32,143(fall 2021)
캘리포니아 대학교, LA
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
#20
in
National Universities (tie)
The University of California, Los Angeles is just five miles away from the Pacific Ocean. The public institution offers 5,000 courses, 140 bachelor's degree programs and 97 minors.
TUITION AND FEES
$44,830(out-of-state)
$13,804(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
32,119(fall 2021)
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
#22
National Universities (tie)
Carnegie Mellon University, a private institution in Pittsburgh, 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.
TUITION AND FEES
$61,344
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,365(fall 2021)
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
#22
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$57,948
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,130(fall 2021)
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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
#22
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$62,052
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,598(fall 2021)
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New York University
New York, NY
#25
National Universities (tie)
New York University’s primary campus is located in the lively Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. NYU is a true city school, with no borders separating a distinct campus from the streets of the Big Apple. Students are guaranteed housing for all four years in the many residence halls throughout Manhattan, but many upperclassmen choose to live off campus in apartments around the city. NYU has a small but active Greek life with more than 30 fraternity and sorority chapters. There are more than 300 student organizations on campus, such as WNYU, the student radio station which streams online and broadcasts on a local FM channel to the university community.
TUITION AND FEES
$58,168
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
28,772(fall 2021)
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University of Michigan--Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
#25
National Universities (tie)
The university boasts of Ann Arbor, only 45 minutes from Detroit, as one of the best college towns in the U.S. Freshmen are guaranteed housing but not required to live on campus. Students can join one of the school’s more than 1,500 student organizations or 62 Greek chapters. Athletics play a central role at Michigan, including the football team’s fierce rivalry with Ohio State. Michigan also offers highly ranked graduate programs, including the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, College of Engineering, Law School and Medical School, in addition to the well-regarded School of Dentistry and Taubman College for Architecture and Urban Planning. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers is ranked among the top hospitals in the country.
TUITION AND FEES
$57,273(out-of-state)
$17,786(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
32,282(fall 2021)
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
#25
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$64,726
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
20,790(fall 2021)
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
#25
National Universities (tie)
Founded by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville. It’s referred to among insiders as Mr. Jefferson’s University or simply The University. Only first-year students are required to live on campus, and many upperclassmen live in off-campus apartments or fraternity and sorority houses. Greek life is prominent at UVA with a membership that includes approximately 35 percent of the student body. The Cavaliers, known unofficially as Wahoos or ‘Hoos, are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference and are well known for their consistently dominant men’s and women’s lacrosse teams.
TUITION AND FEES
$56,837(out-of-state)
$21,381(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
17,299(fall 2021)
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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
#29
National Universities (tie)
The University of Florida is about two miles away from downtown Gainesville, a college town bolstered by the school’s more than 50,000 students. The Florida Gators sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, and are supported by mascots Albert and Alberta the Alligators. The Gator football team, which competes in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium – commonly called the "The Swamp" – is particularly notorious. The team became the namesake of popular sports drink Gatorade in 1965, after freshmen Gators participated in an experiment with the novel beverage. The annual Gator Growl, held each Homecoming weekend, has been called the largest student-run pep rally in the nation. About 15 percent of students are involved in the school’s 60-plus fraternities and sororities. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, though more than 75 percent opt to do so. All students can partake in Gator Nights, held every Friday, which offer free late-night entertainment and midnight snacks.
TUITION AND FEES
$28,658(out-of-state)
$6,380(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
34,881(fall 2021)
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
#29
National Universities (tie)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, often referred to as UNC, offers a wide range of student activities. Popular student organizations include The Daily Tarheel, UNC's student newspaper, and WXYC, the student-run radio station. Nearly 20% of students are members of Greek life. Chapel Hill, which surrounds UNC, is often considered one of the best college towns in the country, offering music, restaurants and shopping. Almost half of all undergraduates live on campus in one of the residence halls or apartment complexes. The North Carolina Tar Heels are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and are known for their men’s basketball team, which maintains a storied rivalry with nearby institution Duke University and is one of the most successful programs in college basketball. Former players include Michael Jordan and Vince Carter.
TUITION AND FEES
$37,558(out-of-state)
$8,998(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
19,897(fall 2021)
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
#29
National Universities (tie)
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, just a few hours by car from skiing in the Blue Ridge Mountains or relaxing on the beaches of South Carolina. Campus Recreation offers intramural sports and outdoor trips such as kayaking on the New River, mountain biking and sky-diving. The Demon Deacons, Wake’s athletic teams, are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. When Wake Forest played rival Duke University in 1922 and won, a local reporter described the Wake players as "Demon Deacons," and thus, the mascot was born. Students must live on campus for six semesters in one of the residence halls. Greek organizations play a big role at Wake Forest, with membership consisting of almost half of the student body.
TUITION AND FEES
$62,128
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,472(fall 2021)
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Tufts University
Medford, MA
#32
National Universities (tie)
Tufts University, located not far from downtown Boston, is comprised of the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Engineering that serves both undergraduate and graduate students, and a number of graduate and professional schools, including the highly ranked School of Medicine and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. All freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus. Students can participate in such student groups as cycling, which is a club sport; the Beelzebubs, an all-male a cappella group; and the Geological Society. About half of the student body participates in study abroad programs, and approximately a quarter of students are affiliated with Greek life. Tufts’ official mascot, Jumbo the elephant, is the only school mascot listed in Merriam-Webster dictionary. Tufts also has a permanent art collection that features works by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and John Singer Sargent.
TUITION AND FEES
$65,222
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
6,676(fall 2021)
캘리포니아 대학교, 산타바바라
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
#32
National Universities (tie)
Located 100 miles up the coast from Los Angeles, the University of California, Santa Barbara sits atop cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Students can get involved in any of the more than 400 clubs and organizations on campus, including a Greek community that comprises about 10% of undergraduate students. UCSB provides housing to about 30% of students in eight residence halls and several university apartment complexes. The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos compete primarily in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference and are known for their successful women’s basketball and men’s soccer teams. Non-varsity students can join a club team such as cycling, surfing, rugby or ski and snowboard.
TUITION AND FEES
$44,204(out-of-state)
$14,450(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
23,091(fall 2021)
캘리포니아 대학교, 어바인
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
#34
National Universities (tie)
The University of California, Irvine, a research institution in Orange County, specializes in areas such as cancer and neuroscience studies in conjunction with the highly ranked UC Irvine Medical Center. Graduate programs are highly regarded at UC Irvine, too, with specialty offerings at the Paul Merage School of Business and the Henry Samueli School of Engineering. Students can participate in more than 500 student organizations, including nearly 50 fraternities and sororities. The Pacific Ocean is only 5 miles from campus. Known as a commuter school, the university offers on-campus residences. Freshmen are not required to live on campus but more than three-fourths do. The university has earned accolades for its eco-friendly measures, promoting green initiatives through student groups like the Anteaters for Recycling and Conservation.
TUITION AND FEES
$43,739(out-of-state)
$13,985(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
29,449(fall 2021)
캘리포니아 대학교, 샌디에고
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
#34
National Universities (tie)
The University of California, San Diego lies alongside the Pacific Ocean in the La Jolla community of San Diego. The UCSD Tritons compete in more than 20 NCAA Division II sports, mainly in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. The school has hundreds of student organizations, and the university hosts a thriving Greek community. All freshmen are eligible for guaranteed on-campus housing for two years, but they are not required to live on campus. The campus has an aquarium and is home to the Large High Performance Outdoor Shake Table, which tests structures’ ability to withstand simulated earthquakes.
TUITION AND FEES
$46,374(out-of-state)
$15,348(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
33,343(fall 2021)
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
#36
National Universities (tie)
Boston College, located just outside downtown Boston, was founded by the Society of Jesus and has maintained its Roman Catholic Jesuit religious affiliation. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies it as a university with high research activity. BC has nine schools, which include such highly ranked graduate programs as the Lynch School of Education, Boston College Law School and Carroll School of Management. The school competes in nearly 30 NCAA Division I varsity sports in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and the BC Eagles have one of the highest graduation rates for student athletes in the country. Students can join more than 200 clubs and organizations, but there is no Greek system on campus. Freshmen are not required to live on campus, but the majority choose to do so. More than 1,000 students participate in study abroad each year.
TUITION AND FEES
$64,176
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
9,532(fall 2021)
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University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
#36
National Universities (tie)
The University of Rochester describes itself as one of the smallest and most collegiate schools among the nation’s top research universities. The Yellowjackets mainly compete in the University Athletic Association and participate in NCAA Division III sports. The school also offers more than 250 student organizations, and one quarter of students are affiliated with Greek life on campus. Rochester’s a cappella ensembles are among the country’s best. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, and two-thirds of the juniors and more than half of the seniors choose to remain on campus. Rochester’s main campus is located two miles south of downtown Rochester, N.Y., in the bend of the Genesee River.
TUITION AND FEES
$61,678
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
6,570(fall 2021)
캘리포니아 대학교, 데이비스
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
#38
National Universities (tie)
The University of California, Davis, one of 10 schools in the University of California system, was originally established as a farm school for UC - Berkeley. Located just 15 miles from Sacramento, UC Davis' campus contains an airport, fire department and a collection of outdoor sculptures called Eggheads. There are more than 700 student organizations on campus in addition to a sizable Greek community that comprises about 65 fraternity and sorority chapters. All freshmen are guaranteed housing, and after their first year students typically move off campus or live in university apartments. The UC Davis Aggies field 25 NCAA Division I teams, and students can join the Aggie Pack, the largest student spirit organization in the country.
