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The
Best Schools You Never Heard Of:
Beloit
College
Beloit
College is a small, private liberal arts school. Teaching is the faculty’s first priority.
Most classes have fewer than 15 students and are all taught by full
professors. Students take
advantage of many off-campus programs, including school-arranged jobs,
internships, and summer positions. Almost
all students live on campus and students don’t venture out too often.
Beloit participates in the Midwest Conference and women and men have
their choice of 9 intercollegiate sports to choose from. Located
in Beloit Wisconsin. Undergraduates:
1,258 Male/Female
ratio: 40/60 Sat
Range:
V 590-690
M 550-650 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
1,432 Accepted:
70% Enrolled:
30% Strongest
Programs: Anthropology,
Biology, Chemistry, English, Biochemistry, Economics, and Geology.
Bowdoin
College
Bowdoin
has just undergone a major capital campaign in 1994 and did a campus wide
reconstruction, resulting in 2 new state of the art science facilities and new
residential halls. Bowdoin has
developed a reputation for excellence in practically every academic pursuit
and is one of those “quiet places” that ranks among the best liberal arts
colleges in the country. Studying
abroad is a high point that attracts a lot of Bowdoin students; more than half
of all Bowdoin students study away during their junior year. Students praise professors as being “extremely helpful and
accessible. Bowdoin offers 29
varsity sports and competes in the New England Small College Athletic
Conference and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Located
in Brunswick, Maine. Undergraduates:
1,608 Male/Female
ratio:
50/50 SAT
Range: V
640-720
M
640-710 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
3,942 Accepted:
32% Enrolled:
37% Strongest
Programs: Government,
Biology, Anthropology, Economics, English, Sociology and Asian Studies.
Bucknell
University
The
beautiful buildings and rolling hills of their idyllic, secluded campus, make
it “one for the most attractive in the nation.” The school attracts a preprofessional crowd, but stresses the
individual-Bucknell keeps many of its classes small and stresses quality time
with faculty members. At Bucknell
you get the best of both worlds. The
faculty is “unbelievably smart and easily accessible “, like at a small
school, the staff tries to get to know the students on a personal level.
Like at a big school, students have access to a vast amount of
resources. The labs and
classrooms are some of the finest in the Northeast.
If fraternities and sororities interest you, Bucknell’s Greek society
is very active in providing a social life for the students.
Located
in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Undergraduates:
3,456 Male/Female
ratio: 51/49 SAT
range: V 570-660
M 600-680 ACT
range: 26-29 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
6,965 Accepted:
50% Enrolled:
27% Strongest
Programs: Humanities,
Engineering, Business, English, Music, Theater, Psychology and
Interdisciplinary Studies.
University
of California-San Diego
University
of California-San Diego has a topnotch research center, that houses one of the
top engineering and science programs in the world. UCSD is divided into five smaller colleges to best suit their
students’ career goals. In
1986, the Ford Foundation cited UCSD as one of the six top public institutions
in the country based upon the strength and balance of their academic programs.
The faculty was rated number one nationally among public institutions
in science productivity. Professors focus their attentions on research while
TA’s teach a sizable amount of classes.
On-campus events are slow and the school has a dry-campus policy, which
is strictly enforced. Located
in La Jolla, California Undergraduates:
15,837 Male/Female
ratio: 51/59 SAT
range: V 550-650
M 590-690 ACT
Range: 22-27 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
28,002 Accepted:
48% Enrolled:
25% Strongest
Programs: Applied
mechanics and engineering, Biology, Psychology, Economics, Political Science,
Oceanography and Communications.
Carleton
College
Academics
are the central focus of most students at Carleton College.
This geographically diverse student body is one of the most
academically accomplished in the country.
The college makes efforts to entertain the students by sponsoring
events like movies, concerts, plays and dances.
More than 80% of students entering as freshmen, graduate within 4 years
and 75% enter graduate or professional school within five years of graduation.
Carleton College participates in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference and the NCAA Division III. Located
in Northfield, Minnesota Undergraduates:
1,880 Male/Female
ratio: 48/52 SAT
range: V
630-730
M 630-710 ACT
range: 27-31 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
3,102 Accepted:
51% Enrolled:
31% Strongest
Programs: English,
mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, History, Economics and
Psychology.
