University Ranking in U.S.

#156 (tie)

Maryville University of St. Louis

St Louis, MO

Louie gets a high five from a student at Maryville's Convening of the Class.

Tuition and fees: $25,884 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 2,829

Setting: suburban

Maryville University of St. Louis is a private institution that was founded in 1872. The school has 69.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Maryville University of St. Louis is 12:1.

 

#156 (tie)

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Colvard Student Union, the "living room" of MSU's campus

In-state tuition and fees: $6,772 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $16,960 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 16,399

Setting: rural

At Mississippi State University, students value school traditions by participating in The Drill pep rally, and by cheering with Bully, the live bulldog mascot. Notable MSU alumni include bestselling author John Grisham, who earned a degree in accounting.

 

#156 (tie)

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

The Spanish Renaissance architecture is a hallmark of Texas Tech University’s beautiful campus.

In-state tuition and fees: $9,308 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,168 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 27,044

Setting: city

Texas Tech University is a large public school in the college town of Lubbock. The Red Raiders sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference and are particularly well known for football and basketball.

 

#156 (tie)

University of Massachusetts--Lowell

Lowell, MA

South Campus

In-state tuition and fees: $12,447 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,560 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 12,734

Setting: city

University of Massachusetts--Lowell has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,734, with a gender distribution of 61.1 percent male students and 38.9 percent female students. At this school, 36 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 64 percent of students live off campus.

 

#156 (tie)

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

An aerial view of Linden Court

In-state tuition and fees: $12,398 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $29,847 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 23,657

Setting: urban

Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU, is a public school in Richmond. Cheering on the school's Division I sports teams, the VCU Rams, is a popular outlet for students.

 

#161 (tie)

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

Students red-up for the basketball season at Midnight Madness.

Tuition and fees: $33,322 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 4,353

Setting: suburban

Founded in 1908, Biola University is a private institution. Biola University follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.

 

#161 (tie)

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

The university's proximity to Kentucky's largest city offers the benefits of a traditional campus and a vibrant community.

In-state tuition and fees: $10,432 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,320 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 15,957

Setting: urban

At the University of Louisville in Kentucky, students can participate in Division I sports, Greek life and more than 250 clubs. The campus is also home to an art museum, planetarium and Auguste Rodin's original sculpture of The Thinker.

 

#161 (tie)

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI

The Quad at the University of Rhode Island

In-state tuition and fees: $12,506 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,072 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 13,354

Setting: rural

Located in the village of Kingston, the University of Rhode Island has clubs and Division I sports on campus and nearby beaches off campus. Notable URI alumni include oceanographer Robert Ballard, who discovered the sunken Titanic.

 

#161 (tie)

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL

  University of South Florida

In-state tuition and fees: $6,410 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $17,325 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 31,100

Setting: urban

The University of South Florida, or USF, is a large public school that is committed to research. The school has a sizeable commuter population and offers bus transportation and a commuter network to accommodate students who don’t live on campus.

 

#161 (tie)

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY

In-state tuition and fees: $4,646 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $14,876 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 10,117

Setting: suburban

At the University of Wyoming, students can study in nearly 200 programs, including those in the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Through this program, students can explore many interesting places and activities in courses such as Alaska Mountaineering, Himalaya Backpacking and Baja Sea Kayaking.

 

#166 (tie)

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

The University of Idaho is a land-grant research university committed to developing solutions to society's complex problems.

In-state tuition and fees: $6,784 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,314 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 9,456

Setting: rural

At University of Idaho in Moscow, students can explore restaurants and festivals in the city, or get involved with more than 200 clubs and Division I sports on campus. Idaho’s silver-and-gold sports teams are called the Vandals, thanks to an old newspaper account of the 1917 basketball team vandalizing its opponents on the court.

 

#166 (tie)

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA

Vista La Verne Residence Hall was awarded the first Gold LEED certified in the city of La Verne.

Tuition and fees: $36,744 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 2,682

Setting: suburban

University of La Verne is a private institution that was founded in 1891. The school has 62.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of La Verne is 14:1.

 

#168 (tie)

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

Tuition and fees: $26,262 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 1,905

Setting: rural

Andrews University was established in 1874 as a private institution. Andrews University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#168 (tie)

University of Hawaii--Manoa

Honolulu, HI

The University of Hawaii--Manoa is the University of Hawaii's flagship campus.

In-state tuition and fees: $10,620 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $29,412 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 14,499

Setting: urban

The University of Hawaii—Manoa is a public school near downtown Honolulu on the island of Oahu. Students can take advantage of the school’s location through sailing and surfing classes, kayaking and snorkeling excursions, and more.

