Ten of the best universities in the US

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Forbes has compiled a list of the best universities that is based on university ranking for 2015 year.

1. Yale University, Connecticut

The university was founded in 1701. Yale is the third oldest educational institution in the country.

The university consists of twelve departments: Yale College, a four-year education which ends with a bachelor's degree; postgraduate studies in various specialties, including exact, natural and human sciences, as well as 10 professional faculties preparing specialists in the field of law, medicine, business, environmental protection, as well as theologians, architects, musicians, artists and actors.

More 2000 courses are offered annually by 65 faculties. Many elementary and introductory courses are taught by distinguished scholars and university professors.

Fifty-one percent of freshmen receive grants from the school - an average of about $43. Five US presidents graduated from Yale: William Howard Taft, Gerald Ford, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton.

2. University of Alaska, Fairbanks

The university is located just 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle. Created in 1917 year, as an agricultural college. It includes eight colleges and schools that offer training in the 117 disciplines. The specialties related to the biological sciences, engineering and business management are popular.

3. Arizona State University, Tucson

The University of Arizona is a public research school founded in 1885.

The university focuses on gaining real experience in the field of research, in order to prepare them for real work.

Last fall, Arizona State University became the first school in the United States to provide a bachelor's degree in law. The University of Arizona campus is one of the greenest spaces in the state.

4. Hendrix College, Arkansas

Hendrix College is a tiny private school located in Conway, Arkansas. All freshmen receive an average of $24195 in grants from the school. The college has no fraternities or sororities. The campus consists of three buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

5. College Pomona, California

In 2015, the college was ranked first among all US colleges. Pomona College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. Here you can get one of the 47 proposed specialties.

57 percent freshmen receive grants from the school at an average of $ 40 000. Almost all students live on campus. One of the most popular traditions is Ski Beach Day, when students spend the morning skiing in the San Gabriel Mountains.

6. US Air Force Academy, Colorado

The US Air Force Academy was founded in 1954 year. This is the only accredited institution with satellites in orbit: FalconSAT-3 and FalconSAT-5. The school is considered the youngest among the five military academies.

The campus of the Academy is a national historical monument. Students receive knowledge in the field of social sciences, engineering, interdisciplinary specialties and not only. Impressive and base graduates who have become famous. Among them: 38 scientists and 39 astronauts.

7. Delaware State University

The University of Delaware in Newark was founded in 1743 year. It is considered one of the oldest universities in the United States. Three of the top ten students participated in the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The University of Delaware offers 140 undergraduate, 136 masters programs and 61 doctoral programs.

In 1923, the university was the first in the United States to offer study abroad, and it still holds leadership by offering educational programs in 50 countries.

The university owns the Coastal Research Base, a vessel that takes part in ocean exploration.

8. Georgetown University

Georgetown University is considered the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the country.

About 42 percent of freshmen receive grants from the school, averaging $34. Its alumni include prominent public policymakers, including former President Bill Clinton.

9. University of Hawaii, Manoa

The University of Hawaii was established in 1907 in the Manoa Valley, near Honolulu. Students gain knowledge in oceanography, astronomy, international business, marine biology, and the Pacific Island. 66 percent of students come from Hawaii.

10. Northwestern University, Illinois

Northwestern University is a private research university located in Evanston, Illinois.

It is known for its law, medicine, business communications, journalism, engineering, and art programs. The university's annual budget is more than $2 billion, plus about $600 million is provided for sponsored research.

Around 54 percent freshmen receive grants from schools on average for $ 32 000.

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