Claremont
McKenna College
Claremont
McKenna College is just one of the 5 undergraduate schools of the Claremont
Colleges. Claremont McKenna has
eight research institutes located on campus, which offer its undergraduates
ample opportunities to study everything from political demographics to the
environment. . The professors are
considered as accessible and willing to work with you.
Student government is huge and given a good amount of freedom by the
administration to voice the students’ concerns. It has a good mix of
academics, athletics, cultural get togethers and parties.
CMC offers a substance free housing option to students. Located
in Claremont, California Undergraduates:
1,024 Male/Female
ratio:
56/44 SAT
range: V
610-720
M
640-720 ACT
range: 26-31 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
3,043 Accepted:
28% Enrolled:
28% Strongest
Programs: Economics,
Government, International Relations, Premed, Prelaw, Business, Accounting and
science Clark
University
Clark
is an independent, residential college. Students
know Clark University for its individualism and freedom.
Clark has made a compelling offer to students:
Students are eligible for a fifth year of their education free if they
earn at least a 3.25 grade point average during their undergraduate studies.
Such students are eligible for a combination Bachelor’s/Master’s
degree program at no additional cost. Classes
are small so it is easier to get individual attention.
Clark is a member of the Worcester Consortium, which allows
undergraduates to take courses at any of nine other schools in the area.
It is not big on the social scene, having no fraternities or
sororities. Located
in Worcester, Massachusetts Undergraduates:
2,242 Male/Female
ratio:
41/59 SAT
range: V
510-630
M
500-620 ACT
range: 20-25 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
3,019 Accepted:
80% Enrolled:
21% Strongest
Programs: Psychology,
Geography, Government and International Relations, Environmental Studies,
Chemistry and History
Davidson
College
Davidson
College is a liberal arts and sciences college. Strong core requirements and a pervasive honor code
distinguish this school from many of its contemporaries and draw praises from
students. The campus is safe and secure, where students leave their belongings
unattended without the fear of them disappearing.
Academics at Davidson are described as “hard work”.
Work outside of the classroom averages 4 hours per day.
Professors are said to love the subjects that they teach as well as the
students that they teach. Davidson
places great value on student participation in extracurricular activities,
intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports.
Located
in Davidson, North Carolina Undergraduates:
1,629 Male/Female
ratio: 50/50 SAT
range: V 620-710
M 630-700 ACT
range: 27-31 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
3,185 Accepted:
37% Enrolled:
41% Strongest
Programs: Biology,
English, International Studies, Math, Political Science and Premed/Medical
Humanities
Florida
A & M University
FAMU
is located in Tallahassee, Florida, upon one of the seven hills of this city.
This public, urban school is one of the leading historically black
universities in the nation. Located
in Tallahassee, Florida Undergraduates:
8,784 Male/Female
ratio:
42/58 ACT
average: 20 Applicants:
4,850 Accepted:
60% Enrolled:
51% Strongest
Programs: Business
administration, health professions, liberal arts
Franklin
& Marshall College
This
is a private, suburban college. Students
comment that the academic workload is “rigorous, man, rigorous”.
Professors are praised as being knowledgeable and encourage active
participation. Considered friends
as well as professors to their students.
Greek life is the center of student life here and other activities are
limited. Franklin & Marshall’s
intercollegiate athletic program for men and women consists of 25 varsity
teams. The College is a member of
the Centennial Conference and the East Coast Athletic Conference where they
compete at the Division III level. Located
in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Undergraduates:
1,842 Male/Female
ratio: 50/50 SAT
range: V 570-670
M 590-680 ACT
range: 24-31 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
3,926 Accepted:
54% Enrolled:
24% Strongest
Programs: Business,
Government, English, Chemistry, Physics and Biology Hobart
& William Smith Colleges
Hobart
College for men and William Smith College for women are separate, single-sex
institutions sharing the same campus and classes. William Smith co-opts the idea of self-government and places
an emphasis on gender studies. Professors
are seen as “extremely passionate and enthusiastic”. They are teachers, mentors, and friends in and out of the
classroom. Campus life has
greatly improved with more activities to do on campus.
For those who choose to party, they often travel to Syracuse, Rochester
and Ithaca. A member of the
Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association, William Smith engages in varsity
competition at the Division III level. Located
in Geneva, New York Undergraduates:
1,781 Male/Female
ratio: 47/53 SAT
range: V 530-620
M 530-620 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
2,632 Accepted:
74% Enrolled:
26% Strongest
Programs: Creative
writing, Teacher Certification, Economics, Environmental Studies, Biology,
Architectural Studies, Political Science and History
Kalamazoo
College
Kalamazoo
College is a private, suburban college located in Kalamazoo, MI.
