","Penn State is the flagship public university of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with an historic land-grant mission of teaching, research and service. The university enrolls more than 99,000 students at 24 campus locations statewide and the Penn State World Campus, including more than 47,000 at the University Park campus in State College. Penn State has a campus within practical commuting distance of virtually every Pennsylvanian. Many students start their degree programs at one of nineteen Penn State undergraduate campuses across the state and complete their requirements at University Park. The World Campus delivers more than 100 degrees and professional programs online to nearly 13,000 students a year, including military personnel serving overseas. The university also holds a unique responsibility for outreach and engages in collaborative activities with industrial, educational and agricultural partners around the world to disseminate and apply knowledge. Penn State Outreach programs reach more than a million households in Pennsylvania each year. The university also offers degree programs at the College of Medicine at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and the Dickinson Schools of Law of the Pennsylvania State University: Penn State Law and Dickinson Law. Boasting one of the nation's largest graduate schools, the university is a leader in engaging students in landmark research. More than $2 million in research activity takes place at Penn State each day. Opportunities for discovery extend beyond the graduate school, as Penn State undergraduates have unique opportunities to work with world-class faculty conducting significant research that advances and serves the nation in important ways. Penn State's research and creative initiatives, powered by more than $800 million in annual expenditures, range across all disciplines. Internationally recognized work is done in such diverse areas as alternative energy, nanomaterials, infectious diseases, and child psychology. With fundamental science as a foundation, translating innovative ideas and technologies into practices that accelerate economic development and improve the quality of life is a top priority. As evidence, the University's research expenditures supported by industry and private partners have exceeded $100 million in each of the last six years. Penn States Alumni Association has more than 177,000 members, making it the nation's largest dues-paying alumni organization, with more than 300 chapters, societies and interest groups worldwide.","Public, Coed",1855,N/A,Semester,City,"$1.8 billion","201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802","(814) 865-4700",63,100.0
170,"2018-04-07 07:16:04","University of Pittsburgh","University of Pittsburgh is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. University of Pittsburgh confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Katz Graduate School of Business, the School of Law, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, the Swanson School of Engineering, and the School of Education.",559,"2018-04-19 08:11:33","University of Pittsburgh",Pittsburgh,"
","The University of Pittsburgh, a public research university, is a member of the by-invitation-only Association of American Universities, comprising the top 62 comprehensive research universities in North America. Pitt is home to 16 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools; more than 300 centers, institutes, laboratories, and clinics; and four regional campuses. Its five-campus system offers nearly 490 degree programs. Pitt is also affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where new standards have been set for concussion treatment and regenerative medicine for healing injuries. Pitt faculty have pioneered major medical advances such as the Salk polio vaccine, multiple-organ transplantation, CPR, and breast cancer treatment. Pitt alumni have won the Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Prize in Medicine, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Medal of Science, Olympic gold medals, Academy Awards, and Super Bowl championships. Students come to Pitt from all 50 states, three territories, the District of Columbia, and over 100 countries, enriching campus life and learning with the diversity they represent. For outstanding prospective freshmen, the University of Pittsburgh awards hundreds of academic merit scholarships ranging from $2,000 to full tuition, room, and board; and guaranteed admission to 15 graduate and professional programs, among them medicine, law, and dentistry. A Bachelor of Philosophy degree is available through the University Honors College, whose students have a proven track record of earning such prestigious international and national honors as Rhodes, Marshall, Goldwater, and Churchill scholarships. Pitt undergraduates have a wide variety of opportunities for experiential learning on campus, in Pittsburgh, and around the world through research, internships, and volunteer work. The University of Pittsburgh educates the whole student through the unique Outside the Classroom Curriculum program that helps students develop holistically through growth in 10 areas, among them leadership development, service to others, and career preparation; seven University Center for International Studies certificate programs, four of which are designated National Resource Centers by the U.S. Department of Education; an Engineering Co-Op program; and study abroad programs located throughout the world. In Living Learning Communities, students with similar academic interests reside on the same residence hall floor, participate in activities, and have special access to world-class faculty. There are 490 student organizations ranging from arts and preprofessional organizations to groups with an international focus. Pitt Panther student-athletes participate in Division I college athletics with 19 varsity sports teams, supported by one of the most recognizable student-led athletic fan bases in the nation. Students interested in their own fitness routines work out at seven campus recreation centers, including the for-students-only Baierl Recreation Center. The University's Pittsburgh campus is located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. The city has in recent years been cited by The Economist, Forbes magazine, and Places Rated Almanac as the most livable city in the U.S. Pitt encourages students to take advantage of the city as their campus, offering easy access to all the amenities the city has to offer, including professional sports teams, internship and volunteer work venues, a rich variety of restaurants and shops, and cultural events through PITT ARTS, which provides low-cost tickets to Pittsburgh's world class symphony orchestra, concerts, plays, and free museum admissions. With a valid Pitt I.D., students travel throughout Pittsburgh and its varied neighborhoods for free on the Port Authority Transit System. For more information, go to www.oafa.pitt.edu or write to oafa@pitt.edu.","Public, Coed",1787,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$3.5 billion +","4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260","(412) 624-4141",58,100.0
171,"2018-04-07 07:16:13","Drexel University","Drexel University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Drexel University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the LeBow College of Business, the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, the College of Medicine, the College of Nursing & Health Professions, the College of Engineering, and the School of Education.",560,"2018-04-19 08:11:40","Drexel University",Philadelphia,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Drexel University holds a unique place in the academic community as Philadelphias technological, cooperative education university. The first university to mandate students to own computers and the first to operate a fully wireless campus, technology is integrated into every aspect of the University. Drexel focuses on experiential learning through its cooperative education program, one of the nations largest and oldest. The Universitys service-learning initiative, the countrys largest campus-based program of its kind, complements cooperative education by allowing students to utilize the resources of Philadelphia as a ""living laboratory"". Drexels thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties. As a comprehensive university, Drexel includes the nations largest private medical school and newest law school. Drexels thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties.","Private, Coed",1891,N/A,Quarter,Urban,"$650.3 million","3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104","(215) 895-2000",51,100.0
