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Clemson University (Clemson, SC)

 
Clemson University

Clemson University (Clemson, SC)


Originally an all-male military college, today Clemson University is a public, land-grant and sea-grant, coeducational, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, southwest of Greenville. The school was founded by the South Carolina legislature in 1889 with money left to the state for that purpose in the will of Thomas Green Clemson. Clemson’s fortune largely derived from his wife, Anna Maria Calhoun Clemson, who was the daughter of statesman, philosopher, and seventh Vice President of the United States, John C. Calhoun.

The university contains five Colleges: Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts, and Humanities; Business and Behavioral Sciences; Engineering and Science; and Health, Education, and Human Development. Collectively, the Colleges offer more than 80 undergraduate degrees, 75 minors, and 110 graduate degrees.

Clemson has a current undergraduate enrollment of almost 17,000 students, and a graduate enrollment of a little over 4,000. While the school has a fairly large number of students in attendance, it also has a large number of faculty members, thus assuring that professors have time to be available to their students. The university currently maintains a student-to-faculty ration of 16-to-one.

The 17,000-acre campus nestled in the foothills of the iconic Blue Ridge Mountains is the perfect location for Clemson’s many interesting traditions. For example, Tigerama is an annual, student-led pep rally—the largest in the nation, with over 40,000 in attendance. U.S. News & World Report ranks Clemson #21 among National Public Universities.

Clemson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Providence College (Providence, RI)

 
Providence College

Providence College (Providence, RI)



Established in 1917, Providence College is a private, coeducational, Roman Catholic university located in the Rhode Island state capital. The college, which sits on 105 urban acres, specializes in liberal arts. The student body comprises nearly 3,900 undergraduates and 529 graduate students. It is the only college in the United States registered under the Dominican Order of Friars.

Overall, Providence College offers 49 majors and 34 minors, divided among four different Schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Professional Studies, and Continuing Education. Every student, regardless of major and minor, is required to take part in the college’s Core Curriculum, which focused on the development of Western Civilization, mathematics, philosophy, theology, the natural sciences, English, the fine arts, and the social sciences.

In athletics, Providence College currently competes in Division I of the NCAA, and is a founding member of the Big East Conference. In 2012, the college announced that it would form a new league of its own, together with six other Catholic colleges.

Providence College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Brown University (Providence, RI)

 
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Brown University (Providence, RI)


Brown University is a private, research university located in Providence, Rhode Island. Established in 1764, it is the seventh-oldest higher education institution in the United States, and boasts the oldest undergraduate engineering program in the country. It was also the first university to accept students regardless of religious affiliation.

The 143-acre urban campus, which makes this Ivy League university the largest landowner is the city of Providence, is educational home to 8,540 students. Brown accepts only eight percent of applicants, making it one of the hardest of all American universities to get into. Applications are read in a need-blind manner, which removes the possibility of acceptance or denial based on socioeconomic status. Brown has eliminated loans for all students who come from families with an annual income of less than $100,000, and any expected parental contributions from families with an annual income of less than $60,000.

Princeton Review recently named Brown America’s Happiest College, and U.S. News & World Report ranks it as the #15 Best University in the United States.

Brown University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA)

 
Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA)



Swarthmore CollegeSwarthmore College is a private, liberal arts college located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, just eleven miles from downtown Philadelphia on the famous “Main Line.” The college was established in 1864 by local Quakers, and is considered one of the “Little Ivies.” In 1933, the school dropped its religious affiliation. Today, the college has a student enrollment of nearly 1600 individuals.

Swarthmore, which occupies a 399-acre campus, was organized by some of the most prominent names in the abolitionist movement, including Lucretia Mott. The school is a member of the Tri-College Consortium, along with Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College, allowing students to register for classes at any of the three colleges. Swarthmore is also affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, which allows the college’s students to register for classes at Penn, as well.

Apart from the many liberal arts degrees available, Swarthmore has an engineering program, which is rare for a smaller liberal arts school. With all of these advantages, it is easy to understand why the college is highly selective, admitting only 14 percent of applicants. Students who are admitted will have 100 percent of their demonstrated need covered by financial aid. According to U.S. News & World Report, Swarthmore is the third-best liberal arts college in the country.

Swarthmore College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

 
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)


The University of Pennsylvania, universally known as “Penn,” is a private, research university located on the near West side of Philadelphia. Founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, the 992-acre campus is a member of the Ivy League and one of the nine colonial colleges founded before the American Revolution.

Visitors and residents are often impressed by the university’s Gothic buildings, which are modeled after those found at Cambridge and Oxford. The current student body totals a little over 21,000 students, and is divided about half and half between undergraduates and graduate students.

Penn is acclaimed for its series of firsts, including the first medical and business schools in North America. It was also one of the first universities in this country to adopt a multidisciplinary approach, which makes it popular among students looking for the resources of a university coupled with a more liberal arts teaching style and atmosphere. On a less solemn note, the Penn marching band was the first to be featured in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Penn’s undergraduate program accepts, on average, 12 percent of applicants, making it the sixth-most-selective university in the U.S., according to Princeton Review.

