","Ouachita Baptist University is a Christ-centered, liberal arts university seeking to foster a love of God and all creation, the desire to grow in knowledge of the universe, and the commitment to serve God through serving the people of the world.","Private, Coed",1886,"Southern Baptist",Semester,Rural,"$96.9 million +","410 Ouachita, Arkadelphia, AR 71998","(870) 245-5000",,
1377,4,"2018-03-08 04:03:09",Arkansas,1377,"2018-04-19 08:42:23","Philander Smith College","Little Rock","
","Philander Smith College is a small, privately supported, historically Black, four-year liberal arts institution related to the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. The college offers four degrees: the bachelor of arts, the bachelor of science, the bachelor of business administration, and the bachelor of social work. The colleges mission is to graduate academically accomplished students, grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to change the world for the better. Philander Smith College, the only United Negro College Fund member institution in Arkansas, strives to provide a quality education for all regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin or ethnic background. The college has a summer bridge program to assist with the transition from high school to college for up to 100 new freshmen each year, the Philander Forward START program. The START program offers developmental courses in reading, mathematics and English as well general education courses in English Composition, Biology, College Mathematics and College Algebra, etc. to enable students from rural areas of the south central U.S. and urban areas to get a head START on their college matriculation and earn from 3 to 10 semester hours of credit at no cost to the students. The Philander Smith Management Institute (PSMI) responds to the needs of the non-traditional student by allowing them to complete a degree in as little as 18 months, by attending class one night a week, with small class sizes, convert prior learning, and graduating from an ACBSP accredited degree program. Our graduates have opportunities to participate in world class internship and research programs like the Summer Research Program at MIT, the Emerging Researcher National Conference in STEM, the UNCF/Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Internship, UCLA, Anderson School of Management, Internship with Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP, Dallas and Houston, TX., SMART Summer Research Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Infinite Possibilities Conference at Oregon State University, Summer Research Program, Univ, of South Carolina, SPIDUR Summer Internship at UNC-Charlotte, ABCRMS Travel Award, Pre-Matriculation HCOP Program, Meharry Medical College, LSAMP Summer Research Program Internship, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Research Institute at UAMS/ The Children's Hospital Internship, The Ohio State Univ. Graduate Visitation Program, Tulane Univ. Graduate Visitation Program, NSF Summer Career Development Program in Chemistry at UAF, MAYO Clinic Minnesota Summer Internshio, Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program, Harvard Medical School, Univ. of Missouri at Columbia Graduate Visitation Program, UCLA Prep, David Geffen School of Medicine, Lewis-Sigler Institute Summer Internship at Princeton University, Lindon Barrett Scholars Mentoring Program Research Internship, Rutgers (New Burnswich) English Diversity Summer Institute, the Univ. of California at Riverside Graduate Visitation Program, and an Internship with Naval Research Laboratory.","Private, Coed",1877,"United Methodist",Semester,Urban,N/A,"900 W. Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202","(501) 375-9845",,
1378,4,"2018-03-08 04:03:09",Arkansas,1378,"2018-04-18 23:33:37","Southern Arkansas University",Magnolia,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The mission of Southern Arkansas University is to educate students for productive and fulfilling lives in a global environment by providing opportunities for intellectual growth, individual enrichment, skill development, and meaningful career preparation. The University believes in the worth of the individual and accepts its responsibility for developing in its students those values and competencies essential for effective citizenship in an ever-changing, free, and democratic society. Further, the University encourages and support excellence in teach, scholarly, and creative endeavors, and service. As such SAU: prepares students for productive and meaningful lives, leads economic development, and inspires community engagement. University Goals: Our graduates possess the knowledge and skills to be successful; Our graduates understand their own and other societies and cultures; Our graduates are prepared to be contributing members of their communities; Our graduates communicate effectively; Our graduates understand the process of making informed and ethical decisions; Our graduates utilize appropriate quantitative skills in making decisions; Our graduates use technology effectively. Southern Arkansas University is a quality, comprehensive, regional University with a beautiful campus located in Magnolia, Arkansas. SAU offers degrees through five colleges: Business, Education, Liberal and Performing Arts, Science and Engineering, and Graduate Studies. We are proud of our academic excellence. Faculty and staff members are committed to helping students succeed in their chosen fields. Over 100 student organizations are active in eight major areas: departmental and professional, recognition and honor societies, religious, special interest groups, student government, hall councils and social fraternities and sororities. We invite you to visit our campus and experience for yourself the unique tradition of being a Mulerider at Southern Arkansas University-a tradition of success.","Public, Coed",1909,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$3.4 million +","Box 9392, Magnolia, AR 71754","(870) 235-4000",,
1379,4,"2018-03-08 04:03:09",Arkansas,1379,"2018-04-19 08:43:17","University of Arkansas--Fort Smith","Fort Smith","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,"Public, Coed",1928,N/A,Semester,Suburban,N/A,"5210 Grand Avenue, PO Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913","(479) 788-7000",,
1380,4,"2018-03-08 04:03:09",Arkansas,1380,"2018-04-18 23:33:58","University of Arkansas--Little Rock","Little Rock","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides accessibility to a quality education through flexible learning, outstanding internship opportunities and an excellent faculty. The main campus sits on 250 wooded acres in Little Rock's midtown district featuring the Coleman Creek greenway and the 4.5 acre Trail of Tears Park, part of the national historic trail. UALR offers 173 programs of study at the graduate and undergraduate level, with about 10% of its baccalaureate programs available totally online. As one of 115 U.S. colleges and universities designated by the Carnegie Foundation with a community engagement focus, UALR supports initiatives such as service learning, internships, and other high impact learning experiences that connect students and faculty to community businesses and organizations. UALR has also been designated as a military-friendly campus by Victory Media for six-years in a row and is now a new Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Partner allowing military students the ability to take their general education mobile classes through UALR to get their Community College of the Air Force degree and then continue on seamlessly to their bachelors degree as part of the program. All military students pay in-state tuition and no application fee. Other special recognitions include the MBA program ranked 49th most affordable in the nation, the Rehabilitation Counseling program ranked in the top 25 best programs by U.S. News & World Report, and the Department of Computer Science designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and as one of the top 50 Most Innovative Computer Science Departments by Computer Science Degree Hub. The William H. Bowen School of Law on the downtown campus is recognized as one of the premier law schools in public service law. Faculty and students at UALR are spearheading research in areas such as nanotechnology, information quality, virtual reality, environmental engineering, and cyber security. In addition to the nationally recognized Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, UALR features several other top research centers including the George W. Donaghey Emerging Analytics Center, the Institute on Race and Ethnicity, the Center for Arkansas History and Culture, the Sequoyah National Research Center, the Institute of Government, the Institute for Economic Advancement, and the Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education.","Public, Coed",1927,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$66.2 million","2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204","(501) 569-3000",,