172,"2018-04-07 07:16:18","Temple University","Temple University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Temple University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Richard J. Fox School of Business and Management, the James E. Beasley School of Law, the School of Medicine, the Department of Nursing, the College of Engineering, and the College of Education.",561,"2018-04-19 08:11:45","Temple University",Philadelphia,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Temple University attracts some of the most diverse, driven and motivated minds from across the nation and around the world. These students and faculty fuel its momentum in academics, athletics, research and the arts. Powering Temple's ascent are innovative approaches in admissions and affordability; a campus transformation; creative and research opportunities; rigorous academic programs; groundbreaking work in science, research and technology; and an indelible bond with the city of Philadelphia.Temple students' collegiate experience is a special mix of vibrant campus life and the cultural and social perks of the university's location in the nation's fifth largest city--complemented by 300+ student organizations and 19 Division-I athletics programs. Temple's main campus itself continues to undergo a massive transformation, including new state-of-the-art residence halls, education and science research buildings and fitness and athletics facilities.The university's 17 schools and colleges, eight campuses, 540 degree programs, and more than 39,000 students create one of the nation's most comprehensive and creative learning communities. Nearly 3,300 international students hailing from 129 countries, as well as Temple campuses in Rome and Tokyo, give students a truly global perspective. Temple is known for its innovation in student-loan debt reduction and college affordability. Academic merit scholarships for freshmen range from $3,000 to full tuition. In fall 2016, 94 percent of incoming freshmen signed up for Temple's Fly in 4 program, which helps students limit their debt by ensuring they graduate in four years. As a part of Fly in 4, Temple awards four-year grants to 500 eligible students to reduce their need to work for pay. Students applying for admission can now choose to do so via the Temple Option. Through the Temple Option, students submit self-reflective, short-answers to a few specially designed, open-ended questions instead of their SAT or ACT scores.Temple ranks in the top tier of the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education placing it among the top four percent of all four-year institutions in the nation. The university's research expenditures have reached a record $257 million, putting in the top 100 in the nation according to the National Science Foundation.","Public, Coed",1884,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$462.4 million +","1801 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122","(215) 204-7000",47,100.0
173,"2018-04-07 07:16:25","Duquesne University","Duquesne University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Duquesne University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business, the School of Law, the School of Nursing, and the School of Education.",562,"2018-04-19 08:11:52","Duquesne University",Pittsburgh,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Duquesne is consistently ranked among Americas top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and 139-year tradition of academic excellence. A coeducational university on a self-contained campus with dramatic views of Pittsburghs skyline and rivers, the university has 9,403 students representing nearly every state in the union and 72 nations. Duquesne has a 14:1 student/faculty ratio, and 87 percent of incoming freshman are drawn from the top half of their high school class. Duquesne offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in natural and environmental sciences, engineering, business, nursing, health sciences, pharmacy, law, education, music, and the liberal arts.","Private, Coed",1878,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$280.0 million +","600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282","(412) 396-6000",46,100.0
174,"2018-04-07 07:16:32","Immaculata University","Immaculata University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Immaculata University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Division of Nursing as well as an education school.",563,"2018-04-19 08:11:57","Immaculata University",Immaculata,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ","Immaculata University, a private Catholic university, is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, 20 miles west of Philadelphia. Offering doctorate, master, bachelor and associate degrees, students can major in career-oriented fields or in the liberal arts. With Chester County ranking as the 4th best county in the nation in 2016, Immaculata students have Internship opportunities widely available with several business parks and large corporations (such as QVC, Vanguard, and Longwood Gardens) in close proximity to campus. A full-service career and professional development office continually assist students and alumni with job placements and other resources. Many of Immaculata's faculty have real-world experience and over 75% of the faculty hold terminal degrees; most classes support a 9:1 student/faculty ratio that allows for personalized faculty attention. With course work rooted in academic rigor, Immaculata boasts an 80% freshmen to sophomore retention rate. Busy adult students also thrive at Immaculata and can choose the format they wish to learn including face-to-face instruction, totally online, or blended. These students also have access to an assigned academic advisor that provides guidance and support throughout the program. If you're interested in athletics, Immaculata has a rich sports history renowned world-wide. Nearly one third of all traditional undergraduate students participate in one of the 17 NCAA Division III sports available. In addition, students learn leadership skills while enjoying over 60 clubs and organizations. Christian core values permeate the campus which was founded by the IHM Sisters. Serving as role models, graduates of Immaculata are prepared to assume meaningful roles in a diverse and changing world.","Private, Coed",1920,"Roman Catholic",Semester,Suburban,N/A,"1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA 19345","(610) 647-4400",37,100.0
175,"2018-04-07 07:16:44","Marshall University","Marshall University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Marshall University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Lewis College of Business, the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the College of Education and Professional Development.",588,"2018-04-19 08:12:37","Marshall University",Huntington,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","As one of West Virginia's oldest public universities, Marshall University's roots run deep. Yet our vision is focused on providing world-class learning opportunities for students from across the country and around the world. More than 9,600 degree-seeking undergraduate students refer to Marshall's compact, level campus in Huntington, West Virginia, simply as ""home."" With Marshall's commitment to a family environment and our 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio, we're certain you'll find your place at Marshall University. Here, you'll discover a commitment to teaching, high-level research, and professional training that will prepare you to thrive in the world. Beginning as Marshall Academy in 1837, Marshall has grown to include nearly 200 undergraduate majors, a full-service Marshall Medical Center, the state-of-the-art Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center and a new Visual Arts Center. With more than 300 individual performances, concerts, and events on campus each year, it's easy to see that the arts are important to our university. What's more, the Marshall Artists Series provides students opportunities to see and perhaps even meet nationally recognized artists and performers. Marshall's faculty and staff dedicate themselves to helping students succeed. We're a family, so whether it's helping you find your class or helping you study for the test, our faculty and staff are up to the task. Rest assured you are being taught by the best; more than 80% of faculty members hold the highest degrees in their field. In addition, Marshall offers a robust student support system, including tutoring, a writing center, textbook loan program, counseling, health and wellness initiatives, and more. In your free time, you can join one of the 230 recognized student organizations, catch a movie or carnival hosted by our Campus Activities Board, find fitness and fun in our 123,000-square-foot Rec Center, or enjoy cheering on the Herd at one of our home games. All of these activities are a part of the student experience. It's safe to say you'll enjoy world-class learning opportunities within a tight-knit, active circle. Join a community where you'll be part of something larger than your ambitions. Find a sense of belonging and achieve your full potential. Discover what it means to be one of the Sons and Daughters of Marshall.","Public, Coed",1837,N/A,Semester,City,"$117.9 million","1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755","(304) 696-3170",56,100.0