Kalamazoo encompasses all academic aspects of college into a program
called the K plan The K plan integrates liberal arts education, internship
programs, required graduate-quality project and opportunities for study abroad
– in which 85 percent of the students participate in.
Classes are small and personalized.
Campus life consists mostly of studying or working.
Located
in Kalamazoo, Michigan Undergraduates:
1,357 Male/Female
ratio: 43/57 SAT
range: V 600-690
M 570-700 ACT
range: 26-30 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
1,216 Accepted:
88% Enrolled:
41% Strongest
Programs: Biology,
Chemistry, International Studies and Languages
Knox
College
Knox
College is a private, suburban school. This
liberal arts school has developed a strong commitment to diversity over the
years. It was the first college
in the state to graduate an African-American student and among the first in
the nation to admit women. With
strong academics and close student-faculty interaction, the “School of Hard
Knox” is one of higher learning’s better kept secrets.
With not much going on in Galesburg, there is a wealth of
extracurricular activities available to Knox students, yet lots of students
find themselves attending the fraternity parties on campus.
Classes are “intimate, difficult and time consuming, students are
free to ask questions and the atmosphere is very relaxed.
Varsity intercollegiate competition is organized through the NCAA
Division III Midwest Athletic Conference, in which Knox fields a total of
twenty-one teams. Located
in Galesburg, Illinois Undergraduates:
1,194 Male/Female
ratio: 45/55 SAT
range: V 550-670
M 580-690 ACT
range: 24-30 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
1,514 Accepted:
75% Enrolled:
24% Strongest
Programs: Biology,
Education Studies, Theater, Creative Writing, Premed, and Biology
Lafayette
College
Lafayette
College is a small, private liberal arts school known for it’s nationally
renowned engineering program. It
is one of the few liberal arts colleges of its size to offer engineering, and
has also won considerable respect for its technical and science programs.
The overall academic experience is challenging, yet rewarding.
The professors are very confident in the knowledge of what they teach
and are always willing to help where they can.
Campus life is mainly focused around fraternity life.
Incoming freshmen are not allowed to attend fraternity parties until
November 1, so they will become familiar with their studies first.
Nearly one0fourth of the students participate on at least one of the
College’s 23 nationally recognized intercollegiate teams. Located
in Easton, Pennsylvania Undergraduates:
2,244 Male/Female
ratio: 53/47 SAT
range: V 550-640
M 570-670 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
4,478 Accepted:
53% Enrolled:
24% Strongest
Programs: Engineering,
Economics/Business, Chemistry, Art, Biology, Psychology and English
Lewis
& Clark College
Lewis
& Clark College is a small college with a traditional strength in “novel,
high energy undergraduate liberal arts studies.” This schools broad spectrum of academic programs and
outstanding professors have earned the school a reputation as one of the best
liberal arts colleges in the Pacific Northwest.
Classes are small and professors praised for good teaching abilities
and accessibility. More than half
of the students take advantage of the overseas study programs available to
them through Lewis & Clark. Located
on the edge of Portland, there is always something to do on campus.
Just 6 miles from downtown Portland, bus service is very convenient if
you want to get away. Located
in Portland, Oregon Undergraduates:
1,706 Male/Female
ratio: 41/59 SAT
range: V 580-680
M 570-660 ACT
range: 24-29 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
3,349 Accepted:
67% Enrolled:
19% Strongest
Programs: Psychology,
English, Sociology/Anthropology, Biology, History and International Affairs
Macalester
College
Located
in St. Paul, Minnesota, this challenging and highly selective liberal arts
college stresses individuality. Classes
are generally small and the professors are “extremely accessible and
challenging”. Campus life in
the winter is limited. Without a
car you are “isolated” on campus. With
a car, you can visit the diverse Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Intercollegiate athletic programs compete in the MIAC and NCAA Division
III. Located
in St. Paul, Minnesota Undergraduates:
1,754 Male/Female
ratio:
43/57 SAT
range: V 630-720
M
610-710 ACT
range: 27-31 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
2,886 Accepted:
56% Enrolled:
29% Strongest
Programs: Mathematics,
Biology, Psychology, Religious Studies, Environmental Studies, International
Studies, Communication Studies and Drama Morehouse
College
Morehouse
is an all-male, predominately black college in Atlanta.
