","Rhode Island College, the first public institution of higher education in the state, was recently designated a 2017 Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The college has become a significant pipeline to growing industries with a nationally leading nursing program, an accounting program that ranks in the top 10 percent in the nation, and regionally leading programs in addiction studies, medical imaging and music theatre. Rhode Island College offers a combination of exceptional instruction, internships, field training and community service. Students find personalized relationships with faculty and a welcoming campus environment. Class sizes average 20 students on the college's 180-acre campus in the Mount Pleasant area of Providence. Rhode Island College also leads New England in value. Roughly 15 percent of the students live on campus in six residence halls. Most Rhode Island College undergraduates are natives of the region, and over 71 percent of our alumni are living and raising their families right here in Rhode Island. RIC offers a diverse and welcoming community of students, one third of whom identify as ethnic minorities. Many of our students represent the first generation in their families to attend a four-year college.Students can choose from more than 100 academic majors within five schools: the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the School of Management, the School of Nursing and the School of Social Work.The college's 56,000 alumni include attorneys, CEOs, Grammy- and Oscar-nominated composers and actors, physicians, scientists and technicians who are among the leaders in their fields. Alumni also include a number of notable politicians, including U.S. Congressman James Langevin '90, and Cranston, R.I., Mayor Allan Fung '92. The college seeks to empower students to become involved citizens, supporting more than 70 student organizations on campus, in addition to offering a college honors program and study-abroad programs. Over 80 percent of Rhode Island College students engage in experiential learning, such as internships, to gain hands-on experience in their fields. Education students participate in field practice; social work students have field experiences; nursing students engage in clinical partnerships at major hospitals and health care facilities; political science majors undertake a 12-week internship in a government agency, public service organization or an organization engaged in campaigns or political advocacy. The college expects to implement a 21st Century Learning requirement by 2018.Performing arts students can take part the Rhode Island College Dance Company, the Rhode Island College Mainstage Theatre and Growing Stage Theatre, a student-directed performance group. There are also opportunities to participate in the Rhode Island College Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Men's and Women's Choruses, Wind Ensemble and Concert Jazz Band.Athletics also play an important part of the campus life. Rhode Island Colleges athletics program is thriving, with a host of NCAA Division III championship teams in the past 10 years in nearly every sport. RIC fields 21 varsity sports with nearly 350 athletes. Rhode Island College is known for its state-of-the-art athletic facilities, including the newly renovated Recreation Center and Student-Athlete Success Center. RIC also participates in the National Student Exchange Program.","Public, Coed",1854,N/A,Semester,Suburban,"$17.5 million +","600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908","(401) 456-8000",,
173,"2018-04-19 07:38:05","Rhode Island School of Design",Providence,"
","Since its founding in 1877, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD or RIZ-dee) has earned an international reputation as the preeminent college of art and design in the United States. The mission of Rhode Island School of Design is to educate students and the public in the creation and appreciation of works of art and design, to discover and transmit knowledge, and to make lasting contributions to a global society through critical thinking, scholarship and innovation. RISD attracts extraordinary people as faculty and students who thrive in its creative culture of studio-based education. Part of that culture is the critique or crit as they are commonly referred to at RISD. Crits are a unique learning mode where students present their work to reviewers, articulate their intentions, and receive feedback. Critiques are core to the development and assessment of creative work. The reviewers might be students and faculty from within or outside the department, or a group that includes external professional reviewers. External critics can also be from other disciplines to bring a fresh perspective to the evaluation of the work. Successful critiques are about perceptive, constructive feedback, rather than judgments about good or bad. The practice and discipline of critique provides a pathway through which students develop a lifelong ability to self-evaluate and to reflect on improving, articulating and evolving their ideas. RISD offers rigorous bachelors and masters degree programs in 19 architecture, design, fine arts and art education majors. With over 450 faculty members who are outstanding artists, designers, and architects, RISD enrolled 1,999 undergraduate and 478 graduate students in Fall 2016. A major cultural institution in Rhode Island, the RISD Museum of Art, was founded in conjunction with the School. The RISD Museum houses more than 100,000 works of fine and decorative art ranging from ancient times to the present. It is the only comprehensive art museum in southeastern New England and, as such, is a vital cultural resource both for RISD and the broader community. With seven curatorial departments, the museum offers a rich and varied program of exhibitions, lectures, tours, workshops and publications. It is dedicated to the interpretation of art and design from diverse cultures, and to educating and inspiring artists and designers, families, scholarly researchers and students of all ages. The RISD library is one of the oldest independent art college libraries in the country. Its circulating collection of more than 160,000 volumes offers unusual depth and richness in the areas of art, architecture, design and photography. The collection provides strong historical and contemporary perspectives, and specialized materials in landscape architecture, ceramics, textiles and jewelry support upper-level research. RISDs specialized library is also noted for its artists books collection, its rare books, some 400 periodical subscriptions and collections of outstanding visual resources. RISD's Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab is a unique resource for examining, exploring and understanding the patterns, structures and interactions of design in nature. A 1920 graduate of RISD and a long-time faculty member, Edna Lawrence founded the Nature Lab in 1937. Since then its collections, along with specialized microscopes and other equipment for studying them, have continued to grow to include more than 80,000 specimens and other items of natural history. The nature lab also houses live animals and plants, a natural history reference library and clipping file, and archives of slides, tapes, videos and x-ray photographs. Students may borrow selected objects as reference for studio projects.","Private, Coed",1877,N/A,4-1-4,Urban,"$303.4 million +","2 College Street, Providence, RI 02903","(401) 454-6100",,
