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Located in the heart of Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is a world-renowned private research institution enrolling more international students than any other U.S. university and operating an integrated academic medical center that serves more than a million patients each year. USC operates from two main campuses. The University Park campus, south of downtown Los Angeles, is adjacent to the museums and recreational facilities of historic Exposition Park. With its park-like atmosphere and rich architectural history, the campus fosters a stimulating academic environment as well as a vibrant cultural community. The Health Sciences campus, northeast of downtown, offers world-class patient care, classroom and laboratory facilities that draw scientists, patients and students from around the world, forming a dynamic, interactive environment shaping the future of health care. Within the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 18 professional schools, USC encourages all students to cross traditional boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. The university offers bachelors degrees in 190 majors. As of fall 2015, graduate students were enrolled in nearly 481 masters, certificate, doctoral and professional degree programs. With 199 different academic and professional minors, USC offers the broadest selection of any U.S. university. Selected students may participate in Thematic Option, USCs interdisciplinary undergraduate honors program. The Renaissance Scholars program honors students who study subjects across disparate fields. USC also presents opportunities for travel, independent discovery, and addressing basic questions of human value and social challenges affecting our country and the world. The Global Scholars program honors undergraduates who excel both at home and abroad, the Discovery Scholars program recognizes students who demonstrate original research and creativity, and the USC Dornsife Scholars program honors graduating college seniors who combine the talents sought in the USC Discovery and Global Scholars programs with an added emphasis on positive human impact. At the graduate level, each year the Provosts Ph.D. Fellowship Program supports 100 doctoral students who show exceptional promise. The USC Annenberg Graduate Fellowship Program funds cutting-edge study in communication and digital media, and USCs Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) program offers grants and fellowships to increase the involvement of women in science and engineering. The new Provosts Postdoctoral Scholars Program in the Humanities eventually will attract up to 10 outstanding humanities scholars to USC.The university also commits itself to fostering research with wide-ranging social impacts and is one of a few premier research institutions upon which the United States depends for a steady stream of new knowledge, art and technology.Unusual among major research institutions, the University of Southern California is home to six arts schools, in the disciplines of cinematic arts, music, dramatic arts, architecture, fine arts, and dance. Other top-ranked programs include art history, creative writing, a masters program in professional writing and the new USC International Artists Fellowships, graduate fellowships for promising artists from across the Pacific Rim, Latin America and Southeast Asia. The universitys innovative and university-wide Visions & Voices arts and humanities initiative has few parallels in higher education. It features a spectacular array of events conceived and organized by university faculty and schools, including presentations by critically acclaimed artists and distinguished speakers, theatrical productions, music and dance performances, film screenings, lectures and workshops on both USC campuses, as well as a variety of opportunities to experience the dynamic cultural landscape of Los Angeles.

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According to a school representative, Colorado School of Mines is a public research university long known for its excellent, accredited academic programs in engineering and applied sciences. It has the highest admissions standards of any public university in Colo. and among the highest of any public university in the U.S. Mines has distinguished itself by developing a curriculum and research program geared towards responsible stewardship of the earth and its resources. Mines has a specialized and focused mission to enhance understanding of the earth, energy and the environment. Mines is helping find answers to some of the major problems of our times. Mines renowned faculty creates a challenging and supportive learning environment for our students. Our graduates are in great demand by companies and government agencies around the world. Mines rigorous degree programs provide a technical education and students receive exposure and training in areas such as communication, leadership, teamwork and ethics. Additionally, our extensive laboratory infrastructure ensures students have plenty of hands-on training in their coursework. Graduate students join a community of scholars who are global leaders in their fields. Research funding from government agencies and private corporations supports cutting-edge work in alternative and traditional energy resources, mineral economics, earth sciences, materials, and environmental science and engineering. Strong partnerships with local government laboratories, including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Bureau of Reclamation and the US Geological Survey, provide rich opportunities for students to become involved in world-class research. In addition to strong education and research programs in traditional fields of science and engineering, Mines is one of a very few institutions in the world having broad expertise in resource exploration, extraction, production and utilization. Mines offers all the advantages of a world-class research institution with a size that allows for personal attention. Situated in Golden, Colorado, against the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Mines community enjoys nearby hiking, camping, bicycling, kayaking, fly fishing, rock climbing, white-water rafting, skiing, and snowboarding; there are about a dozen major ski areas within a 1-3 hours drive from campus. Denver and Boulder are within 20 miles of campus, offering all the attractions of a large metro area. Recent campus improvements, a new 207-bed residence hall Elm Hall and Mines Market in 2014, a new, 290-bed residence hall Maple Hall; and a $33 million addition to Brown Hall - making it the largest classroom facility on campus opened in the fall 2011. In fall 2012, the new Marquez Hall opened its doors; a state-of-the-art $25 million facility for pioneering teaching, research and service. Also in fall 2012, the new W. Lloyd Wright Student Wellness Ctr. opened as home to the Student Health, Dental, Counseling, Disability Services, and Health Insurance Program. Established in fall 2012 - CASA: Center for Academic Services and Advising. In fall 2015, the Starzer Welcome Center, and the Clear Creek Athletics Complex opened. And, Coors Tek Center for Applied Science and Engineering expected to open in late 2017. The social environment is informal and friendly, and the academic environment is competitive, but also collaborative. Mines attracts an ambitious and motivated group of students, staff and faculty, and the career and graduate school opportunities for graduates are exceptional. Mines offers 18 varsity sports teams, our student athletes are competitive in the NCAA, Division II arena, and over 50 club and intramural teams meet the recreational interests of our highly active campus community. Students are involved in more than 180 clubs and organizations.