176,"2018-04-07 07:16:47","West Virginia University","West Virginia University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. West Virginia University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Business and Economics, the College of Law, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, and the College of Education and Human Services.",593,"2018-04-19 08:13:20","West Virginia University",Morgantown,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","At West Virginia University, we are determined to go first. Since our founding in 1867 as one of the original land-grant public universities, we have put the needs of our state and students first. We are among the top 15 public universities in the number of students earning Rhodes Scholarships 25 and have produced 44 Goldwater Scholars, 22 Truman Scholars, 46 Fulbright Scholars, 28 Critical Language Scholars, 37 Gilman Scholars, 21 Boren Scholars, 5 Morris K. Udall Scholars and 2 George C. Marshall (British) Scholars. WVU is one of only about a dozen schools in the country that are land-grant, doctoral research universities with a comprehensive medical school. We offer 191 degree programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels through 15 academic schools and colleges, including five professional schools: dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health. Research focus areas where WVU excels include STEM education, healthcare in Appalachia, using shale gas responsibly, radio astronomy, and promoting stewardship of water resources. WVU partnered with the FBI to found one of the first accredited forensic science programs in the nation, and the FBI named us its national leader for biometrics research. With three crime scene houses and a forensic garage for vehicle processing, and an 18,000 square foot dedicated forensic lab, WVU has the largest crime scene training complex in the world. We also offer the countrys first and only graduate law degree program in forensic justice. The Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute at WVU is the only research center in the world dedicated to the study of human memory. WVU established one of the first individualized science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) tutoring programs for student-veterans in the United States, hosts one of only three puppetry degree programs in the country and is one of only three institutions that offers a joint petroleum and natural gas engineering ABET-accredited major. When not in class or a lab, students participate in over 400 student organizations and provide more than 61,000 hours of service. Helped by our students outreach to their community, WVU earned the Carnegie Foundations Community Engagement Classification, joining only 6% of all universities. Morgantown has been ranked as the #1 dreamtown in the country, and in 2014 Best College Reviews ranked Morgantown as #20 on their 50 Best College Towns in America list. A Student Recreation Center includes athletic courts, pools, and a 50-foot indoor climbing wall, and it is possible to rock climb, hike, bike, and enjoy white-water nearby. A member of the Big 12 Conference, WVU competes in 17 intercollegiate sports; a new baseball facility will share space with a minor league team in a breathtaking location overlooking campus and Morgantown. New students learn about themselves, WVU and West Virginia through Adventure WV, an orientation program available for only $95 (free to those Pell-Grant eligible). WVU also operates the first university-owned zipline canopy tour. All of these unique qualities highlight how Mountaineers go above, go beyond, and when everyone else goes back Mountaineers go first.","Public, Coed",1867,N/A,Semester,Suburban,"$578.7 million +","PO Box 6201, Morgantown, WV 26506","(304) 442-3146",33,100.0
177,"2018-04-07 07:16:51","Samford University","Samford University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Samford University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Brock School of Business, the Cumberland School of Law, the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, and the Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education.",605,"2018-04-19 08:13:30","Samford University",Birmingham,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Samford University is Alabama's top-ranked private university with nationally-ranked academic programs rooted in the university's historic Christian mission. Founded in 1841 and located in suburban Birmingham, Samford is the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It enrolls 5,471 students from 47 states and 29 countries in 10 academic units: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Samford offers 30 undergraduate and graduate/professional degrees. There are 166 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations. Graduate/professional degrees are offered in business, divinity, design studies, education, health professions, environmental management, law, music, nursing, pharmacy and public health. The university's new College of Health Sciences is adding many new undergraduate and graduate/professional programs in the next few years. Among Samford's 49,000-plus alumni are more than 60 U.S. congressmen, seven state governors, two U.S. Supreme Court justices, four Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, two national championship football coaches, and recipients of the Pulitzer and Nobel Peace prizes.The university fields 17 varsity sports - eight men's and nine women's -- that participate at the NCAA Division I level in the Southern Conference. Samford has an annual economic impact of $335.1 million on the state of Alabama.","Private, Coed",1841,Baptist,4-1-4,Suburban,"$316.7 million","800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229","(205) 726-2011",89,100.0
178,"2018-04-07 07:16:56","Tuskegee University","Tuskegee University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Tuskegee University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Engineering, Architecture & Physical Science.",608,"2018-04-19 08:13:51","Tuskegee University",Tuskegee,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Imagine: Your assignment today involves more than reading a few pages from the textbook. Instead, you will measure forces at work inside a low turbulence wind tunnel, or you will be among the pioneer users of the most advanced surgical laser equipment. Perhaps you will work alongside professors studying nanocomposites - an emerging class of materials roughly 1,000 times smaller than a human hair. Welcome to Tuskegee University . . . where the future is now. Here, groundbreaking research and the quest for new knowledge are how we prepare our students-and the world-for the demands of tomorrow. If you think learning in such a high-tech, high-touch environment is exciting, wait until you see what this rigorous experience can do for your future employment opportunities. All of this doesnt just happen, of course. At Tuskegee, we have spent well over a century building this model of excellence in teaching and learning. A solid foundation, a promising future . . . Tuskegee University. With five high level strategic priorities including enhancing a student centered culture to increase student success and student engagement, fully inaugurating a 21st century higher education environment, administering efficient resource management, increasing enrollment, recruitment, retention, and persistence, and fostering a culture of advancement and development, Tuskegee University is sure to make you a competent, credentialed, and comprehensively developed graduate. #TrustTheTuskegeeTrajectory #TrustTheTuskegeeTradition","Private, Coed",1881,N/A,Semester,Rural,N/A,"PO Box 1239, Tuskegee, AL 36088","(334) 727-8501",62,100.0
179,"2018-04-07 07:17:01","University of Montevallo","University of Montevallo is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. University of Montevallo confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Michael E. Stephens College of Business.",610,"2018-04-19 08:14:14","University of Montevallo",Montevallo,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The Universitys mission, unique in higher education in Alabama, is ""to provide students from throughout the state an affordable, geographically accessible, small college public higher educational experience of high quality, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal studies and with professional programs supported by a broad base of arts and sciences, designed for their intellectual and personal growth in the pursuit of meaningful employment and responsible, informed citizenship.""","Public, Coed",1896,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$19.9 million","Station 6030, Montevallo, AL 35115","(205) 665-6000",59,100.0