It is one of the most selective historically black colleges in the
country with a very distinguished list of alumnus:
Martin Luther King, Jr., Julian Bond, Spike Lee, David Satcher, and
Lerone Bennett. Known for
producing the nation’s and the black community’s potential leaders, with
half of all Morehouse graduates going on to pursue a graduate degree.
A member of the Atlanta University Center (a consortium of six
predominantly black schools), Morehouse students have a variety of course
offerings to choose from. Morehouse is a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference and the NCAA Division II. Located
in Atlanta, Georgia Undergraduates:
3,000 Male/Female
ratio:
100/0 SAT
average: V 527
M 529 ACT
average: 23 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Strongest
Programs: Engineering,
business administration, biology/pre-medical
Mount
Holyoke College
Mount
Holyoke is the nation’s first all-women’s college. The classes are “challenging” and the academic
environment is “incredibly serious.”
Mount Holyoke is said to be “a uniquely challenging place where
permanent self-confidence and unyielding motivation” are instilled from day
one and there is a huge support for women’s issues. The college offers the
students the a great deal of freedom allowing “self-scheduled exams.”
The surrounding area is home to four other colleges so there are always
activities to participate in. Located
in South Hadley, Massachusetts Undergraduates:
1,826 Male/Female
ratio: 0/100 SAT
range: V 580-680
M 560-660 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
2,150 Accepted:
64% Enrolled:
34% Strongest
Programs: English,
Science, Mathematics, International Relations, Psychology, Biology and
Politics. Occidental
College
Occidental
College is a private, urban college. The
focus of Occidental is to make the students more aware of the world around
them as well as improving critical thinking. Professors are very accessible and said to be unbelievable
and dynamic. On campus there are
movies and Greek life is very present with many parties to attend, and if you
want to get off campus, Occidental is located in the middle of one of the
nation’s largest metropolitan areas. Located
in Los Angeles, California Undergraduates:
1,550 Male/Female
ratio:
48/52 SAT
range: V 530-650
M 530-650 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
2,568 Accepted:
63% Enrolled:
26% Strongest
Programs: Biology,
Diplomacy and World Affairs, English and Comparative Literacy Studies,
Politics and Public Policy, Psychology Economics and Film/Television
University
of Puget Sound
Puget
Sound is a private, suburban university committed to excellence in the
classroom and excellence in student organizations and activities.
Class sizes are very small and professors are applauded for their
competence and challenging teaching methods.
They are also praised for their accessibility and approachability.
Puget Sound is situated near the Mt. Rainer National Park, which
provides for a host of outdoor activities.
On campus there are bands, guest speakers, parties, sports, movies and
other activities, but those seeking excitement off campus like to travel
thirty minutes to Seattle. Located
in Tacoma, Washington Undergraduates:
2,692 Male/Female
ratio: 39/61 SAT
range: V 570-670
M 570-660 ACT
range: 24 – 29 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
4,125 Accepted:
76% Enrolled:
22% Strongest
Programs: Asian
Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, History, International Political
Economy and English Reed
College
Reed
College is a private, suburban college with a dedication to the highest
standards of academics. Professors
at Reed are completely dedicated to teaching and highly approachable.
The workload is challenging but rewarding.
The overall graduation rate is approximately 70 percent in six years.
Reed studies spend a lot of time in the library studying during the
evenings and even on the weekend. Student
activism and community service are popular as well as the newspaper and radio
stations. Located
in Portland, Oregon Undergraduates:
1,332 Male/Female
ratio:
48/52 SAT
range: V 640-730
M 610-700 ACT
range: 27-31 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
2,010 Accepted:
75% Enrolled:
22% Strongest
Programs: Biology,
English, Chemistry, Philosophy, International Studies, French and History
Rhodes
College
Rhodes
College is a private, urban liberal arts college with a Presbyterian
affiliation. Rhodes is a small
community with one of the most beautiful and serene campuses in the nation,
yet located in a major city. Students
adhere to the honor code. Professors
leave the classroom during exams, and there are no meal cards to prove who’s
on the meal plan. Students are
assumed to be hones and capable of policing themselves.
