#103 (tie)
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
In-state tuition and fees: $10,200 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $27,384 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 19,799
Setting: suburban
Auburn University was established in 1856 as a public institution. Auburn University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
#103 (tie)
University at Buffalo--SUNY
Buffalo, NY
Hayes and Crosby Halls
In-state tuition and fees: $8,426 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,366 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 19,831
Setting: suburban
A public institution, University at Buffalo--SUNY was founded in 1846. University at Buffalo--SUNY offers a Greek system, where 2 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2 percent is involved in a fraternity.
#103 (tie)
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
Campus of the University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary.
Tuition and fees: $37,230 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 7,975
Setting: suburban
Located about an hour away from both Cincinnati and the Ohio state capital of Columbus, the University of Dayton is a private school that encourages its students to practice their Catholic faith on campus. Students can also get involved in more than 200 organizations, the campus radio and television stations, and Division I varsity sports.
#106 (tie)
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Central campus, Iowa State University
In-state tuition and fees: $7,731 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,617 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 27,659
Setting: city
Founded in 1858, Iowa State University is a public institution. Iowa State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
#106 (tie)
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Loyola University Chicago's Richard J. Klarchek Information Commons sits along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline.
Tuition and fees: $37,412 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 10,168
Setting: city
Loyola University Chicago is the largest Jesuit school in the country. The university has two locations in Chicago, known as Lake Shore and Water Tower, as well as an international campus in Rome.
#106 (tie)
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas, Lawrence campus
In-state tuition and fees: $10,448 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $25,731 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 19,217
Setting: city
University of Kansas was established in 1866 as a public institution. University of Kansas follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
#106 (tie)
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
Bizzell Memorial Library, The University of Oklahoma
In-state tuition and fees: $7,695 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,469 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 21,818
Setting: city
The University of Oklahoma is a large, public research institution in Norman. Its campus is also home to the National Weather Center, where undergraduates can find research and study opportunities.
#106 (tie)
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Welcome to the University of Oregon!
In-state tuition and fees: $9,918 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $30,888 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 20,797
Setting: city
University of Oregon students have a variety of extracurricular options to choose from, including joining fraternities and sororities, cheering on the Ducks athletic teams, and checking out local art performances. More than 20 percent of students participate in Greek life.
#106 (tie)
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
USF is located in the heart of San Francisco.
Tuition and fees: $41,450 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 6,392
Setting: urban
The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit institution located in the California Bay Area. USF is committed to giving back to the surrounding community and offers service-learning semesters for students interested in volunteer work.
#106 (tie)
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Ayres Hall is the University of Tennessee's iconic building.
In-state tuition and fees: $11,246 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $29,696 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 21,182
Setting: urban
The University of Tennessee is a public research institution in Knoxville, one of the state’s largest cities. The UT sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference and traditionally draw large crowds during football season.
#113 (tie)
University of California--Riverside
Riverside, CA
UC Riverside
In-state tuition and fees: $13,408 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $36,286 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 18,621
Setting: city
University of California--Riverside was established in 1954 as a public institution. University of California--Riverside follows a quarter-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
#113 (tie)
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
With more than 3.5 million volumes, the Thomas Cooper Library is a dynamic center for learning and studying.
In-state tuition and fees: $11,158 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $29,440 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 24,180
Setting: city
At the University of South Carolina, freshmen students are eased into college life through University 101, a transition program pioneered at the school. The Columbia campus is the flagship location for the University of South Carolina system.
#113 (tie)
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN
Tuition and fees: $34,442 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 6,350
Setting: urban
University of St. Thomas has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,350, with a gender distribution of 52.8 percent male students and 47.2 percent female students. At this school, 39 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 61 percent of students live off campus.
#116 (tie)
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
A birds-eye view of Catholic University’s 193-acre campus, CUA is dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason.
Tuition and fees: $39,726 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 3,713
Setting: urban
The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church. With the school’s location in Washington, D.C., students have easy access to national landmarks.
#116 (tie)
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
A shot of Duquesne University and downtown Pittsburgh at night.
Tuition and fees: $32,636 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 5,970
Setting: urban
Duquesne University was established in 1878 as a private institution. Duquesne University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
#116 (tie)
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
Illinois Tech is located just minutes south of Chicago's downtown "loop."