180,"2018-04-07 07:17:07","Jacksonville State University","Jacksonville State University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Jacksonville State University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Commerce and Business and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.",612,"2018-04-19 08:14:58","Jacksonville State University",Jacksonville,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Jacksonville State University provides distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population. As a learning-centered university, Jacksonville State University strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting students educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, Jacksonville State University seeks to produce broadly-educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, Jacksonville State University promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths.","Public, Coed",1883,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$11.6 million","700 Pelham Road N, Jacksonville, AL 36265","(256) 782-5781",41,100.0
181,"2018-04-07 07:17:12","Auburn University--Montgomery","Auburn University--Montgomery is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Auburn University--Montgomery confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Business and the School of Nursing.",614,"2018-04-19 08:15:21","Auburn University--Montgomery",Montgomery,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Mission StatementThe mission of Auburn University at Montgomery is to provide quality and diverse educationalopportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels through use of traditional and electronic deliverysystems, and to foster and support an environment conducive to teaching, research, scholarship, andcollaboration with government agencies, our community, and other educational institutions.Vision StatementAuburn University at Montgomery will be a university that...Is known for its commitment to developing dynamic and applied academic and research programs.Is a students first choice in a variety of programs of distinction.Embraces and builds an international presence at home and abroad, increasingly known for its ability to prepare students to thrive in a global community.Graduates students who become engaged alumni with a life-long interest in and personal connection to AUM.Is recognized as an integral community partner and a resource for the enrichment and economic development of the Southeast region and beyond.Identity Auburn University at Montgomery is a fully accredited comprehensive, public university with a diverse student population that includes a blend of traditional and non-traditional learners awarded degrees in a variety of disciplines from its programs. Our personalized and caring learning environment offers academically strong undergraduate and graduate programs designed and taught by faculty who are active researchers in their fields and who play a vital role in each students success. We stand apart from our peers as an institution with an applied emphasis, having a history of producing leaders prepared to make a positive impact in their chosen fields. As a critical partner in our community, we provide expertise that enhances economic development and the quality of life for individuals in the region and beyond. These partnerships strengthen not only our community, but our students and faculty as well. Core ValuesAuburn University at Montgomery values and promotes: A Student-Centered ExperienceCitizenship & Community EngagementExcellence as Our StandardCommitment to Constant ImprovementDiversity of People & Perspective with a Culture of InclusivenessLifelong LearningEnvironment of CollaborationStrategic Goals (2013-2018)The personal and intellectual development of students is the inherent goal of a university education. This assumption, complemented by the belief that knowledge is valuable in itself, underlies the primary aspiration of AUM: to create in students a realization of their potential as responsible, ethical human beings. AUM adopts the following goals:Enhance academic quality and program development reinforced by scholarship.Grow faculty research and scholarly activities and increase support of intellectualproperty management and research commercialization.Increase student recruitment and retentionCreate a culture of collaboration.Foster an inclusive atmosphere that is supportive of students, faculty, and staff.Strengthen and promote the Universitys distinctive identity.Enhance relationships with alumni.Increase funds from alternative revenue streams through sponsored programs,private giving, and outreach to ensure long-term viability of the University.","Public, Coed",1967,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$46.0 million +","PO Box 244023, Montgomery, AL 36124","(334) 244-3000",40,100.0
182,"2018-04-07 07:17:18","Drake University","Drake University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Drake University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Business and Public Administration, the Law School, and the School of Education.",656,"2018-04-19 08:15:31","Drake University","Des Moines","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Drake University is committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. Drake offers an intimate, personable experience in Des Moines, Iowa, combining the toughest academic standards with individual interests and professional determination to groom the leaders of tomorrow, encouraging students to explore multiple interests to become well-rounded individuals. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. With a total student body around 5,000, Drake offers many of the benefits of a public university with the intimacy and tailored experience of a private institution. With a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, professors know students by name and their passions by heart. Through mentoring and collaboration, faculty and staff help students meet educational, professional, and personal goals. Drake Bulldogs come from all walks of life, hailing from 40 states and 42 countries. Undergraduate students can choose from more than 70 rigorous programs of study, combine majors, or create their own major. Drake also offers graduate study in law, pharmacy, business, communication leadership, education, and more, bringing the University national recognition as one of the top master's institutions in the Midwest. Located in Iowas capital city and home of the first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses (Drake hosted a nationally televised Democratic debate and more than 25 campaign events in 2015-2016), students continue their learning outside the classroom in the citys businesses, schools, government, and cultural organizations. Drake students gain real-world experience that prepares them for lifelong success: More than 90 percent of Drake students take part in at least one internship, practical, or field experience before graduation. Drake is also focused on service-learning and making our local, national, and international communities stronger. Each year students volunteer their time with local nonprofits, traveling to learn and serve abroad or spending spring break building homes or delivering health care in impoverished areas. A rigorous education plus meaningful local and global experience translates into real-world success: Nearly 99 percent of all Drake bachelors degree recipients find career employment or enter graduate school within six months of receiving their degrees. College isn't just about studying--it's also about exploring new interests, making lifelong friends, and discovering individual paths. Drakes more than 160 student organizations are designed around a variety of interests, and its 15 national fraternities and sororities and more than 25 intramural and club sports provide further ways to be immersed in the Drake experience. Bulldog athletic teams compete at Division I, and the University also hosts the Drake Relays, a storied track-and-field meet that draws more than 40,000 spectators annually with competitors ranging from kindergartners to Olympic champions. (Visit www.drakerelays.org to learn more.) Drake is committed to ensuring that its students--and their families'--investments provide valuable returns throughout their lives. Approximately 98 percent of Drake students receive financial aid, making the actual cost of a Drake education competitive with public universities for many students. With proper planning, most students complete their degrees in just four years and begin working in their chosen profession after graduation. Drake is identified by Barrons, Petersons and Kiplingers as a best value in education. The Drake alumni network extends across the world, from graduates teaching English in China to the very top ranks of Fortune 500 companies. Drake graduates currently reside in all 50 states and more than 60 countries.","Private, Coed",1881,N/A,Semester,City,"$192.2 million","2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311","(515) 271-3751",94,100.0