Classes at Rhodes involve interaction, discussion and a process of
teacher and student discovering knowledge together. There are no teaching assistants and students state that the
faculty members are the best reason to attend Rhodes. The Greek system dominates campus life and many Rhodes
students looking for life off campus frequent the city of Memphis.
Located
in Memphis, Tennessee Undergraduates:
1,452 Male/Female
ratio:
45/55 SAT
range: V
590-690
M
590-690 ACT
range: 26-30 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
2,374 Accepted:
76% Enrolled:
23% Strongest
Programs: Biology,
Business Administration, Chemistry, Physics, International Studies, Economics,
Political Science and English Rice
University
Rice
is a private, independent, nonsectarian and coeducational university dedicated
to the advancement of letters, science and art. It is the dominant university in the Southwest and second
only to Duke in the entire South. Highly
talented students with diverse interests are attracted to Rice by the
opportunities for creative learning. Work
is taken very seriously with students studying four to five hours per day.
Lectures are small and TA’s teach few classes.
Campus life offers plenty of options to students including parties,
dances etc. Students that venture
off campus find themselves visiting Houston’s city attractions. Located
in Houston, Texas Undergraduates:
2,714 Male/Female
ratio:
56/44 SAT
range: V 650-760
M 680-770 ACT
range: 30-34 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
6,375 Accepted:
27% Enrolled:
40% Strongest
Programs: Architecture,
Space Physics Engineering, History and Music
Saint
Lawrence University
Saint
Lawrence is an independent, nondenominational liberal arts and sciences
university and the oldest coeducational institution in New York State.
This school’s excellent liberal arts curriculum is complimented by a
close-knit community-and one of the best environmental studies programs in the
nation. Students state that their
academic workload challenges them but does not overwhelm them.
Professors are easily accessible, and down to earth who encourage
thought, not memorization. The
Greek system is large therefore fraternity parties are very popular.
Saint Lawrence offers 25 varsity teams for men and women to participate
in at the Division II level of the NCAA. Located
in Canton, New York Undergraduates:
1,844 Male/Female
ratio:
50/50 SAT
range: V
510-610
M
520-600 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
2,304 Accepted:
73% Enrolled:
28% Strongest
Programs: Psychology,
English, Sociology, Environmental Studies, Math and Speech and Theater
Santa
Clara University
Santa
Clara University is an independent, urban university affiliated with the Roman
Catholic Church and the oldest college in California. Located one hour south of San Francisco, it offers its
undergraduates an opportunity to be educated within a challenging, dynamic and
caring community. Students say,
“Academics is what Santa Clara is most notable for. Students like the individual attention they receive from
their professors. At SCU most
people go to fraternity parties on weekends other local events on campus.
SCU offers 13 intercollegiate sports for men and 9 for women to
participate in at the Division I level of the NCAA. Located
in Santa Clara, California Undergraduates:
4,332 Male/Female
ratio:
46/54 SAT
range: V
530-620
M
550-640 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
5,653 Accepted:
67% Enrolled:
27% Strongest
Programs: Finance,
Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Sociology
Spelman
College
Spelman
College is a private, nonsectarian, liberal arts college that strives for
academic excellence in liberal education.
It is one of only two remaining all-female historically black colleges
in the country. Students feel
that women who choose Spelman do so for the opportunity to be surrounded by
others like themselves: black,
bright, and highly motivated. The
college provides an academic and social environment that strengthens those
qualities that enable women to be self-confident as well as culturally and
spiritually enriched. Pre-professional majors are most popular with Spelman
women, and to expand their academic options even more, Spelman students can,
and do, take courses at all-male Morehouse College across the street.
Campus activities are also combined with Morehouse College and with
downtown Atlanta just 10 minutes away there is always something to do. Located
in Atlanta, Georgia Undergraduates:
1,899 Male/Female
ratio:
0/100 SAT
range: V
500-600
M
500-599 ACT
Range: 21-24 Applicants:
2,644 Accepted:
54% Enrolled:
33% Strongest
Programs: Biology
and engineering
State
University of New York at Albany
The
State University of New York at Albany is a public institution.
SUNY – Albany is set up primarily for graduate research, but the
school’s outstanding education and public policy programs attract undergrads
from around the nation. Campus is modern and suburban.
SUNY – Albany offers students “Project Renaissance,” a unique
freshman year ‘living-learning” experience.