TUITION AND FEES
$44,494(out-of-state)
$14,740(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
31,657(fall 2021)
텍사스 대학교, 오스틴
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
#38
National Universities (tie)
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest schools in the nation. It’s divided into 13 schools and colleges, the biggest of which is the College of Liberal Arts. It also has highly ranked graduate programs, including the McCombs School of Business, Cockrell School of Engineering and School of Nursing. Students can participate in more than 1,000 clubs and organizations or in the sizable UT Greek system. The university has several student media outlets, and its sports teams are notorious competitors in the Division I Big 12 Conference. UT also offers hundreds of study abroad programs, with the most popular destinations being Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, France and China. Freshmen do not have to live on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$40,996(out-of-state)
$11,752(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
40,916(fall 2021)
위스콘신 대학교, 매디슨
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
#38
National Universities (tie)
The University of Wisconsin - Madison lies along the southern shore of Lake Mendota in the city of Madison. The Wisconsin Badgers compete in more than 20 NCAA Division I sports and are part of the Big Ten Conference. Students can get involved in nearly 900 organizations on campus. There is also an active Greek life and social scene on campus, evident in Wisconsin’s reputation as one of the top party schools in the country. Freshmen are not required to live on campus, but many choose to do so. Students can opt to live in one of several residential communities where they learn and live with other students and faculty.
TUITION AND FEES
$39,427(out-of-state)
$10,796(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
35,474(fall 2021)
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Boston University
Boston, MA
#41
National Universities (tie)
Boston University is one of the largest independent, nonprofit universities in the country. The BU Terriers have more than 20 NCAA Division I varsity sports. BU’s hockey team has won multiple NCAA national championships. BU also has nearly 500 student clubs, ranging from Ski Racing to the Juggling Association. BU created one of the first study abroad programs, and currently sponsors more than 90 international programs. Freshmen are required to live on campus, and about 80 percent of undergraduate students live on the main Boston campus, which lies along the Charles River.
TUITION AND FEES
$62,360
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
18,229(fall 2021)
일리노이 대학교, 얼바나 샴페인
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
#41
National Universities (tie)
The University of Illinois is located in the twin cities of Urbana and Champaign in east-central Illinois, only a few hours from Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis. The school's Fighting Illini participate in more than 20 NCAA Division I varsity sports and are part of the Big Ten Conference. The university boasts one of the largest Greek systems in the country, and almost a quarter of the student body is involved. It’s not hard to find something to do on campus with more than 1,600 student organizations, including professional, political and philanthropic clubs. All freshmen are required to live on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$35,110(out-of-state)
$17,138(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
34,779(fall 2021)
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
#41
National Universities (tie)
William & Mary, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the second oldest college in the U.S. King William III and Queen Mary II of England founded the school in 1693. The university has more than 30 undergraduate programs and more than 10 graduate and professional degree programs. Its highly ranked graduate schools include the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, the first law school in the U.S.; the School of Education; and the Mason School of Business. Students can join the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, the nation’s first academic Greek society, as well as other fraternities and sororities. All freshmen are required to live on campus, and the majority of upperclassmen choose to live on campus as well.
TUITION AND FEES
$46,625(out-of-state)
$23,970(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
6,543(fall 2021)
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Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
#44
National Universities (tie)
Brandeis University is located in Waltham, Mass., just nine miles west of Boston. Students are guaranteed housing for their first four semesters. In addition to student-run TV and radio stations, Brandeis has religious and performance groups, service organizations, cultural awareness groups, performance groups and more. The Shapiro Campus Center serves as a hub of student activity on campus, housing a theater, bookstore, cafe, library, meeting rooms and a student art gallery. Cholmondeley’s, the campus coffeehouse, is another hotspot for concerts and comedy shows. The Brandeis Judges field more than 15 NCAA Division III teams and are known for their strong men’s soccer team. There is no Greek life on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$62,722
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
3,591(fall 2021)
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
#44
National Universities (tie)
Case Western Reserve University is known for its world class research, but with more than 200 student organizations, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved outside the classroom, too. The Case Western Spartans varsity teams compete in the Division III University Athletic Association. The Greek system, which stresses a commitment to on-campus and community service, involves about one third of students. The campus is located about 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland, where students have free access to a handful of downtown museums like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center. On campus, freshmen live in one of four themed residential communities, which are called Cedar, Juniper, Magnolia and Mistletoe. All students are invited to the annual SpringFest, a collection of music, carnival games and activities that is the largest student-run event on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$62,234
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,792(fall 2021)
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
#44
National Universities (tie)
Georgia Tech, located in the heart of Atlanta, offers a wide range of student activities. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, an NCAA Division I team, compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference and have a fierce rivalry with the University of Georgia. Since 1961, the football team has been led onto the field at home games by the Ramblin' Wreck, a restored 1930 Model A Ford Sport Coupe. Georgia Tech has a small but vibrant Greek community. Freshmen are offered housing, but aren't required to live on campus. In addition to its campuses in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia Tech has campuses in France, Ireland, Costa Rica, Singapore and China.
TUITION AND FEES
$32,876(out-of-state)
$11,764(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
17,447(fall 2021)
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Northeastern University
Boston, MA
#44
National Universities (tie)
At Northeastern University, students gain substantial work experience before receiving their diplomas. More than 90 percent of Northeastern undergraduates complete at least one professional co-op during their college career, working for one of more than 2,000 employers around the world, such as ESPN and MTV. Students can choose to complete their degree in four years, with the potential for two co-ops, or five years, building in time for three co-ops. Outside of the classroom and workplace, there are more than 400 clubs and organizations for students, including more than 30 fraternities and sororities. The Northeastern Huskies compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Conference. More than 3,000 students compete at the club and intramural sport level. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus. Northeastern’s campus is spread out across 73 acres in the venerable college town of Boston. Northeastern has its own stop on Boston’s subway system, commonly called the T. The city, home to myriad colleges, is steeped in American history and full of activities for students.
TUITION AND FEES
$60,192
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
15,747(fall 2021)
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Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
#44
National Universities (tie)
Tulane University, located in New Orleans, is divided between the main uptown campus and a downtown campus, which is the center for health science programs. The school has a well-regarded law school, and its School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is the only specialty school of its kind in the U.S. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, with a few exceptions. Students can participate in more than 200 student organizations on campus. More than 40 percent of students are involved in Tulane’s 24 sororities and fraternities. Female students at Tulane University receive extra support through the Newcomb College Institute, which hosts symposiums and guest speakers and offers mentors to young women. Notable alumni include former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, talk show host Jerry Springer and Douglas R. Ellin, creator of HBO’s hit show "Entourage."
TUITION AND FEES
$62,844
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,780(fall 2021)
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
#49
National Universities (tie)
OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate majors, as well as a Personalized Study Program where students can design a nontraditional education. The university also offers a variety of graduate programs through such highly ranked schools as the College of Education and Human Ecology, Max M. Fisher College of Business and College of Medicine. Students can participate in more than 1,000 on-campus clubs and organizations, including more than 60 fraternities and sororities, or volunteer through the Pay It Forward program. Sports are a big part of campus life, with The Ohio State University Buckeyes competing in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. All freshmen must live on campus, unless they are from Central Ohio and can commute. Students can also study abroad in more than 75 countries through OSU.
TUITION AND FEES
$35,019(out-of-state)
$11,936(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
47,106(fall 2021)
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University of Georgia
Athens, GA
#49
National Universities (tie)
At its founding, The University of Georgia made history as the first public, state-supported college in America. These days, the school is known for its vibrant student community. UGA’s college town of Athens was rated among the best college towns in the country by U.S. News, and the competitive Bulldogs sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference. There are more than 700 student clubs and organizations, including more than 60 Greek chapters that involve around 25% of UGA students. Community service is a particularly big focus, with student-run philanthropies such as UGA Miracle, a yearlong fundraiser and 24-hour Dance Marathon for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. First-year students must live on campus, but Atlanta is 60 miles away for those itching for a road trip.
TUITION AND FEES
$30,220(out-of-state)
$11,180(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
30,166(fall 2021)
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
#51
National Universities (tie)
Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, Pa., 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 75 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are members of the Patriot League, and compete in 25 NCAA Division I sports. Their biggest athletic rivalry is Lafayette College, located less than 20 miles away. A third of the student body is involved in fraternities and sororities. All freshmen are required to live on campus, and sophomores are also required to live on campus in a residence hall or Greek housing. Lehigh’s main campus is located on the wooded slope of South Mountain, and half of the campus is preserved as open space.