183,"2018-04-07 07:17:30","University of Northern Iowa","University of Northern Iowa is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. University of Northern Iowa confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Business Administration and the College of Education.",663,"2018-04-18 23:06:18","University of Northern Iowa","Cedar Falls","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of Northern Iowa is founded on a strong liberal arts curriculum and dedicated to providing a world-class university education for students in a personalized learning environment. UNI is committed to being an intellectually and culturally diverse community and offers affordable access to high quality undergraduate and selected graduate programs. With a student/faculty ratio of 17:1; academic programs, cooperative education, internships and international opportunities engage students in challenging learning experiences that encourage growth and enable timely academic progress. University facilities include a world-class wellness recreation center and a performing arts center that enhance the quality of student life.","Public, Coed",1876,N/A,Semester,Suburban,"$103.4 million +","104 Seerley, Cedar Falls, IA 50614","(319) 273-2311",67,100.0
184,"2018-04-07 07:17:56","Montana State University","Montana State University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Montana State University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Nursing, the College of Engineering, and the Department of Education.",731,"2018-04-19 08:17:54","Montana State University",Bozeman,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Mission StatementMontana State University, the states land-grant institution, educates students, creates knowledge and art, and serves communities by integrating learning, discovery and engagement.VisionMontana State University is as remarkable as its setting. Created as a land-grant institution, it is a welcoming, adventurous community of students, faculty and staff distinguished by its commitment to address the worlds greatest challenges. The university energizes individuals to discover and pursue their aspirations. It inspires people to engage with the university to improve the human prospect through excellence in education, research, creativity and civic responsibility.","Public, Coed",1893,N/A,Semester,City,"$127.4 million +","Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717","(406) 994-0211",29,100.0
185,"2018-04-07 07:18:08","University of Montana","University of Montana is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. University of Montana confers degrees through various schools, such as: the School of Business Administration, the School of Law, and the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences.",732,"2018-04-19 08:17:56","University of Montana",Missoula,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Top rated for combining academic quality and outdoor recreation, The University of Montana boasts one of the most scenic campuses in America. A number of unique programs combine academics with experiential learning in the surrounding outdoors. Ranking seventeenth in the nation, and fifth among public universities in producing Rhodes Scholars, UM also boasts eight Pulitzer Prize winners and several Fullbright, Truman and Goldwater Scholars. It has been named a top university for Udall Scholars, receiving the most in 2005 and the most since the awards 1996 inception. CPA candidates continue to achieve among the highest first-time pass rates. Seventy-eight percent of all UM pre-med students are admitted to various medical schools (well above the national average of 40 percent). UM boasts a number of unique programs: Radio-TVs student documentary program; the Entertainment Management Program, addressing the business of entertainment and event management; and Wilderness and Civilization (campus courses and wilderness fieldwork), among others. UM Journalism students have established the first student chapter of the Native American Journalists Association. UM was honored among 81 ""Colleges with a Conscience"" and ranks 52 among the top ten in the nation in producing Peace Corps volunteers. Two NASA Earth Observing System satellites currently monitor the planet with software designed at UM. The UM ROTC program has been ranked ninth (out of 271) in the nation. Sports Illustrated ranked UM in its top twenty-five best college sports towns (UM was the only I-AA Football school on the list). Monte, UMs mascot, was the 2004 and 2002 Capital One National Mascot. The Grizzly football team has had twenty-five consecutive winning seasons since 1986, has won or shared fifteen conference championships since 1993, has reached the NCAA Division I-AA national playoffs nineteen times since 1993, and been to the national championship seven times, winning it in 1995 and 2001. Street & Smiths magazine, the bible of college hoops, named the womens Lady Griz basketball program seventh among the all-time best womens basketball programs in the country (its sixteen regular season conference championships and fifteen conference tournament titles rank second in the nation). UM ecologist and forestry professor Steve Running, one of the nations foremost experts on climate change, was a co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), of which Running is a member.","Public, Coed",1893,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$161.4 million +","32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812","(406) 243-0211",29,100.0
186,"2018-04-07 07:18:12","University of North Dakota","University of North Dakota is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. University of North Dakota confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Business and Public Administration, the School of Law, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the College of Nursing, the School of Engineering and Mines, and the College of Education and Human Development.",761,"2018-04-19 08:19:22","University of North Dakota","Grand Forks","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","As the state's flagship university, the University of North Dakota offers more than 200 fields of study, and educates many of the state's doctors, entrepreneurs, engineers, lawyers, nurses, teachers and other professionals who will be innovators in their fields for years to come. UND offers bachelors, masters, doctoral, law and medical degrees, and is recognized for its research and development of Unmanned Aerial Systems, Rural Health and Petroleum Engineering. With nearly 15,000 students coming from every U.S. state and more than 80 nations, UND has a vibrant campus that combines big campus opportunities with a small campus feel.Founded in 1883 - six years before North Dakota became a state - UND still remains true to its original vision as a university with a strong liberal arts foundation. Today, UND combines those courses with professional and specialized programs, such as aerospace, medicine, nursing, engineering, business, the arts and unmanned aerial systems, among countless others, to take on a lifetime of challenges and lead in a rapidly changing world. Globally respected faculty create a well-rounded, balanced education that fosters superior critical thinking and communication skills. Located in Grand Forks, a classic college town of 55,000, UND is just a few hours from Minneapolis and Winnipeg. CommunityUND is committed to helping students succeed through its top-notch faculty, advisors and student services. Student life is an important element of the UND experience. With service-learning groups, internships, leadership positions in 275+ clubs and organizations, and education abroad, there are plenty of ways students can get involved while on campus. UND also boasts one of the best Wellness Centers in the nation and has been named the third healthiest college in the United States by Greatist.com. UND's football, men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams all won Big Sky Conference Championships in 2016-17 and our men's hockey program, with eight national titles, is a perennial contender for the Frozen Four.","Public, Coed",1883,N/A,Semester,City,"$177.3 million","Gorecki Center 3501 University Avenue Stop 8357, Grand Forks, ND 58202","(800) 225-5863",32,100.0