174,"2018-04-19 07:38:15","Augustana University","Sioux Falls","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Augustana University, founded in 1860, is a selective, private, residential, comprehensive university (liberal arts and professional) affiliated with the Lutheran church. Challenging academics, a friendly, vibrant community and reasonable cost come together to create an exceptional value for our 1800 students. The Augustana community (faculty, alumni, students, administrators, and staff) strives to embody Five Core Values: 1) Christian - As a university of the church, we welcome all faiths, encourage spiritual growth, and relate Christian faith and ethics to learning and service. 2) Liberal Arts - Augustana provides an education of enduring worth by affirming that teaching and learning are central and life-long; the breadth of our curriculum provides students with the skills and flexibility necessary for successful careers in a complex world. 3) Excellence - Engaged students, great teaching, high standards, and integrity lead to successful outcomes. 4) Community - Augustana fosters an environment of participation, caring, respect, and empowerment. 5) Service - Students enter to learn and leave to serve. The heart of the Augustana experience is a rigorous academic program taught by a remarkable collection of professors. All are passionate about their disciplines and their teaching. Publishing, conducting research, and attaining national prominence have helped to create the rich liberal arts environment that exists on campus today. More than 80 percent of Augustanas full-time tenured and tenure-track professors hold the highest degree in their field. The university offers more than 50 majors and pre-professional specializations within a 4-1-4 academic calendar. Extensive internship, study-abroad and undergraduate research programs supplement the curriculum. Civitas, the universitys honors program, provides an environment for students who desire an even more challenging and rigorous intellectual experience.Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a city of 180,000 and one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in America, Augustana is in a prime location for anyone wishing to live in a great small city that offers valuable experience in their field before graduation. Sioux Falls is the business, health care, research, shopping, entertainment, sports, and cultural center of the region. Our largest employers include Sanford Health, Avera Health, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and the Sioux Falls School District. The city is also home to four semi-professional sports teams: the Canaries (baseball), Storm (arena football), Stampede (hockey), and SkyForce (basketball). These organizations represent a small sampling of the many internships, practicums, and part-time jobs that enhance and support the education of Augustana students. For example, our students may join scientists from around the world at the EROS Data Center to work on United Nations projects and to study satellite imagery or do cancer research with a physician at Sanford Health. For outdoor recreation enthusiasts, Sioux Falls has a fantastic 22-mile bike trail that loops around the city following the Big Sioux River, with several adjoining public parks. Great Bear Recreation Park offers downhill and cross-country skiing as well as snowboarding in the winter and hiking trails in the summer. Sioux Falls is also home to a number of golf courses, a water park, and of course, Falls Park, the citys namesake. Finally, South Dakota is known for its spectacular hunting and fishing. Augustana participates in NCAA Division II athletics in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and has recently made many improvements to its athletic facilities. Students are involved in outstanding performing and visual arts programs, campus ministry, service learning, student leadership, environmental awareness, and more.","Private, Coed",1860,"Evangelical Lutheran Church",4-1-4,City,"$65.4 million +","2001 S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57197","(605) 274-5516",91,100.0
175,"2018-04-19 07:38:18","Dakota Wesleyan University",Mitchell,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Dakota Wesleyan University aspires to be a leading university that educates students to identify and develop their individual talents for successful lives in service to God and the common good. Dakota Wesleyan University hosts centers of excellence, the George and Eleanor McGovern Library and Center for Leadership and Public Service, and The Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship.","Private, Coed",1885,"United Methodist","Differs by program",Rural,"$26.4 million +","1200 W. University Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301","(605) 995-2600",55,100.0
176,"2018-04-19 07:38:22","University of Sioux Falls","Sioux Falls","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of Sioux Falls (USF) is a private, Christian liberal arts university located in Sioux Falls, S.D., a city consistently ranked high for business and economic development, safety and best place to live and raise a family. USF offers more than 80 undergraduate academic programs and the following graduate and adult-learning offerings: accelerated nursing, degree completion program, education specialist, masters in business administration, masters in education, RN-to-BSN and joint doctorate in leadership with the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. USF is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of College and Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org). USF also holds professional accreditation for specified degree areas to ensure program integrity and credibility, and the University maintains membership in the South Dakota Association of Independent Colleges, the Council of Independent Colleges, the Association of South Dakota Colleges and Universities, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. USFs intentional learning environment is led by a faculty dedicated to developing the whole person and providing students opportunities to learn and thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Small class sizes and a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio help facilitate such mentoring opportunities. Through transformative curriculum, monitored