Tuition and fees: $41,335 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 2,926
Setting: urban
The Illinois Institute of Technology, a private university in Chicago, provides a variety of options for students interested in the sciences. IIT offers a wide range of engineering degree programs, as well as degrees in architecture, political science and more.
#116 (tie)
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
An aerial view of the Michigan Tech campus shows the Keweenaw Waterway and Mont Ripley Ski Hill (operated by the University).
In-state tuition and fees: $14,040 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $29,520 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 5,621
Setting: rural
Located on Lake Superior's Keweenaw Peninsula, the Michigan Technological University campus is in the small town of Houghton, about 100 miles north of the Wisconsin border. Students at Michigan Tech have many opportunities to conduct research and participate in annual events such as the Winter Carnival.
#116 (tie)
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
Burns Tower sits at the entrance of University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.
Tuition and fees: $41,342 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 3,877
Setting: city
The University of the Pacific is a private college in Stockton, Calif. The school’s picturesque campus has been featured in films including All the King’s Men, Porgy & Bess, and Flubber.
#121 (tie)
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
Alex Rowe and Professor Shane Rogers work on water filtration systems.
Tuition and fees: $42,530 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 3,110
Setting: rural
Clarkson University is a private institution in northern New York, where students can attend several annual events, get involved with Greek life, and explore numerous varsity and recreational sports. Off campus, Clarkson students can discover the nearby Adirondack Mountains and Lake Placid, drive an hour to Canada or take a day trip to New York City.
#121 (tie)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
The Oval is at the heart of Colorado State University's campus.
In-state tuition and fees: $9,897 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $26,077 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 23,798
Setting: city
Colorado State University, also known as CSU, is located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the city of Fort Collins. CSU students have opportunities to conduct research with faculty, join one of the hundreds of campus organizations or cheer on more than 15 Division I sports teams.
#121 (tie)
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
DePaul University: Lincoln Park Quad
Tuition and fees: $35,071 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 16,420
Setting: urban
DePaul University is a large institution spread across six campuses in and around Chicago. The university offers a variety of academic programs, including the School for New Learning, which caters exclusively to adult students.
#121 (tie)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Morgan Hall, Temple’s new 27-story residence and dining complex, heralds a new era in living and learning at the university.
In-state tuition and fees: $14,770 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $25,450 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 28,068
Setting: urban
Temple University is an urban college in Philadelphia that encourages students to find their own roommates. Center City, a hub of shopping and city life, is less than two miles from campus.
#121 (tie)
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
The “Pride of Arizona” is the marching and pep band at the University of Arizona.
In-state tuition and fees: $10,581 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,379 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 31,670
Setting: city
The University of Arizona offers its students a wide variety of ways to get involved, from joining the ZonaZoo cheering section at Wildcats sports games to checking out the burgeoning Greek scene with more than 30 fraternities and sororities.
#126 (tie)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey--Newark
Newark, NJ
Rutgers-Newark, an aerial view
In-state tuition and fees: $13,297 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,075 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 7,217
Setting: urban
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—Newark is located in the largest city in the state. More than 60 percent of students complete majors in the Newark College of Arts and Sciences.
#126 (tie)
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
Jubilee Hall contains 30 teaching spaces, from seminar rooms that seat 8 people to a 390-seat auditorium.
Tuition and fees: $36,926 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 5,839
Setting: suburban
A private, Catholic school in South Orange, N.J., Seton Hall University is about a 30-minute train ride to New York City. Many students take advantage of the university’s location by interning and job hunting in the nearby city while still enjoying the clubs, Greek life, and Division I sports on campus.
#126 (tie)
University at Albany--SUNY
Albany, NY
Aerial of UAlbany's Uptown campus
In-state tuition and fees: $8,527 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,167 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 12,822
Setting: suburban
The University at Albany, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, offers a wide range of academic programs, including many highly ranked graduate degrees such as criminal justice and public affairs. Notable Albany alumni include Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to a major political office in America and the subject of the movie "Milk," starring Sean Penn.
#129 (tie)
Arizona State University--Tempe
Tempe, AZ
In-state tuition and fees: $9,811 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $23,312 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 38,735
Setting: urban
Arizona State University’s Tempe campus offers more than 200 research-based programs in the arts, business, engineering and more. The campus is located just outside of Phoenix, in the suburb of Tempe, Arizona.