1381,4,"2018-03-08 04:03:09",Arkansas,1381,"2018-04-18 08:18:12","University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences","Little Rock","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,Public,1879,N/A,Semester,Urban,N/A,"4301 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205","(501) 686-7000",,
1382,4,"2018-03-08 04:03:09",Arkansas,1382,"2018-04-18 23:34:58","University of Arkansas--Monticello",Monticello,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,Public,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,"UAM Box 3478, Monticello, AR 71656","(870) 367-6811",,
5,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,5,"2018-04-19 06:46:51","Stanford University",Stanford,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","In 1885, Jane and Leland Stanford established Stanford University in memory of their son, Leland Junior. Their intent was to establish a ""University of high degree"" that would ""qualify students for personal success and direct usefulness in life and promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization."" Today, Stanford is a research university where teaching, learning and research are integral to the university's mission. Stanford values close interaction between undergraduates and faculty. Student participation in research is strongly supported and, in 2016-17, Stanford allocated about $5.5 million to support more than 1,000 projects. Stanford's entrepreneurial character draws from its Western location, the legacy of its founders and its proximity to Silicon Valley. Stanford emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to teaching and research, and academic excellence crosses disciplines, ranging from humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences. Current faculty members have earned 20 Nobel Prizes and 4 Pulitzer Prizes. Students, distinguished by initiative, love of learning and commitment to public service, are talented in many areas, including academics, art, music and athletics. Stanford's athletic teams, called the Cardinal, have won the Directors Cup as the best program nationwide 22 years in a row. Stanford's extraordinary campus is located in a dynamic and diverse area between San Francisco and San Jose in Northern California. The campus is considered among the most beautiful and most environmentally sustainable anywhere. The Bing Overseas Studies Program has offerings in Australia, Berlin, Cape Town, Florence, Istanbul, Kyoto, Madrid, Oxford, Paris and Santiago. Other Stanford programs take students to the Hopkins Marine Laboratory on Monterey Bay, New York City and to Washington D.C. The arts are emphasized on the Stanford campus, and a new arts district includes the Bing Concert Hall, the McMurtry Building for Art and Art History, the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection at Stanford University. There are about 625 organized student groups at Stanford. The student newspaper is the Stanford Daily. The Associated Students of Stanford University is the representative government for Stanford students. There are about 35 recognized religious organizations. Stanford offers seven community centers: Asian American Activities Center, Black Community Services Center, El Centro Chicano y Latino, LGBT Community Resource Center, Native American Cultural Center, Women's Community Center and the Markaz: Resource Center to engage with Muslim identities and experiences.","Private, Coed",1885,N/A,Quarter,Suburban,"$22.4 billion","Stanford, CA 94305","(650) 723-2300",95,100.0
6,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,6,"2018-04-19 06:46:58","California Institute of Technology",Pasadena,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Caltech is a world-renowned research and education institution focused on science and engineering, where faculty and students pursue new knowledge about our world and search for the kinds of bold and innovative advances that will transform our future.The scientific, engineering, and technological contributions of Caltechs faculty and alumni have earned national and international recognition, including Nobel Prizes, National Medals of Technology and Innovation, and National Medals of Science. Each year, Caltech faculty are granted nearly 140 patents; its faculty and alumni have started more than 130 companies since 1995.Caltechs 300 professorial faculty members offer a rigorous science and engineering curriculum to approximately 1,000 undergraduates and 1,300 graduate students, providing one of the nations lowest student-to-faculty ratios.Caltech undergraduate students hail from across the globe and represent the top tier of high school graduates - 98 percent placed in the top tenth of their senior class. Caltech offers generous financial-aid packages to ensure that a Caltech education is accessible to all students; more than half of Caltech students receive need-based assistance.Student life at Caltech revolves around the eight campus Houses, each of which embodies a distinct personality and has unique traditions; the Caltech student body as a whole has a long history of planning and carrying out elaborate pranks both on campus and across the country. Caltech students can choose to participate in any of more than 100 clubs that represent a wide range of interests, or compete in 17 NCAA Division III varsity sports. The Honor Code governs life at Caltech, affording students such privileges as take-home tests, permission to collaborate on assignments, and the keys to campus buildings.Caltechs 124-acre campus is located in the city of Pasadena, 10 miles from Los Angeles. The Institute manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for NASA, and owns and operates large-scale research facilities such the Seismological Laboratory - one of the worlds foremost centers for geophysical research - and a global network of astronomical observatories that includes the Palomar Observatory and the W. M. Keck Observatory.","Private, Coed",1891,N/A,Quarter,Suburban,"$2.2 billion +","1200 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91125","(626) 395-6811",91,100.0
7,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,7,"2018-04-18 21:42:30","University of California--Berkeley",Berkeley,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ",N/A,"Public, Coed",1868,N/A,Semester,City,"$4.1 billion +","110 Sproul Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720","(510) 642-6000",78,100.0