by an extensive assessment system to ensure positive student outcomes, and offerings like our Honors Program, January interim service trips, study-abroad semesters and an annual Undergraduate Research Conference, students discover their career calling at USF. Each year 98 percent of our graduates find satisfying employment in their fields of interest within 6 months of graduation. USFs traditional motto is Culture for Service; that is, we seek to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world. Whether it is a service project in Sioux Falls, an opportunity to mentor a local child or a service trip to an international orphanage, our Culture for Service motto is lived out daily by members of the USF community to serve as loving, responsible individuals who work well with others to impact the world. That is why our students mature personally, spiritually and intellectually during their academic tenures at USF, and our alumni leave their footprints worldwide to glorify God. Furthermore, USFs robust strategic planning process is steered by data-driven input that continues to lead USFs Board of Trustees and administrators progressive decisions. Most recently USF has enhanced admission standards to boost retention and ensure high academic standards, rebranded the University and employed multi-channel marketing to meet future and current students expectations for recruitment and engagement, joined the NCAA Division II to expand the Universitys reach not only in athletics but also in academic pursuits and increased the Universitys physical footprint by purchasing 80 plus acres of land, home to the USF Sports Complex.","Private, Coed",1883,N/A,4-1-4,City,"$25.2 million","1101 W. 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105","(800) 888-1047",49,100.0
177,"2018-04-19 07:38:31","Northern State University",Aberdeen,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Northern State University is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the liberal arts and in graduate and professional education. Its distinctiveness in its pursuit of mission derives from its coeducational and residential character, its size and location, and its role as a public, state-sponsored university. NSU's vision is to be a nationally-recognized, student-centered institution, committed to academic and extracurricular excellence, and providing global learning opportunities in a beautiful Midwestern setting. Three values that drive NSU students, faculty, and staff are Connection, Community, and Education. Connection: NSU values relationships by maintaining the highest ethical integrity in all we do, values our community through a commitment to responsible stewardship, and values the future through the development of human, intellectual, cultural, financial, and environmental resources. Community: NSU creates a vibrant community through teamwork, cooperation, and mutual respect in an environment that is diverse in knowledge, culture, and world view. Education: NSU expands research and teaching to issues of importance to our community, state, and region, and assures academic rigor and the highest standards of excellence in all intellectual inquiry. Finally, we believe the following principles will guide us as we work to uphold these values: Maintaining extraordinary standards in academic rigor, intellectual inquiry, and rich life experiences; Fostering engaged learning through evidence-based inquiry, high integrity, global experiences; and Cultivating stewardship through beneficial partnerships, responsibility, and efficiency.","Public, Coed",1901,N/A,Semester,City,"$26.2 million","1200 S. Jay Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401","(605) 626-3011",45,100.0
178,"2018-04-19 07:38:38","Mount Marty College",Yankton,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Mount Marty College is a Catholic Benedictine Liberal Arts College that prepares students for a contemporary world of work, service to the human community and personal growth. Our core values are Awareness of God, Community, Hospitality, and Life-Long Learning. Students of all faiths are welcomed on our campus.","Private, Coed",1936,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$20.4 million","1105 W. Eighth Street, Yankton, SD 57078","(605) 668-1011",42,100.0
179,"2018-04-19 07:38:48","Dakota State University",Madison,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Dakota State University is a national leader in cyber education, offering technology-focused majors such as cyber security, cyber operations and network and security administration. We also offer technology-infused degrees in business, arts and design, science, math, English for new media and healthcare. A prime is example is our education program, in which all majors earn their K-12 education technology endorsement. Our students are exceptional leaders, having been awarded Google Women Techmakers and Goldwater scholarships, and Scholarships for Women Studying Information Security (SWSIS). Others have completed research work at top labs in the nation, such as the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and the Georgia Institute of Technology. The Dakota State CyberCorps program, funded by a National Science Foundation grant, is the largest in the nation.Undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities for unique research projects, such as a collaborative project with a local healthcare system, in which academic researchers are studying real-time patient data to determine underlying causes for various illnesses such as cancer or diabetes. DSU student researchers have presented results of their scientific work at international conferences, including the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry World Congress (SETAC) and the American Society of Microbiology annual international meeting. Originally founded in 1881 as the first teacher education institution in the Dakota Territory, Dakota State University evolved into a premier technology institution after a 1984 decision to refocus our mission. Only twenty years later, our technology curriculum was recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Operations. The university now has four such distinctions, holding CAEs in Cyber Defense Education, Cyber Defense Research, Cyber Operations, and as one of four universities in the nation designated as a Consultation Cyber Defense Regional Resource Center. DSU is also the only university in the country that partners with the NSA National Cryptologic School. Through this agreement, NSA military and civilian employees may finish their undergraduate and graduate degrees in cyber operations. Faculty and students also run some of the nation's largest GenCyber summer camps for middle and high school students and teachers.With an enrollment of 3,190, students can choose the traditional college experience in a safe, supportive learning community on our 61-acre campus in Madison, S.D., or