187,"2018-04-07 07:18:17","North Dakota State University","North Dakota State University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. North Dakota State University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Business, the College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the School of Education.",762,"2018-04-19 08:19:36","North Dakota State University",Fargo,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student-focused, land-grant, research university, an economic engine that educates students, conducts primary research, creates new knowledge and advances technology. NDSU is listed at 84 among 395 public universities based NDSU's research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation's top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences, social sciences, physical sciences, chemistry, psychology and computer sciences. The university provides affordable access to an excellent education at a top-ranked institution that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment, educating future leaders who will create solutions to national and global challenges that will shape a better world.","Public, Coed",1890,N/A,Semester,City,"$509,719","PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108","(701) 231-8011",31,100.0
188,"2018-04-07 07:18:24","Georgetown University","Georgetown University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Georgetown University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business, the Law Center, the School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing and Health Studies.",891,"2018-04-19 08:20:01","Georgetown University",Washington,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","As the nations oldest Catholic University, conveniently located in the District of Columbia, Georgetown University offers its students the dynamic combination of accessible and prominent faculty, an extensive curriculum, and an exciting and culturally appealing location, as well as opportunities to complement the on-campus experience through internships, study abroad programs, and community service abound.","Private, Coed",1789,"Roman Catholic",Semester,Urban,"$1.5 billion","37th and O Streets NW, Washington, DC 20057","(202) 687-0100",80,100.0
189,"2018-04-07 07:18:28","Gallaudet University","Gallaudet University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Gallaudet University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Graduate School.",892,"2018-04-19 08:20:10","Gallaudet University",Washington,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.","Private, Coed",1864,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$170.5 million +","800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002","(202) 651-5000",69,100.0
190,"2018-04-07 07:18:38","George Washington University","George Washington University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. George Washington University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the School of Business, the Law School, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the School of Nursing, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.",893,"2018-04-19 08:20:19","George Washington University",Washington,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Founded in 1821 and chartered by the United States Congress, George Washington University takes full advantage of its location in the midst of the nations capital. Students have the opportunity to plug into the extraordinary world of Washington, the political, policy, and research centers that move our country and the world. The number of majors and array of classroom experiences is almost boundless, but if you dont find what youre looking for, you can custom tailor a major to fit your academic interests. And because GW is so close to the centers of thought and action in every field offered, it is easy to integrate its academic tradition, special programs, and faculty connections, with the best internship and job opportunities in the Washington metropolitan area. A generous scholarship and financial assistance program attracts top students from all parts of the country and the world.","Private, Coed",1821,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$1.6 billion","2121 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20052","(202) 994-1000",61,100.0
191,"2018-04-07 07:18:50","American University","American University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. American University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Kogod School of Business and the Washington College of Law.",894,"2018-04-19 08:20:28","American University",Washington,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","American University (AU) is a student-centered research institution defined by its global outlook, practical idealism, and passion for public service. The university features six schools for undergraduate study: a top-ranked school of public affairs, the world's largest school of international service, a college of arts and sciences, and schools of business, communication, and education. AU is also home to the Washington College of Law and School of Professional and Extended Studies. Undergraduate students choose a personalized curriculum of theoretical study and experiential learning in classes taught by internationally-recognized faculty (94 percent of whom hold the highest degrees in their field). By choosing to double major, enroll in an interdisciplinary program, or design a custom interdepartmental or interschool degree, students can plot their own academic course. They take full advantage of their location in the nation's capital, which is a laboratory for applying knowledge and affecting meaningful change. With an average class size of 23 students and a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, undergraduates benefit from personalized attention and one-on-one mentorships. They develop deep connections to the thought leaders, award-winning scholars, and committed teachers that make up the university's faculty. Active and engaged, AU students have the opportunity to address major issues - from health care to human rights and global economics to the environment - by participating in internships at pinnacle organizations in government, business, and nonprofits. In addition, they may choose from more than 150 study abroad programs in more than 40 countries. AU's award-winning Career Center helps students land unique internships and careers. Beyond academics, AU offers more than 240 clubs and organizations for every interest, from politics to performing arts to community service. The campus is always active, from live performances and art exhibits at the Katzen Arts Center, to sporting events, to noteworthy speakers like Barack Obama, Madeleine Albright, and Justin Trudeau. The student body reflects the school's global perspective, with representatives from 144 countries and all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and many U.S. territories. The beautiful 84-acre campus, an accredited arboretum, is a residential haven in the heart of one of the world's most influential cities. The recently completed East Campus, home to the Don Myers Technology Center and three residence halls - all LEED certified - continues AU's legacy as a leader in energy efficiency and academic innovation.","Private, Coed",1893,N/A,Semester,Suburban,"$558.1 million","4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016","(202) 885-1000",57,100.0
192,"2018-04-07 07:19:02","Howard University","Howard University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Howard University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the School of Business, the School of Law, the College of Medicine, the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, the College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences, and the School of Education.",895,"2018-04-19 08:20:31","Howard University",Washington,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ","Howard University's mission is unique. It is a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Moreover, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching, research and service, committed to the development of distinguished, historically aware, and compassionate graduates and to the discovery of solutions to human problems in the United States and throughout the world. With an abiding interest in both domestic and international affairs, the University is committed to continuing to produce leaders for America and the global community. Howard's faculty members represent a microcosm of the world population of scholars. They comprise the worlds most concentrated number of black scholars and a rapidly increasing number of scholars from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South and Central America. Howard's students come from all over the nation and more than 100 countries. The resulting campus and classroom atmosphere is a fascinating blend of cultures, customs, and languages said to be unequaled on any other college campus in the world.","Private, Coed",1867,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$577.1 million +","2400 Sixth Street NW, Washington, DC 20059","(202) 806-6100",48,100.0