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The University of Connecticut, founded in 1881, delivers a remarkable range of educational opportunities, including more than 120 academic majors in 14 schools and colleges, all at an exceptional value. Our main campus is in Storrs, and four regional campuses are located throughout Connecticut. The intellectual and cultural resources of UConn, and our location close to the major hubs of New York City and Boston, make for a stimulating and inspiring environment for our students. UConn is one of the nation's leading public research universities, and serves as a center of academic and research excellence, innovation, and social service to communities. As a Research I institution, we offer our undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to pursue cutting-edge research. A $1.5 billion investment by our state aims to bolster UConn's commitment to STEM, and initiatives such as Bioscience Connecticut and The Jackson Laboratory provide a vision for the future of the University. UConn's diverse student body comprises more than 30,000 students who enjoy state-of-the-art facilities on picturesque campuses. Vibrant Living and learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom abound, from the Honors and Education Abroad programs to more than 620 student clubs and organizations, to avid campus-wide support for UConn's elite Division I athletics teams, known as "Huskymania." Because of all of this, UConn's freshman retention and graduation rates are among the highest of any public research university in the nation.

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Emory University is known for demanding academics, outstanding undergraduate education in the arts and sciences, highly ranked professional schools and state-of-the-art research. Emory encourages students to become fully engaged in the classroom and beyond and to create their own learning experiences, with top faculty committed to teaching and fostering undergraduate research in the sciences and humanities. We have a diverse student body from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and over 100 countries/ territories. Our students and faculty enjoy affiliations with and access to some of the most revered institutions in the world, including Yerkes National Primate Research Center, The Carter Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Our student-athletes are among the best in NCAA Division III sports, having recently won championships in Swimming & Diving and Tennis. Nationally competitive awards and honors recognizing Emory students include the Fullbright Fellowship, Goldwater Scholarship, Luce Scholar, Marshall Scholarship, National Science Foundation Fellowship, NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, and Rhodes Scholarship.At Emory, students have four primary options for their undergraduate education. Entering freshmen can apply to Emory College, which offers a liberal arts education within the heart of a major research university. Students also can apply to Oxford College where they spend the first two years on Emorys original campus 38 miles east of Atlanta, transferring in their junior year to the Atlanta campus. Oxford and Emory College students can apply for junior year admission to the renowned Goizueta Business School to earn a bachelor of business administration. They can apply also to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, one of the nations top private nursing schools. Emory undergraduates choose from 70+ majors, 50+ minors, numerous interdisciplinary studies, and a selection of pre-professional programs

Northwestern University is a private institution that was founded in 1851. The university has three campuses – the main one in Evanston, Illinois; one in nearby Chicago; and one in Doha, Qatar. The city of Evanston is located around 14 miles north of Chicago, on the shore of Lake Michigan. Tuition is the same for domestic and international students, and international undergraduate applicants are permitted to apply for need-based aid from Northwestern. International graduate students pursuing Master of Fine Arts and doctoral degrees can also receive institutional aid. University housing is available for both undergraduate and graduate students, and almost 70 percent of the undergraduate student body lives on campus.<br><br>The university has a dozen schools and colleges: arts and sciences; communication; education and social policy; engineering and applied science; journalism, media and integrated marketing communications; law; management; medicine; music; professional studies; a graduate school; and Northwestern University in Qatar. Northwestern follows a quarter-based academic calendar, and the primary language of instruction is English. A sampling of the university's many research centers includes the Northwestern University/Art Institute of Chicago Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts, the Center for Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence and the Northwestern Center for Water Research. In a recent year, the university earned more than $650 million in sponsored research awards. The institution's Office of Undergraduate Research helps students take advantage of various research opportunities, such as the Summer Undergraduate Research Grants program, which supports students for eight weeks of full-time summer work under faculty supervision.

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Northwestern University offers a wide range of academic choices, extensive undergraduate research opportunities and a beautiful campus located on the shore of Lake Michigan just outside of Chicago. With more than 4,000 courses and 190-plus majors, minors, certificates and concentrations, anyone can plot their own unique Northwestern direction. Northwestern's six undergraduate schools offer choices in arts and sciences, communication, education and social policy, engineering and applied science, journalism and integrated marketing communications, and music. In addition, Northwestern students can choose from more than 130 study abroad programs in 50 countries. Northwestern's 8,400 undergraduates are collaborative, innovative, committed to success and to service -- and friendly. Northwestern is a place where students are not limited or confined to a specific academic discipline, but instead are free to explore their options and create their own path. Northwestern's 1,200 full-time faculty members include recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, and MacArthur "genius" grant, as well as other awards and honors. In 2016, Board of Trustees Professor of Chemistry Sir Fraser Stoddart was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry "for the design and synthesis of molecular machines." In the faculty ranks are members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and other honorary and professional societies. But they are also dedicated teachers, with many of the top scholars and researchers working side-by-side with undergraduate students. With 77 percent of classes having fewer than 20 students, and Northwestern's low 7:1 student-faculty ratio, undergraduate students have numerous opportunities to collaborate with faculty in research, as well as receive career advice and assistance from faculty mentors. Northwestern offers a variety of financial aid options to make a Northwestern education accessible to all. From scholarships to work-study programs, the University works with each individual student and family to provide the necessary resources, and approximately 60 percent of undergraduate students receive financial assistance. Northwestern provides generous need-based scholarships and grants, including a No-Loan Scholarship program, which means that qualified students can graduate debt-free. And with 95 percent of Northwestern graduates employed or continuing their education full-time within six months of graduation, a Northwestern degree is an extraordinarily valuable asset in the employment marketplace. Northwestern is a founding member of, and the only private university in, the powerful Big Ten Conference. As a result, Northwestern students get to see some of the best college football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer and other sports. In 2017, the men's basketball team was the Cinderella story of the NCAA Tournament, receiving its first-ever bid and powering through to the second round. A newly expanded recreation center and a new state-of-the-art sailing center on Northwestern's private beach located on campus provide outstanding fitness and recreational facilities for all students. Northwestern is located in Evanston, a quintessential college town, with hundreds of restaurants, cafes and shops a few blocks from the campus. With Chicago next door and free campus shuttle buses going to Northwestern's downtown campus, students can easily take advantage of the music, theatre, museums, sports, and entertainment of a world-class city to enrich their undergraduate experience. In addition, Northwestern's location means that students can participate in internships, field studies and research opportunities at major corporations and nonprofit organizations in Chicago.