 

#168 (tie)

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

In-state tuition and fees: $7,508 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $17,794 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 11,724

Setting: city

Located on the eastern edge of the state in the city of Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota offers nearly 300 academic fields, including a highly ranked rural medicine program. Notable UND alumni include Sally Smith, CEO of the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant franchise.

 

#168 (tie)

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

In-state tuition and fees: $8,022 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $10,104 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 7,633

Setting: rural

Founded in 1862, University of South Dakota is a public institution. University of South Dakota follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.

 

#168 (tie)

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Historic Woodburn Hall

In-state tuition and fees: $6,960 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,424 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 22,757

Setting: suburban

A public school in the small city of Morgantown, West Virginia University offers several degrees and is home to the Center for Service and Learning, which gives class credit for community service. Students can also get involved with Greek life, Division I sports and more than 400 student organizations.

 

#173 (tie)

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA

An aerial view of APU's West Campus captures the beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Tuition and fees: $33,096 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 6,543

Setting: suburban

Azusa Pacific University is a private institution that was founded in 1899. The school has 59.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Azusa Pacific University is 14:1.

 

#173 (tie)

Ball State University

Muncie, IN Shafer Tower on the campus of Ball State University.

In-state tuition and fees: $9,344 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,610 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 16,300

Setting: suburban

At Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, undergraduate students can choose from about 180 majors, including the highly ranked entrepreneurship program. Notable alumni include late-night talk show host David Letterman, who created a scholarship for creative Ball State media students with average grades.

 

#173 (tie)

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, OH

BGSU students walk across campus

In-state tuition and fees: $10,726 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $18,034 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 14,477

Setting: rural

Located about 85 miles south of Detroit in northern Ohio, Bowling Green State University offers nearly 300 student clubs, about 40 Greek organizations and an anonymous, masked spirit crew. Notable alumni include Academy Award-winning actress Eva Marie Saint.

 

#173 (tie)

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL Clemente Center

Tuition and fees: $37,990 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 3,258

Setting: city

The Florida Institute of Technology originally started as a training facility for space industry professionals and now offers a wide range of degree programs to undergraduates. About half of the student body enrolls in the school’s College of Business.

 

#173 (tie)

Pace University

New York, NY

Pace University Pleasantville Campus

Tuition and fees: $39,747 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 8,289

Setting: urban

Pace University students can choose from the school's two campuses: one in the Financial District of New York City, the other in suburban Pleasantville, New York. "Inside the Actors Studio," a television show on Bravo, is filmed at the school's urban location.

 

#173 (tie)

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL Reflecting Pond

In-state tuition and fees: $6,368 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $22,467 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 51,269

Setting: suburban

The University of Central Florida is based in Orlando and has regional campuses throughout the middle of the state. The school has more than 350 clubs and organizations for students to consider joining.

 

#173 (tie)

University of Maine

Orono, ME

Research at UMaine brings students all over the world, including to local bear dens.

In-state tuition and fees: $10,604 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,484 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 9,182

Setting: rural

At the University of Maine, students participate in annual events such as Maine Day, when the school hosts a parade, and then together, everyone helps clean the campus. Notable UMaine alumni include bestselling horror author Stephen King, who wrote "Carrie" and "The Green Mile."

 

#173 (tie)

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

A fall day on the campus of Western Michigan University.

In-state tuition and fees: $10,685 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,917 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 19,198

Setting: city

Located in Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University offers more than 300 student organizations, nearly 30 fraternities and sororities and many Division I sports. Off campus, WMU students can check out Kalamazoo’s zoo, theater and festivals, or drive 40 minutes to the Lake Michigan beaches of South Haven.

 

#181 (tie)

Edgewood College

Madison, WI

Tuition and fees: $25,590 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 1,998

Setting: city

Edgewood College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,998, with a gender distribution of 31.2 percent male students and 68.8 percent female students. At this school, 28 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 72 percent of students live off campus.

 

#181 (tie)

Immaculata University

Immaculata, PA

Tuition and fees: $30,740 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 2,560

Setting: suburban

Founded in 1920, Immaculata University is a private institution. Immaculata University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.

 

#181 (tie)

North Dakota State University

Fargo, ND

Richard H. Barry Hall

In-state tuition and fees: $7,660 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $18,242 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 11,948

Setting: city

Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University offers more than 100 academic majors and Division I sports. Notable NDSU alumni include Alf Clausen, Emmy Award-winning music director for "The Simpsons" television show.

