Top universities in every US state

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One of the main questions that worries future students and their parents in the United States is how close a university is.

Survey data American freshman, indicate that 57% of students chose educational institutions that are within 100 miles (about 160 km) from home, and about three-quarters preferred the universities of their state.

In addition, studying close to home or at least in their own state is cheaper for American students. If so, on average, they will pay about 9 thousand dollars, then studying in another state will cost about 23 thousand, and in a private university - about 32 thousand. To this should also be added the costs of flights and other needs.

Forbes has compiled a list of the best universities in each of the US states, which is based on university ranking for 2015 year.

Idaho: College of Idaho

Despite the fact that the College of Idaho is located in a state dominated by sports universities, this educational institution occupies its own niche - the humanities. Here, among other things, they study theater arts.

Iowa: Grinnell College

The private Grinnell College specializes in the humanities. A completely open program, with only one required course—a first-year seminar on writing skills and critical analysis. Notable alumni include Intel co-founder Robert Noyce.

Alabama: Auburn University

Auburn University was first a male college and then a polytechnic institute. Today, training takes place on the 140 more than disciplines. In addition, students have the opportunity to be in about three hundred clubs or student organizations.

Alaska: University of alaska

Just 320 km from the Arctic Circle, in Fairbanks, the University of Alaska is located, which includes 8 colleges and schools. Training is provided in 117 disciplines, among the most popular are biological sciences, mechanical engineering and business administration.

Arizona: University of Arizona

The University of Arizona specializes in hands-on training, which is most actively preparing students for future work. It is allocated in medicine and natural sciences.

Arkansas: Hendrix College

Hendrix College is a private college located 30 minutes from the state capital, Little Rock. Specialization - humanitarian. All 100% of students receive grants for education - an average of about 24 thousand dollars.

Wyoming: University of wyoming

At the University of Wyoming, students from all states of the country and from more than 90 foreign countries study. This research institute offers more than 180 areas for research in its seven colleges.

Washington, DC: Georgetown University

Georgetown University offers 180 programs across its colleges and institutes. Specialization: domestic and foreign policy. Among the alumni are many famous politicians, including former US President Bill Clinton.

Washington (state): Whitman College

Whitman College, a private liberal arts college, specializes in the humanities. In addition to its 45 programs, Whitman offers a number of joint courses with other universities, in particular in computer programming.

Vermont: Middlebury College

A representative of the unofficial junior Ivy League (similar to the eight universities in the eastern United States that are part of the well-known association), Middlebury College is a small private university that specializes in the humanities. Known for his successful teaching of foreign languages.

Virginia: Washington and Lee University

The University of Washington and Lee got its name after the names of the first US President George Washington and General Robert Lee, who for many years successfully supervised the university at the end of the 19 century. More 60 programs with specialization in political science, economics and business.

Wisconsin: University of wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin at Madison ranks 11th in the ranking of leading public educational institutions in the United States. It is one of the largest research institutions in the world with research expenditures of $1 billion. The university's graduates include 18 Nobel Prize laureates and 26 Pulitzer Prize winners.

Hawaii: University of Hawaii

The University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu is the largest university in Hawaii. Offers more than 240 programs through its 19 colleges and schools. The most popular are oceanography, astronomy, marine biology and international business. 66% of students are local.

Delaware: University of Delaware

One of the oldest universities in the United States (the signatures of three of the first university students at 10 stand on the United States Declaration of Independence), which is classified as a research university with high research activities.

Georgia: Emory University

Emory University, named after the famous Methodist Bishop John Emory, offers a total of about 160 programs, including doctoral degrees. Most of the students are from other states. Among other things, compulsory learning of a second language is necessary.

West Virginia: West virginia university

West Virginia University at Morgantown includes 15 colleges and schools. Major specializations include art, business, agriculture and health care.

Illinois: Northwestern University

Private Northwestern University is a research institute with campuses in Chicago and Qatar. Known for successful training in the legal field, medicine, business communications, journalism and art.

Indiana: University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame, located two hours from Chicago, is a Catholic private university. It is cited, among other things, for high student achievement - 96% of students graduate on time. Notable alumni include former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. A total of 7 schools, including the Mendoza Business College.

California: Pomona College

Pomona College, located in the Claremont district of Los Angeles, took first place in the Forbes ranking of American universities in 2015. Students can choose from approximately 2 thousand subjects, the main specialization is the humanities. More than 220 student organizations, successful sports programs.

Kansas: University of Kansas

The University of Kansas is a public research university with 371 programs across 13 educational institutions. Popular areas include urban governance, health and social services.

Kentucky: Centre College

Central College in Kentucky is a small private liberal arts school founded by leaders of the Presbyterian Church. There are joint programs with Columbia University, the University of Kentucky and a number of other institutions, as well as programs for American students in the USA, UK and Mexico.

Colorado: United States Air Force Academy

The US Air Force Academy trains officers for the country's air force. Graduates with a bachelor's degree receive the rank of second lieutenant. The youngest of five US military academies.

Connecticut: Yale University

The famous Yale University (No. 5 in the Forbes ranking in the USA) has a total of 449 buildings, 4 museums and one of the largest libraries in the country. More than 2 thousand lecture courses to choose from. The most popular specializations are economics, political science, history and psychology. Among the graduates are five US presidents: Taft, Ford, father and son Bush and Clinton.