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Shaped by its vibrant, urban setting and Jesuit tradition, Loyola University Chicago offers a transformative educational environment. We empower students to develop knowledge and skills, find purpose, shape identity, and make a difference in their communities. At Loyola, we offer the tools students need to achieve success in the classroom, their careers, faith, life, and the world. We represent and welcome all faiths, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds, with a common purpose of building a better society. Loyola is located in Chicago, Illinois, the third largest city in the United States and a global leader in commerce, industry, and culture. Chicago is an extended campus for Loyola students, who have direct access to the citys countless career, internship, service, cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities. Students take classes primarily at the Lake Shore Campus, nestled alongside Lake Michigan on Chicago's north side, and at the Water Tower Campus located in the city's famous Gold Coast neighborhood. Medical students benefit from the University's clinical partnership with the Loyola University health System and Trinity Health. Our Health Sciences Campus, located in suburban Maywood is home to Loyola's Stritch School of Medicine, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, and Graduate School's biomedical programs. Loyola's reach also extends around the world. The John Felice Rome Center in Italy, the Beijing Center in China, and the Vietnam Center in Ho Chi Minh City, along with more than 100 other study abroad options in 60 countries, offer students the chance to engage with the global community and economy. Loyola's 11 schools and colleges offer more than 80 undergraduate majors and more than 140 graduate, professional, and graduate-level certificate programs. Nineteen programs integrate coursework from multiple disciplines to give students an opportunity to explore and synthesize topics from a variety of viewpoints. Our distinguished faculty are leaders in their fields. They integrate research and practical experiences into the classroom. Ninety-three percent hold the highest academic degrees in their respective fields. Small classes emphasize student-to-faculty interaction and partnership opportunities in service learning and research. An undergraduate degree at Loyola takes four years (120 credit hours) to complete and includes undergraduate major requirements, the Core Curriculum, and electives. At Loyola, some of the most impactful learning takes place outside of the classroom. Students routinely give back to the community while exploring their interests and may earn academic credit for their service. Loyola offers more than 250 student clubs, activities, and organizations to connect with others, make lifelong friendships, and enjoy a richer college experience. Loyola competes in 13 NCAA Division I sports. At a GlanceTYPE OF UNIVERSITY: Private, Jesuit university offering undergraduate and graduate programsSIZE OF CAMPUS: Lake Shore Campus: 52 acres; Water Tower Campus: three acresNUMBER OF STUDENTS: 16,422 total enrollment; 11,129 undergraduatesSTUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO: 14:1NUMBER OF FACULTY: 898 full-time faculty membersCOLLEGES, PROGRAMS, AND DEGREES: 11 schools and colleges; more than 80 undergraduate majors; more than 140 graduate, professional, and graduate-level certificate programsGEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY: Loyola students hail from all 50 states and 82 countriesTuition: Loyola University Chicago tuition and fees vary based on a student's school, college, year in school, and academic program.

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The University of Maryland, College Park, the state's flagship university, inspires students' ideas and sparks their passions while bringing them deeply into the life-changing process of discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship. Living-learning environments, hands-on research and experiential learning expand on classroom study. Collaborations across disciplines enable the understanding of complex national and global problems like cybersecurity and climate change. International study and diversity help our graduates become global citizens. As the only public research university inside Washington, D.C.'s beltway, UMD gives students unparalleled opportunities to work with nearby federal agencies and labs, such as NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Collaborations with the University of Maryland, Baltimore also boost educational opportunities, research, and combined degree programs. In 2016, UMD launched the $75 million public-private Do Good Initiative, an effort to engage the entire student body in initiatives designed to ensure that every student who graduates from UMD will do so informed and motivated to Do Good in their communities and around the world. As part of the Do Good Initiative, UMD hosted its 6th annual "Do Good Challenge," which inspires students from across campus to take a cause or issue they are passionate about and create the greatest social impact possible, locally and globally. In 2016, Technica, UMD's first all-female hackathon, brought together more than 400 women and girls from across the country to take part in a two-day event to design and build projects related to computer science, engineering and virtual reality. UMD's faculty includes Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and members of the National Academies. Students learn from world-class experts and share classes with exceptionally motivated, high-achieving students. Undergraduates select from nearly 100 majors and 25 living-learning programs with 30 areas of focus. UMD helped pioneer living-learning programs, including launching the nation's first program devoted to entrepreneurship in 2001 and the first focused on cybersecurity in 2013. Half of UMD's fall freshmen enroll in these and other honors or scholars programs. UMD's Honors College challenges the most talented students in small seminars with like-minded classmates. College Park Scholars, an innovative living-learning program, engages students and faculty in learning beyond the classroom around a variety of topic areas. UMD's entrepreneurial faculty provide leadership in pivotal fields, such as climate change, national security, foreign languages, nanotechnology, energy storage, health care IT, food safety, and quantum science. Since the 1960s, researchers at UMD have partnered with NASA to conduct space missions, including Voyagers I and II and the more recent pioneering Deep Impact missions to nearby comets. UMD researchers are heavily involved in trans-disciplinary environmental research, including work to restore and protect the nearby Chesapeake Bay. Focused on a student-centered approach to learning and teaching, the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center opened in May 2017, featuring labs, informal study spaces, group study rooms, and technology-enhanced classrooms with flexible seating that helps encourage active learning and collaboration. Only nine miles from the White House, the Smithsonian, Library of Congress, and National Archives, and near the metropolitan and educational attractions of Baltimore, the lush 1,335-acre campus mixes advanced labs and educational facilities with state-of-the-art recreational opportunities. UMD and its 14,000 trees are designated as an arboretum and botanical garden. The U.S. EPA has recognized UMD as one of the nation's most sustainable campuses.