The University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Reed College (Portland, OR)

 
Reed College

Reed College (Portland, OR)


Reed College is a private, independent, liberal arts school located in Portland, the major metropolitan area in the state. Founded in 1908, the school now has an enrollment of 1,442 undergraduate and 29 graduate students.

The college is divided into five Divisions: Arts; History and Social Sciences; Literature and Languages; Mathematics and Natural Sciences; and Philosophy, Religions, Psychology, and Linguistics. There is also a special Humanities Program, as well as several interdisciplinary programs and dual-degree programs allowing students to pursue more than one emphasis. Freshmen are also required to take Humanities 101, a comprehensive introduction to the Classics, which covers ancient Jewish, Greek, and Roman literature and history.

The current student-to-faculty ratio is 10-to-one. Most classes are taught conference style, where teachers guide the students in discussion, rather than lecture at them. The 116-acre campus is home to the country’s only nuclear reactor run entirely by undergraduate students. There are no fraternities or sororities on the Reed campus.

Reed College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)

 
University of Oregon

University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)


The University of Oregon is a public, research, university located in the college town of Eugene, small 65 miles south of the state capital in Salem. Founded in 1876, with nearly 21,000 undergraduates and 400 post-graduate students today, the Eugene campus is the flagship school for the entire University of Oregon System.

The 295-acre campus is an idyllic reflection of picturesque Oregon landscapes—500 different kinds of trees may be seen there! The university is divided into eight different Schools, including six professional Schools, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the Honors College. Across all eight schools, the university offers a total of 269 different degree programs.

Oregon has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19-to-one, and the average class size in just 20 students. The school also offers an overwhelming 190 study abroad programs. It is one of 108 universities with the Carnegie Foundation’s Tier I, Very High Research Activity badge of excellence.

Outside of the academic sphere, the university recognizes over 250 student groups and is home to multiple NCAA Division I teams known collectively as the Ducks.

The University of Oregon is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (Chickasha, OK)

 
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (Chickasha, OK)


The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public, coeducational, liberal arts college located in Chickasha, a small town to the southwest of Oklahoma City. It is the only public college in the state with a liberal arts–focused curriculum. Founded in 1908 as a women’s school, the college has a current enrollment of approximately 1200 students, the vast majority of whom live on campus in one of the two residence halls.

In comparison to many private liberal arts colleges, the tuition at USAO is affordable. The school has a shining track record in regards to financial aid, with 87 percent of students receiving some form of assistance. The tight-knit community of students run more than 50 student activities, including leadership groups, student government, clubs, and volunteer opportunities.

According to U.S. News & World Report, USAO is one of the best public schools currently offering comprehensive bachelor’s degrees.

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK)

 
University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK)


The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a public, research university located in a suburb south of the Oklahoma City, the capital and largest city in the state. The university was founded in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma achieved statehood. The Norman campus is the flagship school for the University of Oklahoma System.

The school is the chosen academic home of approximately 30,000 students, the vast majority of whom are undergraduates.The school offers 152 bachelor’s degrees, 160 master’s programs, 75 doctoral programs, and 20 professional majors.

All freshman are required to live on campus, but most upperclassmen take advantage of the low cost of living in the neighborhoods surrounding the campus. The NCAA football team, known as the Sooners, were the perpetual rivals of the University of Texas Longhorns during the heyday of the old Southwest Conference.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the University of Oklahoma is among the Top 50 Public Universities in the United States. Princeton Review rated it as one of the 20 Most Wired universities in the country.

The University of Oklahoma System, including the Norman campus, is accredited by the North Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission.

Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH)

 
Oberlin College

Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH)


Oberlin College is a private, liberal arts college located in the small town of Oberlin, about halfway between Cleveland and Sandusky. The college and the town were both founded a pair of Presbyterian ministers in 1833. The college was the first institution of higher learning in the nation to regularly admit women and black students, as ell as the first college to have coed dorms.

The 2,900 students enjoy a small town feel. The college currently offers 45 majors, minors, and concentrations. It also encourages students to take advantage of their five-year, double-major program. Oberlin College is the founding member of the Oberlin Consortium, a cooperative group of about 80 top-ranked liberal arts college libraries around the country.

Oberlin, which is also home to a renowned music conservatory, has a special winter term each year, in which student have no classes and must instead allocate that time to work on a winter project, either alone or in groups. These winter projects gives students ample time to pursue internships.

Oberlin College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)

 
Ohio State University

Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)


Ohio State University is a public, research university located in the state capital of Columbus. Established in 1870 and known as one of the “Public Ivies,” the university has a student body of nearly 58,000 individuals—the third-largest school in the nation. The campus, comprising 1,765 urban acres, is located less than three miles from the city center.