8,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,8,"2018-04-18 21:42:41","University of California--Los Angeles","Los Angeles","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","UCLA offers virtually unlimited opportunities for inquiry, discovery, and education -- and yet is a close community that provides a real sense of belonging. The campus is home to world-renowned faculty who teach in 216 undergraduate and graduate majors, with more than two dozen of these academic programs ranked among the top 20 in their disciplines. The faculty provide more than 5,000 courses annually, with two-thirds of undergraduate classes having fewer than 30 students. The undergraduate experience can begin with a year-long Freshman Cluster Course, a stimulating team-taught exploration of one of 10 challenging interdisciplinary topics. In addition, 200 Fiat Lux Seminars -- where freshmen have priority enrollment -- are taught by senior faculty in small-group settings of approximately 20 students. Undergraduates also conduct research as early as their freshman year, with more than half of UCLA students graduating with research experience in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines. Outside the classroom, UCLA offers more than 1,000 student organizations providing students with ample opportunity to explore their interests, express their opinions, and have their voices heard. Community service is a cornerstone of undergraduate education at UCLA. Students can connect with opportunities through programs at the Volunteer Center, through more than 220 student groups engaged in community service, or on Volunteer Day, which brings together 8,000 UCLA volunteers annually. UCLA also encourages students to study abroad -- more than 2,000 do so each year -- with more than 392 programs in 43 countries. UCLA is home to leading research centers and institutes, top performing arts programs, an elite Division I athletics program, and the preeminent hospital in the Western United States. No other university can match such a diverse mix of academic excellence and life experience. UCLA is the place where students can believe there are no barriers -- and learn how to prove it.","Public, Coed",1919,N/A,Quarter,Urban,"$3.9 billion +","405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095","(310) 825-4321",78,100.0
9,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,9,"2018-04-18 21:42:47","University of Southern California","Los Angeles","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","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.","Private, Coed",1880,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$4.6 billion +","University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089","(213) 740-2311",78,100.0
10,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,10,"2018-04-16 22:09:53","University of California--Santa Barbara","Santa Barbara","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The mission of UCSB is defined in the context of the unique stature of the University of California and the place of the Santa Barbara campus within this system. Our responsibilities include provision of high-quality education to undergraduate and graduate students, innovation through the advancement of fundamental and applied research programs, creative activities and scholarship, and provision of service to the state as well as the nation and world that we share. In each of these three areas, our mission is to fulfill these responsibilities with the highest possible level of excellence in a manner that emphasizes the special abilities associated with our campus through its faculty, students, facilities, and geographic location.","Public, Coed",1909,N/A,Quarter,Suburban,"$429.2 million","Santa Barbara, CA 93106","(805) 893-8000",67,100.0
11,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,11,"2018-04-18 21:45:32","University of California--Irvine",Irvine,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","UCI is consistently ranked among the nation's best universities. Achievements in the sciences, arts, humanities, medicine, and management have garnered top 50 national rankings for more than 40 academic programs. Three UCI researchers have won Nobel Prizes--two in chemistry and one in physics. We were the youngest campus ever to be welcomed into the prestigious Association of American Universities. The New York Times, in its College Access Index, ranked UCI as number one in the nation for economic diversity in its student body. And you will be especially glad to hear that Money magazine named UCI the top university for beach lovers. These are some of the reasons why UCI attracted nearly 98,000 undergraduate applications in 2015 for only 8,500 spots. Our graduate programs are also extremely competitive. You are on this campus because we know you have what it takes to succeed at the highest level.UCI reaches beyond the classroom and laboratory to help solve societal issues and support human development. We are a hub for stem cell research, a trailblazer in understanding global warming, and a leader in the fight against breast cancer. Our nationally ranked medical center in Orange serves as Orange County's only Level I trauma center, and our state-of-the-art UC Irvine Douglas Hospital has been ranked among the country's top 50 hospitals for more than 10 years, providing outstanding care for the region's citizens. We ranked fourth in the University Global Health Impact Report Card, which evaluates top U.S. and Canadian research universities on their contributions to urgent global health research and access to treatment worldwide. Our law school, the state's first public law school to open in more than 40 years, graduated its first class in 2012. In July 2012, the Regents established the UC Irvine School of Education from the existing Department of Education in recognition of its national academic profile.A major intellectual and cultural center, UCI offers numerous public activities and events. The Claire Trevor School of the Arts and the School of Humanities produce engaging and entertaining cultural programs, including the award-winning New Swan Theater, our summertime outdoor Shakespeare Festival. UCI's Anteater athletes have won more than two dozen national championships.We are also national leaders in research and practice relating to sustainability and environmental protection. UCI is the most energy-efficient campus in California, with among the most LEED Platinum and Gold certified buildings in the U.S. For the past two years, we have been named the number one ""Coolest School"" in Sierra magazine's annual ranking of the nation's greenest universities.UCI is benefiting the community and the world in countless ways through its scholarly, scientific, creative, and economic contributions. Orange County's second largest employer, UCI generates an annual economic impact on the county of $4.8 billion.","Public, Coed",1965,N/A,Quarter,Suburban,"$625.9 million","Irvine, CA 92697","(949) 824-5011",65,100.0
12,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,12,"2018-04-19 06:50:29","University of California--San Diego","La Jolla","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Nestled along the Pacific Ocean on 1,200 acres of magnificent coastal woodland, the University of California, San Diego is a powerful magnet for those seeking scholarly pursuits at the frontiers of education and research. In just four decades, this young campus has rapidly risen in status to become one of the top ranked research universities in the nation. UCSD, with its six unique undergraduate colleges, each offering personalized student opportunities and services and distinct educational philosophies, has become one of the most popular campuses in the nation, receiving more than 45,000 freshman applications each year.","Public, Coed",1960,N/A,Quarter,Urban,"$1.3 billion +","9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093","(858) 534-2230",65,100.0
13,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,13,"2018-04-18 21:45:49","Pepperdine University",Malibu,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. The University is located on 830 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. The University is recognized nationally for its excellent academic programs and enrolls approximately 7,500 full-time and part-time students in its five colleges and schools. With a full-time faculty of 400 professors and scholars, Pepperdine offers bachelor, master and doctoral studies in a wide range of disciplines. Pepperdine has achieved a preeminent position with regard to its international campuses in Heidelberg, Germany; London, England; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lausanne, Switzerland; Florence, Italy and Shanghai, China. Additionally, undergraduate and graduate programs are offered through educational alliances with world-class institutions of higher learning throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America. More than 60 percent of undergraduate students spend a semester or more abroad in at least one international program.","Private, Coed",1937,"Churches of Christ",Semester,Suburban,"$781.3 million +","24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263","(310) 506-4000",64,100.0