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The world we live in is not easily segmented by academic disciplines. Problems in the world will not fit into neatly labeled categories and solutions will not come from a single point of view. Global challenges like the European debt crisis or climate change are intertwined across economic, political, technological, linguistic, and cultural lines. Tufts educational philosophy recognizes this and adapts to it with requirements that push students towards interdisciplinary thought. Students are asked to understand global culture and to see the importance of context beyond any singular discipline. Tufts believes in using intellect to impact the world and in understanding how the world impacts our intellectual pursuits. It is not uncommon to find a computer scientist partnering with faculty in mechanical engineering and drama to program robots that can tell a good story or a religion major studying to become a doctor who understands of how faith, ethics, and health are linked. Tufts cross-disciplinary strength is possible because of its combination of intimate size and world-class research. Tufts mission to impact the world benefits from Boston, the premier higher education destination in the United States as well as the constellation of schools that defines the university: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Engineering, the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, and the School of Medicine.

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Northeastern Universitys educational model is like no other. Integrating rigorous classroom learning with real-world experiences, Northeastern students study, work, research, and serve on seven continents.Northeastern students learn how to apply their knowledge, to solve problems, and to make a difference in the world before they graduate. Northeasterns signature experiential program, cooperative education (coop) enables students, starting as early as their second year, to integrate periods of classroom study with up to three six-month periods of full-time employment. Our established partners include Fortune 500 companies, global NGOs, healthcare organizations, government agencies, startups, research institutions, and more. Or, students can create their own.The integration of study and experience maximizes the potential of Northeastern students, empowering them to discover their professional passion by putting their aspirations into action while they are still in school. They leave Northeastern more confident and more sophisticated about the world, better prepared for leadership and more astute in navigating their career paths.The same spirit of real-world engagement drives a use-inspired research enterprise that is strategically aligned with three global imperatives: health, security, and sustainability. The universitys advances in affective science, cybersecurity, drug discovery and delivery, energy, healthcare management and policy, health informatics, nanotechnology, network science, and urban sustainability are characterized by global collaborations with industry, government, and other academic institutions. Northeastern, which is home to more than 30 federally funded research centers, has seen external funding for research more than double since 2006.Our comprehensive range of undergraduate programs includes more than 150 majors as well as interdisciplinary combined majors that connect you to emerging new fields, as well as a 3+3 combined bachelors and juris doctor degree program and 24 PlusOne programs that enable you to earn both a bachelors and masters degree in just five years.

The University of Michigan—Ann Arbor is a public institution that was founded in 1817 and made the city of Ann Arbor its permanent home in 1837. The university’s campus is located<a href="http://umich.edu/schools-colleges/" title="Link: http://umich.edu/schools-colleges/"></a> just less than 45 miles west of Detroit. More than 40,000 students attend the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor, and around 65 percent of them study at the undergraduate level. The institution hosts international students from more than 110 countries. Tuition costs are higher for out-of-state students. The academic calendar is based on a trimester system at many but not all of the university’s schools. The primary language of instruction is English, but the university teaches more than 65 foreign languages. The university guarantees housing for incoming freshmen as well as offers a variety of housing options for all students.<br><br>The university comprises 19 schools and colleges, including schools of business, pharmacy and social work. Some of the most popular majors for undergraduates are business, psychology and economics. Among the highly ranked <a href="https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-graduate-schools/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor-170976">graduate schools</a> at the university are the College of Engineering, the Law School and the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. The <a href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/mi/university-of-michigan-hospitals-and-health-centers-6440110">University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers</a> are highly ranked in several specialties. The university's research expenditures have topped $1 billion in the last several years; the discipline that receives the highest percentage of the research dollars is medical sciences. Among the many research centers at the university are the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, the Ground Robotics Research Center and the Addiction Research Center.

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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. Students have the opportunity to work with world-renown faculty. There are hundreds of clubs, groups, and organizations covering a multitude of social, cultural, and academic interests. The University sits within the city of Ann Arbor, which has its own thriving social and cultural identity. There is something for everyone here.