take the distance courses online as offered in a variety of majors and degree levels. Eighteen of DSU's undergraduate programs and all of our graduate programs are offered online. Both the on-campus and online degrees have been recognized for their quality and affordability. Students have opportunities to be involved in clubs or organizations such as the new Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization, or CEO, which held their first Startup Weekend in 2017. Some groups correspond to specific fields of study, such as cyber defense teams or Teachers of Tomorrow. Students may also join the staff of the online-only newspaper ""The Trojan Times,"" or the theatre club which brings awareness to national and global social issues through their productions. DSU graduates have high job placement rates, at or near 100 percent in respiratory care, health information administration, information systems and computer information systems, computer and network security/cyber operations, network and system administration, elementary education, elementary/special education, and secondary education - proof that a DSU education can lead to a rewarding future.","Public, Coed",1881,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$10.1 million","820 N. Washington Avenue, Madison, SD 57042","(605) 256-5139",41,100.0
180,"2018-04-19 07:38:54","South Dakota State University",Brookings,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive higher-education institution. A public, land-grant institution, SDSU was founded in 1881, authorized by the Dakota Territorial Legislature, and is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents. The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU was established and linked to the university in 1887 under the federal Hatch Act to conduct research that ""concerns agriculture and the home."" In 1914, SDSU Extension was added by the Smith-Lever Act to ""provide information to the people of the State."" Both the Agricultural Experiment Station and SDSU Extension are administered by the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. Colleges: College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, University College, Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College, Graduate School","Public, Coed",1881,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$102.4 million +","Box 2201, Brookings, SD 57007","(605) 688-4121",28,100.0
181,"2018-04-19 07:39:03","University of South Dakota",Vermillion,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of South Dakota is the perfect fit for students looking for a smart educational investment. The U is South Dakotas only designated liberal arts university and is consistently rated among the top doctoral institutions in the country. Annually, the U awards scholarships to more than 800 first year students, and 75% of U students receive some form of financial aid through grants, loans and work-study jobs. U students earn the nations most prestigious scholarships. Our quality of teaching and research prepares students to pursue their passions all over the world, at institutions such as Columbia, Johns Hopkins, University of Chicago, and beyond. University of South Dakota students have been awarded prestigious Fulbright, Rhodes, National Science Foundation, Boren, Truman, Udall, Jack Kent Cooke and Goldwater scholarships and grants for graduate study. Personal attention from our award-winning faculty and our welcoming environment makes students feel right at home. As the flagship liberal arts institution in South Dakota, The University of South Dakota, founded in 1862 has long been regarded as a leader in the state and the region. Notable undergraduate and postgraduate alumni include journalist Ken Bode, author and former news anchor Tom Brokaw, writer and Emmy Award winner Dorothy Cooper Foote, U.S. Senator Tim Johnson, USA TODAY Founder Al Neuharth and U.S. Senator John Thune.","Public, Coed",1862,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$205.7 million","414 E. Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069","(605) 677-5434",27,100.0
182,"2018-04-19 07:39:10","Black Hills State University",Spearfish,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,Public,1883,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$11.0 million","1200 University Street, Unit 9500, Spearfish, SD 57799","(800) 255-2478",,
183,"2018-04-19 07:39:19","National American University","Rapid City","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,Proprietary,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,"321 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD 57701","(605) 394-4827",,
184,"2018-04-19 07:39:27","Belmont University",Nashville,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Belmont University is a student-centered Christian community providing an academically challenging education that empowers men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith. A private, Christian, liberal arts university that sits on 75 historic acres near downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont celebrated its 125th anniversary in the 2015-16 academic year under the banner ""Belief in Something Greater."" Home to state-of-the-art facilities and more than 90 innovative areas of undergraduate study, the University saw a record enrollment in the fall of 2016 as more than 7,700 students from every state and more than two dozen countries came to campus. Recognized by numerous organizations for the outstanding quality of its academic programs and its commitment to innovative educational opportunities, Belmont's student-centered approach creates a personalized atmosphere with significant opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between professors and students. The University's Vision 2020 boldly declares a number of elements that emphasize its commitment to developing community, both on campus and in In the last 15 years, Belmont has experienced tremendous growth--at the rate of more than 150% as enrollment has increased from under 3,000 to 7,700+. In the classroom and beyond, Belmont takes pride in creating and sustaining an innovative, entrepreneurial environment that prepares students to use their intellectual skills, creativity and faith to meet the challenges and opportunities that face the human community. Innovation and entrepreneurship are hallmarks of Belmont faculty as well, where each individual is committed to inventive and effective teaching and is active in scholarly inquiry, professional growth and university service. In addition to encouraging service among faculty, the University fosters community serve in every aspect of student life, and as part of its mission, Belmont seeks to be ""Nashville's University,"" aligning the institution's vision and resources with the ever-changing needs within its local community. The University's community commitment is higher than ever with students volunteering an average of 200,000 hours annually. Belmont's location in the heart of Nashville, Music City provides the perfect backdrop for an amazing college experience with countless internship possibilities, while setting the stage for limitless career potential. All in all, Belmont University provides an unparalleled environment for students to develop intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically through experiences of learning and research, leading and serving. Belmont's faculty, administration and staff commit themselves to guiding and challenging students to develop their full potential to lead lives of meaning and purpose. By bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education, Belmont will continue to enhance academic excellence through rigorous, innovative and engaged student learning.","Private, Coed",1890,Interdenominational,Semester,Urban,"$132.6 million","1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212","(615) 460-6000",86,100.0
