College Rankings 2013 - U.S. News University Directory
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Boston, MA
Boston University, located in Boston, MA, is comprised of several highly-ranked graduate schools including the School of Law, School of Management, School of Medicine, College of Engineering, and School of Education. The School of Medicine is actually the nation’s first combined cancer research and teaching laboratory. This private institution, founded in 1839, is one of the largest independent, nonprofit universities in the country. BU has several exciting student clubs ranging from Alpine Racing to the Zen Society. Notable alumni include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; actresses Julianne Moore and Geena Davis; television personality Bill O’Reilly; radio host Howard Stern; and Tipper Gore, former wife of Al Gore.
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New Orleans, LA
Tulane University, located in urban New Orleans, LA, has a well-regarded law school and its School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is the only specialty school of its kind in the United States. This private institution, founded in 1843, offers students several things to do with numerous organizations and a thriving Greek life, as well as an exciting city life. The French Quarter, a few miles from the main campus, is a tourist attraction known for its music, nightlife, and shopping. The Tulane Green Wave sports teams compete in the Division I Conference USA. Notable alumni include former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, talk show host Jerry Springer, and the creator of HBO’s hit show Entourage, Douglas R. Ellin.
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Malibu, CA
Pepperdine University, located in suburban Malibu, CA, is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values. This private institution, founded in 1937, is known for its picturesque location squeezed in among the Santa Monica Mountain foothills. There is a Church of Christ on campus and student-led ministries. The Pepperdine Waves compete in the Division I West Coast Conference. Club sports at Pepperdine include lacrosse, dodgeball and beach volleyball. Top athletes include baseball player Randy Wolf, golfer Jason Allred, basketball player Alex Acker, and beach volleyball Olympic medalist Nicole Sanderson.
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Gainesville, FL
The University of Florida, located in suburban Gainesville, FL, is the state’s oldest university, founded in 1853. This public institution offers a ton of fun activities and students bring plenty of school spirit. The Florida Gators compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference and The Gator Growl is the largest student-run pep rally in the world. Students can attend Gator Nights for free entertainment and a late-night breakfast.
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Boston, MA
Northeastern University, located in urban Boston, MA, receives grants each year from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health among other organizations and both graduates and undergraduates can be involved in research. At this private institution, founded in 1898, students gain work experience before receiving their diplomas by participating in co-op programs. Students work for companies like GEICO, MTV, and many more.
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Columbus, OH
Ohio State University at Columbus, located in urban Columbus, OH, offers several graduate programs through its highly ranked College of Education and Human Ecology, Max M. Fisher College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Medicine and Michael E. Moritz College of Law. This public institution, founded in 1870, has a lot to offer on its 3,469 acres with numerous clubs and organizations and several fraternities and sororities. The Ohio State Buckeyes compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. Its football stadium is actually listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Famous alumni include actress Patricia Heaton and Goosebumps author R. L. Stine.
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New York, NY
Fordham University, located in urban New York, NY, offers graduate programs at its highly ranked Fordham School of Law, which is home to the first Fashion Law Institute in the country. This private institution, founded in 1841, has campuses throughout the city, walking distance to some popular attractions including the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Gardens, and Little Italy. To get around to the various campuses, students can hop on the Ram Van that runs every half hour. The Fordham Rams compete in the NCAA Division I Athletic 10 Conference. Notable alumni include NBA sportscaster Mike Breen, former U.S. Representative Robert Giaimo (Conn.), and U.S. Postmaster General John E. Potter.
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Dallas, TX
Southern Methodist University, located in urban Dallas, TX, offers well-regarded graduate programs at the Cox School of Business and its law school. This private institution, founded in 1911, is surrounded by outdoor activities, the Dallas International Film Festival, and more than 400 parks. The school also offers activities on campus such as its thriving Greek live and campus events like the Festival of Lights and the Mane Event.
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Syracuse, NY
Syracuse University, located in urban Syracuse, NY, is an independent institution with an international reputation having a campus in Florence, Italy. This private institution, founded in 1870, offers several student activities including numerous clubs and organizations, an active Greek life, and annual celebrations which include a 12-day Winterfest and a Jazz Fest. With about 100 inches of snowfall each year, Syracuse also offers skiing, snowboarding and sledding opportunities.
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College Park, MD
The University of Maryland, located in suburban College Park, MD, is a comprehensive research university with a highly ranked graduate program in education. This public institution, founded in 1856, regularly earns accolades for its sustainable and clean energy initiatives. There’s plenty to do on this 1,250 acre campus with several clubs and organizations, an active Greek life, and the school’s sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference.