#129 (tie)
Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
An aerial view of the LSU campus.
In-state tuition and fees: $8,750 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $26,467 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 24,923
Setting: urban
LSU, or Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge, is a public institution in the southeast region of the state, near the Mississippi River. Students at LSU can explore more than 350 student organizations or visit several free museums and an arboretum.
#129 (tie)
Ohio University
Athens, OH
The South Green at Ohio University.
In-state tuition and fees: $10,536 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,500 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 23,504
Ohio University is a public school in Athens where extracurricular activities abound. Students are required to live on campus for four semesters unless they commute from a parent's nearby home, among other exemptions.
#129 (tie)
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Forbes named the University of Cincinnati among the world's most beautiful campuses.
In-state tuition and fees: $11,000 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $26,334 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 22,231
Setting: urban
Students at the University of Cincinnati (UC) can explore more than 300 campus organizations, join Greek life, or play Division I sports. Notable UC alumni include Joseph Strauss, who designed the Golden Gate Bridge, and Abe Bookman, who invented the Magic 8-ball toy.
#129 (tie)
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of Kentucky.
In-state tuition and fees: $10,616 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $22,888 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 21,441
Setting: city
Located in the city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky offers Division I sports, Greek life, and nearly 350 student organizations. Off campus, Lexington can also be a source of fun for students, who can shop, golf, tour a museum, browse the farmers’ market, or spend a day at the horse track.
#129 (tie)
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
The University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
In-state tuition and fees: $7,935 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $25,267 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 24,492
Setting: urban
The University of Utah is known to students as the U of U or simply The U. Its campus is located in the state capital, Salt Lake City.
#135 (tie)
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Located in front of David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex
Tuition and fees: $38,900 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 6,826
Setting: suburban
Attending Hofstra University, a school in Long Island, New York, means students are in close proximity to the attractions and internships available in New York City. The university runs a variety of academic institutes, including the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency.
#135 (tie)
New School
New York, NY
Parsons The New School for Design undergraduate programs offer rigorous art and design training.
Tuition and fees: $41,836 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 6,874
Setting: urban
New School was established in 1919 as a private institution. New School follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
#135 (tie)
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Finished in 1875, Old Main is the campus’s signature building and the symbol of higher learning in the state of Arkansas.
In-state tuition and fees: $8,210 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,300 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 21,009
Setting: city
Located in the city of Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas is a public school with many opportunities for students on campus, including several media outlets and events featuring famous speakers and musical acts. Graduate students can choose from several programs, including those in the law school, where Bill and Hillary Clinton taught before they moved to the White House.
#138 (tie)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
A rainbow stretches over the Mason pond after a storm rolls through Fairfax Campus.
In-state tuition and fees: $10,382 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $29,960 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 21,990
Setting: suburban
George Mason University is suburban school not far from Washington, D.C. Despite a large commuter population, the school offers a Weekends at Mason program and events for students who stick around after the school week is complete.
#138 (tie)
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
It’s hard to imagine the campus without the Havener Student Center.
In-state tuition and fees: $9,537 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $25,404 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 6,146
Setting: rural
Missouri University of Science & Technology largely focuses on engineering and science degrees. Engineering majors include aerospace, mining, petroleum, nuclear and more.
#138 (tie)
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
Oregon State University - Weatherford Hall - College of Business Entrepeneurship Program
In-state tuition and fees: $8,276 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $23,540 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 23,161
Setting: suburban
Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is about 90 minutes south of Portland and an hour drive from the Pacific coast. OSU students can get involved in hundreds of clubs and Greek life and attend events such as the "Civil War" football game against University of Oregon.
#138 (tie)
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
At its main campus and three regional campuses, WSU’s 12 colleges offer 100 undergraduate, 67 master's and 47 doctoral degrees.
In-state tuition and fees: $12,428 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $25,510 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 23,070
Setting: rural
Washington State University is a public school that is committed to research. In addition to its campus in Pullman, the school has regional locations in Spokane and the Tri-Cities, as well as in Vancouver.
#142 (tie)
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
This is a panoramic view of Illinois State University, seen from the top of the Watterson Towers residence hall.