185,"2018-04-19 07:39:34","Vanderbilt University",Nashville,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Vanderbilt University includes four undergraduate schools and six graduate and professional schools situated on a park-like 330-acre campus located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt's combination of excellent academics, vibrant campus life, and urban location attracts exceptionally talented students from around the world. From 91 countries and all 50 states, Vanderbilt's 6,900 undergraduate students and 5,700 graduate students represent a rich diversity of backgrounds. Among undergraduate students, 7.2 percent are international, 36.3 percent are minority, and 65 percent receive some type of financial assistance. Vanderbilt offers 69 majors across its four undergraduate schools - Blair School of Music, College of Arts and Science, Peabody College of Education and Human Development, and the School of Engineering. Students are encouraged to take advantage of Vanderbilt's interdisciplinary approach, and to take classes and explore interests across schools. With an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, close professor-student connections are made easily. Over 50 percent of undergraduates participate in research across academic disciplines and approximately 40 percent study abroad. In the spirit of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, there are exciting new academic initiatives at Vanderbilt: a 230,000 square-foot Science and Engineering Building; the Wond'ry, Vanderbilt's epicenter for entrepreneurship and innovation; a new undergraduate business minor, developed in collaboration with the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management; and Immersion Vanderbilt, which calls for each undergraduate to participate in an intensive learning experience in and beyond the classroom with choices in four pathways: civic and professional, creative expression, international, and research. Vanderbilt students often speak about maintaining a balance between challenging academics, an active social life, and myriad extracurricular activities. With 430+ student-led organizations mirroring the diverse array of interests and backgrounds represented at Vanderbilt, campus is always buzzing with activity. Service is important to Vanderbilt students who engage with the local and global community through a large number of volunteer programs and organizations, such as Alternative Spring Break which was founded at Vanderbilt. Ninety percent of undergraduates live on campus at Vanderbilt. All first-year students live on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, a collection of ten residence houses clustered along one side of campus. A faculty member lives in each of the houses, facilitating easy and meaningful interactions between students and professors. Upperclass students have many housing options including traditional dorms, suites, themed housing, apartment-style, and Warren and Moore residential colleges. Expanding living-learning communities at Vanderbilt, the E. Bronson Ingram College is scheduled to open fall 2018. Vanderbilt's location in Midtown Nashville, in the heart of Music City, provides something for everyone: live music in every conceivable genre, and an abundance of restaurants, theaters, and shops, many within walking distance of campus. In addition, Nashville offers volunteer, internship, and job experiences in various industries including health care, publishing, technology, music, finance, and government. One year after graduation, more than 90 percent of Vanderbilt graduates are employed or attending graduate or professional school. Through Opportunity Vanderbilt, the University makes three important commitments which reflect a dedication to making a Vanderbilt education possible for students from many different economic circumstances: Vanderbilt is need-blind for all U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens; Vanderbilt meets 100 percent of demonstrated need for all admitted students; and Vanderbilt's financial aid packages do not include loans. Additionally, Vanderbilt offers approximately 300 merit-based scholarships each year.","Private, Coed",1873,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$3.8 billion","Nashville, TN 37240","(615) 322-7311",86,100.0
186,"2018-04-19 07:39:41","Tennessee Wesleyan University",Athens,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Tennessee Wesleyan, a baccalaureate and masters institution serving traditional and non-traditional learners on campuses in Athens, TN, and in west Knoxville, prides itself on providing a quality education in a caring atmosphere. We have small classes, a rich academic tradition, a strong yet ecumenical church connection, and particular strengths in the liberal arts, business, nursing and teacher education. Tennessee Wesleyan students take service seriously as they give back to the community through mentoring, tutoring and a range of service learning opportunities. The college develops strong student-athletes as part of the Appalachian Athletic Conference of the NAIA.","Private, Coed",1857,"United Methodist",Semester,Rural,"$10.6 million +","204 East College Street, Athens, TN 37303","(423) 745-7504",62,100.0
187,"2018-04-19 07:39:53","Milligan College","Milligan College","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","MILLIGAN COLLEGE is a Christian liberal arts college in Northeast Tennessee, educating men and women as Christian servant-leaders. A unique comprehensive Humanities program and strong core curriculum are complemented by specialized training in more than 25 majors and four masters degrees. The College's ""Servant-Leader Experience"" provides opportunities for student leadership development, career counseling services, internship opportunities, student scholarships, faculty development and mentoring, and interdisciplinary programs. Milligan graduates are serving in leadership positions around the globe and are often pursued by top graduate schools. To learn more, visit www.milligan.edu.","Private, Coed",1866,"Christian Churches and Churches of Christ",Semester,Suburban,"$28.7 million +","PO Box 500, Milligan College, TN 37682","(423) 461-8700",66,100.0