This academic component helps students understand different
disciplinary perspectives on a subject. Students
state that Albany is a great place to have fun, with the many events held on
campus and the surrounding area. Located
in Albany, New York Undergraduates:
11,617 Male/Female
Ratio: 52/48 SAT
range: V
510-600
M
520-620 Phi
Beta Kappa: Yes Applicants:
14,847 Accepted:
63% Enrolled:
26% Strongest
programs:
Criminal Justice, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Physics, Sociology,
Psychology, Business and Political Science
Binghamton
University
Binghamton
is a public coeducational institution that is a part of the State University
of New York System. Binghamton
offers students challenging, high-quality academics and unlimited
opportunities for growth. BU
prides itself on excellent teaching and solid research from a faculty
remarkably accessible to students. Students
have the opportunity to engage in research with faculty and, together, they
have designed projects and co-authored papers.
On-campus fun for most students revolves around the fraternity scene
and residence communities, although people do get involved in other activities
offered on campus to students. Located
in Binghamton, New York Undergraduates:
9,603 Male/Female
ratio:
46/54 SAT
range: V 550-640
M 570-670 ACT
range: 24-29 Phi
Beta kappa:
Yes Applicants:
17,084 Accepted:
41% Enrolled:
28% Strongest
programs: Accounting,
English, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Anthropology, Applied Social
Sciences, Geology, History, Management and Chemistry
Swarthmore
College
Swarthmore
College is a private, nonprofit institution offering undergraduate courses in
engineering and liberal arts. An
academic powerhouse, Swarthmore is challenging, but the unique academic
atmosphere prevents cutthroat competition among students.
Students tend to be involved in intramurals sports, movies, coffee and
even parties despite the sizable workload.
For interests off campus, the nearby commuter rail offers access to
Philadelphia’s nightlife and cultural scene. Located
in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Undergraduates:
1,378 Male/Female
Ratio: 47/53 SAT
range: V
650-780
M
660-760 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
4,270 Accepted:
23% Enrolled:
38% Strongest
Programs: Biology,
Economics, English Literature, Sociology/Anthropology, History and
Engineering.
Trinity
University
Trinity
University is a coeducational liberal arts institution affiliated with the
Presbyterian Church. Trinity’s
answer to general education requirements is the Common Curriculum, an
extensive list of mandatory courses including a first-year seminar dealing
with a common theme. The common
curriculum is popular with students, because full-time faculty teaches its
courses. Students may take
advantage of the Study abroad programs and research projects opportunities
with faculty. Weekends find
students participating in the party scene, fraternity activities or other on
campus events. Located
in San Antonio, Texas Undergraduates:
2,323 Male/Female
ratio:
47/53 SAT
range: V 580-680
M 590-690 ACT
range: 26-30 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
2,811 Accepted:
75% Enrolled:
31% Strongest
Programs: Business,
Economics, History, English, Biology, Education and Engineering. Union
College
Union
college is an independent institution, primarily undergraduate, residential
college for men and women of high academic promise and strong personal
motivation. Students give professors high marks. Professors are said to be the best thing about Union College’s
academic life. Sophomore and
junior honors students participate in interdisciplinary seminars team-taught
by faculty members, as well as private meetings with visiting luminaries.
Fraternities play a significant role in campus social like.
Aside from the fraternity parties, there are also alcohol-free events
that tend to change every weekend. Located
in Schenectady, New York Undergraduates:
2,107 Male/Female
ratio:
52/48 SAT
range: V
560-650
M
570-660 ACT
range: 24-28 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
3,600 Accepted:
48% Enrolled:
31% Strongest
Programs: Engineering,
Chemistry, mathematics, History, Classics, Mechanical Engineering, Economics
University
of Delaware
The
University of Delaware is a public, land-grant, and coeducational institution.
This immense university offers a private university atmosphere,
bolstered by solid academics, rowdy athletic traditions, and ample
opportunities for research. Most
students find courses at U of D challenging and rigorous.
Grading standards and quality of instruction are high.
Professors are said to push their students for more and have high
expectations. Their outstanding
honors program enrolls more than 350 scholars a year and undergraduate
research and humanities semester programs attract many of the university’s
best and brightest. On campus,
sports are popular and there are many events on or off campus on the weekends
or during the week. Located
in Newark, Delaware Undergraduates:
15,443 Male/Female
ratio:
42/58 SAT
ranges: V 510-610
M
520-630 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
15,482 Accepted:
64% Enrolled:
35% Strongest
Majors:
Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, Biological Sciences,
Psychology, Nursing, English, History and Political Science
University
of Redlands
University
of Redlands is an independent institution that offers programs in liberal and
fine arts, business, health science, and teacher preparation.
