Top Universities in USA for 2013
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Washington, DC
American University was founded in 1893 as a private university. The campus is located in the nation’s capital city, situated on 84 acres in the city’s northwest corner. The setting is urban with a nearby stop on the D.C.-area Metrorail transit system to ferry students to all the museums, restaurants, clubs and historic landmarks that Washington has to offer. The American University Eagles are part of the NCAA Division I Patriot League and the university has more than 300 student organizations on campus.
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Waco, TX
Baylor University, located in urban Waco, TX, partners with the city in some of its research initiatives including the Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems and the Waco Mammoth Site. This private institution, founded in 1845, is active in volunteerism. Every semester students donate 12,000 hours of time to service projects in the community and students even get sent abroad in the Global Missions.
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Golden, CO
The Colorado School of Mines, located in suburban Golden, CO, offers students interested in studying the sciences plenty of opportunities. This public institution, founded in 1874, has several academic departments including Hydrologic Science and Engineering and Geophysics. The campus location is perfect for the outdoorsy type with activities such as biking, hiking, and climbing in the Rocky Mountains. Cold-weather sports are also offered in the annual Winter Carnival.
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Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama, located in urban Tuscaloosa, AL, is a research institution offering opportunities for all students to get involved in projects. This public institution, founded in 1831, offers several activities on its 1,000 acre campus including numerous student organizations and a thriving Greek life. The University of Alabama also offers a men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball program, one of four in the country.
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Santa Cruz, CA
The University of California at Santa Cruz, located in suburban Santa Cruz, CA, is known for its astronomy and space sciences programs, being part of a 10-year research project with NASA. This public institution, founded in 1965, has several unique aspects on its 2,000 acre campus including Camper Park, an area where students with RVs can reside. UCSC also has 25 miles of hiking and jogging trails on campus and several clubs and organizations.
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Worcester, MA
Clark University, located in urban Worcester, MA, is focused on research and undergraduates are encouraged to get involved. This private institution, founded in 1887, is a small liberal arts institution surrounded by 12 other colleges and universities. While Clark does not have a Greek life, it does offer several clubs and organizations and athletic teams which compete in the NCAA Division III New England Conference.
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Philadelphia, PA
Drexel University, located in urban Philadelphia, PA, offers many well-regarded programs through the College of Engineering and the Drexel University College of Medicine is the country’s largest private medical school. This private institution, founded in 1891, operates a cooperative education program, sending students to more than 1,000 employers for six months at a time. Drexel is a highly technological school, being the first university to mandate students to own computers and the first to have a fully wireless campus.
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Bloomington, IN
Indiana University at Bloomington, located in urban Bloomington, IN, offers many graduate programs at the highly ranked Kelly School of Business, School of Education, and Maurer School of Law. This public institution, founded in 1820, is home to a lively cultural scene with entertainment performances, like the annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. The Indiana University Outdoor Adventures program offers students the opportunity to explore the area through boating, caving, and rock climbing.
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Milwaukee, WI
Marquette University, located in urban Milwaukee, WI, has several academic centers and institutes including the Thermofluid Science and Energy Research Center and National Sports Law Institute. This private institution, founded in 1881, is near downtown Milwaukee which is known for its restaurants, zoo and athletics. The school offers unique sports options including waterskiing and wakeboarding, many clubs, and events such as the Winter Flurry which is filled with games, activities, and a semiformal dance.
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Denver, CO
The University of Denver gives students the opportunity to earn their bachelor’s or graduate degrees entirely online. Online classes are presented in asynchronous format, allowing students to join online classes when scheduling permits. 24/7 technical assistance is available for each online class and instructors are available via email to answer questions.
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Auburn University, AL
Auburn University, located in suburban Auburn University, AL, is a land, sea, and space grant institution that receives federal funding for research projects that benefit the community. This public institution, founded in 1856, is located in one of the best places to live and football is a big attraction in the fall with the Auburn Tigers competing in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference.
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Binghamton, NY
Binghamton University SUNY, located in suburban Binghamton, NY, offers highly ranked graduate programs in the Department of History, Department of Public Administration, and Department of Psychology. This public institution, founded in 1946, offers lots of outdoor recreation with a nature preserve that includes a forest and pond on campus. Students can also participate in camping trips, kayaking, and climbing through the Adventure Resource Center and the Outdoor Pursuits program.
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Oxford, OH
Miami University--Oxford, located in rural Oxford, OH, offers several bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. This public institution, founded in 1809, has much to do on its 2,000 acre campus. The Greek system is a huge part of campus life. In fact, the school is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” because the Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and Sigma Chi organizations were founded at Miami University. The sports teams are also popular and compete in the Division I Mid-American Conference.
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St. Louis, MO
St. Louis University is a private school founded in 1818 in St. Louis, Mo. The university is a Catholic, Jesuit school that is open to students of all faiths. The school began offering online bachelor's degrees in 2007 and now offers bachelor's degrees in business, health, criminal justice and aviation management, among others. Teh school also offers a Master's of Science in Nursing degree.
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Tallahassee, FL
Florida State University, located in urban Tallahassee, FL, offers a wide variety of graduate schools including the College of Business, College of Law, and College of Medicine. This public institution, founded in 1851, has numerous student organizations and adventure trips which include kayaking, backpacking, and whitewater rafting. Students can also participate in the school’s sports teams that compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference and are dominant in football and baseball.
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Columbia, MO
A public institution, the University of Missouri was founded in 1839 and started providing online education in 2001. The school offers a wide variety of distance learning bachelor's, master's, doctoral and education specialist degrees. There are also online certificate and high school completion courses. University of Missouri online students have access to an online library, academic advising and career center.
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Ames, IA
Iowa State University, located in urban Ames, IA, offers highly ranked graduate programs through the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Engineering, as well as one of the nation’s only programs in human computer interaction. This public institution, founded in 1858, has many things to do on its 1,984 acre campus with numerous student organizations, a large Greek life, and sports which are a huge part of campus life.
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