188,"2018-04-19 07:39:58","Welch College",Gallatin,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The mission of Welch College is to educate leaders to serve Christ, His Church, and His world through biblical thought and life. The four-year institution continues its seventy-two year tradition of solid education in the arts and sciences, together with core emphases on theological studies, the Christian worldview, and Christian leadership and service. Offering 40 programs of study, Welchs most popular majors are Theological/Ministry Studies, Teacher Education, Business, and Psychology. Welch College is the college of the National Association of Free Will Baptists but enrolls students from a diversity of denominational backgrounds.","Private, Coed",1942,"Free Will Baptist Church",Semester,Suburban,"$2.2 million","1045 Bison Trail, Gallatin, TN 37205","(615) 675-5255",53,100.0
189,"2018-04-19 07:40:04","Christian Brothers University",Memphis,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university founded on the heritage of Lasallian education. While large enough to provide educational opportunities in the arts, business, education, engineering, and sciences, the University is small enough to promote teaching as ministry and to provide challenging student-centered learning and personal growth. Students of diverse cultures and religious traditions are encouraged to grow in their own faith. The University welcomes students into an educational community of faith and service, one that is committed to academic excellence, the betterment of society and the care of Gods creation.","Private, Coed",1871,"Roman Catholic",Semester,Urban,"$33.7 million","650 East Parkway S, Memphis, TN 38104","(901) 321-3000",60,100.0
190,"2018-04-19 07:40:15","Sewanee--University of the South",Sewanee,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of the South, known affectionately as ""Sewanee"" by its students, faculty, and alumni, offers an education that combines serious intellectual pursuit, collaborative learning, community outreach, and spiritual growth in a spectacular outdoor setting. Sewanee's 13,000-acre campus, called the Domain, provides an outstanding place for study, reflection, and recreation and an unparalleled outdoor laboratory for environmental and other science classes. With an enrollment of about 1,700 undergraduates, Sewanee remains purposefully small and dedicated to building a sense of community. Relationships that begin in the classroom extend to all facets of life here, and it is not unusual for students and faculty members to work shoulder to shoulder on research projects or journal articles, to meet for dinner or coffee, or to perform together as members of the University orchestra or serve on the volunteer fire department. Sewanee has graduated 26 Rhodes Scholars (a record unmatched by all but a handful of institutions), 47 Watson Fellows, dozens of Fulbright Scholars, and 34 NCAA Postgraduate Scholars. The university is located atop the Cumberland Plateau between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is home of the well-known Sewanee Writers Conference, the Sewanee Review, and holds the copyrights to Tennessee Williams' body of work, which was left to the school by the playwright. The Sewanee experience truly prepares its students for lives of integrity, achievement, and service. Beyond the particulars of their studies, what they learn here will improve their ability to adapt to a changing world. It prepares them for continued learning as critical thinkers who can question, analyze, and communicate, wherever life's path may lead. The College of Arts and Sciences offers five categories of pre-professional programs: business, education, engineering, health professions (including dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, and nursing), and law. The School of Theology has produced numerous bishops, including three of the last five presiding bishops of the Episcopal Church.","Private, Coed",1857,"Protestant Episcopal",Semester,Rural,"$357.8 million","735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383","(931) 598-1000",74,100.0
191,"2018-04-19 07:40:21","Freed-Hardeman University",Henderson,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Freed-Hardeman University is dedicated to helping students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service. It seeks to provide college-level courses, activities, and resources designed to promote total growth in a Christian environment. The university is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees who are members of churches of Christ and who hold the institution in trust for its founders, alumni, and supporters. Most of its students are members of the church of Christ, but it enrolls students of any or no religious affiliation. Students are required to complete a liberal arts core, and Bible courses are considered an important part of that core; however, most majors are career-oriented, in keeping with the university's motto of ""Teaching how to live and how to make a living."" The Engaged Learning Initiative (ELI) also allows students and faculty to work in close mentoring relationships to gain practical real-world skills. Students can design and request funding for their own ELI projects. Courses are offered by ten academic departments organized into four colleges. The university also offers a travel abroad program based in Belgium and a Spanish immersion program based in Spain.","Private, Coed",1869,"Churches of Christ",Semester,Rural,"$47.0 million +","158 E. Main Street, Henderson, TN 38340","(731) 989-6000",55,100.0
192,"2018-04-19 07:40:30","University of Tennessee--Martin",Martin,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Students who attend the University of Tennessee at Martin experience high-quality academic programs, excellent facilities and outstanding faculty members. More than 6,700 students enrolled for the 2016 fall semester.UT Martin offers baccalaureate degrees, majors, concentrations and options in more than 100 specialized fields. Academic majors are offered within the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, fine and performing arts, computer science, nursing, agriculture, teacher education, business administration and engineering.Many faculty members are noted among the top educators in Tennessee and the nation by professional organizations and through other recognitions. Many academic majors provide hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for students to pursue. Besides traditional classroom education, UT Martin is also home to UT Martin Online, offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including the