University Ranking in U.S.

#53

University of Texas--Austin

Austin, TX

Founded in 1883, the University of Texas at Austin has more than 50,000 students.

In-state tuition and fees: $9,798 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $34,722 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 39,979

Setting: urban

University of Texas--Austin is a public institution that was founded in 1883. The school has 34.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Texas--Austin is 18:1.

 

#54 (tie)

George Washington University

Washington, DC

Students take advantage of the quiet study area on the sixth floor of the Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library.

Tuition and fees: $48,760 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 10,357

Setting: urban

George Washington University was established in 1821 as a private institution. George Washington University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#54 (tie)

Ohio State University--Columbus

Columbus, OH

University Hall at OSU.

In-state tuition and fees: $10,037 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $26,537 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 44,201

Setting: urban

A public institution, Ohio State University--Columbus was founded in 1870. Ohio State University--Columbus offers a Greek system, where 6 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 6 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

#54 (tie)

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

Malibu Campus in the afternoon, looking Southeast

Tuition and fees: $46,692 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 3,538

Setting: suburban

Pepperdine University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,538, with a gender distribution of 41.4 percent male students and 58.6 percent female students. At this school, 58 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 42 percent of students live off campus.

 

#54 (tie)

Tulane University

New Orleans, LA

Gibson Hall, the main administrative building at Tulane, on Saint Charles Avenue

Tuition and fees: $48,305 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 8,352

Setting: urban

Founded in 1834, Tulane University is a private institution. Tulane University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#58 (tie)

Fordham University

New York, NY

Keating Hall, Rose Hill Campus

Tuition and fees: $43,577 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 8,345

Setting: urban

Fordham University is a private institution that was founded in 1841. The school has 50.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Fordham University is 13:1.

 

#58 (tie)

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX

View from Dallas Hall of Dallas skyline.

Tuition and fees: $45,940 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 6,357

Setting: urban

Southern Methodist University was established in 1911 as a private institution. Southern Methodist University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#58 (tie)

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University's Hall of Languages

Tuition and fees: $41,886 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 15,097

Setting: city

A private institution, Syracuse University was founded in 1870. Syracuse University offers a Greek system, where 27 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 22 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

#58 (tie)

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

A fall view of the Wilbur Cross Building.

In-state tuition and fees: $12,700 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $32,880 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 18,032

Setting: rural

University of Connecticut has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,032, with a gender distribution of 50.9 percent male students and 49.1 percent female students. At this school, 72 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 28 percent of students live off campus.

 

#62 (tie)

Brigham Young University--Provo

Provo, UT

Students at BYU walking to morning classes

Tuition and fees: $5,000 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 27,765

Setting: city

Founded in 1875, Brigham Young University--Provo is a private institution. Brigham Young University--Provo follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#62 (tie)

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson is located on 1,400 acres in upstate South Carolina, along Hartwell Lake and the Blue Ridge mountains.

In-state tuition and fees: $13,382 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $30,816 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 16,931

Setting: suburban

Clemson University is a public institution that was founded in 1889. The school has 51.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Clemson University is 17:1.

 

#62 (tie)

Purdue University--West Lafayette

West Lafayette, IN

Students make their way to the Purdue Memorial Union as the skies clear to light a fresh blanket of snow in West Lafayette.

In-state tuition and fees: $10,002 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,804 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 29,440

Setting: city

Purdue University--West Lafayette was established in 1869 as a public institution. Purdue University--West Lafayette follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#62 (tie)

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

UGA Historic Marker at the Arch

In-state tuition and fees: $10,836 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $29,046 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 26,278

Setting: city

A public institution, University of Georgia was founded in 1785. University of Georgia offers a Greek system, where 29 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 22 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

#62 (tie)

University of Maryland--College Park

College Park, MD

Hornbake Plaza

In-state tuition and fees: $9,427 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $29,720 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 26,658

Setting: suburban

University of Maryland--College Park has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,658, with a gender distribution of 53.4 percent male students and 46.6 percent female students. At this school, 44 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 56 percent of students live off campus.

 

#62 (tie)

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

The Cathedral of Learning, a 42-story Gothic monument to higher education and the city of Pittsburgh's ethnic heritage

In-state tuition and fees: $17,772 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,168 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 18,615

Setting: urban

Founded in 1787, University of Pittsburgh is a public institution. University of Pittsburgh follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#68 (tie)

Texas A&M University--College Station

College Station, TX

Aggies study outside of the academic building.

In-state tuition and fees: $9,180 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $26,356 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 44,315

Setting: city

Texas A&M University--College Station was established in 1876 as a public institution. Texas A&M University--College Station follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#68 (tie)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA

A view of student Life at WPI.