TUITION AND FEES
$59,930
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,451(fall 2021)
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Purdue University--West Lafayette
West Lafayette, IN
#51
National Universities (tie)
Purdue University's West Lafayette, Indiana, campus is the main campus in the Purdue University system, which encompasses four other campuses throughout the state. About 20 percent of students are affiliated with Greek life, and Purdue offers a wide range of activities and organizations. Performance groups include the "All American" Marching Band, six jazz bands and two symphony orchestras. The Boilermakers, Purdue’s athletic teams, compete in the Division I Big Ten Conference and are well known for their dominant men’s and women’s basketball teams. The Boilermaker Special, Purdue’s official mascot, is a railroad locomotive cared for and maintained by the student-run Purdue Reamer Club. Although no students are required to live in university housing, about one-third of undergraduates live on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$28,794(out-of-state)
$9,992(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
37,101(fall 2021)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
#51
National Universities (tie)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was founded on the principles of bringing science to everyday life, and that ethos is still prevalent today. About a quarter of students are involved in Greek L.I.F.E., as the fraternity and sorority scene is known at the school, which stresses Leadership, Innovation, Fortitude and Evolution. More students – more than 80 percent – play sports at the varsity, club or intramural level. True to the school’s mission, the varsity athletes are known as the Engineers, and compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference and the Liberty League. There are also more than 200 student organizations. Freshmen must live on campus, usually in dormitories that only house first-year students. RPI’s campus, in Troy, N.Y., is nestled in an ideal location for nature lovers. The school overlooks the Hudson River, where waterfront activities abound, and is close to Grafton Lakes State Park, Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains. For an urban experience, Albany is 9 miles away.
TUITION AND FEES
$60,051
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,614(fall 2021)
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
#51
National Universities (tie)
Named for the Spanish Augustinian St. Thomas of Villanova, the university is still affiliated with the Augustinian Order. Located just outside Philadelphia, Villanova has six colleges, four of which serve undergraduate and graduate students. Graduate programs include those in the School of Business and the Charles Widger School of Law. Villanova offers more than 280 student-run organizations, such as the Blue Key Society, which gives admissions tours and hosts prospective student days. Villanova is also the host of the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the world, and students provide around a quarter-million hours of service to the community each year. They can also participate in about two dozen fraternities and sororities. The Villanova Wildcats – known for their successful men's basketball program – mainly compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference. Incoming freshmen are guaranteed housing for their first three years.
TUITION AND FEES
$61,868
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,032(fall 2021)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
#55
National Universities (tie)
At Florida State University, a public school in Tallahassee, students have more than 600 organizations to consider joining. The Florida State Seminoles sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I and are known for baseball and football.
TUITION AND FEES
$21,683(out-of-state)
$6,517(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
33,593(fall 2021)
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
#55
National Universities (tie)
Squeezed in among the Santa Monica Mountain foothills, Pepperdine University is a Christian college known for its picturesque location in Malibu, Calif. The school upholds the New Testament-based traditions of the Churches of Christ. Students must attend 14 spiritual events a semester and take at least three religion courses during their time at Pepperdine. There is a Church of Christ on campus, as well as a handful of student-led ministries. Outside of church, the school’s sports teams, the Pepperdine Waves, compete in the Division I West Coast Conference. Students can also play club sports, such as lacrosse, tennis and surfing, and a variety of intramural sports, from flag football to volleyball. Freshmen and sophomores must live in university housing on the dry campus, and student spiritual life leaders live in each residence hall. About a third of students are active in more than a dozen sororities and fraternities, though there is no official Greek housing on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$63,142
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
3,708(fall 2021)
Rutgers University--New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ
#55
National Universities (tie)
Rutgers University--New Brunswick, the flagship campus of New Jersey's state university, is split into five mini campuses, each with a unique setting and identity, student center and dining options. Freshmen are not required to live on campus. Students can join more than 500 student clubs and organizations, including more than 80 fraternities and sororities.
TUITION AND FEES
$33,963(out-of-state)
$16,263(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
36,152(fall 2021)
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
#55
National Universities (tie)
Santa Clara University is located in the Silicon Valley town of Santa Clara, California, about an hour from San Francisco. The university offers arts and entertainment programs at the Center of Performing Arts and the de Saisset Museum of art and history. There are more than 100 student organizations on campus including the Santa Clara Community Action Program, a volunteer service organization, and the Santa Clara Review, a biannual literary magazine. Santa Clara offers housing in its residence halls, and students can also join a Residential Learning Community. The Santa Clara Broncos field nearly 20 Division I athletic teams and are known for their successful soccer and volleyball programs. The Ruff Riders – the official student booster club of SCU athletics – is the largest organization on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$57,534
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,895(fall 2021)
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
#55
National Universities (tie)
Located between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, the University of Maryland offers students a suburban lifestyle within easy reach of big-city experiences. The flagship campus in College Park, which has its own subway stop on the D.C.-area Metro transit system, is close to the nation's capital. There are more than 800 clubs and organizations on campus, including nearly 60 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and all other students are not required to live on campus. Students looking for additional activities can visit the university's "SEE UMD" website, which stands for "Student Entertainment Events" and offers movie screenings, comedy shows, lectures and more. Sports also offer yearlong distractions. The Maryland Terrapins compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. The mascot, Testudo, is a Diamondback terrapin — a species of turtle that is the official state reptile. One of several Testudo sculptures on campus sits in front of McKeldin Library, and rubbing its nose is thought to bring good luck, particularly before exams.
TUITION AND FEES
$39,469(out-of-state)
$11,233(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
30,922(fall 2021)
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
#55
National Universities (tie)
Located in Southern Florida, the University of Miami has an ideal location for students who love the outdoors. With popular spots like South Beach, the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park nearby, students have plenty of opportunities for water sports, hiking and sunbathing. Downtown Miami, also near to the school, is a thriving sports and cultural center. On campus, 2,500 students are involved in nearly 30 fraternities and sororities. Students can also choose from more than 290 clubs and organizations to join. Freshmen are required to live on campus and can live in one of the school’s five residential colleges. Modeled after the housing setup at England’s Oxford and Cambridge universities, the different communities combine living and learning with communal meals, poetry readings, sports and other activities. Freshmen who don't live in university housing are paired with an on-campus representative through the Commuter Assistant Program to help ease the transition into college. University of Miami Division I sports teams are known as the Hurricanes and compete in the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The school’s mascot is Sebastian the Ibis, a species of marsh bird that is known for weathering tropical storms.
TUITION AND FEES
$57,194
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
12,089(fall 2021)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
#55
National Universities (tie)
Located north of downtown Seattle, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public universities on the West Coast. It is also a cutting-edge research institution, receiving significant yearly federal funding, and hosting an annual undergraduate research symposium for students to present their work to the community. The university has a highly ranked School of Medicine, College of Engineering and Michael G. Foster School of Business. Known as a commuter school, the university does not require freshmen to live on campus, but it encourages students who do to conserve energy and recycle. Students can join one of the 950-plus student organizations on campus, including about 70 sororities and fraternities. Nearly three-fourths of UW graduates remain in the state post-graduation.
TUITION AND FEES
$40,740(out-of-state)
$12,242(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
36,206(fall 2021)
George Washington University
Washington, DC
#62
National Universities (tie)
George Washington University’s urban location in downtown Washington, D.C., is ideal for fans of politics and city life. The school is spread out across the D.C. Foggy Bottom neighborhood, near the State Department and about a mile away from museums on the National Mall and the Washington Monument. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, and, starting with the Class of 2018, juniors are required to live on campus as well. The school’s sports teams are nicknamed the Colonials, and compete in the Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. A costumed student called George, named for George Washington, is the school mascot, though an 10-foot inflatable character known as Big George and an on-campus statue of a hippopotamus are unofficial mascots. There are more than 400 organizations on campus, and students can start their own clubs with an original idea and nine other members. About 25 percent of students are involved in the school’s large Greek system. The TRAiL program takes students on outdoor excursions like hiking, kayaking and horseback riding. Student publications include the GW Hatchet, The Daily Colonial and The GW Patriot.
TUITION AND FEES
$62,200
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
11,502(fall 2021)
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
#62
National Universities (tie)
Few schools are associated with a color as strongly as Syracuse University. A brilliant shade of orange is tied into campus life, manifesting itself in student media outlets such as The Daily Orange, the student-run newspaper, and CitrusTV, the television studio. The school’s sports teams are known simply as Orange and compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference, cheered on by school mascot Otto the Orange. The football team plays in Carrier Dome, famed as the only domed stadium in the Northeast.
TUITION AND FEES
$60,135
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
14,778(fall 2021)
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
#62
National Universities (tie)
The University of Minnesota stretches across a major city – or two, to be exact. Minneapolis and St. Paul, known as the Twin Cities, are frequently recognized for sports, cleanliness and volunteerism. The school has a campus in each city, though the Minneapolis site is considered the main campus of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, but the more than 80% who choose to can opt to live in traditional residence halls or one of more than two dozen Living Learning communities, such as the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives House and La Casa De Español. Also on campus are more than 600 student organizations, including more than 30 fraternities and sororities. The Minnesota Golden Gophers compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, and all athletic events are held in the Minneapolis campus's Stadium Village neighborhood. Goldy Gopher, the school mascot, energizes thousands of student fans as they chant "Ski-U-Mah," a rally cry that means "Victory UM." Under the Four-Year Graduation Plan, the university ensures that all necessary classes will be available for students to complete their degrees on time. If courses are not available in an undergraduate's four years of schooling, the university will pay for the extra credits.
TUITION AND FEES
$35,099(out-of-state)
$15,859(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
36,209(fall 2021)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
#62
National Universities (tie)
Located in the Oakland neighborhood, Pitt’s campus is a 3-mile trip from bustling downtown Pittsburgh. The city is home to powerhouse professional sports teams, such as the Steelers and Penguins, and dozens of unique cultural centers, like the Andy Warhol Museum and the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Pitt students get free admission to these and other select museums throughout the school year. Because Pittsburgh is bordered by three rivers, kayaking, sailing and fishing opportunities are plentiful. City buses stop every 10 to 15 minutes on campus, and students can ride public transportation into the city for free with school ID. Freshmen do not have to live on campus. Pitt has a sizable Greek community of nearly 40 fraternities and sororities. Students in Arts and Sciences majors can earn hands-on credits in internships, research and teaching with the help of the university’s Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. The Pittsburgh Panthers sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. Pitt students are notorious for their avid support at sporting events, particularly for forming a riotous cheering section known as the Oakland Zoo at basketball games. Students who attend the most home sporting events get priority purchasing when game tickets are in high demand through the school’s Loyalty Points system.