14,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,14,"2018-04-19 06:51:24","University of California--Davis",Davis,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of California, Davis, makes a difference in the lives of people every day. Fueled by learning and energized by discovery, the UC Davis tradition of engagement with the local community, the nation and the world guides all that it does. The universitys commitment to providing an attentive and research-enriched education creates a supportive learning environment for both students and faculty. UC Davis is a pioneer in interdisciplinary problem-solving, and its four colleges, five professional schools, more than 100 academic majors and 86 graduate programs make it the most comprehensive of all the University of California campuses.","Public, Coed",1905,N/A,Quarter,City,"$1.1 billion +","1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616","(530) 752-1011",64,100.0
1383,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1383,"2018-04-19 08:45:15","University of California--Santa Cruz","Santa Cruz","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Part of the 10-campus University of California, one of the world's most prestigious research universities, the University of California, Santa Cruz is characterized by an extraordinary commitment to undergraduate teaching and research. Nestled on 2,000 acres of redwood forest and meadow on the Central Coast of California, UC Santa Cruz is renowned for world-changing research in biomolecular engineering, physics, marine sciences, environmental sciences, astronomy and astrophysics, and international economics, among other prestigious programs. The campus is home to the national Center for Adaptive Optics, the Laboratory for Adaptive Optics, the Institute of Marine Sciences, and the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. Research activity at UC Santa Cruz is interdisciplinary and collaborative and focuses on improving the planet and the lives of all its inhabitants. Recent research initiatives include the Center for Sustainable Energy and Power Systems, the Center for Collaborative Research for an Equitable California (CCREC), and the discovery of the first potentially habitable planet outside our Solar System. UC Santa Cruz's Jack Baskin School of Engineering addresses such important 21st century topics as information technology, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. The Baskin School of Engineering recently added innovative new majors in robotics engineering and computer game design, and it offers one of the few undergraduate majors in bioinformatics in the country. UC Santa Cruz has a distinctive residential college system in which all undergraduate students, whether they live in university housing or not, are affiliated with one of 10 colleges. In addition to housing students in small-scale residential communities, each college offers courses, provides academic support, organizes student activities, and sponsors events that enhance the intellectual and social life of the campus. College affiliation is independent of choice of major. Every college community includes students with diverse backgrounds and academic goals. In addition to its outstanding beauty, the campus benefits from its strategic location near Silicon Valley and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, offering students numerous opportunities for research and internships. The campus has won many awards for its sustainability programs, including recognition from Sierra Magazine, recognition for its innovative dining hall programs, and LEED-certified ""Gold"" buildings. For more information, see ucsc.edu.","Public, Coed",1965,N/A,Quarter,Suburban,"$244.4 million","1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064","(831) 459-0111",54,100.0
1384,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1384,"2018-04-19 08:45:50","University of San Diego","San Diego","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of San Diego is a private, Roman Catholic institution devoted to cultivating social justice and global awareness. Selected as one of only 37 ""Changemaker"" campuses worldwide, USDs renowned professors and innovative students are committed to extending the educational experience beyond the confines of the classroom and into the world at large. Thus, in addition to receiving an outstanding education from one of the nations premier universities, USD students are immersed in an environment that is dedicated to creating change on a global scale. Located on the Pacific Rim just 22 miles from the Mexican border, USD is optimally positioned for international activity. From learning about border relations to studying abroad through a variety of programs, USD students are known for their extensive international experience and global perspective, which has resulted in the university consistently being ranked among the top three in the nation for study abroad participation. Offering over 80 international programs in 30 different countries, USDs study abroad program has received national attention for its expansive, varied, and accessible learning opportunities for students. Over 50% of USD students study abroad during their collegiate career, many of whom participate more than once. Whether overseas or on campus, there is one constant in the USD experience: student activities are never lacking. Centrally located in Americas Finest City, USDs 180 acre suburban campus boasts not only beautiful Spanish Renaissance architecture and state of the art facilities but also a dynamic campus community where activities abound. Home to over 175 clubs and organizations, 17 NCAA Division I sports teams, and a variety of Greek and honor societies, there is truly something for everyone at USD. Nestled in the heart of San Diego, students are also able to navigate their surrounding city with ease. From frequenting popular hangouts at the beach to strolling through downtowns vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, students can always find something new to explore. In fact, exploration is an essential aspect to the USD life, as all new students are immersed in a first-year experience program that engages students both academically and socially. Over 95% of freshman live on campus at USD, all of whom live in themed residential areas known as Living Learning Communities, or LLCs. LLC themes range from Social Justice to Sustainability and house students within a core community of likeminded individuals. Each LLC takes part in a variety of activities throughout the academic year, some of which include: intellectual dinners and debates, trips to the theatre, and even swimming with sharks. LLCs also play a central role in USDs rigorous and engaging liberal arts curriculum, as each students residential area ties into their first semester coursework. Although a beautiful, dynamic campus and nearby beaches are certainly nice perks, the primary focus at USD is to provide students with an outstanding, personalized academic experience. With an undergraduate population of about 5,700, USD fosters an individualized learning environment in which class sizes average only 22 students and every single course is taught by a professor. The universitys undergraduate model is defined by a comprehensive core curriculum and strongly encourages interdisciplinary study and research. A USD education begins on campus, is strengthened by solid academic preparation and practical experience, and produces cultured, global-minded, and sought-after graduates ready to make a real difference in the world.","Private, Coed",1949,N/A,4-1-4,Urban,"$449.8 million","5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110","(619) 260-4600",52,100.0
1385,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1385,"2018-04-18 23:35:42","University of San Francisco","San Francisco","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The core mission of the University is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and the sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others. The University will distinguish itself as a diverse, socially responsible learning community of high quality scholarship and academic rigor sustained by a faith that does justice. The University will draw from the cultural, intellectual and economic resources of the San Francisco Bay area and its location on the Pacific Rim to enrich and strengthen its educational programs. ""Change the World from Here""visit URL: http://www.usfca.edu/about/values/for the expanded Vision, Mission and Values statements.","Private, Coed",1855,"Roman Catholic",4-1-4,Urban,"$297.5 million +","2130 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA 94117","(415) 422-5555",48,100.0