 

#181 (tie)

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University

In-state tuition and fees: $7,713 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $9,795 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 10,998

Setting: rural

South Dakota State University was established in 1881 as a public institution. South Dakota State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.

 

#181 (tie)

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

Tuition and fees: $22,425 (2013-14)

Setting: urban

A private institution, Spalding University was founded in 1814.

 

#181 (tie)

St. Mary's University of Minnesota

Winona, MN

Aerial of the Winona campus of Saint Mary's University

Tuition and fees: $30,315 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 1,932

Setting: city

St. Mary's University of Minnesota has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,932, with a gender distribution of 45.3 percent male students and 54.7 percent female students. At this school, 88 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 11 percent of students live off campus.

 

#181 (tie)

University of Alabama--Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

Graduate student conducts research at UA--Huntsville

In-state tuition and fees: $9,158 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,232 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 5,696

Setting: city

Students at University of Alabama—Huntsville can choose from more than 60 academic majors. UAHuntsville history majors with good academic merit may be eligible for a scholarship established by alumnus John Hendricks, founder and chair of Discovery Communications.

 

#181 (tie)

University of North Carolina--Greensboro

Greensboro, NC

Elliott University Center and Kaplan Commons, the hub of campus life at UNCG.

In-state tuition and fees: $6,442 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,304 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 14,348

Setting: urban

At the University of North Carolina—Greensboro, students can get involved in about 200 organizations and Division I sports. Notable UNCG alumni include Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Claudia Emerson and Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel.

 

#189 (tie)

Southern Illinois University--Carbondale

Carbondale, IL

In-state tuition and fees: $12,251 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,874 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 13,351

Setting: rural

Southern Illinois University--Carbondale was established in 1869 as a public institution. Southern Illinois University--Carbondale follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.

 

#189 (tie)

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston Student Activity Center

In-state tuition and fees: $10,518 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,378 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 31,587

Setting: urban

With its campus situated in one of the largest cities in the country, the University of Houston puts its students in an ideal location to find internships and research opportunities. Options exist on campus, too, with about 40 research centers.

 

#189 (tie)

University of Missouri--Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

UMKC is in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, a metro area with about 2 million people.

In-state tuition and fees: $9,582 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $22,641 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 10,247

Setting: urban

At the University of Missouri—Kansas City, students can explore more than 175 clubs and about 15 Greek-letter organizations. Former President Harry Truman attended the law school at UMKC for two years and later received the school's first honorary degree.

 

#189 (tie)

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

A towering Lobo statue stands at an entrance to the university.

In-state tuition and fees: $6,846 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,688 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 21,138

Setting: urban

Founded in 1889, University of New Mexico is a public institution. University of New Mexico follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.

 

#189 (tie)

Widener University

Chester, PA

Historic Old Main at Widener University in Chester, Pa.

Tuition and fees: $39,830 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 3,534

Setting: suburban

At Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania, many students help the community by mentoring local children, building houses and donating blood. Notable Widener University alumni include esteemed film director Cecil B. DeMille.

 

#194 (tie)

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

CMU's Warriner Hall

In-state tuition and fees: $11,550 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $23,670 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 20,534

The main campus of Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, although it has about 50 other locations across North America. On the main campus, CMU students participate in many annual events and traditions, including Native American Heritage Month, when the school celebrates its relationship with the local Saginaw Chippewa Tribe.

 

#194 (tie)

Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

In-state tuition and fees: $8,909 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $30,089 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 22,409

Setting: urban

Better known as IUPUI, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis hosts many events for students to attend, including the annual International Festival. Students at IUPUI can also get involved in Division I sports and Greek life.

 

#194 (tie)

Kent State University

Kent, OH

A Kent State University student rides his bike past "Eye to Eye," a sculpture by Gambier, Ohio artist Barry Gunderson.

In-state tuition and fees: $10,012 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $17,972 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 22,968

Setting: suburban

Located about 40 miles south of Cleveland, Kent State University offers more than 200 campus organizations, including Greek life, leadership programs for underclassmen and community service clubs. In the classroom, Kent State students can choose from nearly 300 academic programs, including peace and conflict studies.

 

#194 (tie)

Northern Illinois University

DeKalb, IL

In-state tuition and fees: $13,636 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $22,914 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 15,814

Setting: suburban

Students at Northern Illinois University can join more than 200 clubs, about 40 Greek-letter organizations and numerous Division I sports teams. Notable NIU alumni include Dan Castellaneta, who voices several characters on the animated television show "The Simpsons."