TUITION AND FEES
$36,000(out-of-state)
$19,760(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
19,980(fall 2021)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
#62
National Universities (tie)
Virginia Tech, a former military technical institute in Blacksburg, encourages students to “invent the future.” It is a research powerhouse, with seven research institutes and two university research centers that offer undergraduate and graduate students research opportunities. Graduate offerings include programs in the highly ranked College of Engineering. The university sports teams, known as the Hokies, compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. Students account for more than half the total residents in Blacksburg. They can participate in more than 600 clubs and organizations, including a large Greek system of more than 50 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen must live on campus, and the school has renowned dining facilities. Notable Hokie alumni include football player Michael Vick and talk show host Hoda Kotb.
TUITION AND FEES
$34,838(out-of-state)
$15,208(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
29,760(fall 2021)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
#67
National Universities (tie)
Ready to be an Aggie? All students assume the nickname at Texas A&M, an academic and athletic powerhouse in central Texas. Once an all men’s school called the Agricultural and Mechanical College – now shortened to A&M – the university today is coed and offers a wide variety of majors and activities. Students can choose from more than 1,000 clubs and organizations, including nearly 60 fraternities and sororities. About 10% of students go Greek. More students, about 25%, play in Texas A&M intramural sports leagues, one of the largest programs in the country. The school’s varsity sports compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, cheered on by mascot Reveille IX, a collie. Miss Rev, as the collie is known, is also the highest-ranking member in the school’s Cadet Corps, the largest ROTC program in the nation (not including programs at service academies). First-year students interested in community service can get involved right away through the Freshmen in Service and Hosting program (FISH). All students can give back during The Big Event, the largest single-day, student-run volunteer effort in the country in which more than 22,000 Aggies work to improve the nearby cities of College Station and Bryan. For many students, these communities are also home; freshmen are not required to live on campus and many choose to live in College Station or Bryan.
TUITION AND FEES
$40,087(out-of-state)
$13,178(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
56,723(fall 2021)
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
#67
National Universities (tie)
The University of Connecticut, located in Storrs, was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School — a fitting name for an institution surrounded by farmland. Storrs is a sleepy town about a 30-minute drive from Hartford; 60 minutes from Providence, R.I.; and 90 minutes from Boston. Without many activities off campus, students can get involved in the more than 450 clubs and organizations on campus, including more than 30 fraternities and sororities. They can also catch a film in the on-campus movie theater and skate for free in the school’s ice rink. Sports are a major focus for students; the UConn Huskies compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference, in which UConn’s basketball teams are especially ferocious competitors. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, though more than 70 percent of all undergraduates choose to do so. Each year before final exams, students gather for Spring Weekend, a fun-filled, multi-day celebration that began as the school’s Campus Community Carnival in the 1940s.
TUITION AND FEES
$42,102(out-of-state)
$19,434(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
18,567(fall 2021)
University of Massachusetts--Amherst
Amherst, MA
#67
National Universities (tie)
Students at the University of Massachusetts—Amherst can choose from more than 100 majors or can design their own. The school’s University Without Walls program offers flexible course schedules for adult students.
TUITION AND FEES
$38,171(out-of-state)
$16,952(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
24,231(fall 2021)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
#67
National Universities (tie)
Among the 10 colleges located in Worcester, Mass., Worcester Polytechnic Institute stands out as a close-knit private school grounded in scientific education. The student body is actively engaged in campus activities, such as the rivalry contests like the gigantic tug-of-war held throughout the year that pit the freshmen class against the sophomores. More than 30 percent of students are members of the school's 15 or so fraternities and sororities. Even more – close to 70 percent – are involved in campus sports at some level. The WPI Engineers compete in the NCAA Division III New England Men's and Women's Athletic Conference, supported by mascot Gompei, a goat. Though the original school mascot was the head of a once-live goat, the school now uses a man-made replica for a mascot. WPI students also come out in droves for the school's club sports and intramural program, and all students must take four physical education courses, ranging from lifeguarding to plyometrics.
TUITION AND FEES
$56,896
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,224(fall 2021)
Yeshiva University
New York, NY
#67
National Universities (tie)
Yeshiva University is Jewish institution in New York City. The university is divided into three undergraduate colleges: Yeshiva College, the Stern College for Women and the Sy Syms School of Business, each at campuses throughout Manhattan. A university shuttle system transports students between campuses. The university also has a campus in Israel, where more than 600 students a year study through the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program. All freshmen are required to live on campus. There are hundreds of student organizations on campus, from a computer science club to the Student Holocaust Education Movement. The Yeshiva Maccabees sports teams compete at the NCAA Division III level. The school has a Center for the Jewish Future, which sponsors projects like the YU Torah Online. Students participate in regular Shabbat programs on and off campus with guest speakers, social programming and meals. There are student publications at each campus, including newspapers The Commentator and The Observer.
TUITION AND FEES
$48,800
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
2,045(fall 2021)
American University
Washington, DC
#72
National Universities (tie)
Students at American University benefit from the school's location in the political hub of the nation. Washington, D.C., is a playground for the politically and socially oriented with its countless museums, restaurants, clubs and year-round events. The university, located in a suburban pocket of northwest Washington, is close to a stop on the D.C.-area Metrorail transit system. Rides downtown take about 15 minutes. Students at American have been rated among the most politically active in the nation, and there are more than 270 student clubs and organizations on campus. The school also has a sizable Greek system, with more than 25 fraternities and sororities.
TUITION AND FEES
$53,889
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
8,463(fall 2021)
Fordham University
New York, NY
#72
National Universities (tie)
At Fordham University, "New York is [your] campus" as the school’s website says. With campuses throughout New York City, students live and learn in the thick of an urban experience. The school’s original Bronx campus, Rose Hill, is in walking distance to the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Gardens and Little Italy. Today, Fordham has two more campuses: Lincoln Center, which is close to Central Park, and Westchester campus, which is in West Harrison, N.Y. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, but any student who is promised housing upon admittance to the school is guaranteed a room for four consecutive years. Students can travel between campuses on the school’s Ram Van, a burgundy shuttle that runs every half hour. The van makes enough trips, the school has calculated, that it’s covered a distance equivalent to traveling around the world 18.5 times a year. The Fordham Rams play in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. Fordham University, a Jesuit institution, does not have a Greek system.
TUITION AND FEES
$58,082
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
9,904(fall 2021)
Indiana University--Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
#72
National Universities (tie)
No one quite knows what a "Hoosier" is, but a murky definition does not stop students at Indiana University— Bloomington from fiercely identifying with the term. The school's sports teams are notorious competitors in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, and, since Indiana University does not have a mascot, all teams are known simply as Hoosiers. There are more than 750 student organizations on campus, and more than 8,200 students go Greek in the school’s large community of fraternities and sororities. Freshmen must live on campus for at least two semesters, though there are some exceptions. The Midwestern college town of Bloomington, or B-town, as it is known to many, is home to a lively cultural scene. Arts and entertainment performances, such as the annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, take place year-round. Students can explore the surrounding area through the Indiana University Outdoor Adventures program, which coordinates hiking, whitewater rafting and rock climbing trips. Active students can compete in the annual Little 500, the largest collegiate bike race in the nation and a fundraiser for university scholarships, or spend 36 hours on their feet in the IU Dance Marathon, a fundraiser for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.
TUITION AND FEES
$39,120(out-of-state)
$11,447(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
34,253(fall 2021)
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
#72
National Universities (tie)
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 580 clubs and organizations to choose from.
TUITION AND FEES
$30,869(out-of-state)
$9,128(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
26,505(fall 2021)
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
#72
National Universities (tie)
Despite its name, this private university in Dallas is nonsectarian in its teaching. The school was founded by what became the United Methodist Church in 1911, but it is now home to students of many religious affiliations. Outdoor activities are plentiful in Dallas, a city that boasts an average of 232 days of sunshine a year. Students can check out the Dallas International Film Festival, which draws 40,000 viewers annually, or explore the more than 400 parks in the city. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years at SMU. The campus is also home to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which comprises a Bush administration museum, library and public policy institute, and frequently hosts speakers. The SMU Mustangs sports teams play in the Division I American Athletic Conference, supported by mascot Peruna, a black stallion Shetland pony. About 2,000 students are involved in SMU Greek life, and all students can participate in annual events such as the Festival of Lights, a candlelit assembly on the school’s Main Quad each December, and the Mane Event, a celebration of spring complete with bands and food.