Louisiana: Tulane university

Tulane University is a private research institution, one of the oldest in New Orleans and the largest educational center in the region. 95 study abroad programs offered in 33 countries.

Massachusetts: Williams College

Williams College is an elite liberal arts school that operates on a 4-1-4 schedule, meaning that classes are taught for four months in the fall semester, one month in the winter, and four months in the spring semester. Students have a choice of 4 major disciplines.

Minnesota: Carleton College

Carleton College is a private school with a wide range of disciplines, operating on a trimester basis. 37 core disciplines and more than 60 programs for independent scientific research.

Mississippi: Millsaps College

Millseps is a small private university in Jackson affiliated with the Methodist Church USA. 34 majors (majors in humanities and business), students from 27 US states.

Missouri: Washington University

Washington University in St. Louis is the prestigious midwestern alternative to the Ivy League, an association of eight private universities located in seven eastern states. The Faculty of Biology and the Medical Institute are recognized as one of the best in the country.

Michigan: University of Michigan

The University of Michigan has 27 colleges and schools with particularly strong programs in business, engineering, law, and sociology.

Montana: Carroll college

Carroll College in the suburbs of Nashville offers 68 programs in the humanities, engineering and others. More than 500 clubs and organizations are valid for students.

Maine: Bowdoin College

Boudin College in Maine is famous for its academic program and sporting achievements. A bachelor's degree is awarded to 40 with more than the core disciplines.

Maryland: United States Naval Academy

The Annapolis Military Academy trains officers for the US Navy and the Marine Corps. In 2015, it ranked second among all state universities in the country.

Nebraska: Creighton University

Creighton University consists of nine schools and colleges. The main specializations are business and medicine. The university center coordinates the work of many volunteers who help older people, victims of domestic violence and other categories of citizens.

Nevada: University of Nevada

The University of Nevada in Reno includes one of the largest earthquake modeling laboratories and the only medical institute in the state.

New Hampshire: Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College is a member of the Ivy League and is one of the oldest colleges in the country. More than 2 thousand programs in 50 disciplines, as well as more than 160 student organizations.

New Jersey: Princeton University

Princeton University is one of the most prestigious in the country, with a total of 36 faculties. The Student Assistance Program distributes grants in lieu of loans and provides jobs to needy students at the university and its residence halls.

New York: United States Military Academy

The United States Military Academy in New York is the highest federal military educational institution of the United States Army and the oldest of the nation's five military academies. To enroll in a university, you must enlist the support of one of the members of Congress. In total, cadets are offered 36 main disciplines to choose from.

New Mexico: Saint John's College

Saint John's College is a private liberal arts institution. Despite the mention of a saint in the name, the university has no religious connection.

Ohio: Oberlin College

Oberlin College was the first university to admit African American students to study and provide a bachelor's degree to co-ed women in college.

Oklahoma: University of Tulsa

Tulsa, as the university is known, offers more than 60 programs across four colleges. Tulsa students have won numerous US awards and honors. Almost 90% of students receive financial assistance from the university - on average, 20 thousand dollars.

Oregon: Reed College

The private Reed College in Portland specializes in the humanities. Students can choose from 35 major disciplines in 23 faculties. This college is one of the leaders in the number of candidates of science and winners of various educational awards.

Pennsylvania: Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts college that is part of an intercollegiate consortium. More than 100 clubs and organizations for students.

Rhode Island: Brown University

Brown University has a reputation as one of the most eccentric members of the so-called Ivy League, an association of eight universities in the eastern United States. Brown offers students open study in more than 40 specialties and gives them the opportunity to study not the “core” disciplines, but those that they prefer.

North Dakota: University of north dakota

The University of North Dakota offers programs in the 225 areas, but it is most known for its Aerospace School. This institution, among other things, trains pilots and air traffic controllers.

North Carolina: dukeuniversity

The well-known and highly listed Duke University teaches in such disciplines as economics, municipal government, bioengineering medicine, biology and psychology.

Tennessee: Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a private research university founded by one of the largest tycoons of the 19th century. 68 programs in the humanities and engineering. Alumni include two US vice presidents and several Nobel laureates.

Rice University is a private university in Houston with a reputation for excellence in research. Among the 73 major disciplines are biological sciences and economics.

Florida: University of Florida

The University of Florida, which ranks 14 among state universities in the United States, offers more than 300 different programs. This is a recognized center in the field of biotechnology and one of the leaders among universities in the number of patents won for research.

South Dakota: University of south dakota

The University of South Dakota is a public research institution that is believed to have produced 70% of the state's prosecutors and 48% of its state's physicians.

South Carolina: Wofford College

Wofford College is a private liberal arts institution in Spartanburg. Studying on a 4-1-4 system with one winter month between the four autumn and spring semesters. A total of 65 programs for students.

Utah: Brigham Young University

Nearly all students at Brigham Young University, which was founded by Mormons, are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. More than 180 academic programs in 10 colleges, 133 foreign programs in 50 countries, two-thirds of students speak at least two languages. Notable alumni include former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

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