1386,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1386,"2018-04-19 08:46:43","University of the Pacific",Stockton,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","University of the Pacific offers an excellent university experience, with dedicated teaching, small class sizes, extensive research and internship opportunities and a vibrant residential life. Pacifics lush, brick and ivy main campus in Stockton is renowned for its Gothic architecture and warm California climate. It was founded in 1851 as Californias first university.The University has more than 6,100 students on its three campuses. On the Stockton campus, students pursue programs of study in College of the Pacific, the Conservatory of Music, Gladys L. Benerd School of Education, Eberhardt School of Business, the School of Engineering and Computer Science, and Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Students also pursue programs offered by the Pacific McGeorge School of Law on the Sacramento campus and the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry on the San Francisco campus. Pacific is known for top-tier professional schools in dentistry, law and pharmacy. The Conservatory of Music, the oldest in the West, produced Dave Brubeck and hundreds of professional musicians and composers. The University also boasts strong programs in biology, chemistry, education, international studies, business and engineering, among others. Pacific offers strong academic programs in more than 90 programs of study leading to bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees and educational credentials. A range of accelerated programs are offered in business, education, law and the health sciences. A comprehensive financial aid program makes Pacifics quality education accessible to students of all economic backgrounds. Pacific centers and institutes, such as the Jacoby Center for Public Service and Civic Leadership, the Business Forecasting Center and the Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship, work toward solutions to local, regional and global issues through community partnerships, education and research. University clinics offer a variety of health services, health fairs and symposia on important health issues. The Librarys Holt-Atherton Special Collections includes the manuscripts and published essays of naturalist John Muir and the complete archive of internationally renowned composer and jazz pianist Dave and Iola Brubeck. Nearly fifty percent of students live on campus and participate in a vibrant residential life boasting more than 125 student clubs and organizations and a comprehensive recreational program. The Pacific Tigers compete in NCAA Division I sports as a member of the West Cost Conference, fielding seven mens and nine womens teams. The Tigers have accumulated 23 conference athletic championships, 52 NCAA tournament appearances, and more than 1,100 Big West Scholar-Athletes.","Private, Coed",1851,N/A,Semester,City,"$373.1 million +","3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211","(209) 946-2285",48,100.0
1387,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1387,"2018-04-18 08:19:56","University of California--Riverside",Riverside,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","UC Riverside (UCR) is one of the most affordable universities in the prestigious University of California system. UCR has been identified as first in the nation when affordability, graduation rates and Pell grant recipients are weighted equally. Our students graduate with an average debt of $21,500, far less than the national average. US News and World Report consistently ranks UCR as one of the top-ten most diverse universities in the United States. More than half of UCR undergraduates are first in their families to earn college degrees. Our support programs make us a standout campus for historically underrepresented communities. UCR researchers are discovering new ways to detect and treat cancer faster, farm more efficiently, make batteries last longer and analyze what makes people truly happy. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in research projects and creative work alongside award-winning faculty. UCR is internationally acclaimed for its citrus diversity, entomology and science fiction collections. UCR students are known for giving back. We're ranked 2nd in the nation for contributing to the public good in terms of social mobility, research and community service (Washington Monthly). Our alumni change the world by innovating renewable energy, founding global nonprofits and creating Pulitzer-prize-winning art. UCR has seven schools including The School of Medicine, California's first new public medical school in four decades. UCR competes in Division I of the NCAA as part of the Big West Conference.","Public, Coed",1954,N/A,Quarter,City,"$294.9 million +","900 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92521","(951) 827-1012",45,100.0
1388,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1388,"2018-04-19 08:48:40","San Diego State University","San Diego","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","San Diego State University has grown and developed through its 120-year history into one of the nation's major public research institutions. Our 35,000 students and 300,000 alumni are proud to live the ethos ""Leadership Starts Here.""The university offers bachelor's degrees in 91 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 22 areas.Classified as a high-research university, SDSU received $130 million in research funding last year. Our researchers focus on real-world challenges, and our students benefit from access to cutting-edge technology and engaging in research alongside mentors who are leaders in their fields. SDSU faculty, staff and students lead the way in fields such as understanding and treating heart disease; engineering brain-controlled robotic devices and alternative energy solutions; studying health issues such as autism, fetal alcohol syndrome and childhood obesity; and learning more about bacteriophages - viruses that kill bacteria and hold important keys to human health problems.SDSU leverages its strategic location on the Pacific Rim and the border of Latin America to advance international study and research. The university has nearly 400 education programs in 52 countries and is among the nation's leaders in the number of students who study abroad. Led by our Lavin Entrepreneurship Center and our Zahn Innovation Platform Launchpad, SDSU is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation for entrepreneurship. SDSU engages our greater community by hosting more than 350 on-campus arts events annually and fielding nationally recognized athletics teams. SDSU is committed to diversity and to excellence. More than 52 percent of our students are students of color, and the university is nationally recognized for veterans' programs that serve more than 3,000 veterans and their families and for sending more than 74 students abroad as Fulbright Scholars since 2005. Students from all backgrounds have opportunities for transformative educational experiences such as undergraduate research, study abroad, internships and entrepreneurship training.Helping to fuel this academic and research excellence is the university's first comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Campaign for SDSU has raised more than $780 million for student success and faculty and staff support. Generous donors are establishing a culture of philanthropy that ensures San Diego State will thrive throughout this century and beyond.","Public, Coed",1897,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$223.2 million +","5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182","(619) 594-5200",42,100.0