TUITION AND FEES
$61,980
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
6,908(fall 2021)
Baylor University
Waco, TX
#77
National Universities (tie)
The student community at Baylor University is bound together largely by religion and service. The Waco, Texas, school is a private, Baptist institution, and its student body is particularly active in volunteerism. Each semester, students donate a collective 12,000 hours of time to service projects through a one-day program called Steppin’ Out. Students can volunteer year-round through the school’s Urban Missions, which coordinates service projects in the local community, and Global Missions, which sends students abroad. The student body is also active in faith-based activities. Each year, students lead Be The Change, a week of speakers, breakout sessions and events that give religion a global focus. Freshmen are required to live on campus and must also take two semesters of Chapel, attending worship services every Monday and Wednesday. Students and faculty gather daily for a campus prayer at noon, and weekly for free ice cream floats during "Dr Pepper Hour."
TUITION AND FEES
$51,738
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
15,191(fall 2021)
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
#77
National Universities (tie)
Clemson University is a land-grant institution that conducts research for the betterment of the community. Students and faculty are involved in projects ranging from improving irrigation systems to lowering youth bullying rates in South Carolina schools. Sports and the color orange are a big part of Clemson, and the Clemson Tigers compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. Students can participate in more than 400 student clubs and organizations, with about 25 percent of students involved in the Greek system. Freshmen are required to live in university housing, and nearly half of all students choose to live on campus. Notable alumni include former U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, former Washington Redskins center Jeff Bostic and PGA Tour golfer Lucas Glover.
TUITION AND FEES
$39,502(out-of-state)
$15,558(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
21,653(fall 2021)
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
#77
National Universities (tie)
Loyola Marymount University—the largest Catholic university on the West Coast—is located in Los Angeles. LMU provides housing to more than 3,000 students in its residence halls, apartments, and houses. There are about 150 student clubs and organizations on campus, including nearly 15 Greek chapters. Students interested in media can join the radio station; The Los Angeles Loyolan, a student newspaper; The Tower, a university yearbook; or ROAR Network, a television channel. The Loyola Marymount Lions field a number of Division I athletic teams and compete in the West Coast Conference. Club sports like the surfing, rugby, and ski and snowboard are also popular among students.
TUITION AND FEES
$55,441
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,127(fall 2021)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
#77
National Universities (tie)
Michigan State University was the first land-grant institution in the country and became a model for similar schools. Michigan State is also home to one of the nation's only environmental journalism organizations, a solar car racing team and a student-run organic farm. Its graduate programs include the highly ranked College of Education and the well-regarded Eli Broad College of Business.
TUITION AND FEES
$40,662(out-of-state)
$14,850(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
38,574(fall 2021)
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
#77
National Universities (tie)
There is rarely a dull moment on The Pennsylvania State University campus, also known as Happy Valley. With around more than 1,000 clubs and organizations, there are broad opportunities to get involved in campus life. The school mascot is the Nittany Lion, and teams compete in the Division I Big Ten Conference. The football team plays in Beaver Stadium, which is one of the largest arenas in North America, which seats nearly 107,000 fans. Penn State is home to a thriving Greek system with more than 70 sororities and fraternities. More than 16,000 students volunteer in THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. Students raise money for pediatric cancer research and awareness throughout the year and participate in a 46-hour dance marathon - no sitting or sleeping allowed. Freshmen must live in one of five housing areas on campus. Across the street from campus is State College, a bustling small town with an array of coffee shops, restaurants, shops and bars populated mostly by students. Surrounded by mountains, the school is also close to skiing, snowboarding and hiking opportunities.
TUITION AND FEES
$36,476(out-of-state)
$18,898(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
40,600(fall 2021)
Stony Brook University--SUNY
Stony Brook, NY
#77
National Universities (tie)
Stony Brook University is one of 64 schools in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Located on the North Shore of Long Island, the university is accessible by car, train and ferry, and many students choose to commute. Freshmen do not have to live on campus. Academic activity pauses each Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Campus Life Time, when students can check out free concerts, sample free food and take a break from the rigor of classes. Annually, students gather for events like the Roth Pond Regatta, a race of student-made cardboard boats, and the Shirley Strum Kenny Student Arts Festival, a week of student work showcases. Students can also check out more than 300 student organizations on campus, including more than 30 fraternities and sororities. On the athletic fields, the Stony Brook Seawolves compete in the NCAA Division I America East Conference. For a workout off the field, students can bike and hike around Stony Brook’s large, wooded campus, which includes the Ashley Schiff Park Preserve. For an urban experience, New York City is about 60 miles away.
TUITION AND FEES
$28,476(out-of-state)
$10,556(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
17,999(fall 2021)
Binghamton University--SUNY
Binghamton, NY
#83
National Universities (tie)
Outdoor recreation abounds in the southeastern New York location of Binghamton University. Despite its name, the university is actually located in Vestal, N.Y., a suburb of Binghamton. The campus includes a nature preserve, complete with a forest and pond where students can hike, bike and run around. Through the Adventure Resource Center and the Outdoor Pursuits program, students can participate in organized kayaking, climbing and camping trips or can plan an excursion of their own. Winter sports fans can go skiing and snowboarding at Greek Peak, a 30-mile trip from campus. On campus, annual student events include University Fest and Spring Fling, two outdoor celebrations with live music, carnival rides and food. There are more than 300 student organizations, including nearly 60 recognized fraternities and sororities.
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TUITION AND FEES
$28,230(out-of-state)
$10,390(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
14,307(fall 2021)
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
#83
National Universities (tie)
Gonzaga University is a private, Roman Catholic institution that is open to students of all faiths. Residing along the Spokane River, it is less than half a mile to downtown Spokane, Wash. On campus, there are more than 95 active clubs for students to choose from. Intramural sports are very popular at Gonzaga, with more than 60 percent of the student body participating. The Bulldogs of Gonzaga are part of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference. The men’s basketball team is the pride and joy of the university, and the team has returned the love by winning more than 90 percent of its games at the school’s McCarthey Athletic Center. At Gonzaga, students are required to live on campus during their first two years, but the university has stated that on-campus housing is not guaranteed for an entire college career. Students interested in outdoor pursuits can journey to the 100-acre Riverfront Park and go ice skating in the winter or check out the sky ride over the falls. They can also explore the Spokane River Centennial Trail, a 37-mile paved trail perfect for walking, running, skating, or biking.
TUITION AND FEES
$50,735
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
4,986(fall 2021)
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
#83
National Universities (tie)
Marquette University, a private Catholic, Jesuit school, is in walking distance of downtown Milwaukee, a city known for its restaurants, zoo and athletics. The Marquette Golden Eagles are members of the NCAA Division I Big East Conference and are especially competitive in basketball. The men's basketball team plays in the Wisconsin Entertainment & Sports Center, which is also home to the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. There is no varsity football team, but enthusiasts of the sport can play at the intramural level. Other sports options include a tennis singles league, indoor volleyball and intramural innertube water polo. Students have almost 300 clubs and organizations to get involved in, and about 15 percent of the student body takes part in the Greek system, which includes more than 20 fraternities and sororities. To kick off each spring semester, the university holds the Winter Flurry, a week of games and activities that culminates in a semiformal dance known as Snowball. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they reside locally with a family member or guardian. Lake Michigan is a mile from campus, and students can travel on Milwaukee County Transit System buses for free with a pass.
TUITION AND FEES
$46,670
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,660(fall 2021)
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
#83
National Universities (tie)
Innovation and entrepreneurship is stressed at Stevens Institute of Technology, a research-intensive school primarily known for its engineering, science and management programs. Incoming freshmen are required to have the proper technology, and can use special school discounts to buy a laptop that can work with the software specialized to their major. Students can opt for a cooperative education track, which is a five-year program with mostly alternating semesters of class and full-time, paid work. Students participating in the Stevens Cooperative Education Program complete a full first and fifth year at Stevens, and pay for only four years of school.
TUITION AND FEES
$58,624
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
3,932(fall 2021)
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
#83
National Universities (tie)
At the University of California, Santa Cruz, one of 10 schools in the state's university system, residence life can define a student's experience. Nearly 100 percent of freshmen live on campus and choose one of 10 residential colleges to join. These small groups have their own campus locations, as well as unique architecture and programming. Kresge College, for example, is home to an organic garden where students can take classes; students who are members of the College Nine community are often active in volunteer efforts and the college's Alternative Spring Break trips. Students living in residence halls may only have overnight guests 15 times a school year, for a maximum of three nights each visit. Students also have the option to reside in single-occupant recreational vehicles in the Camper Park, a unique community of students who live in university-maintained, home-like vehicles and share a common bathroom and lounge.
TUITION AND FEES
$45,660(out-of-state)
$14,634(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
17,864(fall 2021)
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
#83
National Universities (tie)
The University of Iowa offers top-notch academic programming in more than 100 areas. Students looking to hone their leadership skills have many options, too: They can enroll in the LeaderShape Institute, a six-day getaway workshop; or participate in one of the many programs offered through the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership, including arts and entertainment, and multicultural programs. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, but about 95 percent choose to do so. Campus life may pose a challenge to tobacco users, as Iowa is a smoke-free campus. Students have more than 500 clubs and organizations from which to choose, and close to 10 percent of students go Greek as members of the school's more than 50 fraternities and sororities. Sports are another big focus of campus life; even in the competitive NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, the Iowa Hawkeyes are notorious players. Four blocks from campus is Iowa City, a Midwestern metropolis that has been recognized among the nation’s best for its scenery, greenery and sustainable energy efforts.