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Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is one of the oldest and most respected institutions of higher learning in the United States. A member of the Ivy League, Dartmouth has a long history of dedication to the highest educational ideals. With its world-class faculty and facilities, and nationally and internationally renowned graduate programs in engineering, business, medicine, and the arts & sciences, the school has resources that very few universities can match. In addition, by maintaining a highly flexible quarter-system calendar, and allowing only faculty to teach its undergraduate courses, Dartmouth assures that students have complete and timely access to all that the institution has to offer. Faculty: The professors at Dartmouth are among the leaders in their fields, yet they remain fully committed to teaching. Even the most senior professors teach first-year courses. Recipients of more than $191 million in annual research grants and consistently ranked among the most respected teachers in American higher education, Dartmouth professors are true exemplars of the phrase teacher-scholar. Through course-related discussions, research collaborations, and casual conversation, students get to know their professors as instructors, mentors, colleagues, and friends. Undergraduate Students: Dartmouth students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries. The population is divided almost evenly between men and women. Nearly half of the students identify themselves as students of color (39%) or international students (8%). More than half (52%) of the students receive some form of need-based financial assistance to cover the cost of their education. Dartmouth disburses more than $92 million in need-based aid each year. Prior to Dartmouth, 54% of the students attended public secondary schools and 42% attended private or parochial schools. Once on campus, they take full advantage of the academic resources Dartmouth has to offer, and get involved in the more than 300 officially recognized organizations.

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At Case Western Reserve University, we will help you create experiences that last a lifetime: experiences that connect you to peers, teachers, and professionals, that satisfy your curiosity, and that prepare you for success in both career and life. Youll learn in state-of-the-art classrooms and in real-world workplaces, with faculty who go out of their way to help you excel. You can co-op at Fortune 500 firms, intern in highly rated medical facilities, and perform with renowned artists and musicians. CWRU is driven by a spirit of collaboration. Through our partnerships in Cleveland, University Circle, and beyond, you have unlimited possibilities.

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Students looking for real-world experience flourish at the University of Cincinnati, named "one of the world's most beautiful campuses." As the new, urban research university for the 21st century, Cincinnati is fully engaged with its community, in a region that headquarters nine Fortune 500 companies (and that has more than 400 represented). As the founder of cooperative education, Cincinnati has led the nation in moving education beyond the four walls of a classroom into the workplace and the community. Today, every Cincinnati student engages in experience-based learning. Beyond co-op,experience-based learning is provided via internships, partnerships, service learning, clinical experiences, study abroad, performances, student teaching, and research. Cincinnati offers more than 250 undergraduate degree programs, many nationally renowned, providing students with many pathways to success. An extensive number of graduate and professional degrees provide additional opportunities for students to prepare for careers.

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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.

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The University of Virginia offers the vast intellectual resources of a major research university, but fosters the intimacy, sense of community, and dedication to undergraduate life typically found at a small liberal arts college. While it is public, and welcomes women and men of every background, it also is highly selective and attracts students who seek challenges. Students' motivation to achieve is matched by a culture of mutual support, openness, civility, and above all, integrity and trust. With its balance -- between cutting-edge scholarship and first-rate teaching, between rigorous academics and rewarding activities -- U.Va. offers an undergraduate experience with few equals.

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A comprehensive university with a large undergraduate population, Virginia Tech is set apart from other universities not only by its long-standing excellence in science, technology, and engineering, but also its commitment to communities and service to society.Virginia Tech offers almost 200 degree programs among eight colleges. Students are prepared for the challenges of the future by working in interdisciplinary teams, engaging in critical and creative thinking, collaborating with diverse people, communicating effectively, and conducting oneself with a deep sense of ethics. Students at all levels are mentored to develop a knowledge base and skills while they are immersed in an environment that unifies multiple disciplines in a field of study within the context of these crucial values.Virginia Tech's "purpose-driven and person-centered" curriculum prepares students to be adaptable, resilient, and culturally competent, and to see the world through the lens of empathy and the university's motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), empowering them to claim their role in the complex global problems and opportunities of the future.Located in a rustic mountain setting away from city life, Virginia Tech has a well-developed tradition of student involvement in more than 600 clubs, organizations, and social groups each offering leadership, service, and recreation opportunities. Virginia Tech's Hokie Spirit underscores the strong sense of inclusive community that pervades the school. With a history beginning with military student life, as the land-grant college movement emerged in the 19th century, a small college feeling belies the large university reality. Today, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets continues that military tradition, but comprises only a fraction of the student population. It embodies the university's emphasis on building character and leadership throughout the student body.Virginia Tech's Moss Arts Center presents renowned artists from around the world and from close to home, with a special focus on experiences that expand cultural awareness and deepen understanding.

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Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university that measures itself by whom it includes and how they succeed; advances research and discovery of public value; and assumes fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity. Its research is use-inspired, breaking the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU has been named the #1 school in the country for innovation by U.S. News & World Report for the last two years, ahead of #2 Stanford and #3 MIT, and the top U.S. public university for international students by the Institute of International Education. ASU's Tempe campus offers hundreds of majors that engage undergraduates and graduates in multidisciplinary research and exploration in first-rate laboratories and facilities. Students pursue a wide range of majors including business, liberal arts, design, engineering and the sciences. At ASU, students customize their college experiences by augmenting their classroom study with opportunities for research, study abroad, leading student clubs, volunteering and more. Students can also customize the way they learn, choosing 7.5- or 15-week semesters, online or in-person classes, obtaining concurrent degrees or pursuing a master's degree while earning an undergraduate degree. ASU emphasizes innovation and entrepreneurship -- here students can invent products or start ventures with the full guidance and support of the university. With an unrivaled commitment to sustainability, the Tempe campus is the most solar-powered of any in the U.S., exemplified by massive solar structures providing shaded walkways and parking across the campus. It also offers easy access to all of metropolitan Phoenix through public transit including light rail. The expanded fitness complex welcomes students to take a break from their studies and focus on their health, while the Sun Devil Athletics facilities, performing arts venues, including the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Gammage Auditorium, museums and vibrant downtown Tempe location complement this diverse university environment.