1389,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1389,"2018-04-19 08:48:48","Biola University","La Mirada","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","As one of leading Christian universities in the nation, Biola University offers students a premier educational experience to prepare them for lives of impact and influence. Located near Los Angeles in sunny Southern California, Biola is recognized for its prestigious Torrey Honors Institute, its wide range of innovative degree programs, and its unique requirement that all undergraduate students take 30 units of Bible and theology classes. Founded in 1908, the mission of the university is biblically centered education, scholarship and service, equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.","Private, Coed",1908,"Multiple Protestant Denomination",4-1-4,Suburban,"$124.0 million","13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639","(562) 903-6000",38,100.0
1390,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1390,"2018-04-19 08:48:54","University of La Verne","La Verne","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of traditional-age, adult, and graduate learners preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to life-long learning across the liberal arts and professional programs.Core Values of the University of La Verne:Ethical Reasoning - The University affirms a value system that actively supports peace with justice, respect of individuals and humanity and the health of the planet and its people. Students are reflective about personal, professional, and societal values that support professional and social responsibility.Diversity and Inclusivity - The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty and staff.Lifelong Learning - The University promotes intellectual curiosity and the importance of lifelong learning. It teaches students how to learn, to think critically, to be capable of original research, and to access and integrate information to prepare them for continued personal and professional growth.Community and Civic Engagement - The University asserts a commitment to improving and enhancing local, regional and global communities.","Private, Coed",1891,N/A,4-1-4,Suburban,"$78.8 million +","1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750","(909) 593-3511",38,100.0
1391,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1391,"2018-04-19 08:49:05","University of California--Merced",Merced,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The mission of the University of California, Merced, is embodied in its proud claim of being the first American research university of the 21st century.Opening in 2005 as the 10th campus of the University of California, UC Merced continually strives for excellence in carrying out the universitys mission of teaching, research and service, benefiting society through discovering and transmitting new knowledge and functioning as an active repository of organized knowledge. As a key tenet in carrying out this mission, UC Merced promotes and celebrates the diversity of all members of its community.A research university is a community bound by learning, discovery and engagement. As the first American student-centered research university of the 21st century, UC Merceds strong graduate and research programs mesh with high-quality undergraduate programs. New knowledge increasingly depends on links among the disciplines, working together on questions that transcend the traditional disciplines. UC Merced fosters and encourages cross-disciplinary inquiry and discovery.Interdisciplinary practice in research nourishes undergraduate learning, building a foundation in connecting the ways that academic disciplines understand and grapple with societys problems. UC Merced undergraduates experience education inside and outside the classroom, applying what they learn through undergraduate research, service learning and leadership development. As apprentice scholars, graduate students build their understanding of and ability to do independent research in their chosen field, as the groundwork for entering professional life. Lifelong learners continue to hone their knowledge and workplace skills.The 21st century ushered in the promise of new ways of connecting people to new knowledge and to one another. UC Merced capitalizes on this promise by functioning as a network, not simply a single place, linking its students, faculty and staff to the educational resources of the state, nation and world. The idea of network extends to UC Merced's relationships with neighboring institutions: educational, cultural and social. Born as a member of the distinguished network known as the University of California, UC Merced seeks strong and mutually supportive relationships with a variety of collaborators in its region: public and private colleges and universities; federal and state organizations that share UC Merced's educational and research goals; and cultural and social institutions.This networking principle is also realized through the physical and intellectual integration between UC Merced and its surrounding community. The campus has been established as a model of physical sustainability for the 21st century, inviting all members of the campus and surrounding community to think and act as good stewards of the environment that they will convey to future generations. UC Merced celebrates its location in the San Joaquin Valley, reflecting the poetry of its landscape, history, resources and diverse cultures, while capitalizing on and expanding the Valleys connections to the emerging global society. UC Merced recognizes that research that begins with the natural laboratory at home can extend what is known in the state, nation and world.","Public, Coed",2005,N/A,Semester,Rural,N/A,"5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343","(209) 228-4400",37,100.0
1392,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1392,"2018-04-18 23:40:24","Azusa Pacific University",Azusa,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian community of disciples and scholars who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a Christian perspective of truth and life.","Private, Coed",1899,N/A,Semester,Suburban,"$67.7 million +","901 E. Alosta Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702","(626) 969-3434",33,100.0
1393,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1393,"2018-04-19 08:49:58","Alliant International University","San Diego","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ","Each year, Alliant attracts students from all walks of life, creating a very diverse and enriching environment. Students who come to Alliant are ""out-of-the-box"" thinkers who want a road to profession they will love and one in which they can make a tangible difference, be it in their field, in their community or in the world. Alliant students are multicultural, international, engaged and very much in tune with the needs and challenges of this world. As such, they value real-world experience as much as textbooks. They see community engagement as a natural extension of their training and education. They attempt to solve the real issues and most pressing challenges of today's world. They strive to understand and connect with the cultures that surround them, so that they can be effective both in their personal and professional lives.","Private, Coed",1969,N/A,Semester,Suburban,N/A,"10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131","(858) 635-4000",,
1394,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1394,"2018-04-18 23:41:21","Argosy University",Orange,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,Proprietary,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,"333 City Boulevard West, Orange, CA 92868",N/A,,