TUITION AND FEES
$31,904(out-of-state)
$9,942(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
21,608(fall 2021)
Brigham Young University--Provo
Provo, UT
#89
National Universities (tie)
Student life centers on religion and responsibility at Brigham Young University—Provo, a school founded and supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are more than 300 clubs on campus and a student volunteer coalition completes community service projects around campus. There is no Greek system at BYU. The BYU Cougars mainly compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference. The football team is known for the number of players drafted by the NFL: about 140 players and counting. All BYU students can participate in the intramural sports, and about 40 percent choose to do so. Freshmen do not have to live on the Provo, Utah, campus, though the school encourages it. All students live according to a strict honor code, which prohibits – among other things – camping with members of the opposite sex and growing a beard without a doctor's approval. Extramarital and gay sex are also prohibited. Situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the campus is close to plentiful climbing, hiking and biking opportunities. Provo is also home to the Missionary Training Center, where students of the Latter-day Saints faith can enroll to learn and grow before serving at least 18 months around the world.
TUITION AND FEES
$6,304
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
31,633(fall 2021)
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
#89
National Universities (tie)
For students who want to work in the sciences, opportunities abound at the Colorado School of Mines. A public engineering and applied sciences school in Golden, Colorado, Mines has 14 academic departments, including Mechanical Engineering and Geophysics. The school also offers courses in the Liberal Arts & International Studies and Economics & Business departments. When students aren’t studying, the school’s location is ideal for outdoor recreation. Golden is 13 miles from the state capital of Denver and lies in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, where students can bike, hike and climb. The campus also has a climbing wall for students to test their skills before attempting the Rockies. Cold-weather sports fans can partake in the annual Winter Carnival, a student-run affair packed with skiing and snowboarding at a local resort. The Mines sports teams, known as the Orediggers, compete in the NCAA Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, which is mostly made up of other teams from Colorado. The school mascot is Blaster the burro, and a giant "M" emblazoned onto nearby Mount Zion signifies the school spirit. There are more than 140 student clubs and organizations, including seven fraternities and three sororities. First-year students are required to live on campus. Even the student newspaper, The Oredigger, is decidedly science based; sections include weekly roundups of new discoveries and a Geek of the Week feature.
TUITION AND FEES
$40,838(out-of-state)
$19,538(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,491(fall 2021)
Elon University
Elon, NC
#89
National Universities (tie)
Elon University is located in Elon, N.C., between Greensboro and the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill triangle. With more than 240 clubs and organizations, there are many ways for students to get involved. Every Tuesday, the community hosts College Coffee, a weekly campus tradition during which faculty, staff and students gather for coffee and snacks at the Phi Beta Kappa Commons. Students can work off the extra calories participating in intramural, club or varsity sports. The Phoenix, Elon’s varsity athletic teams, compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). Greek organizations are a significant part of social life on campus, representing about 35% of the student body. All first- and second-year students are required to live on campus in one of the residence halls.
TUITION AND FEES
$42,241
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
6,302(fall 2021)
Howard University
Washington, DC
#89
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$31,050
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
8,964(fall 2021)
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
#89
National Universities (tie)
Texas Christian University is the biggest religious university associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is open to students of any faith. There are more than 20 religious organizations for students to join, among more than 200 others. Greek life is a popular option, with close to 40 percent of the student body involved in more than 30 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they are older than 21 or commute from a parent's home. The Horned Frog sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I Big XII Conference and are especially competitive in football. The unusual mascot is a small lizard and is also the official state reptile of Texas. Volunteer activities are a particularly big draw for students, and the school’s Center for Community Involvement & Service-Learning coordinates excursions like service trips over spring break. The campus is about five miles from downtown Fort Worth, a historic area that still has an Old West feel. Students can check out live bull riding shows at Billy Bob’s, a restaurant that is billed as the world’s largest honky-tonk, or catch a rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum. Dallas is about 35 miles away.
TUITION AND FEES
$53,980
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
10,222(fall 2021)
University at Buffalo--SUNY
Buffalo, NY
#89
National Universities (tie)
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 more selective.
TUITION AND FEES
$28,776(out-of-state)
$10,856(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
21,467(fall 2021)
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
#89
National Universities (tie)
Despite its setting in Southern California, UCR has a distinctly Scottish feel. All residence halls at the University of California, Riverside are named for landmarks in Scotland, including Aberdeen-Inverness and Pentland Hills. Student athletes compete as UCR Highlanders in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. The school's original mascot was a live Scottish terrier; today, sports teams are supported by a kilt-clad bear named Scotty. Members of the student Pep Band don plaid berets and sashes as they play the "Brave Scots" fight song at sports matches, and students who play the bagpipes or drums can join the school's Pipe Band as well.
TUITION AND FEES
$45,302(out-of-state)
$14,276(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
22,866(fall 2021)
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
#89
National Universities (tie)
For students interested in attending the University of Delaware, it pays to live in the state. The University of Delaware admits all Delaware residents whose academic records predict success, and about 65 percent who apply will be accepted. About half (45-55 percent) of all out-of-state applicants are admitted. For all who receive admission, there are more than 400 student clubs and organizations on the school’s lush campus in downtown Newark. Nearly 20 percent of students are involved in the school's large Greek system, which has about 40 fraternities and sororities. The Fightin' Blue Hens sports teams, named after a Delaware Revolutionary War battalion with the same nickname, compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association. The mascot is a costumed bird named YoUDee, and a group of live Blue Hen chickens reside on the school farm. Freshmen must live on campus, unless they commute from a parent's local home. When students want to leave campus, Wilmington is about 12 miles away. Philadelphia is a 45-mile drive and Baltimore is 55 miles away. The University of Delaware ran the nation's first study abroad program in 1923, and, these days, about a third of undergraduates opt to spend time in another country.
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TUITION AND FEES
$37,930(out-of-state)
$15,410(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
18,671(fall 2021)
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
#97
National Universities (tie)
Auburn, Alabama, has been ranked one of the best places to live, and life at Auburn University can be similarly enjoyable for students. Football is a particularly big attraction in the fall, as fans support the Auburn Tigers with the help of school mascot Aubie the Tiger. The Tiger sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, and the influx of football fans makes Auburn the fifth-largest city in the state on game days. Pep rallies are held in the downtown Toomer's Corner, and the area is covered in toilet paper by fans after every big victory. There are more than 500 student organizations on campus, and about 6,000 students are involved in the school's Greek system. Auburn freshmen ease into the college transition through Camp War Eagle, a two-day, overnight summer orientation program. Transition help continues on Hey Day, an annual effort to get students to wear name tags and say hello to one another. Freshmen do not have to live on campus; in fact, a dorm room isn't even guaranteed. Because of space restraints, first-year students are awarded on-campus living assignments on a first-come, first-served basis.
TUITION AND FEES
$31,986(out-of-state)
$11,826(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
24,931(fall 2021)
Clark University
Worcester, MA
#97
National Universities (tie)
Clark University in Worcester, Mass., is a small liberal arts institution in the midst of 11 other colleges and universities. Together, the schools make up the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts. All Clark students can get a WOO card: a pass that grants discounts at area attractions, baseball games and the local ski slope, Wachusett Mountain. Clark students can also ride the free intercampus shuttle to Becker College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Assumption University, Worcester State University and College of the Holy Cross. Students can also hop aboard to get to Worcester Public Library, Worcester Art Museum and the local train and bus station. On campus, Clark students can choose from around 130 clubs and organizations, but the school does not have a Greek system. The Clark Cougars sports teams compete in the NCAA Division III New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, and all students are allowed to bring cars. For road trips, Boston is less than an hour’s drive away; New York City is a three-hour trip. Students can explore more than 50 study abroad options after declaring a major, and about one-third of Clark students participate.
TUITION AND FEES
$52,352
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
2,305(fall 2021)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
#97
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 1881, New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public institution. New Jersey Institute of Technology offers a Greek system, where 5 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 5% is involved in a fraternity.
TUITION AND FEES
$34,034(out-of-state)
$18,016(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
9,183(fall 2021)
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
#97
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 2005, University of California, Merced is a public institution. University of California, Merced follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
TUITION AND FEES
$43,434(out-of-state)
$13,680(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
8,321(fall 2021)
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
#97
National Universities (tie)
The University of Colorado Boulder, called CU Boulder for short, lays against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is a lively college town with more than 80 miles of biking and walking trails. In the evenings, students can travel anywhere within the city limits for free in CU NightRide shuttles, which run until 1:15 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 12:15 a.m. all other nights. On campus, there are more than 450 student clubs and organizations and about 20 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen must live on campus. The Colorado Buffaloes compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference. The student athletes, called Buffs for short, are supported by two buffalo mascots: a costumed student called Chip and a live animal named Ralphie V. The university stresses its commitment to volunteer efforts like Better Boulder Day of Service, a day of community service in the surrounding neighborhoods. For trips off campus, there are 11 ski slopes within 3 hours of campus, and Rocky Mountain National Park is 45 miles away. A bit closer is Denver, the state capital, where students can catch professional sports matches or concerts in the unique outdoor concert hall, Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
TUITION AND FEES
$40,356(out-of-state)
$13,106(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
30,936(fall 2021)
University of Illinois--Chicago
Chicago, IL
#97
National Universities (tie)
The University of Illinois—Chicago, also known as UIC, is a large, public research institution. Each spring, students present their findings at the Student Research Forum.