Online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) Degree for working adults, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in management degree and an online agricultural business degree. Programs offered through the Master of Science in Education include counseling, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership and initial licensure.Beyond the main campus, educational outreach teaching centers in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer, and Somerville, plus dual-enrollment course offerings to Tennessee high school students, provide broad access to UT Martin academic programs. International Programs, with one of the region's best intensive English programs, attracts students from 21 countries. UT Martin sets a high standard for leadership development and education. The university's WestStar Leadership Program, with 769 alumni, offers extended educational and professional networking opportunities to business, education and government leaders from the 21-county West Tennessee area. The Ned Ray McWherter Institute pairs selected students with faculty mentors to promote individual personal and professional growth before entering the work world. Recognized among the safest public university campuses in Tennessee, the main campus provides a ""total collegiate experience"" in a traditional university setting. The main campus includes 48 academic and support buildings, including University Village Phase I, a 400-bed campus apartment complex, and University Village Phase II, which features apartment-style housing. The 96,000-square-foot Student Recreation Center, modern bookstore and dining facilities, a new Office of Career Planning and Development, Living Learning Communities, and a new press box and academic space in Hardy M. Graham Stadium that opened in fall 2016 are among the many campus amenities and features. Next to the 250-acre main campus, 680 acres of agricultural land serve as a research and demonstration operation.The university competes in NCAA Division I in both men's and women's athletics and is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference. The women's basketball team won three consecutive outright league titles from 2014 to 2016, the women's tennis team earned a share of the 2016 regular-season championship, and the men's golf team won its first-ever OVC golf championship in 2016. The football team earned its third consecutive Sgt. Alvin C. York Trophy in 2016, which goes to the winner of the quadrangular season series among OVC schools located in Tennessee. The men's basketball team appeared in its second consecutive OVC tournament championship game in 2017. Also, the UT Martin rodeo team, the only collegiate rodeo team in Tennessee, is a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The men's team won the 2014 national college rodeo championship.","Public, Coed",1900,N/A,Semester,Rural,N/A,"University Street, Martin, TN 38238","(731) 881-7000",55,100.0
193,"2018-04-19 07:40:46","Lee University",Cleveland,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ","Lee University is a private, comprehensive university located in Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Lee is emerging as a leader in higher education in the southeastern region. The universitys growing reputation as a quality institution can be seen in the high caliber of faculty, students, and friends who are drawn to the campus. This marks the 30th straight year of increased enrollment under the leadership of president, Dr. Paul Conn. Over the past two decades, Lee has become one of the largest Christ-centered private universities in the nation. During that period, the university has undergone a remarkable transformation that has included significant growth in academic programs, student enrollment, faculty expertise and diversity, as well as an expanded sense of mission and vision. This transformation also includes the physical campus which, since 1986, has included the addition of over two dozen major buildings necessary to serve the students. Lee's enrollment has more than quadrupled from 1,214 (Fall 1986) to 5,302 (Fall 2016) under the leadership of Dr. Paul Conn. In Fall 2016, students hailed from 52 US states and territories as well as 53 different foreign countries. Average ACT scores of entering freshmen have increased to 24, and faculty has grown and diversified in order to offer a rapidly expanding slate of academic programs.","Private, Coed",1918,"Church of God",Semester,City,"$19.5 million +","PO Box 3450, Cleveland, TN 37320","(423) 614-8000",54,100.0
194,"2018-04-18 22:31:34","Middlebury College",Middlebury,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","With a reach that extends from the Green Mountains of central Vermont to nearly every corner of the world, and a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that integrates vital opportunities for today's graduates, Middlebury delivers its students the broadest possible liberal arts experience. From the sciences and humanities to social sciences and the arts, Middlebury's intensive programming provides its 2,500 undergraduates opportunities across multiple fields and disciplines. Middlebury promotes a close-knit and diverse community and a worldwide awareness and dedication to sustainability infuses the campus life. Through research, engaged learning, and culturally immersive study abroad, students find ways to make meaningful contributions in a world that is increasingly complex. Middlebury College is distinct among its peer institutions as it provides an international network of additional undergraduate and graduate resources and programs, including Middlebury C.V. Starr Schools Abroad, Middlebury School of the Environment, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, Middlebury Language Schools, Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English, and the Middlebury Bread Loaf Conferences.","Private, Coed",1800,N/A,4-1-4,Rural,"$1.0 billion +","Middlebury, VT 05753","(802) 443-5000",92,100.0
195,"2018-04-19 07:41:01","Vermont Technical College","Randolph Center","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","One of the five Vermont State Colleges and the only one that specializes in technical education, Vermont Tech offers academic programs that teach the skills needed to succeed in todays evolving technological workplace. Vermont Tech is a small college with a lot to offer, including excellent student support services, long term average of 98% degree related placement rate, clean and beautiful residential campus, student clubs and activities and student run ski hill. Being in the heart of Vermont, Vermont Tech is close to many outdoor recreational activities, arts & entertainment and shopping throughout the state.","Public, Coed",1866,N/A,Semester,Rural,N/A,"PO Box 500, Randolph Center, VT 05061","(802) 728-1000",37,100.0