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The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit.The University of Florida, the state's oldest university, traces its beginnings to 1853. Today, the university has more than 50,000 students and 16 colleges. UF has a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings on the main campus.Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, which includes the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is consistently ranked among the nation's top universities: No. 14 in U.S. News & World Report "Top Public Universities" (September 2017).UF is one of only six universities in the country with colleges of medicine, engineering, law, agriculture and veterinary medicine on the same campus.The Milken Institute ranked UF No. 3 on its 2017 list of best universities for technology transfer.UF in 2016 opened the UF Innovation Station in Sarasota County, the first physical extension of UFs Florida Engineering Experiment Station (FLEXStation), affording businesses and entrepreneurs unprecedented access to tech workforce talent, applied research, faculty and intellectual property.More than half of all undergraduate students who start at UF graduate with no student-loan debt.The University of Florida is proud to serve veterans by providing a Collegiate Veterans Success Center, serving as a host site for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VetSuccess On Campus Program, housing a registered student organization - the Collegiate Veterans Society, and having an Office of Veterans Services.In spring 2016, UF completed a $70.7 million renovation and expansion of its J. Wayne Reitz Student Union that features new lounges, study spaces, meeting rooms, a game room, dance studios and a reflection room.More than 2,000 students are now enrolled in UF Online, the university's online arm for undergraduate degrees. UF currently offers 15 online undergraduate degree programs, including biology, geology and sports management. In the school's long history, UF athletic teams have won 36 national championships, including 18 since 2006, and have captured at least one national title in each of the last seven years. The University of Florida athletic department is the only program to finish in the top 10 of the last 33 national all-sport rankings, including runner-up showings in three of the last five seasons. UF continued its preservation and restoration efforts of more than three dozen state-owned properties in historic St. Augustine, renovating the iconic Government House and opening the First Colony Exhibit there. The exhibit tells the story of native Floridians and Spanish Colonial Florida as St. Augustine celebrated its 450th anniversary celebration in 2015.

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The University of South Florida System is a young and agile system that includes three institutions, each separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. Serving more than 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and is ranked 43rd in the nation for research expenditures among all universities, public or private. USF, the main doctoral research institution in Tampa is home to USF Health, which includes the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Pharmacy; and to the College of Marine Science that is physically located in St. Petersburg. The university is one of only four public universities in Florida classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities, a distinction attained by only 2.3 percent of all universities. With more than 180 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialty and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine, USF offers a dynamic learning environment that inspires innovation and creativity and is focused on student success. USF is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholarship recipients, boasts the highest research and patent productivity among all Florida public universities, and is one of only 15 universities in the nations selected as a Tillman Partnership University of the Pat Tillman Foundation.USF St. Petersburg prides itself on offering an intimate, waterfront campus environment with all the resources and reputation shared as part of the USF System. With smaller classes and an emphasis on community engagement, it offers nearly 40 degree programs at the bachelor's and master's levels, including a celebrated journalism and media studies program, one of the nation's most outstanding emerging entrepreneurship programs, and a booming biology program. St. Petersburg's strong and growing community partnerships provide rich opportunities for civic engagement.USF Sarasota-Manatee similarly offers a smaller, personalized learning setting with highly qualified faculty and a diverse student body from all ages and walks of life. Its scenic campus is an important piece of Sarasota's Cultural Corridor; Its close proximity and relationships with nearby arts and educational institutions - including the Ringling Museum, Ringling College of Art and Design, historic Crosley Mansion, New College of Florida, and State College of Florida - open opportunities and partnerships for students and faculty researchers. USFSM is particularly known for its hospitality program, which prepares students for leadership positions in hotel, restaurant and tourism industries. The USF System was formed to bring its three institutions together, so that collectively and collaboratively they could serve the region and beyond in optimal ways, resulting in a stronger presence and a distinctiveness that provides an unstoppable competitive differentiation. In addition to being a strong and unified voice for higher education, the USF System seeks to find and capitalize on synergies and economies of scale among its institutions that are of benefit to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and communities. The USF System operates within the USF Board of Trustees governance structure. The USF BOT appoints the USF System President and Chief Executive Officer, who in turn appoints the Regional Chancellors of the member institutions. The President and other System Officers are advised by three USF System Advisory Councils and the USF System Faculty Council, the principal representative faculty governance body for the System.