1395,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1395,"2018-04-19 08:50:55","ArtCenter College of Design",Pasadena,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ","Learn to create. Influence change. Our mission is simple, but an education at ArtCenter College of Design is anything but. The epicenter of creativity and innovation, ArtCenter is the place where passionate designers and artists leverage the power of imagination to create change in ways big and small. Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter is a global leader in art and design education. With a current enrollment of just over 2,100 students (52% female and 48% male, representing more than 40 countries), the College has a student/faculty ratio of 9 to 1. ArtCenter offers 11 undergraduate and seven graduate degrees in a wide array of industrial design, visual and applied arts disciplines, as well as a joint MS/MBA program with the Drucker School of Management and a minor in Social Innovation through the Designmatters program. In addition to its top-ranked academic programs, the College also serves residents of the Greater Los Angeles region through a highly regarded series of year-round educational programs for all ages and levels of experience. Throughout the Colleges long and storied history, ArtCenter alumni have had a profound impact on popular culture, the way we live and important issues in our society. ArtCenter is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Renowned for both its ties to industry and social impact initiatives, the College is the first design school to receive the United Nations' Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status.","Private, Coed",1930,N/A,Semester,Suburban,"$80.8 million +","1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, CA 91103","(626) 396-2200",,
1396,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1396,"2018-04-19 08:50:58","Ashford University","San Diego","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,Proprietary,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,"San Diego, CA","(866) 711-1700",,
1397,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1397,"2018-04-19 08:51:09","Brandman University",Irvine,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ","Brandman University is a private, non-profit university accredited by the Western Association of School and Colleges (WSCUC) and was first established as part of Chapman University in 1958. Formerly named Chapman University College, Brandman's original purpose was delivering high quality education to the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. Brandman University now provides quality education to primarily non-traditional students and adult learners who demand the same high academic standards as a traditional university, but whose needs require greater flexibility and relevance in program delivery and learning assessment. The university serves 12,000 students annually in 52 undergraduate, graduate (including two doctoral programs), credential, and certificate programs. Programs are offered nationwide through its top-ranked online campus, as well as via a blended modality at its 28 California and Washington campuses (include 6 campuses on military bases). Brandman is a proud participant in Troops to Teachers, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and the Military Spouse Career Advancement (MyCAA) program; a quarter (25%) of Brandman students have ties to the military.","Private, Coed",1958,Other,Trimester,Suburban,"$3.2 million","16355 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, CA 92618","(800) 746-0082",,
1398,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1398,"2018-04-19 08:51:29","California College of the Arts","San Francisco","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","California College of the Arts is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, home to world-class museums, galleries, theaters, film festivals, and performance spaces. Founded in 1907, the school has two campuses, one in San Francisco and one in Oakland, and offers 22 undergraduate and 12 graduate programs in the areas of fine arts, architecture, design, and writing. The college offers bachelor of architecture, bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, master of architecture, master of arts, master of business administration, and master of fine arts degrees. More than 1,800 full-time students are currently enrolled. At CCA, students make art that makes a difference. They develop their individual voices and styles as part of a dynamic conversation that engages global currents of thought and practice. Their work is informed by a multidisciplinary context in which crossing boundaries is encouraged and celebrated. The faculty, a diverse group of nationally and internationally known artists, architects, designers, and writers who are active in their respective fields, support students in their explorations while challenging them to take risks, clarify and deepen their processes of inquiry, and refine their techniques. Visiting artists and scholars bring fresh perspectives through stimulating lectures and studio visits. Noted alumni include the painters Nathan Oliveira and Raymond Saunders; the ceramicists Robert Arneson, Viola Frey, and Peter Voulkos; the filmmaker Wayne Wang; the conceptual artists David Ireland and Dennis Oppenheim; and the designers Lucille Tenazas and Michael Vanderbyl. For more information about the college, visit www.cca.edu.","Private, Coed",1907,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$30.8 million","1111 Eighth Street, San Francisco, CA 94107","(415) 703-9500",,
1399,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1399,"2018-04-19 08:51:41","California Institute of Integral Studies","San Francisco","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ","MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHYCalifornia Institute of Integral Studies is an accredited university of that strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service to individuals, communities and the Earth. The university offers interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and applied studies in psychology, acupuncture, philosophy, religion, cultural anthropology, transformative studies and leadership, integrative health, womens spirituality, counseling, community mental health, and the arts. With its personal learning environment and supportive community, CIIS provides an extraordinary education for people committed to transforming themselves and the world.WHAT IS INTEGRAL EDUCATION?Integral studies are a response to the growing need to synthesize the fragmentary aspects of contemporary thought and culture into a meaningful whole. The integral outlook, envisioned by the founders of CIIS as embodying a creative synthesis of the highest values of East and West, has grown to encompass the study of traditions and experience from around the globe. Integral studies at CIIS encompass all aspects of learning: the intellectual, the experiential and the applied.Providing an integral education for a changing world, the Institute creates and integrates knowledge beyond the confines of traditional academic disciplines. CIIS values cultural diversity, multiple ways of knowing, spirituality, a sense of community, emancipatory ideals, and ecological sustainability, developing a reflective and innovative learning community. In exploring the interplay of mind, body, and spirit, integral education connects the spiritual and practical dimensions of intellectual life. The integration of the wisdom traditions presents an evolution of consciousness that has never been more relevant and crucial than it is today.ABOUT THE BACHELORS COMPLETION PROGRAMServing adult learners who have completed the equivalent of the first two years of college, the CIIS bachelors completion degree is designed to complement busy lifestyles. Since 2000, this program has graduated 68 percent of its students within one year of enrollment.COURSE OF STUDYThe core curriculum in the School of Undergraduate Studies evolves each semester according to our students, faculty, contemporary culture and emerging scholarship. In the core curriculum, students work together in a cohort, or a group of peers over the three-semester sequence.","Private, Coed",1968,N/A,Semester,Urban,N/A,"1453 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103","(415) 575-6100",,