196,"2018-04-19 07:41:15","Castleton University",Castleton,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ","Castleton State College is small enough to be a community where individuals matter, yet large enough to offer more than 30 academic programs, 20 intercollegiate sports, and more than 40 clubs and student organizations. The college is located in a historic Vermont village close to the best skiing in New England. Castleton students master the skills of the computer age -- and much more -- in a community that values student-faculty interaction. Students gain the perspectives, competence, and knowledge important in all careers and in life itself. Castleton encourages volunteer service, sustainability, course work that takes students into the community, and internships.","Public, Coed",1787,N/A,Semester,Rural,N/A,"Castleton, VT 05735","(802) 468-5611",34,100.0
197,"2018-04-19 07:41:23","Lyndon State College",Lyndonville,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,"Public, Coed",1911,N/A,Semester,Rural,N/A,"PO Box 919, Lyndonville, VT 05851","(802) 626-6200",25,100.0
198,"2018-04-19 07:41:36","Norwich University",Northfield,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Vision: Norwich University will be a learning community, American in character yet global in perspective, engaged in personal and intellectual transformation and dedicated to knowledge, mutual respect, creativity and service.Mission: To give our youth an education that shall be American in character- to enable them to act as well as to think-to execute as well as to conceive- to tolerate all opinions when reason is left free to combat them- to make moral, patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens, and to qualify them for all those high responsibilities resting upon a citizen of this free republic.Norwich is one of six senior military institutions in the U.S. offering all ROTC programs. Norwich's student body is 2/3 Corps of Cadets and 1/3 civilian.","Private, Coed",1819,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$195.1 million +","158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663","(802) 485-2001",54,100.0
199,"2018-04-19 07:41:47","Bennington College",Bennington,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Bennington College is a liberal arts college in southwestern Vermont that distinguished itself early as a vanguard institution within American higher education. Bennington graduates are notably confident in their capacity to engage and succeed in the world because, at Bennington, learning and making -- on campus and in the field -- are inseparable. Three structures make this possible and set a Bennington education apart. First, graduate-style academic advising allows students to map a territory for study and practice that goes beyond the bounds of a traditional major and serves them at Bennington and after graduation. Students work closely with an advisory committee of three faculty to guide their progress over four years and to ensure that their plan is challenging, academically sound, and significant. By building, articulating, and advocating for the substance of their education, Bennington students hone their ability to thrive in a world without givens, to tolerate ambiguity, and to see clear to a solution even when a path is not laid out before them. Second, Bennington is the only college in the country to require an annual internship since its founding. For two months every winter, students work with an organization or institution of their choosing, anywhere in the world, to apply what they have learned on campus and to focus what they study and make at Bennington. In this way, students join the field that interests them without waiting for graduation. Third, Bennington is a highly engaged community of active makers and practitioners, regardless of their field. The faculty and administration are mentors and peers ready to engage with students work in addition to being subject matter experts. The Bennington community extends far beyond the campus, offering connections to alumni, colleagues, and employers around the world. Bennington alumni have an outsized impact on the worlds stage. In the past year alone, Bennington graduates have won two Pulitzer Prizes in literature, three Guggenheim Awards, a National Institute of Mental Health Innovative New Scientist grant, and three Emmy Award nominations, among others.","Private, Coed",1932,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$25.9 million +","1 College Drive, Bennington, VT 05201","(802) 442-5401",58,100.0
200,"2018-04-19 07:42:05","Champlain College",Burlington,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a leading private college overlooking Lake Champlain in Burlington Vermont, with additional campuses in Montreal and Dublin. Career-minded students have been the focus of Champlain College since it was founded. Today, that long-standing tradition continues with outstanding undergraduate and online undergraduate courses, along with robust online certificate and degree programs, and masters degree programs. Its 22-acre campus, is nestled among the stately maple trees of Burlington's historic Hill Section, overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains of New York to the west. Many of the Colleges buildings, including most of its residence halls, are restored Victorian-era private homes, which give students a unique atmosphere in which to learn and live.The spirit of innovation and relevance are highlighted in majors such as business, communications, creative media, education, social services, computer innovation and information technology. Traditional undergraduates find Champlain's unique ""Upside-Down Curriculum"" puts them into essential courses with award-winning professors from day one of their first semester, right through to graduation four years later. During their time at Champlain, students participate in programs like Bring Your Own Business (BYOBiz), the Emergent Media Center, Center for Financial Literacy, Leahy Center for Digital Investigation, Champlain College Publishing Initiative and the Center for Service & Civic Engagement, gaining vital hands-on experience before they graduate. Plus there are more than 50 student clubs and organizations offering a full range of activities and community service opportunities.Champlain is striving to build a diverse community. Approximately 2,200 traditional undergraduates attend Champlain, representing 46 states and 17 countries. Classes are small, with the average overall student to faculty ratio at 14:1. Approximately 50 percent of Champlain students elect to study abroad at Champlain campuses in Montreal, Canada and Dublin, Ireland, or with Champlain-sponsored immersive programs in China, Morocco, New Zealand, or other third-party programs. Professors and students are encouraged to bring their world travels and experience into the global discussions in the classroom.","Private, Coed",1878,N/A,Semester,City,"$17.4 million +","163 S. Willard Street, Burlington, VT 05401","(802) 860-2700",53,100.0