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The University of Hawaii at Manoas special distinction is found in our Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific orientation and our unique location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The setting and the diversity of our students and faculty foster unique advantages in the study of Asian and Pacific cultures, foreign languages, tropical agriculture, tropical medicine, ocean and marine sciences, astronomy, volcanology, and international business.Our unique geographical, cultural, and historical heritage suggests that the University of Hawaii at Manoa values and the responsibilities inherent in embracing those values include the following:A focus on developing an awareness of and sensitivity to diversity and commonality. The Manoa campus is culturally rich and complex, providing a perfect social setting for frequent interactions with persons fromcultures other than ones own. At Manoa we incorporate and celebrate intercultural experiences and understanding into our social and educational environments in a comprehensive fashion. Manoa is also a place where historic political, economic and social conflicts between Native Hawaiian people, settlers and working immigrants have contributed to the diverse perspectives, beliefs, values and even conceptual frameworks of our islands people. Growing out of the core Hawaiian value of aloha, an essential component of the Manoa Experience, are insights that both bond us and simultaneously express the variations that collectively enrich us.A focus on global awareness and local responsibility. These values are consistent with a uniquely Hawaiian place of learning. Hawaii is a place where the strength of identity is important to Native Hawaiian peoplestruggling to maintain traditional connections while establishing new global relationships. Their struggle for cultural distinction forms a significant part of the story of human history and change. Hawaii is also a placewhere the peoples from Asia, Europe, and the Pacific regions gathered, formed communities, and built lives together. The pluri-cultural children of Hawaii are global citizens, a true pan-ethnic population. Hence, we attempt to infuse our pedagogical, social, and cultural environments with a global perspective and with questions and issues of global significance. Moreover, engaging and acting upon local questions and issues during theireducational experience at Manoa engenders in students a sense of responsibility toward future generations.A focus on sustainability and renewability. These values are also a reflection of our unique Hawaiian cultural history, as voiced in the Hawaiian core value of malama i ka aina, malama i ke kai (caring for the land and sea that sustain us). The Hawaiian culture teaches us to see Manoa as part of an ahupuaa extending from mountaintop to ocean, emphasizing an ecosystem understanding of our home. Hawaiis unique geographical status as the most isolated, populated land mass on the planet makes it incumbent upon us to develop research, technologies, economy, and a way of life based on sustainability and renewability, as Polynesians did over thousands of years of voyaging, discovery and settlement. Fostering a pedagogical, social, and cultural environment that reflects these values and the knowledge developed by Native Hawaiians over the millennia is central to our efforts. Cultivating, practicing, and communicating these values are our Universitys gifts and obligation to the rest of the world.

Princeton University was founded in 1746, making it one of the oldest higher education institutions in the U.S. The private university was originally called the College of New Jersey, but its name was changed to Princeton in 1896. The university is located in the town of Princeton, New Jersey, situated around 50 miles southwest of New York City. Some 8,000 students attend Princeton and nearly two-thirds of them study at the undergraduate level. Around 12 percent of undergraduates and more than 40 percent of graduate students at Princeton are international. Housing is guaranteed for undergraduate students for all four years, and nearly all undergraduates reside on campus. Princeton has six undergraduate residential colleges – communities that offer academic and social programs for students. A large number of graduate students, around 70 percent, also live in university housing.<br><br>The Ivy League university is made up of an undergraduate college, a graduate school, the School of Architecture, the highly ranked School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Princeton undergrads can choose from more than 30 academic concentrations. The primary language of instruction is English, and the academic calendar is semester-based. Research at Princeton is conducted across four broad disciplines: engineering and applied sciences, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. The university is affiliated with two national laboratories, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. The latter lab specializes in climate research and modeling.<a href="http://www.princeton.edu/research/labs/"></a>

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Princeton University is unique in combining the strengths of a major research university with the qualities of an outstanding liberal arts college. Whether through independent study, student-initiated seminars, or lectures in emerging fields such as neuroscience, Princeton students have the flexibility to shape dynamic academic programs that prepare them for leadership and lives of service. Through its groundbreaking financial aid program, Princeton ensures that all qualified students who are accepted can afford to attend the University. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is renowned for its commitment to undergraduate teaching. Its faculty are known throughout the world and it is not unusual for students to learn from Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur fellows. Students benefit from small class sizes and one-on-one advising with faculty, particularly while doing independent work such as the senior thesis. All intellectual endeavors of Princetons 5,300 degree-seeking undergraduate students are supported by a range of first-rate academic resources, such as libraries, laboratories, and even an art museum. The academic options at Princeton give students flexibility in pursuing their intellectual interests while working toward either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Students also may earn certificates from among 53 interdisciplinary programs, creating combinations of academic interests. For example, a student might major in physics while also earning a certificate in Latin American studies. The University is located in the town of Princeton, which has a diverse population of 30,000 residents and is situated between New York City and Philadelphia, with rail service to both cities. Princeton is a residential university that provides a welcoming environment, advising services, cultural and educational events, intramural sports, and more. As a residential community, Princeton provides housing for all four years. Princetons six residential colleges offer settings where students quickly can become involved in campus activities. Students can participate in more than 300 student-run organizations, the arts, civic engagement, student government, religious groups, and athletics.

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Founded in 1889 as New Mexico's flagship institution, The University of New Mexico now occupies nearly 800 acres near old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 500,000 people. UNM awarded 6,159 degrees and certificates in 2014-2015. UNM offers more than 350 active degree and certificate programs. There are 65 associate, 58 credit-bearing certificates, 97 baccalaureate, 78 master's, and 47 doctoral degree programs. While UNM is a leader in academics, UNM students are leaders of their campus and communities. The University of New Mexico is home to more than 300 student organizations, from cultural and religious to academic, political, and service-oriented groups. UNM is the only Hispanic-Serving Institution in the U.S. that is also classified a Carnegie Research University with Very High Activity. Recently, Hispanic Business Magazine ranked four University schools among the top 10. The list included: UNM School of Law (7th); UNM Anderson School of Management (4th) ; UNM School of Medicine (7th); and the UNM School of Engineering (6th). UNM School of Law is ranked 60th overall and 11th in clinical training. UNM College of Fine Arts is ranked 48th, with its photography program ranked fifth in the nation. The engineering program is ranked 82nd nationally, with electrical engineering ranked at 66th, and Nuclear Engineering at 15th. The Health Sciences Center is the states largest integrated health care treatment, research and education organization. U.S. News and World Report's 2015 edition of "America's Best Graduate Schools" ranks the UNM School of Medicine 45th in primary care and 78th in research, while specific areas also rank again among the top 10 - rural medicine (2nd) and family medicine (9th). Additionally, in health disciplines, UNM's nursing/midwifery program is ranked fifth in the nation. UNM research injects millions of dollars into New Mexico's economy, funds new advancements in healthcare, and augments teaching - giving students valuable hands-on training in state-of-the art laboratories. Among the Universitys outstanding research units are the Center for Advanced Research Computing, Cancer Center, Center for High Technology Materials, Design Planning Assistance Center, Mind Research Network, and the New Mexico Engineering Research Institute The abundance of opportunities, and New Mexicos 310 days of sunshine each year, encourages students to explore the lifestyle of New Mexico. Culture, art, adventure, and recreation are around every corner. Students hike, bike, snowboard, and ski the Sandia Mountains and raft the Rio Grande River. Santa Fe and Taos are just to the north, White Sands National Monument and Carlsbad Caverns to the south. UNM is located in the center of Albuquerque, home to the Sandia National Laboratories and the worlds largest hot air balloon Fiesta. From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend of culture and cuisine, styles and stories, people, pursuits, and panoramas. This is a place where a world-class research university blends rich history, amazing diversity and unexcelled natural beauty with cutting-edge education and discovery.