 

#194 (tie)

University of Montana

Missoula, MT

The Grizzly Statue, Main Hall, and the "M" on Mount Sentinel

In-state tuition and fees: $6,330 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $23,146 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 9,787

Among the University of Montana's academic offerings are programs devoted to American Indian culture and an internship on the school’s farm. Notable alumni of the University of Montana include Carroll O’Connor, who starred as Archie Bunker in the "All in the Family" television show.

 

#194 (tie)

University of Nevada--Reno

Reno, NV

Joe Crowley Student Union and Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

In-state tuition and fees: $6,415 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,325 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 15,694

Setting: urban

The University of Nevada—Reno is located on the western edge of the state on the border between the Great Basin and the Sierra Nevada. Off campus, Nevada students can visit nearby Lake Tahoe, check out the museums and festivals of Reno and drive just a few hours to Sacramento, California, or the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

#194 (tie)

Utah State University

Logan, UT

In-state tuition and fees: $6,384 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $18,491 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 24,385

Setting: city

A public institution, Utah State University was founded in 1888. Utah State University offers a Greek system, where 2 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

#201 (tie)

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA

Keeny Hall

In-state tuition and fees: $8,052 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $22,635 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 9,245

Setting: rural

A public institution, Louisiana Tech University was founded in 1894.

 

#201 (tie)

University of North Carolina--Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

In-state tuition and fees: $6,179 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $18,708 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 21,503

Setting: suburban

University of North Carolina--Charlotte has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,503, with a gender distribution of 51.5 percent male students and 48.5 percent female students. At this school, 24 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 76 percent of students live off campus.

 

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Ashland University

Ashland, OH

Recreation and Rybolt Sport Sciences Center

Tuition and fees: $19,852 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 3,198

Setting: rural

Ashland University is a private school in Ohio affiliated with the Brethren Church. Ashland students have more than 70 undergraduate major programs to choose from.

 

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Barry University

Miami Shores, FL

Tuition and fees: $28,160 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 4,341

Setting: suburban

Located in Miami, Barry University is a private, Catholic school that offers weekend and evening classes across Florida for adult students. Incoming freshmen participate in a program that requires them to read the same book in the summer, ahead of their fall semester classes.

 

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Benedictine University

Lisle, IL

Tuition and fees: $26,950 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 2,960

Setting: suburban

Benedictine University was established in 1887 as a private institution. Benedictine University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.

 

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Bowie State University

Bowie, MD

Bowie State students take time to chat on the quad.

In-state tuition and fees: $6,971 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $17,538 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 4,358

Setting: suburban

A public institution, Bowie State University was founded in 1865. Bowie State University offers a Greek system, where 15 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 20 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

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Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, WI

Tuition and fees: $26,570 (2014-15)

Setting: suburban

Founded in 1937, Cardinal Stritch University is a private institution. Cardinal Stritch University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.

 

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Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University School of Business students.

Tuition and fees: $21,334 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 2,629

Clark Atlanta University is a historically black institution that formed when Atlanta University and Clark College merged in 1988. Many notable people have passed through Clark Atlanta and the two founding schools, such as civil rights activist and writer W.E.B. DuBois, who taught social work at the university.

 

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Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Student Center

In-state tuition and fees: $9,473 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $12,653 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 12,376

Setting: urban

At Cleveland State University, students can study in more than 200 academic programs, join more than 150 campus clubs and visit numerous city attractions, such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Notable CSU alumni include the late Carl Stokes, who, as a former mayor of Cleveland, was the first African-American elected mayor of a major American city.

 

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East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

In-state tuition and fees: $6,143 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,340 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 21,508

Setting: city

Located in Greenville, North Carolina, East Carolina University offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and 75 master's programs. Notable ECU alumni include actress Sandra Bullock, who won an Academy Award for her role in "The Blind Side."

 

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East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN

In-state tuition and fees: $7,985 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $17,917 (2014-15)

Setting: city

East Tennessee State University in Johnson City is largely a commuter school. The ETSU Buccaneers compete in the NCAA Division I Southern Conference.

 

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Florida A&M University

Tallahassee, FL

In-state tuition and fees: $5,785 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $17,725 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 8,930

Setting: city

Located in Tallahassee, Florida A&M University is a historically black institution that offers a range of degrees to students of all races. The university, more commonly known as FAMU, offers more than 100 student organizations and several fraternities and sororities to join.

 

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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

FAU Boca Campus Main Entrance

In-state tuition and fees: $6,039 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,575 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 25,790

Setting: city

Florida Atlantic University is a public institution that was founded in 1961. The school has 24.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Florida Atlantic University is 25:1.

 

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Florida International University

Miami, FL

Florida International University

In-state tuition and fees: $6,496 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $18,895 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 39,045

Setting: urban

Florida International University is a public school in Miami. Hispanic students make up about 60 percent of the student body.