Tuition and fees: $42,778 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 4,134

Setting: city

A private institution, Worcester Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1865. Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers a Greek system, where 41 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 29 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

#70

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick

Piscataway, NJ

Old Queens building opened 1811.

In-state tuition and fees: $13,813 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,591 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 33,900

Setting: city

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,900, with a gender distribution of 49.7 percent male students and 50.3 percent female students. At this school, 48 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 53 percent of students live off campus.

 

#71 (tie)

American University

Washington, DC

The McKinley Building, named after President William McKinley, a former AU trustee, was the second building built on AU’s campus.

Tuition and fees: $41,833 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 7,341

Setting: suburban

Founded in 1893, American University is a private institution. American University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#71 (tie)

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University students enjoying the beautiful historic campus

Tuition and fees: $38,290 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 13,292

Setting: city

Baylor University is a private institution that was founded in 1845. The school has 50.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Baylor University is 15:1.

 

#71 (tie)

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum by night

In-state tuition and fees: $8,079 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $27,409 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 21,974

Setting: city

University of Iowa was established in 1847 as a public institution. University of Iowa follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#71 (tie)

University of Minnesota--Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN

The scenic Northrop Mall is a great place for studying, recreation, and meeting friends.

In-state tuition and fees: $13,626 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,876 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 34,449

Setting: urban

A public institution, University of Minnesota--Twin Cities was founded in 1851.

 

#71 (tie)

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Burruss Hall

In-state tuition and fees: $12,017 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $27,444 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 24,034

Setting: rural

Virginia Tech has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,034, with a gender distribution of 58.7 percent male students and 41.3 percent female students. At this school, 37 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 63 percent of students live off campus.

 

#76 (tie)

Clark University

Worcester, MA Jonas Clark Hall, named for the University’s founder, is the most iconic building on campus.

Tuition and fees: $40,730 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 2,380

Setting: city

Founded in 1887, Clark University is a private institution. Clark University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#76 (tie)

Indiana University--Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

The Sample Gates and Student Building clock tower of Indiana University

In-state tuition and fees: $10,388 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $33,241 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 36,862

Setting: city

Indiana University--Bloomington is a public institution that was founded in 1820. The school has 36 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Indiana University--Bloomington is 18:1.

 

#76 (tie)

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

Popular study spot behind the Raynor Library

Tuition and fees: $35,930 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 8,365

Marquette University was established in 1881 as a private institution. Marquette University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#76 (tie)

Miami University--Oxford

Oxford, OH

Students during class change at Miami University

In-state tuition and fees: $14,287 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $30,394 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 15,462

Setting: rural

A public institution, Miami University--Oxford was founded in 1809. Miami University--Oxford offers a Greek system, where 28 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 23 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

#76 (tie)

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ

Stevens Institute of Technology

Tuition and fees: $44,490 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 2,691

Setting: city

Stevens Institute of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,691, with a gender distribution of 71.7 percent male students and 28.3 percent female students. At this school, 73 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 27 percent of students live off campus.

 

#76 (tie)

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Syracuse, NY

Autumn colors highlight the beauty of the ESF campus.

In-state tuition and fees: $7,303 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $16,953 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 1,798

Setting: city

Founded in 1911, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a public institution. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#76 (tie)

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

The Campus Commons are the heart of the campus where students enjoy outdoor concerts and Wi-Fi.

Tuition and fees: $38,600 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 8,640

Setting: suburban

Texas Christian University is a private institution that was founded in 1873. The school has 40.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Texas Christian University is 13:1.

 

#76 (tie)

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

The Green at the University of Delaware

In-state tuition and fees: $12,342 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $30,692 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 17,629

Setting: suburban

University of Delaware was established in 1743 as a public institution. University of Delaware follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#76 (tie)

University of Massachusetts--Amherst

Amherst, MA

UMass Amherst Campus Pond

In-state tuition and fees: $13,258 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,813 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 22,134

Setting: suburban

Students at the University of Massachusetts—Amherst can choose from about 90 majors or can design their own. The school’s University Without Walls program offers flexible course schedules for adult students.

 

#85 (tie)

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Beaumont Tower at Michigan State University on a fall day.

In-state tuition and fees: $13,200 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $34,980 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 37,988

Setting: suburban

A public institution, Michigan State University was founded in 1855. Michigan State University offers a Greek system, where 7 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 8 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

#85 (tie)

University of California--Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

Engineering students at UC Santa Cruz conduct research in the campus's new Engineering 2 Building.

In-state tuition and fees: $13,398 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $36,276 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 15,695

Setting: suburban

University of California--Santa Cruz has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,695, with a gender distribution of 46.6 percent male students and 53.4 percent female students. At this school, 48 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 52 percent of students live off campus.