With its innovative living/learning college and strong preprofessional
emphasis, this versatile school is one of higher education’s best-kept
secrets and a place where students receive all the personal attention they
could want. The University of
Redlands plans activities every weekend for the students that include a lot of
interesting and unusual things. Fraternities and sororities are a presence on campus, free
movies, and festivals. Located
in Redlands, California Undergraduates:
1,600 Male/Female
ratio:
47/53 SAT
range: V
490-610
M
500-610 ACT
range: 21-27 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
1,848 Accepted:
83% Enrolled:
24% Strongest
Programs: Government,
English, Creative Writing, Biology, Chemistry and Engineering.
Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia
Tech is a public land-grant institution.
It is best known for its first-rate technical and professional
training, but offers over seventy bachelor’s degree programs in just about
every field of study. Each year,
more than 1,000 students take advantage of Tech’s co-op opportunities,
available in almost all majors. Students
enjoy unlimited outdoor recreation thanks to the proximity of the Jefferson
National Forest, the Appalachian Trail and other nearby attractions.
Fraternities, and sororities sponsor activities on campus along with the 400
student organizations available. Located
in Blacksburg, Virginia Undergraduates:
21,415 Male/Female
ratio:
59/41 SAT
range: V
520-620
M
540-640 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
16,109 Accepted:
78% Enrolled:
22% Strongest
Programs: Engineering,
Architecture and Urban Studies, Business, Sciences, Human Resources and
Education, Mathematics, Forestry and Wildlife Resources and Agriculture. Wake
Forest University
Wake
Forest University is a private institution offering undergraduate programs in
the liberal arts and sciences, education and preprofessional fields.
Already well established as one of the top private schools in the
Southeast, Wake is working to develop a national reputation.
The University provides each freshman with a laptop computer when they
arrive on campus, and at the beginning of their junior year, students receive
a second new computer, which they take with them upon graduation.
Classes are said to be challenging due to a solid, broad-based core
curriculum, which obligates all students to pursue a well-rounded academic
program. Fraternities and
sororities dominate much of the social scene on campus.
The university has approximately 100 campus croups for students to
participate in. Located
in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Undergraduates:
3,975 Male/Female
ratio:
50/50 SAT
ranges: V
600-690
M
620-700 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
6,132 Accepted:
48% Enrolled:
34% Strongest
Programs: Psychology,
Accounting, English and Biology
Wheaton
College
Wheaton
College is an independent liberal arts institution. It has developed a reputation for its progressive programs,
emphasis on gender equality, and efforts to help students grasp the
controversies of the day. There
are scores of major programs in the liberal arts.
Small classes encourage close ties between students and teachers.
Wheaton’s strongest assets are its “very encouraging and supportive”
professors. Students are
offered internships, research fellowships, work-study jobs and volunteer
activities that complement class work and are part of each student’s “second
transcript,” something that no other college offers.
Social life is centered on campus in the form of plays, movies, dances,
concerts or parties. Located
in Norton, Massachusetts Undergraduates:
1,451 Male/Female
ratio:
34/66 SAT
ranges: V 560-640
M 550-680 ACT
range: 25-28 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
2,417 Accepted:
72% Enrolled:
28% Strongest
Programs: Psychology,
English, Economics, Hispanic Studies, and Studio Art Willamette
University
Willamette
University is an independent liberal arts institution.
Strong offerings in political science and economics and an unusually
robust study abroad program help make this small college one of the nation’s
best-kept secrets. Willamette now
only offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of music degrees.
The professors go out of their way to establish relationships with
students and they expect a great deal of effort in return.
The college offers lots of activities on campus, such as movies, dances
and trips and the Greek system dominates the Willamette social scene. Located
in Salem, Oregon Undergraduates:
1,714 Male/Female
ratio: 44/56 SAT
range: V
560-670
M
560-670 ACT
range: 24-29 Phi
Beta Kappa:
Yes Applicants:
1,639 Accepted:
89% Enrolled:
28% Strongest Programs: Politics, Biology, Economics, English, Art and Psychology |
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