193,"2018-04-07 07:19:19","The Catholic University of America","The Catholic University of America is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. The Catholic University of America confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Columbus School of Law, the School of Nursing, the School of Engineering, and the Department of Education.",896,"2018-04-19 08:20:38","The Catholic University of America",Washington,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","According to the school, The Catholic University of America is unique as the national university of the Catholic Church, with the added distinction that all undergraduates combine a base curriculum in the liberal arts with more in-depth courses from their major fields of study. Private and coeducational, CUA has 12 schools. Ten schools award undergraduate degrees: architecture and planning, arts and sciences, business and economics, engineering, music, nursing, philosophy, professional studies, social work, and theology and religious studies. All 12 schools grant graduate degrees. The student body of Catholic University totals nearly 6,500; of those nearly 3,500 are undergraduates. The University was founded in 1887 as a graduate institution. That foundation offers undergraduates unique opportunities to conduct scholarly and scientific research in their fields of study, working closely with faculty. CUA undergraduates begin their academic career with the First-Year Experience, which introduces them to philosophy, theology, rhetoric, and logic through study in small, supportive learning communities. This coursework engages them in thinking about, discussing, and writing about the great questions that have shaped human history and that continue to confront us today. Students have unique opportunities to address those questions worldwide through CUAs education abroad programs. Students in all majors can find semester, yearlong, or summer-only opportunities for study on five continents. In September 2015, the Rome Center of The Catholic University of America and Australian Catholic University opened, offering newly renovated living quarters for undergraduates, a wing for graduate students, apartments for visiting faculty, a studio for architecture majors, a chapel, and a garden, among other amenities. Politics majors can choose internships in the British or Irish houses of parliament, or the European Parliament or Commission. Architecture students can study the marvelous buildings of Rome or Paris, or, in the award-winning Spirit of Place Spirit of Design course, engage in a design-build project that begins in the studio and ends building a project in remote locations in such countries as Peru, Ireland, and Finland. Students in engineering can fulfill some of their academic requirements at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Nursing majors can learn valuable intercultural lessons at Australian Catholic University as well as take part in mission trips to Central America over the summer and on spring break. Through Campus Ministry, CUA students also embark on mission trips to Central America and Jamaica. In the nations capital they serve poor, elderly, homeless, or otherwise disadvantaged people through homeless food runs, work with Little Sisters of the Poor at the Jeanne Jugan Residence across the street, and at So Others Might Eat. The long history of the University in Washington, D.C., offers CUA students an incredible range of cultural and professional opportunities, most accessible from the D.C. Metrorail system, which is adjacent to campus. In fact, students at the University have the best of both worlds: They study and live on 176 acres, the largest campus in D.C., where they can enjoy a complete collegiate experience. They also are located in the heart of the United States capital, a 9-minute Metrorail ride from Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian Institution, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Union Station. In short, students from around the United States and numerous foreign countries find that CUAs academic offerings, Catholic foundation, stunning campus, and extensive off-campus opportunities make it a desirable educational destination.","Private, Coed",1887,"Roman Catholic",Semester,Urban,"$312.0 million","620 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20064","(202) 319-5000",46,100.0
194,"2018-04-07 07:19:31","University of the District of Columbia","University of the District of Columbia is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. University of the District of Columbia confers degrees through various schools, such as: the David A. Clarke School of Law.",898,"2018-04-18 23:10:59","University of the District of Columbia",Washington,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of the District of Columbia is an urban land-grant institution of higher education with an open admissions policy. It is a comprehensive public institution offering quality, affordable postsecondary education at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. These programs will prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce, for the next level of education, for specialized employment opportunities, and for lifelong learning.","Public, Coed",1976,N/A,Semester,Urban,N/A,"4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008","(202) 274-5000",,
195,"2018-04-07 07:19:45","Columbia University","Columbia University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Columbia University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Columbia Business School, the Law School, the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the School of Nursing, and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.",1005,"2018-04-18 23:11:22","Columbia University","New York","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Founded in 1754, Columbia University in the City of New York encompasses more than a dozen graduate and professional schools and the over 6,000 undergraduates studying in Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. The renowned Core Curriculum unites all Columbia undergraduates by providing a common foundation in literature, philosophy, science, art, history and music, and caps classes at 22 students to afford close interaction with Columbias renowned faculty. Columbia Engineering is one of the oldest engineering schools in the U.S., developing future engineering leaders through its unique educational approach which includes a first-year hands-on design course; close student-to-faculty interaction with extensive undergraduate research opportunities starting as early as the first year; a broad-based core curriculum, liberal arts minors and interdisciplinary courses; programs and projects that foster entrepreneurship and socially-responsible innovation; and trailblazing internship and civic engagement programs in New York City and around the world. Students choose among over 100 majors and concentrations and thousands of research, internship and job opportunities.Located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, Columbia not only offers access to all of New York City, the ultimate classroom, but also guaranteed four-year housing within a traditional campus surrounded by a residential neighborhood lined with bookstores, cafes and parks. Called ""the quintessential great urban university,"" Columbia is diverse in every way: students come from 50 states and over 90 foreign countries; over half of undergraduates are students of color, and over 500 student organizations are offered, including 31 Division I Ivy League athletic teams and dozens of community service organizations, performance groups, political clubs and publications.As the birthplace of FM radio, the fields of genetics and anthropology, the nations oldest literary magazine and first Black student advocacy group on a multi-racial campus, Columbia has carried on a tradition of both social and scientific innovation for over 250 years. Notable Columbians include Barack Obama, Isaac Asimov, Madeline Albright, Langston Hughes, Jack Kerouac, Julia Stiles, and many more spanning every professional field. Columbia offers extensive need-based financial aid and meets the full need of every student admitted as a first-year with grants instead of loans. Parents with calculated incomes below $60,000 and with typical assets are not expected to contribute any income or assets to tuition, room, board and mandatory fees and families with calculated incomes between $60,000 and $100,000 and with typical assets have a significantly reduced contribution. To support students pursuing study abroad, research, internships and community service opportunities, Columbia offers the opportunity to apply for additional funding and exemptions from academic year and summer work expectations. A commitment to diversity of every kind is a longstanding Columbia hallmark. We believe cost should not be a barrier to pursuing your educational dreams.","Private, Coed",1754,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$9.0 billion +","2960 Broadway, New York, NY 10027","(212) 854-1754",95,100.0