The university has an especially large number of Colleges and Schools (some 20), including not only Business, Education, Law, Medicine, and Social Work, as might be expected, but also the John Glenn School of Public Affairs, as well as Colleges of Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Veterinary Medicine. The College of Arts and Sciences is home to some 70 different departments, centers, and institutes.

Ohio State, the official home of the Buckeyes, currently has 19 men’s varsity teams and 20 women’s varsity teams and is a Big Ten Conference competitor. The university is frequently recognized for its intense sports rivalry with the University of Michigan Wolverines. It is one of only 13 universities in the country with both Division I football and hockey teams. The Buckeyes marching band, which is world-famous for their intricate and entertaining halftime shows, is the largest all-brass and percussion band in the world.

In addition to sports, there are over 1000 active and recognized student organizations on campus to help student find like-minded individuals.

Academic Ranking of World Universities ranks Ohio State University as the 65th best university in the world. Ohio State is accredited by Ohio State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges.

University of Jamestown (Jamestown, ND)

 
University of Jamestown

University of Jamestown (Jamestown, ND)


The University of Jamestown is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1883. Located in the town of Jamestown, about 100 miles east of the state capital, Bismark, the school was known as Jamestown College until August 2013, when it adopted its present name.

Jamestown sits on a 110-acre urban campus; the enrollment currently stands at 967 souls. The college currently offers 40 fields of study, and all students are guaranteed to have the courses available that are necessary for them to graduate in four years. All students also receive an internship during their time at Jamestown.

The school adheres to a program they call “Journey to Success.” This fourfold program requires students to look inwardly, outwardly, beyond, and forward. Students look inwardly by examining their strengths, interests, and weaknesses. They look outwardly to see how they can use their talents to help others and reach goals. They look beyond to learn about other people and cultures. And they look forward to plan for life beyond college. These lessons are purposely woven into each major and all the core curriculum to prepare students to be part of a global community.

The University of Jamestown is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the North Central Association.

University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, ND)

 
University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, ND)


The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public, research university whose flagship campus is located in Grand Forks, the third-largest city in the state with a population of about 53,000 souls, 15,000 of whom are students at the university.

The 550-acre urban campus was established in 1883, and is home to the only law and medical schools in the state. UND is one of fewer than 50 schools in the country that have both accredited law and medical schools.

Academically, the university is divided into 10 different academic Divisions: Aerospace Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Administration, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Graduate School, Law, Medical and Heath Sciences, Nursing, and Continuing Education. Across those Divisions there are 224 fields of study, 90 undergraduate majors, 73 undergraduate minors, and 27 doctoral programs, as well as professional degrees in both law and medicine.

U.S. News & World Report lists the University of North Dakota among the top 100 Public Universities in America. Every university in the University of North Dakota System, including the Grand Forks campus, is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Davidson College (Davidson, NC)

 
Davidson College

Davidson College (Davidson, NC)

Davidson College is a private, liberal arts college located on a 665-acre campus in Davidson, North Carolina, just north of Charlotte. Opened in 1837 by local Presbyterians, the college’s goal, both then and now, has always been to teach openness and respect for all people and religions. Affirming high ethical principles, as well as high academic standards, the college has produced 23 Rhodes Scholars.

Originally an all-men’s college, Davidson switched to the coeducational model in 1973. The college currently maintains a 10-to-one student-to-faculty ratio, while 90 percent of classes have under 30 students enrolled. There are currently 25 majors available, but students are highly encouraged to design their own and personalize their education to their needs and interests.

All students are required to adhere to a strict honor code and any infraction is cause for expulsion. In 2007, Davidson became the first liberal arts college to meet the financial need of all its students through grants, student work-study, and parental contributions, allowing students to avoid any student loan debt.

Newsweek named Davidson the #3 Most Rigorous college in the United States and, based on the quality of the education provided, bestowed upon it the coveted title of “New Ivy.” U.S. News & World Report has continually given the college a spot on their list of the Top Ten Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the country.

Davidson College is by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Duke University (Durham, NC)

 
Duke University

Duke University (Durham, NC)


Duke University is private research university located in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by a group of Quakers and Methodists in 1835, the university serves 14,000 student, 8,100 of whom are pursuing postgraduate degreea. The university, which no longer has any religious affiliation, went through five names changes before finally settling on Duke.

The campus consists of 8,470 acres of Gothic architecture, dropped into an urban landscape; it is sometimes referred to as the “Gothic wonderland.” The university has two undergraduate Schools—Arts and Sciences and Engineering—offering 46 arts and sciences majors, four engineering majors, and 49 minors.

The university also has a program entitled “Program II,” which allows students to design their own interdisciplinary major in the arts and sciences. IDEAS is essentially the same program for students enrolled in the engineering school.

The campus library system contains over six million volumes, and is one the 10 largest private university libraries in the United State. With all that and more to offer, it’s not surprising to learn that the university admits fewer than 12 percent of applicants.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings lists Duke University as the #17 Best College on the Globe, while U.S. News & World Report ranks it #7 in the U.S.

Duke University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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