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Since its establishment as the nations first public university in 1789, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has earned a reputation as one of the best universities in the world. Our unique school spirit has been forged through more than two centuries of academic excellence, public service, and athletic, professional, and personal achievement. Carolina is known best for:One of the strongest and most diverse student bodies in the nation -- a community, composed of students from every state and more than 100 countries. Our students use their talent and creativity to give back while they're here -- whether that's starting community gardens for the hungry, conducting EPA-funded research with a professor, or creating a digital collection of North Carolina history for one of the University's libraries.Academic opportunities that will prepare students to change the world -- innovative programs not found anywhere else, such as our respected and inclusive Honors Carlina program, and opportunities to contribute to ground-breaking research and study abroad in more than 70 countries. Our students also lead the way in earning distinguished post-graduate scholarships such as the Rhodes, Luce, Goldwater, and Fulbright."Best value" in the nation among public universities by Kiplinger's Personal Finance 16 consecutive times -- outstanding merit-based scholarships, such as the Morehead-Cain, Pogue, and Robertson, as well as a need-based aid program that that meets full need and enables qualified low-income students to graduate debt-free through the Carolina Covenant. One beautiful campus -- a classic university setting within the dynamic town of Chapel Hill, where friendly classmates, exciting events, and state-of-the-art resources are only a short walk away.For additional facts and information about the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill please follow these web links:http://uncnews.unc.edu/rankings/http://uncnews.unc.edu/facts-about-carolina/facts-figures/.

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Like the state it calls home, The University of Texas at Austin is big, bold and ambitious. The size of the university allows UT Austin to offer unmatched opportunities in almost 400 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 18 colleges and schools. UT Austin's intellectual resources include world-renowned cultural and research centers like the Harry Ransom Center, the McDonald Observatory, the Blanton Museum of Art and the LBJ Presidential Library. The university's greatest and most distinctive asset, however, is its community of faculty and students--close to 55,000 diverse, talented scholars from all 50 states and 118 countries. Longhorns learn and work in an inclusive, international environment that prepares them to change the world through research, entrepreneurship and creativity.

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As the first public institution of higher education established in the State of Texas, Texas A&M University blends rich traditions and the Aggie Spirit with intellectual innovation to develop leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good. With 16 colleges and schools, including the Health Science Center and the School of Law in Fort Worth, branch campuses in Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar, and the university libraries, Texas A&M is one of the most diversified and comprehensive institutions in the nation. Its faculty (including 3 Nobel Prize recipients, 19 members of the National Academy of Engineering, 11 members of the National Academy of Science and 2 members of the National Academy of Medicine) provides exceptional educational opportunities through more than 400 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional programs, many ranked among the best in their disciplines. Students are not only expected to master the depth of knowledge required of their fields, but also to meet overall learning outcomes critically important to university graduates. Faculty engage students in high-impact learning experiences to develop problem solving, critical thinking and effective communication skills; personal and social responsibility; social, cultural and global competence; and the ability to work collaboratively. Texas A&M is a Tier 1 research university, ranking in the nation's top 20 in total research expenditures ($866+ million in FY 2015). Each year, groundbreaking research to solve global problems brings faculty and students together with more than 4,400 undergraduate students enrolling in research courses and many more participating in transformational learning through research projects that provide them with opportunities to develop close working relationships with faculty that, in turn, often lead to scholarships, internships, jobs, and admission to top graduate and professional schools. Texas A&M ranks first among American public universities in the number of students studying abroad and second in the number of students who participate in credit-bearing international experiences. Through its comprehensive Global Engagement Plan, Texas A&M plans to grow new global resources as well as existing signature partnerships in Qatar, Mexico, Italy and Costa Rica. Aggies also participate in service learning experiences, like the Big Event, that teach them to be part of something greater than self. This holistic focus on educating students for the future has resulted in Aggie graduates being among the most highly recruited students in the country. In fact, The Wall Street Journal named Texas A&M second among all universities in the nation for "graduates recruiters prefer to hire." University facilities continue to grow and evolve with new state-of-the-art facilities for engineering, life sciences, physics and astronomy, and the liberal arts and humanities, and the renovated Memorial Student Center is considered one of the finest student unions in the country. Texas A&M athletics is committed to academic achievement, athletic excellence and national recognition of student-athletes, teams and programs. Almost 650 student athletes compete in the SEC at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports. Texas A&M is committed to excellence and to providing opportunities for leadership in and out of the classroom. Its history, traditions and Aggie Spirit, along with its world-class academics are what make TAMU unique.