Top Universities in USA for 2013
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Fort Collins, CO
Colorado State University, located in urban Fort Collins, CO, is one of the premier teaching and research institution in the U.S. This public institution, founded in 1870, offers several degrees in eight colleges with graduate programs in the schools of business, engineering and education. CSU is considered one of the leading research universities, exploring fields in atmospheric science, infectious diseases, clean energy technologies, and environmental sciences.
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Chicago, IL
DePaul University, located in urban Chicago, IL, is nationally recognized for its innovative programs that combine applied learning with current theories. This private institution, founded in 1898, is home to the School for New Learning which caters to adult students. DePaul offers numerous organizations, an active Greek life, sports teams that compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference, and events such as FEST, an outdoor concert.
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Hempstead, NY
Hofstra University, located in suburban Hempstead, NY, runs many academic institutions including the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, the National Center for Suburban Studies, and the Long Island Studies Institute. This private institution, founded in 1935, allows students to enjoy attractions in the area and the opportunity for internships. The school also offers several student organizations, an active Greek life, and sports teams.
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Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge, located in Baton Rouge, LA, offers students many degrees available at the E. J. Ourso College of Business, the college of engineering, and the school of law. This public institution, founded in 1860, has much to do on its 2,000 acre campus including numerous student organizations and the nearby 14-acre Hilltop Arboretum and the Louisiana Museum of Natural History. Students can also get involved in the school’s varsity sports teams.
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Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University was founded in 1885 and is a public institution. The university has four campuses throughout Phoenix occupying 1,966 acres. Students can choose from more than 275 majors, 500 clubs and organizations and more than 300 study abroad options. ASU’s Sun Devils student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 conference. Notable alumni of the university include David Spade, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and baseball star Barry Bonds.
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Fairfax, VA
George Mason University, located in suburban Fairfax, VA, may have a small campus but the school offers all of the excitement and options of a large campus. George Mason offers a Weekend at Mason program with events for students who reside on campus on the weekends. There are also numerous clubs and organizations, an active Greek life, and sports teams that compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association.
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Manhattan, KS
Kansas State University, located in urban Manhattan, KS, was one of America’s first land-grant colleges. This public institution, founded in 1863, offers many undergraduate programs and master’s degrees in field such as business, engineering, and education. K-State has many unique activities on campus like a golf course, insect museum, dairy bar, and gardens. The school also offers numerous organizations, fraternities and sororities, and varsity sports teams.
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Cincinnati, OH
The University of Cincinnati, a public institution, provides a variety of online degrees in the medical counseling and education fields. There is no distinction between on-campus and distance learning degrees. Students have access to online services including bulletin boards, simulations, live and recorded video and audio, technical support, digital library materials and mentoring.
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Chicago, IL
The University of Illinois—Chicago is home to a variety of online programs including applied health sciences, business administration, education, engineering, medicine and more. Students can download assignments and review faculty feedback 24 hours a day. They can interact with each other and instructors utilizing multimedia, threaded discussion, chat and more.
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