TUITION AND FEES
$32,099(out-of-state)
$17,491(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
22,279(fall 2021)
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
#97
National Universities (tie)
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution open to students of all faiths. The school overlooks Mission Bay, and downtown San Diego is about a 15-minute trip away. On campus, there are more than 100 student organizations, including more than 10 fraternities and sororities. Most of the San Diego Torero sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference; the football team competes in the NCAA Division I-AA Pioneer League. Athletic teams are cheered on by the school's mascot, a costumed bullfighter named Diego Torero. The University Ministry coordinates retreats and immersion trips and hosts daily Mass services, including a special Mass for Peace on Wednesday nights.
TUITION AND FEES
$54,554
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,702(fall 2021)
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
#97
National Universities (tie)
The University of South Florida, or USF, is a large public school that is committed to research. The school has a sizeable commuter population and offers bus transportation and a commuter network to accommodate students who don’t live on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$17,324(out-of-state)
$6,410(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
33,077(fall 2021)
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
#105
National Universities (tie)
Drexel University was established in 1891 as a private institution. Drexel University follows a quarter-based academic calendar and students can receive on-the-job experience through the cooperative education program.
TUITION AND FEES
$58,965
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
12,834(fall 2021)
Miami University--Oxford
Oxford, OH
#105
National Universities (tie)
Miami University students make up three-fourths of the population of the approximately 7-square-mile town of Oxford, Ohio. Freshmen must live on campus, which is also home to more than 400 student organizations. The Greek system constitutes a large part of campus life, with about a third of the student body involved in nearly 50 fraternities and sororities. In fact, the school often gets the moniker “Mother of Fraternities” because the Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Tau and Sigma Chi organizations were founded at Miami University. The school is also known as the "Cradle of Coaches" for the number of professional and collegiate coaches who once competed for Miami. The RedHawks, who compete in the Division I Mid-American Conference, were known as the Redskins until 1997. The name was changed after years of controversy and a request from the Miami Indian Tribe. (The tribe is the namesake of the university.) To help ease the transition into freshman year, older students often create a guide to life at Miami University, called the "M Book." Student couples who marry are known as "Miami Mergers" and are reminded of their alma mater each Valentine's Day, when the admissions office sends cards to congratulate former students on finding love at school.
TUITION AND FEES
$38,493(out-of-state)
$17,464(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
16,977(fall 2021)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
#105
National Universities (tie)
The Rochester Institute of Technology emphasizes co-op experiences in many of its academic programs. Students may also complete accelerated degree programs to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree.
TUITION AND FEES
$54,518
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
14,000(fall 2021)
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
#105
National Universities (tie)
Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit school that is open to students of any faith. The Campus Ministry organizes specialized retreats and mission trips throughout the year, and the on-campus church holds a daily Mass. In addition to religious extracurriculars, students can also choose from more than 150 student organizations at SLU, including more than 20 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they commute from a parent's home, are married or have been in the military for at least two years, among other exemptions. In total, about 90% of freshmen live on campus – all in halls exclusively for first-year students. Students can get involved in campus leadership positions as early as the second semester of freshman year.
TUITION AND FEES
$50,644
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,366(fall 2021)
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY
#105
National Universities (tie)
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry offers students a niche education with the benefits of life at a large institution. ESF, as the small school is known for short, offers about 20 Bachelor of Science degrees ranging from aquatics and fisheries science to paper engineering, as well as a landscape architecture program. Students can get a broader experience, however, through neighbor school Syracuse University. The two institutions, both located in Syracuse, New York, have a collegiate partnership. ESF students can enroll in courses, live in residence halls, use campus facilities and join student organizations at Syracuse University. ESF and Syracuse students even graduate in a joint commencement ceremony each May. All ESF freshmen must live on the school’s campus, however. The school has its own array of about 35 clubs. The ESF Mighty Oaks sports teams compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, made up of small schools, and students can take part in club and intramural sports at Syracuse. ESF has an additional campus in the Adirondack Mountains, called the Ranger School, where students can study forest technology, land surveying technology, and environmental and natural resources conservation. The Ranger School offers associate degree programs, as well as courses toward a bachelor's degree. Earth Day is a weeklong celebration at the environmental school, with events like yoga on the campus quad, student-wide barbecues and volunteer clean-ups of local streams.
TUITION AND FEES
$20,916(out-of-state)
$9,266(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
1,594(fall 2021)
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
#105
National Universities (tie)
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 50 fraternities and sororities.
TUITION AND FEES
$35,153(out-of-state)
$12,404(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
38,528(fall 2021)
University of Denver
Denver, CO
#105
National Universities (tie)
The University of Denver, known as DU, has a women’s college that female students can opt to enroll in courses. The university is also home to the well-regarded Sturm College of Law. Students can participate in more than 100 student clubs and organizations, including about 15 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, with some exceptions. Student athletes compete on the Denver Pioneers sports teams, members of the NCAA Division I Summit League. The school's ski team has won more national championships than any other program in the country. Notable alumni include former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; comedian David Adkins, known as Sinbad; and Peter Coors, former CEO of MillerCoors.
TUITION AND FEES
$56,439
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,867(fall 2021)
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
#105
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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.
TUITION AND FEES
$41,700(out-of-state)
$14,516(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
18,602(fall 2021)
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
#105
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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.
TUITION AND FEES
$55,532
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,969(fall 2021)
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
#105
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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.
TUITION AND FEES
$33,045(out-of-state)
$10,287(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
25,826(fall 2021)
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
#115
National Universities (tie)
Creighton University is a Jesuit institution in Omaha, Nebraska. Creighton has more than 200 student organizations on campus, ranging from the College Democrats to the Swing Dance Society. Many students are involved with student media outlets, which include a newspaper, literary magazine, radio station and yearbook. A thriving Greek community on campus includes more than 10 fraternities and sororities. Ministry also plays a significant role in student life. Creighton offers ministry opportunities such as retreats and community service. The Creighton Bluejays compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference. All first- and second-year students are required to live on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$45,638
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
4,481(fall 2021)
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
#115
National Universities (tie)
Located on the Connecticut shoreline, Fairfield University is a private, Jesuit institution. Fairfield encourages students to explore the arts by bringing numerous performers to campus each year.
TUITION AND FEES
$54,455
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
4,603(fall 2021)
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
#115
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$49,188
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
11,819(fall 2021)
Rutgers University--Newark
Newark, NJ
#115
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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.
TUITION AND FEES
$33,348(out-of-state)
$15,648(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
8,334(fall 2021)
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
#115
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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.
TUITION AND FEES
$33,928(out-of-state)
$12,688(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
26,864(fall 2021)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
#115
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public research institution located in 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.
TUITION AND FEES
$31,434(out-of-state)
$13,244(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
25,067(fall 2021)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
#121
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Arizona State University’s Tempe campus offers more than 200 research-based programs in the arts, business, engineering and more. The campus is located just outside of Phoenix, in the suburb of Tempe, Arizona.
TUITION AND FEES
$30,592(out-of-state)
$11,618(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
64,716(fall 2021)
Chapman University
Orange, CA
#121
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Situated in the center of Orange County, Calif., Chapman University is a private school with a picturesque, convenient location. Students at Chapman live in the residential city of Orange, with Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Disneyland nearby.
TUITION AND FEES
$60,672
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,714(fall 2021)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
#121
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Temple University is an urban college in Philadelphia that offers around 300 student organizations. Center City, a hub of shopping and city life, is about two miles from campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$35,956(out-of-state)
$21,095(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
25,967(fall 2021)
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
#121
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 1865, University of Kansas is a public institution. University of Kansas follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
TUITION AND FEES
$28,035(out-of-state)
$11,166(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
19,158(fall 2021)
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
#121
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Students at the University of Missouri live in a unique botanical garden, with more than 40,000 plants across campus. More than a third of high school seniors from Missouri attend Mizzou each year, and all freshmen must live on campus. As the only Division I-A sports school in the state, the Missouri Tigers teams are a big focus of campus life. The teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference and are particularly competitive in football. The school mascot, Truman the Tiger, is named after former President Harry Truman, who was born in Missouri. Mizzou has more than 600 clubs and organizations for students. More than 20 percent of students join the school's Greek system, which is made up of 50-plus fraternities and sororities. Students also have a vast array of degree options, with more than 280 majors, nearly 70 of which can be completed online. The university's hometown of Columbia is in central Missouri and is host to annual events like the Roots 'n Blues 'n BBQ music festival and Art in the Park, a large creative works showcase. To travel around campus and the town on the weekends, students have free access to STRIPES, a transportation service that delivers riders to their homes from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through Sunday.
TUITION AND FEES
$30,929(out-of-state)
$11,549(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
23,706(fall 2021)
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
#121
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Nestled between the Adirondack and Green Mountains is the University of Vermont, a quasi-public school founded in 1791. It is known colloquially as UVM, which is Latin for Universitas Viridis Montis, or University of the Green Mountains. Students who want to take advantage of the surrounding nature in Burlington, Vermont, can rent skis, snowshoes, canoes and camping equipment on campus. Students don’t have to go far for an adventure, though; UVM has an adventure ropes course and an indoor rock climbing wall. There are more than 170 student organizations on campus, including about 15 fraternities and sororities. Fewer than 10 percent of students go Greek. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus. The Catamounts athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I America East Conference, cheered on by a mountain cat mascot named Rally. In Burlington, students can explore the outdoor Church Street Marketplace, a collection of restaurants and boutiques, or relax on the shores of Lake Champlain. For a more urban experience, Montreal and Boston are about 100 and 220 miles away, respectively.