 

#85 (tie)

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

University Row

In-state tuition and fees: $16,226 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $37,874 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 10,912

Setting: suburban

Founded in 1791, University of Vermont is a public institution. University of Vermont follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#88 (tie)

Binghamton University--SUNY

Binghamton, NY

Students hang out between classes at the Pegasus statue along the DeFleur Walkway, with Binghamton's iconic clock tower in the background.

In-state tuition and fees: $8,619 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,259 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 12,997

Setting: suburban

Binghamton University--SUNY is a public institution that was founded in 1946. The school has 45.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Binghamton University--SUNY is 20:1.

 

#88 (tie)

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO

Student Recreation Center

In-state tuition and fees: $16,918 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $33,598 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 4,293

Setting: suburban

Colorado School of Mines was established in 1874 as a public institution. Colorado School of Mines follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered most selective.

 

#88 (tie)

Stony Brook University--SUNY

Stony Brook, NY

Student Activity Center

In-state tuition and fees: $8,430 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,850 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 15,992

Setting: suburban

A public institution, Stony Brook University--SUNY was founded in 1957. Stony Brook University--SUNY offers a Greek system, where 3 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 4 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

#88 (tie)

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

In-state tuition and fees: $9,826 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,950 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 29,440

Setting: suburban

University of Alabama has a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,440, with a gender distribution of 46 percent male students and 54 percent female students. At this school, 26 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 74 percent of students live off campus.

 

#88 (tie)

University of Colorado--Boulder

Boulder, CO

A view of Old Main, the first building erected in 1876 at the University of Colorado Boulder

In-state tuition and fees: $10,789 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $33,151 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 25,981

Setting: city

Founded in 1876, University of Colorado--Boulder is a public institution. University of Colorado--Boulder follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#88 (tie)

University of Denver

Denver, CO

University of Denver

Tuition and fees: $42,090 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 5,517

Setting: city

University of Denver is a private institution that was founded in 1864. The school has 49.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Denver is 11:1.

 

#88 (tie)

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK

The TU campus is in the heart of Tulsa, just minutes from downtown.

Tuition and fees: $34,704 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 3,428

Setting: city

University of Tulsa was established in 1894 as a private institution. University of Tulsa follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered most selective.

 

#95 (tie)

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University's Main Building

Tuition and fees: $47,051 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 14,108

Setting: urban

Drexel University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,108, with a gender distribution of 52.2 percent male students and 47.8 percent female students. At this school, 26 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 74 percent of students live off campus.

 

#95 (tie)

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Westcott Plaza at Florida State University

In-state tuition and fees: $6,507 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,673 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 32,528

Setting: city

At Florida State University, a public school in Tallahassee, students have more than 550 organizations to consider joining. The Florida State Seminoles sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I and are especially known for baseball and football.

 

#95 (tie)

North Carolina State University--Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

NC State's Memorial Belltower stands tall above pine trees.

In-state tuition and fees: $8,296 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $23,551 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 24,536

Setting: city

North Carolina State University, known as NC State for short, is the largest four-year college in the state. Students have more than 100 degree programs and more than 400 clubs and organizations to choose from.

 

#95 (tie)

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA

University of San Diego Student Life Pavilion

Tuition and fees: $42,908 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 5,665

Setting: urban

University of San Diego was established in 1949 as a private institution. University of San Diego follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

 

#99 (tie)

Saint Louis University

St. Louis, MO

Aerial view of Saint Louis University.

Tuition and fees: $37,966 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 8,687

Setting: urban

A private institution, Saint Louis University was founded in 1818. Saint Louis University offers a Greek system, where 16 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 12 percent is involved in a fraternity.

 

#99 (tie)

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo.

In-state tuition and fees: $9,433 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,460 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 26,965

Setting: city

University of Missouri has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,965, with a gender distribution of 48.1 percent male students and 51.9 percent female students. At this school, 25 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 75 percent of students live off campus.

 

#99 (tie)

University of Nebraska--Lincoln

Lincoln, NE

Students walk on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus near Love Library.

In-state tuition and fees: $8,060 (2013-14)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $21,388 (2013-14)

Enrollment: 19,376

Setting: city

The University of Nebraska—Lincoln, or UNL, is a large, public research institution that offers about 150 undergraduate majors. There are more than 400 student organizations to join, as well as a large community of fraternities and sororities.

 

#99 (tie)

University of New Hampshire

Durham, NH

In-state tuition and fees: $16,552 (2014-15)

Out-of-state tuition and fees: $29,532 (2014-15)

Enrollment: 12,531

Setting: rural

Located near the coastline of the state, University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a public institution located in the city of Durham. Students at UNH can participate in many clubs, Division I sports and a freshmen camping trip during the summer before classes begin.

Samford Hall is one of Auburn's best recognized landmarks.