1400,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1400,"2018-04-19 08:52:00","California Institute of the Arts",Valencia,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is a complex of 6 professional schools-Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater-conceived as a community of artists. The Institute is a training ground, a professional center and laboratory of the arts. Interaction among the arts is a fundamental premise of the Institute, and the several schools have developed numerous special programs that cross traditional lines. The faculty members are all working artists and eminent educators and provide students with relevant professional training. The Institute consists of studios, workshops, theaters, galleries, editing rooms, sound stages, electronic music and recording studios, computer art and animation labs and performance spaces. Certain facilities, such as the Walt Disney Modular Theater, are among the most remarkable anywhere. CalArts does not require entrance examinations, except for the TOEFL or IELTS, which are required of applicants whose native language is not English. For first-time college students, an official copy of the US equivalent of a secondary school graduation certificate must be submitted. Living on campus provides students with an opportunity to become fully acquainted with the campus and its resources, as well as fellow students. CalArts 60-acre residential campus is located in the Los Angeles Suburb of Santa Clarita. The campus is north of Los Angeles, adjacent to Interstate 5 on McBean Parkway and 40 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, and 21 miles from Burbank International Airport. Preferred transportation from the airports are either rental cars or private shuttle service.","Private, Coed",1961,N/A,Semester,Suburban,"$134.1 million +","24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355","(661) 255-1050",,
1401,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1401,"2018-04-19 08:52:19","Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science","Los Angeles","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ","Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private non-profit student-centered University that is committed to cultivating diverse health professional leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations through outstanding education, research, clinical service, and community engagement.Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, minority-serving medical and health sciences institution located in South Los Angeles, California. The University was founded in 1966 after a report by the McCone Commission (""Violence in the City: An End or a Beginning"" - Governor Edmund G. Brown) cited poor health status and diminished access to quality education, healthcare, employment, and safety as key factors sparking the 1965 civil revolt in the local community. CDU is the only designated minority-serving health sciences University in a county with a population of more than 10 million residents, 70% of whom are from minority communities. The University earned designation as a minority serving institution by the U.S. Office for Civil Rights, and is recognized by the Department of Education under Title III, Part B as a Historically Black Graduate Institution. CDU is also a charter member of the Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of Hispanic people through research initiatives, training opportunities, and academic development. The University serves as the only academic health sciences center for the 1.5 million residents of South Los Angeles. The University has contributed significantly to the diversity of the nation's healthcare workforce for nearly 50 years by graduating more than 550 physicians, 1,200 physician assistants (PAs), and hundreds of other health professionals. Additionally, CDU has trained over 2,700 physician specialists through its sponsored residency programs. The University's most recent degree program, the Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing (MMDSON), has graduated over 560 nursing professionals, including over 400 family nurse practitioners, since its opening in 2010. More than 70% of the University graduates since 2000 are ethnic minorities, and more than 80% of alumni report serving underserved communities following graduation. In addition to direct patient care, CDU graduates work in research centers, universities, and government settings to redress health disparities and promote health equity. Alumni, faculty, and research and clinical fellows have become national leaders in higher education, government service, research institutions, and clinical enterprises. Academic quality is further validated by prestigious regional and national programmatic accreditations. CDU was first accredited in 1995 by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. The MD degree for the Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program is granted by the University of California, through UCLA, and is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. The associate degree of the Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and also must be certified by the California Department of Public Health. The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program in Urban Health Disparities is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, and the MPH program also offers a Graduate Certificate in Public Health Concepts. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The MMDSON also offers post-master certificates in Family Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Nursing Education. All of the degree programs at the University have earned the maximum duration of national programmatic accreditation.","Private, Coed",1966,N/A,"Differs by program",Urban,N/A,"1731 E. 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059","(323) 563-4800",,
1402,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1402,"2018-04-19 08:52:27","Cogswell Polytechnical College","San Jose","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Cogswell's hands-on, interdisciplinary approach has been producing industrial strength results for 130 years. Small classes and intimate cultures create engaging settings for students to develop the technical skills, professional disposition and academic foundation they need to step onto teams in dynamic enterprise, studio and startup environments. Many graduates report a seamless transition to the life they desire due to the head start they received at Cogswell. Cogswell's project-based courses are designed to engage the student imagination and develop their skills within the constraints imposed by the resources at their disposal. Students often work in teams whose members have diverse talents and approaches. They iterate on problems in order to develop solutions. In the process, they ""create the extraordinary"". We provide a safe environment in which students challenge themselves to improve the status quo and foster creative collaboration across disciplines. Our faculty have extensive experience in their given industries and provide relevant, vital counsel to students.Each degree program at Cogswell is guided by Industry Advisory Boards which ensure the currency of academic programs and the effective use of new technologies. Upon graduation, alumni will be armed with a high-quality portfolio and the effective communication skills they need to impress hiring managers and make a difference on professional teams.","Private, Coed",1887,N/A,Semester,Suburban,$0,"191 Baypointe Parkway, San Jose, CA 94089","(408) 498-5100",,
1403,5,"2018-03-09 02:14:00",California,1403,"2018-04-18 23:44:10","Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising","Los Angeles","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","FIDM offers more than 25 accredited Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate Degree programs in design and creative business. The small-size classrooms emphasize group based learning focused on teaching students real-world skills and hands-on experience. FIDM students collaborate on special Industry Partner Projects with brands like NIKE, Inc., Murad, Disney, GUESS, and TOMS. Part-time work and Internships with companies like J Brand Jeans, Stila, Topshop, Sephora, and Victoria's Secret are built into the curriculum. FIDM Faculty are talented industry professionals who bring their experience and connections into the classroom, creating a dynamic, career-focused learning environment.","Private, Coed",1969,N/A,Quarter,Urban,N/A,"919 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015","(213) 624-1200",,