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Pittsburgh, PA
The University of Pittsburgh, located in urban Pittsburgh, PA, is well known for its focus on going green as well as its School of Medicine which is well regarded for its research. This public institution, founded in 1787, is surrounded by activities and entertainment including museums, sports entertainment, and since the school is surrounded by rivers, water activities. The school also offers clubs and organizations and has an active Greek life.
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Storrs, CT
The University of Connecticut, located in rural Storrs, CT, offers many graduate programs including the highly ranked Neag School of Education, known for its kinesiology doctoral program. This public institution, founded in 1881, has a lot of fun and unique activities to do on its 4,313 acre campus including an on-campus movie theater and free skating at the school’s ice rink as well as several clubs and organizations.
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Athens, GA
The University of Georgia, located in urban Athens, GA, has renowned graduate programs in its College of Education and Law School. This public institution, founded in 1785, is the first public, state-supported college in America. The University of Georgia offers several student clubs and organizations and community service is a big focus. The Eugene P. Odum School of Ecology is unique in that it was the first school of its kind when launched in 2007.
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West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University at West Lafayette, located in urban West Lafayette, IN, is comprised of 12 schools and colleges with many well ranked professional and graduate programs. This public institution, founded in 1869, offers a wide range of activities including a Greek life, performance groups, and athletic teams. One of the popular school traditions: students run through the campus fountains in the beginning and the end of their time at Purdue.
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College Station, TX
Texas A&M University, located in urban College Station, TX, offers highly ranked graduate programs and is known as a research institution. This public institution, founded in 1876, has much to offer on its 5,200 acre campus including numerous clubs and organizations, and a huge Greek life. Students can also give back by volunteering at The Big Event which is the largest single-day, student-run volunteer effort in the country.
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Worcester, MA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, located in urban Worcester, MA, was one of the nation’s first engineering and technology universities. This private institution, founded in 1865, stands out as a close-knit private school grounded in scientific education. Campus activities are very popular at WPI with contests like the gigantic tug-of-war, an active Greek life, and numerous students are involved in the school’s sports teams.
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Provo, UT
Brigham Young University- -Provo, located in urban Provo, UT, is known for its excellence in language education, offering 55 different languages. This private institution, founded in 1875, centers its student life on religion and responsibility. The football team at Brigham Young is known for the number of players drafted by the NFL, with more than 70 in the past 30 years.
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Clemson, SC
Clemson University, located in suburban Clemson, SC, is a land-grant institution that conducts research to better the community and students and faculty are involved in projects ranging from improving irrigation systems to lowering bully rates. This public institution, founded in 1889, offers several things to do on its 17,000 acres including a bowling alley, arcade, and billiards room on campus as well as numerous clubs and organizations.
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Piscataway, NJ
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey at New Brunswick, is located in urban Piscataway, NJ. This public institution, founded in 1766, offers many graduate programs with its Graduate School of Education being highly ranked. Rutgers has five mini-campuses each with a different setting and feeling, letting students choose what’s right for them. There are also numerous clubs and organizations and an active Greek life.
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Minneapolis, MN
The University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, located in urban Minneapolis, MN, offers highly ranked schools which include the Carlson School of Management, College of Education and Human Development, and law school. This public institution, founded in 1851, is actually located in two different cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, which is how they got their name “twin cities”. There are also numerous clubs and organizations at the University of Minnesota.
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East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University, located in suburban East Landing, MI, offers programs at its highly ranked College of Education and well-regarded Eli Broad Graduate School of Management. This public institution, founded in 1855, offers several student activities on its 5,190 acre campus with numerous clubs and organizations, and an active Greek life. There are also local community events, volunteering opportunities, and several nightlife options downtown.
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Iowa City, IA
The University of Iowa, located in urban Iowa City, IA, offers many well-ranked graduate programs, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics being the only teaching hospital in the state. This public institution, founded in 1847, has the smallest student population of any other school competing in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. Leadership skills are important at Iowa with many leadership activities students can participate in.
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Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Tech, located in rural Blacksburg, VA, has a long history as a technical institute and offers graduate programs at the highly ranked College of Engineering. This public institution, founded in 1872, has a background in the sciences and encourages students to “invent the future”. On campus, students can go bowling, play pool or play games in the BreakZONE arcade. Virginia tech also offers numerous clubs and a thriving Greek life.
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Newark, DE
The University of Delaware, located in suburban Newark, DE, offers several graduate programs some of which are offered at the highly ranked School of Education and College of Engineering. This public institution, founded in 1743, ran the nation’s first study abroad program and several students choose to spend time in another country. The school also offers several clubs and organizations and a thriving Greek life.
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