196,"2018-04-07 07:21:42","New York University","New York University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. New York University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, the School of Law, the School of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the Tandon School of Engineering, and the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.",1007,"2018-04-19 08:22:09","New York University","New York","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","New York University, a member of the distinguished Association of American Universities, is the largest private university in the United States, with a student population of over 44,000 and seventeen schools and divisions. NYU offers more than 150 undergraduate majors, including individualized studies. There are also opportunities for double majors, minors, dual degrees, and internships. NYUs main campus is situated in Greenwich Village, New York City, and has two branch campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, China. It also has study away sites in Berlin, Germany; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Florence, Italy; Accra, Ghana; London, England; Madrid, Spain; Paris, France; Tel Aviv, Israel; Prague, the Czech Republic; Sydney, Australia; and Washington DC, US.","Private, Coed",1831,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$3.6 billion","70 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012","(212) 998-1212",71,100.0
197,"2018-04-07 07:23:11","Fordham University","Fordham University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Fordham University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Graduate School of Business Administration, the School of Law, and the Graduate School of Education.",1010,"2018-04-18 23:12:56","Fordham University","New York","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Fordham, New York City's Jesuit University, combines intellectual challenge and individual attention with the dynamic resources of one of the world's great cities. Whether educated at the green and Gothic Rose Hill campus, or Lincoln Center, in the cultural heart of Manhattan, Fordham students benefit from close contact with distinguished faculty who teach at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. The Jesuit tradition, characterized by excellence in teaching, the care and development of each student, and a commitment to the promotion of an ethical society informs every aspect of a Fordham education.","Private, Coed",1841,"Roman Catholic",Semester,Urban,"$614.9 million","113 W. 60th Street, New York, NY 10023","(718) 817-1000",60,100.0
198,"2018-04-07 07:24:39","Yeshiva University","Yeshiva University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Yeshiva University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Sy Syms School of Business, the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education & Administration.",1013,"2018-04-18 07:59:33","Yeshiva University","New York","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Yeshiva University is a major national research university with the guiding vision that the best of the heritage of contemporary civilization and knowledge is compatible with the ancient traditions of Jewish law and life. On the undergraduate level this is embodied in the dual curriculum under which students pursue a full program of liberal arts, the sciences, and business while taking a full core of Jewish studies. On the graduate level the University's mission is embodied in the emphasis on the moral dimensions of the search for knowledge and the Jewish ethical values and principles that govern professional practitioners. In its 129th year, Yeshiva University is the country's oldest and most comprehensive institution combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement.","Private, Coed",1886,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$478.2 million +","500 W. 185th Street, New York, NY 10033","(212) 960-5400",51,100.0
199,"2018-04-07 07:24:53","Rochester Institute of Technology","Rochester Institute of Technology is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Rochester Institute of Technology confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Saunders College of Business and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering.",1014,"2018-04-19 08:25:34","Rochester Institute of Technology",Rochester,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","RIT is a place where brilliant minds assemble and collaborate; where they pool together their individual talents across disciplines in service of big projects and big ideas. It is a vibrant community teeming with students collaborating with experts and specialists: a hub of innovation and creativity. It is an intersection of disciplines in science, engineering,technology, visual arts, social sciences, and business. It is a launching pad for a brilliant career, and a highly unique state of mind. It is a perfect environment in which to pursue your passion. RIT is among the worlds leading career-oriented, technological institutions. RIT attracts students from every state and over 2,600 international students from more than 100 countries. Embodying our commitment to diversity, almost 3,200 students of color have elected to study at RIT. Adding a social and educational dynamic not found at any other university are more than 1,200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students supported by RITs National Technical Institute for the Deaf. The universitys nine colleges offer undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as engineering, computing, information technology, engineering technology, business, hospitality, science, art, design, photography, biomedical sciences, game design and development, and the liberal arts including psychology, advertising and public relations, and public policy. Experiential learning has been a hallmark of an RIT education since 1912. Every academic program at RIT offers some form of experiential education opportunity which may include cooperative education, internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research. Distinctive academic offerings include microelectronic and software engineering, imaging science, film and animation, biotechnology, physician assistant, new media, international business, packaging science, telecommunications, and the programs in the School for American Crafts. In addition, students may choose from more than ninety different minors to develop personal and professional interests that complement their academic program. Students work hard, but learning is complemented with plenty of organized and spontaneous events and activities. RIT is a unique blend of rigor and fun, creativity and specialization, intellect and practice that prepares alumni for long-term career success in global society.","Private, Coed",1829,N/A,Semester,Suburban,"$750.9 million","1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623","(585) 475-2411",50,100.0
200,"2018-04-07 07:24:58","Harding University","Harding University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Harding University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Nursing as well as an education school.",1132,"2018-04-18 23:15:54","Harding University",Searcy,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Harding University is a Christian liberal arts university, nationally recognized for its outstanding academic reputation. Ranking annually among the nations leaders in the admission of National Merit Scholars and high achieving students, Harding provides an academic experience that cultivates intellectual and personal growth in every individual. Harding graduates are in demand, as more than 400 national and international businesses and graduate schools actively recruit Harding students each year, proving the graduates are well prepared to compete and succeed in this global economy. More than 40 percent of Harding graduates have studied at one of the universitys seven international campuses in Australia, Chile, England, France, Greece, Italy and Zambia. Harding competes in 16 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA-II level and has about 100 campus organizations in which students can participate. Harding attracts students from 49 states and 49 foreign countries allowing students to develop friendships with fellow students from around the world. Harding is located in the foothills of the beautiful Ozark Mountains and is within a few miles of beautiful hiking trails, parks and sparkling rivers. The university is committed to making a Harding University education financially feasible for all qualified applicants. As the University receives far more applications for admissions than there are spaces available, interested students are encouraged to apply early to reserve a position in the freshman class.","Private, Coed",1924,"Churches of Christ",Semester,Suburban,"$119.2 million","915 E. Market Avenue, Searcy, AR 72149","(501) 279-4000",66,100.0