 

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Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Sweetheart Circle is the historic center of Georgia Southern University.

In-state tuition and fees: $7,190 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,086 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 17,904

Setting: rural

At Georgia Southern University, students can get a global perspective by utilizing the school's centers for Irish, Africana and International studies, or by studying abroad. On campus, Georgia Southern hosts many annual events for students, such as Finals Feast, when administrators treat students to a breakfast buffet during the stressful weeks of final exams.

 

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Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

The Georgia Dome is the home of GSU football.

In-state tuition and fees: $10,240 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,450 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 24,865

Setting: urban

Georgia State University, located in downtown Atlanta, is one of the largest universities in Georgia. To help ease the college transition, first-year students can opt into the Freshman Learning Communities program, which groups students based on shared interests.

 

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Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Chorus of Trumpets

In-state tuition and fees: $8,416 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $18,346 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 10,268

Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University offers more than 80 academic majors. Indiana State students can get involved in nearly 150 organizations and many campus events, such as the annual tandem bicycle race.

 

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, PA

IUP students on campus in front of Stephenson Hall

In-state tuition and fees: $9,470 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,700 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 12,471

Setting: suburban

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, better known as IUP, is located about 60 miles northeast of Pittsburgh and offers Division II sports, Greek life and more than 250 campus clubs. Notable IUP alumni include Chad Hurley, the co-founder and former CEO of YouTube.

 

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Jackson State University

Jackson, MS

In-state tuition and fees: $6,348 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $15,552 (2013-14)

Jackson State University was established as a public institution. Jackson State University admissions are considered less selective.

 

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Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

In-state tuition and fees: $9,361 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,681 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 9,382

A public institution, Lamar University was founded in 1923. Lamar University offers a Greek system, where 2 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 4 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

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Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL

It's always a good day for a bike ride in sunny South Florida.

Tuition and fees: $34,550 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 1,785

Setting: suburban

At Lynn University, a small private school in Florida, freshmen can apply for a selective program that allows them to graduate in three years instead of four. Students at Lynn University are in a prime location, with the beach just three miles away and Miami within an hour's drive.

 

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Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN

Business and Aerospace Quad

In-state tuition and fees: $7,370 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,434 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 21,162

Setting: city

Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution that was founded in 1911. The school has 40.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Middle Tennessee State University is 19:1.

 

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Montana State University

Bozeman, MT

Montana State University's campus with the Bridger Mountain Range as a backdrop.

In-state tuition and fees: $6,894 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,296 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 13,264

Setting: city

Montana State University is home to many unique research facilities, such as the Plant Growth Center and the Center for Bison and Wildlife Health. Notable alumni include Jan Stenerud, one of the few Pro Football Hall of Fame placekickers.

 

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Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

In-state tuition and fees: $7,378 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $16,862 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 6,252

Setting: urban

A public institution, Morgan State University was founded in 1867.

 

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National-Louis University

Chicago, IL

Tuition and fees: $15,915 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 1,427

Setting: urban

National-Louis University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,427, with a gender distribution of 22.8 percent male students and 77.2 percent female students.

 

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New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, NM

The mvajestic Organ Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for NMSU's Hadley Hall.

In-state tuition and fees: $6,573 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,658 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 13,582

Setting: suburban

New Mexico State University has five locations, with the main campus situated in Las Cruces. NMSU is home to the Chile Pepper Institute, which promotes the state vegetable.

 

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North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro, NC

Emblazoned with the A&T logo, this is one of two fountains on campus.

In-state tuition and fees: $5,422 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $16,503 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 8,872

Setting: urban

North Carolina A&T State University is a historically black school in Greensboro. The Aggies sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

 

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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

Nestled in the heart of pine country at 7,000 feet in Flagstaff, Ariz., NAU boasts spectacular surroundings.

In-state tuition and fees: $9,990 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $22,510 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 22,670

Setting: rural

Northern Arizona University was established in 1899 as a public institution. Northern Arizona University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.

 

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Nova Southeastern University

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Tuition and fees: $26,700 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 5,156

Setting: suburban

A private institution, Nova Southeastern University was founded in 1964. Nova Southeastern University offers a Greek system, where 4 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

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Oakland University

Rochester, MI

Welcome to Oakland University.

In-state tuition and fees: $11,460 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,735 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 16,594

Setting: suburban

Located about 30 miles northwest of Detroit, Oakland University is in the suburb of Rochester, Michigan. Classes at Oakland are usually small, often with fewer than 35 students, and only 1 percent of courses are taught by graduate assistants.