In-state tuition and fees: $12,830 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,420 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 17,749
Setting: urban
Located about 130 miles southwest of Chicago, the Illinois State University campus is in the town of Normal. First-year students at ISU can take the Learning in Communities seminar, allowing them to attend one of their first college courses in small groups with their peers and learn about each other and the university.
#142 (tie)
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Anderson Hall
In-state tuition and fees: $9,034 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $22,624 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 20,169
Setting: city
Kansas State University is located in the northeast region of the state and is home to the Biosecurity Research Institute, where students can train to research infectious diseases, and the Landon Lecture Series, which has hosted many prestigious speakers, including five former U.S. presidents.
#142 (tie)
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY
Kearney Hall
Tuition and fees: $29,550 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 2,959
Setting: suburban
St. John Fisher College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,959, with a gender distribution of 40.1 percent male students and 59.9 percent female students. At this school, 46 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 54 percent of students live off campus.
#145 (tie)
Howard University
Washington, DC
Tuition and fees: $23,970 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 6,974
Setting: urban
Howard University is a historically black college located in Washington, D.C. Despite its urban setting, students are permitted to bring cars to campus – though freshmen may not apply for on-campus parking.
#145 (tie)
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
Students on their way to class pass Edmon Low Library.
In-state tuition and fees: $7,442 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,027 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 20,493
Setting: city
Oklahoma State University is a large public institution in Stillwater. The OSU Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference.
#145 (tie)
St. John's University
Queens, NY
St. John's University, Queens Campus, St. Augustine Hall
Tuition and fees: $38,680 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 15,773
Setting: urban
St. John's University is a Catholic institution spread across three residential campuses in New York City. A university shuttle transports students between the main campus in Queens and locations in Staten Island and Manhattan.
#145 (tie)
University of Texas--Dallas
Richardson, TX
Trellis Plaza, located at the heart of the UT Dallas campus, provides shade and a gently cooling mister.
In-state tuition and fees: $11,806 (2013-14)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $30,378 (2013-14)
Enrollment: 13,049
Setting: suburban
A public institution, University of Texas--Dallas was founded in 1969. University of Texas--Dallas offers a Greek system, where 2 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3 percent is involved in a fraternity.
#149 (tie)
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
Tuition and fees: $32,340 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 5,040
Setting: suburban
Adelphi University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,040, with a gender distribution of 30.5 percent male students and 69.5 percent female students. At this school, 23 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 77 percent of students live off campus.
#149 (tie)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
NJIT's six colleges are advancing research and education to meet 21st century expectations in STEM and design.
In-state tuition and fees: $15,602 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,274 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 7,286
Setting: urban
Founded in 1881, New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public institution. New Jersey Institute of Technology follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
#149 (tie)
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University campus
In-state tuition and fees: $6,866 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $18,026 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 27,809
Setting: urban
San Diego State University is a public institution that was founded in 1897. The school has 26.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at San Diego State University is 28:1.
#149 (tie)
University of Alabama--Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Five Points. Hot spot for food, music, and entertainment.
In-state tuition and fees: $9,280 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,220 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 11,502
Setting: urban
University of Alabama--Birmingham was established in 1969 as a public institution. University of Alabama--Birmingham follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
#149 (tie)
University of Illinois--Chicago
Chicago, IL
The east side of the UIC campus, looking toward the downtown Chicago skyline
In-state tuition and fees: $13,640 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $26,030 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 16,660
Setting: urban
The University of Illinois—Chicago, also known as UIC, is a large, public research institution. Each spring, students present their findings at the Student Research Forum.
#149 (tie)
University of Maryland--Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
A view of UMBC academic row.
In-state tuition and fees: $10,068 (2013-14)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,642 (2013-14)
Enrollment: 11,136
Setting: suburban
University of Maryland— Baltimore County offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and more than 30 graduate programs. Students can have fun outside of academics by participating in about 250 student organizations, pledging one of the nearly 20 fraternities and sororities and playing Division I sports.
#149 (tie)
University of Mississippi
University, MS
The Historic Lyceum, on the Ole Miss campus.
In-state tuition and fees: $7,096 (2014-15)
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,144 (2014-15)
Enrollment: 16,677
Setting: rural
The University of Mississippi, better known as Ole Miss, is a large public institution in the college town of Oxford. About 35 percent of the student body is active in Greek life.