TUITION AND FEES
$43,890(out-of-state)
$18,890(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
11,626(fall 2021)
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
#127
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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.
TUITION AND FEES
$56,258
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
2,852(fall 2021)
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
#127
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 1864, Gallaudet University is a private institution. The school has 98.8% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Gallaudet University is 6:1.
TUITION AND FEES
$17,712
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
1,012(fall 2021)
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
#127
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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.
TUITION AND FEES
$50,640
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
2,998(fall 2021)
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Ames, IA
#127
National Universities (tie)
Iowa State University of Science and Technology dwarfs Ames, the small town in which it resides. The large school offers more than 850 student organizations, and sports are a big part of campus life. The Iowa State Cyclones compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference and share a special rivalry with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite the Cyclones moniker, the school mascot is a cardinal named Cy because a cyclone was hard to put into costume form. There are more than 60 fraternities and sororities at Iowa State, and most chapters have their own houses. Freshmen do not have to live on campus.
TUITION AND FEES
$25,446(out-of-state)
$9,634(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
25,808(fall 2021)
The New School
New York, NY
#127
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Located in the heart of New York City's Greenwich Village, The New School has 45 undergraduate majors and nearly 60 minors across five schools and colleges. The New School comprises the Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, The New School for Social Research, College of Performing Arts and the Schools of Public Engagement.
TUITION AND FEES
$53,335
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
7,376(fall 2021)
Rutgers University--Camden
Camden, NJ
#127
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 1926, Rutgers University--Camden is a public institution. The school has 50.5% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Rutgers University--Camden is 14:1.
TUITION AND FEES
$33,812(out-of-state)
$16,112(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
4,856(fall 2021)
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
#127
National Universities (tie)
A Christian school in Birmingham, Alabama, Samford University offers students more than 150 majors, minors and concentrations to choose from. Many students at Samford participate in school traditions, such as the Step Sing musical competition.
TUITION AND FEES
$36,725
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
3,607(fall 2021)
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
#127
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 1824, Thomas Jefferson University is a private institution. Thomas Jefferson University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
TUITION AND FEES
$44,400
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
3,754(fall 2021)
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
#127
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$46,170
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
8,637(fall 2021)
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
#127
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$25,880(out-of-state)
$9,312(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
21,152(fall 2021)
California State University--Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
#137
National Universities (tie)
With a peach tree-lined campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the California State University—Long Beach offers students an education in a scenic setting. Among its Division I athletic squads is the especially competitive women’s volleyball team.
TUITION AND FEES
$17,180(out-of-state)
$6,884(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
33,605(fall 2021)
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
#137
National Universities (tie)
DePaul University has two main campuses in the Loop and Lincoln Park neighborhoods of Chicago. The university offers a variety of academic programs including the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, which caters to adult students and offers additional credit opportunities based on previous professional experience.
TUITION AND FEES
$42,840
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
14,294(fall 2021)
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
#137
National Universities (tie)
Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, offers a range of student activities. The Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute offers courses, workshops and other opportunities for students throughout the year. Among the more than 150 student organizations are Colleges Against Cancer, a campus newspaper and a number of club and intramural sports teams, including badminton, racquetball and tennis. A sizeable Greek community encompasses about a dozen fraternities and sororities. Drake provides housing in its eight residence halls, and the majority of students live on campus. The Drake Bulldogs compete primarily in the Division I Missouri Valley Conference.
TUITION AND FEES
$47,912
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
2,902(fall 2021)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
#137
National Universities (tie)
George Mason University is a suburban school not far from the District of Columbia. Students can get involved in hundreds of student clubs and organizations, including the school’s varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference.
TUITION AND FEES
$37,568(out-of-state)
$13,404(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
26,882(fall 2021)
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
#137
National Universities (tie)
Seattle University is a private institution that has a strong focus on its Jesuit mission. Most Seattle students volunteer through programs such as the Children’s Literacy Project, which allows them to tutor children in local schools.
TUITION AND FEES
$51,274
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
4,301(fall 2021)
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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
#137
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$48,960
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
6,063(fall 2021)
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
#137
National Universities (tie)
As the flagship campus of the University of Alabama system, the Tuscaloosa campus is often referred to as "The Capstone." UA students have more than 500 student organizations to get involved in on campus – and freshmen have to live there, too. There are close to 70 fraternities and sororities in the school's influential Greek system, made up of more than 11,500 students. The Alabama Crimson Tide sports teams are notorious competitors in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, cheered on by an costumed elephant mascot named Big Al. There is also a men's and women's wheelchair basketball program. Students can boat and fish in the nearby Black Warrior River. For a road trip, the city of Birmingham is about 60 miles away.
$32,300(out-of-state)
$11,940(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
31,685(fall 2021)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
#137
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 1969, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution. University of Alabama at Birmingham follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
TUITION AND FEES
$26,520(out-of-state)
$11,040(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
13,547(fall 2021)
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
#137
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The University of Central Florida is based in Orlando and has regional campuses throughout the middle of the state. The school has more than 350 clubs and organizations for students to consider joining.
TUITION AND FEES
$22,467(out-of-state)
$6,368(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
60,075(fall 2021)
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
#137
National Universities (tie)
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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TUITION AND FEES
$32,276(out-of-state)
$12,859(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
21,900(fall 2021)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
#137
National Universities (tie)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and more than 30 graduate programs. Students can have fun outside of academics by participating in about 250 student organizations, pledging one of the nearly 20 fraternities and sororities and playing Division I sports.
TUITION AND FEES
$29,370(out-of-state)
$12,606(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
10,835(fall 2021)
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
#137
National Universities (tie)
Located near the coastline of the state, University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a public institution located in the city of Durham. Students at UNH can participate in many clubs, Division I sports and a freshmen camping trip during the summer before classes begin.
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TUITION AND FEES
$37,934(out-of-state)
$19,024(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
11,490(fall 2021)
University of St. Thomas (MN)
St. Paul, MN
#137
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 1885, University of St. Thomas (MN) is a private institution.
TUITION AND FEES
$50,366
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
6,067(fall 2021)
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
#137
National Universities (tie)
Students at the University of Tulsa leave with two transcripts: an academic one and a co-curricular one. The CCT, as the latter is known, is a log of all membership in clubs, any leadership positions and any marketable skills a student has gained while in college. To beef up a CCT, students can get involved in more than 200 student clubs and organizations. The school’s Greek system has more than 10 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they commute from a parent's home within 20 miles of campus. Students who are at least 21 years old or married may live off campus, too. The Golden Hurricane sports teams are members of the Division I American Athletic Conference, and the school’s mascot is a superhero named Captain Cane. Students can join in Hurricane Thursdays, campus celebrations that alternate between carnivals, concerts and more. The TU campus is two miles away from downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city of about half a million people that is home to performing arts centers, museums, shops and nightclubs. The state capital of Oklahoma City is about 100 miles away.
TUITION AND FEES
$46,676
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
2,728(fall 2021)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
#151
National Universities (tie)
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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TUITION AND FEES
$32,562(out-of-state)
$12,702(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
25,362(fall 2021)
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CUNY--City College
New York, NY
#151
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 1847, CUNY--City College is a public institution. The school has 31% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at CUNY--City College is 16:1.
TUITION AND FEES
$19,010(out-of-state)
$7,340(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
12,364(fall 2021)
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
#151
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 1878, Duquesne University is a private institution. Duquesne University offers a Greek system, where 16 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 25% is involved in a fraternity.
TUITION AND FEES
$45,376
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,085(fall 2021)
Florida International University
Miami, FL
#151
National Universities (tie)
Florida International University is a public school in Miami. Hispanic students make up about 60 percent of the student body.
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TUITION AND FEES
$18,964(out-of-state)
$6,566(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
46,079(fall 2021)
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
#151
National Universities (tie)
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Va., just over two hours from both Washington, D.C., and Richmond. There are a variety of clubs and organizations on campus—students interested in film can join the Cinemuse Film Club, or those with underwater pursuits in mind can join the Scuba Diving Club. The University Program Board is a student-run organization that puts on entertainment and educational events and activities for the campus community. A small but strong Greek system encompasses more than 30 fraternities and sororities. The James Madison Dukes, as JMU’s sports teams are called, compete at the NCAA Division I level, and their mascot is the Duke Dog. Only freshmen are required to live on campus in one of the more than 30 residence halls.
TUITION AND FEES
$34,256(out-of-state)
$13,092(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
20,070(fall 2021)
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
#151
National Universities (tie)
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 Winter Carnival.
TUITION AND FEES
$39,574(out-of-state)
$17,614(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
5,778(fall 2021)
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
#151
National Universities (tie)
Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University 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.
TUITION AND FEES
$34,339(out-of-state)
$12,799(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
27,562(fall 2021)
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
#151
National Universities (tie)
Founded in 1897, San Diego State University is a public institution. The school has 31.8% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at San Diego State University is 25:1.
TUITION AND FEES
$20,078(out-of-state)
$8,198(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
30,865(fall 2021)
Simmons University
Boston, MA
#151
National Universities (tie)
Simmons University is a private school in Boston for female undergraduates and co-ed graduate students. Students at Simmons can play Division III sports, walk to numerous nearby college campuses and explore the city life of Boston.
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TUITION AND FEES
$44,160
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
1,748(fall 2021)
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
#151
National Universities (tie)
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.
TUITION AND FEES
$28,510(out-of-state)
$13,176(in-state)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
28,910(fall 2021)
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