Why This Matters
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THE U.S. HAS ALMOST 3,000 FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
According to the Department of Education, there are 2,832 degree-granting four-year institutions for students to choose from in the U.S.
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MORE THAN ONE-THIRD OF JOBS REQUIRE A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nearly 37% of occupations require some type of post-secondary education, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
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A COLLEGE DEGREE INCREASES YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL
Full-time employees with a bachelor’s degree earn a median weekly salary of $1,416, compared to $789 for high school graduates.
Our Research
Our research for this list focused on finding the overall best colleges and universities in the U.S. This meant evaluating schools based on the factors most important to students and their families, including quality of programs, reputation, faculty, research, student life, graduation and retention, and cost.
A key indicator of quality for higher education institutions is the type of accreditation a school has. All of the programs on our list are regionally accredited, which means they achieve high standards of quality in post-secondary education. These schools are typically eligible for all federal financial aid programs, and credits are more easily transferred to other institutions.
We evaluated each program on the basis of flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation. Then we calculated the Intelligent Score for each program on a scale from 0 to 100. For a more extensive explanation, check out Our Ranking Methodology.
- 68 hours to write this article
- 5,832 universities and colleges we assessed
- 23,746 education programs we compared
The Top 100 Colleges and Universities
intelligent score 99.84
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Intelligent Pick
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Intelligent Pick
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,548 per credit
Graduate: $2,881.66 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
609-258-3060
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 99.45
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Best for Political Science
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Best for Political Science
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 32-64 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,448 per credit
Graduate: $1,436 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
617-495-1585
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 32-64 credits
intelligent score 98.7
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Best for Journalism Programs
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Best for Journalism Programs
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 190 credits
Graduate: 32-60 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,572 per credit
Graduate: $2,104 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
212-854-2522
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 190 credits
Graduate: 32-60 credits
intelligent score 98.52
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Best Private Research University
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Best Private Research University
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 55-132 credits
Graduate: 45-48 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,175 per credit
Graduate: $1,207 per credit
accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
650-723-2091
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 55-132 credits
Graduate: 45-48 credits
intelligent score 97.82
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Best for Performing Arts Programs
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Best for Performing Arts Programs
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 144 credits
Graduate: 28 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,923.33 per credit Graduate: $1,854.16 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
203-432-4771
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 144 credits
Graduate: 28 credits
intelligent score 97.54
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Best for Business Programs
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Best for Business Programs
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 33-40 units
Graduate: 10-27 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,751 per credit
Graduate: $1,712 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
215-898-7507
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 33-40 units
Graduate: 10-27 units
intelligent score 96.94
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Most Selective
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Most Selective
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 24-48 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,693 per credit
Graduate: $1,691 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
401-863-2378
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 24-48 credits
intelligent score 96.9
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Best in the Midwest
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Best in the Midwest
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 4200 units
Graduate: 1100 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $490 per credit
Graduate: $728 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
773-702-8650
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 4200 units
Graduate: 1100 units
intelligent score 96.79
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Lowest Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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Lowest Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 180 units
Graduate: 135 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: 1,515.83 per unit
Graduate: $469 per unit
accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
626-395-6341
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On-campus, Online
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 180 units
Graduate: 135 units
intelligent score 96.49
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Best in the Southeast
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Best in the Southeast
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 34 credits
Graduate: 30-40 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,680 per credit
Graduate: $3,216.66 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
919-684-3214
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 34 credits
Graduate: 30-40 credits
intelligent score 96.36
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Best for Engineering Programs
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Best for Engineering Programs
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 180-198 credits
Graduate: 66-312 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$830 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
617-253-3400
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 180-198 credits
Graduate: 66-312 credits
intelligent score 96.05
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Best Study Abroad Programs
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Best Study Abroad Programs
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 87.5 credits
Graduate: 49 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,235.66 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
603-646-2875
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 87.5 credits
Graduate: 49 credits
intelligent score 95.77
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Best in the Southwest
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Best in the Southwest
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-153 units
Graduate: 30-59 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $500 - $610 per credit
Graduate: $650 - $1332 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
520-621-3237
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-153 units
Graduate: 30-59 units
intelligent score 95.41
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Best in the South
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Best in the South
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30-90 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $2,096 per credit
Graduate: $670-$2,861 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
713-348-7423
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30-90 credits
intelligent score 95.21
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Best for Medical Programs
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Best for Medical Programs
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,793 per credit
Graduate: $793-$1,410 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
410-516-8171
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Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 94.8
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Best Catholic University
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Best Catholic University
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate:127-134 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,923.3 per credit
Graduate: $2,932 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
574-631-7505
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate:127-134 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 94.49
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Best Public Research University
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Best Public Research University
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 26-30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: In-State: $1,047 per credit; Out-of-State: $2,527 per credit
Graduate: In-State: $1,926 per credit; Out-of-State: $3,286 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
734-764-4636
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 26-30 credits
intelligent score 94.07
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Best for Interdisciplinary Programs
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Best for Interdisciplinary Programs
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 48 units
Graduate: 12 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,984 per credit
Graduate: $6,284 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
847-491-7271
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 48 units
Graduate: 12 units
intelligent score 93.65
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Best for Law Programs
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Best for Law Programs
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 126 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $2,199 per credit
Graduate: $2,087 pe credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
615-322-2561
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 126 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 93.43
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Best Liberal Arts Institution
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Best Liberal Arts Institution
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Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,996.33 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
413-542-2328
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Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
intelligent score 92.96
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Best for Hospitality Programs
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Best for Hospitality Programs
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 125 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,466 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
607-255-5241
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 125 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 92.6
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Best Undergraduate Institution
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Best Undergraduate Institution
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Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,760 per credit
accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
909-621-8011
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Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
intelligent score 92.44
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Best in the West
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Best in the West
Delivery Format
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Required Credits to Graduate
32 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$2,182 per credit
accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
909-621-8134
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Required Credits to Graduate
32 credits
intelligent score 92.35
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Best Financial Aid Packages
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Best Financial Aid Packages
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Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,045 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
207-725-3100
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Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
intelligent score 92.17
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Best for Small Classes
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Best for Small Classes
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Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,833.33 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-768-0380
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Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
intelligent score 91.73
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Best for International Students
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Best for International Students
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $2,391 per credit
Graduate: $2,214 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
202-687.3600
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 91.35
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Best Sustainable Initiatives
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Best Sustainable Initiatives
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 127 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $2,108 per credit
Graduate: $2,388 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
404-727-6036
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 127 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 90.89
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Most Diverse Student Body
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Most Diverse Student Body
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 30-60 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,995 per credit
accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Senior College and University Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
213-740-6605
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 30-60 credits
intelligent score 89.65
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Best Honors Program
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Best Honors Program
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On-campus
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Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,629 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
610-328-8300
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Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
intelligent score 88.03
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Best Mid-Sized University
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Best Mid-Sized University
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,985.33 pe credit
Graduate: $1,697 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
617-627-3170
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 87.96
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Most Historical Campus
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Most Historical Campus
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30-72 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: In-State:$473-$827 per credit; Out-of-State:$1,601-$1,968 per credit
Graduate: In-State:$1,147 per credit; Out-of-State:$1,865 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
434-982-3200
Delivery Format
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30-72 credits
intelligent score 87.65
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Best Grant Opportunities
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Best Grant Opportunities
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,978 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
413-597-2211
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 86.57
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Most Affordable Graduate Tuition
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Most Affordable Graduate Tuition
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 180 units
Graduate: 36 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $254.26 per unit
Graduate: $423.77 per unit
accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
310-206-3411
Delivery Format
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 180 units
Graduate: 36 units
intelligent score 86.51
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Best for Double Majors
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Best for Double Majors
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30-45 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $2,183 per credit
Graduate: $2,346 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
314-935-6000
Delivery Format
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30-45 credits
intelligent score 86.03
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Best Alumni Association
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Best Alumni Association
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: In-State: $425 per credit; Out-of-State: $1,278 per credit
Graduate: In-State: $548 per credit; Out-of-State: $1,293 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
757-221-4223
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 85.3
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Best Degree Program Selection
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Best Degree Program Selection
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 24-30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $381.4 per credit
Graduate: $635.66 per credit
accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
510-642-3175
Delivery Format
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 24-30 credits
intelligent score 84.69
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Best Jesuit University
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Best Jesuit University
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $534 per credit
Graduate: $922-$1,886 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
617-552-3100
Delivery Format
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 84.56
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Best for Veterans
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Best for Veterans
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Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 18-29 credits
Undergraduate: 120-134 credits
Graduate: 30-42 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: In-state:$292.45 per credit; Out-of-state:$1,424.91 per credit
Undergraduate: In-state:$292.45 per credit; Out-of-state:$1,424.91 per credit
Graduate: $586.22 - $1,030.66 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
919-966-3621
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 18-29 credits
Undergraduate: 120-134 credits
Graduate: 30-42 credits
intelligent score 84.03
Award
Best Small University
Rankings
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Urbanicity:
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Best Small University
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,051 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
507-222-4190
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
intelligent score 83.95
Award
Best for Computer Science Programs
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Best for Computer Science Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 364-385 units
Graduate: 90 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $800 per unit
Graduate: $696 per unit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
412-268-2082
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 364-385 units
Graduate: 90 units
intelligent score 83.74
Award
Best for English Programs
Rankings
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Award
Best for English Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 36 credits
Graduate: 10 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,777 per credit
Graduate: 1,421.13 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
802-443-3000
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 36 credits
Graduate: 10 credits
intelligent score 83.73
Award
Best Non-Traditional Academic Year
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
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Urbanicity:
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Award
Best Non-Traditional Academic Year
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,967 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
540-458-8710
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120 credits
intelligent score 83.02
Award
Best for Community Service
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Best for Community Service
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 credits
Graduate: 30-68 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $2,116 per credit
Graduate: $2,937 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
504-865-5000
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 credits
Graduate: 30-68 credits
intelligent score 82.77
Award
Best Women's College
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Best Women's College
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
122 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,777 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
212-854-2014
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
122 credits
intelligent score 82.38
Award
Best Internship Opportunities
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Best Internship Opportunities
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 36 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $2,341.25 per credit
Graduate: $2,080.53 per credit
accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
909-621-8088
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 36 credits
intelligent score 82.19
Award
Most Unique Learning Opportunities
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Most Unique Learning Opportunities
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$2,260 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
207-859-4800
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
intelligent score 82.16
Award
Most Scholarships Awarded
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Most Scholarships Awarded
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124 credits
Graduate: 30-32 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $350.14 per credit
Graduate: $512 - $1,110.31 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-727-2844
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124 credits
Graduate: 30-32 credits
intelligent score 81.6
Award
Best Retention Rate
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best Retention Rate
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 32-42 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $482.35 - $607.26 per credit
Graduate: $794.12 - $823.81 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
570-577-3000
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 32-42 credits
intelligent score 81.04
Award
Best Fellowship Opportunities
Rankings
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Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Best Fellowship Opportunities
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 135 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,310 per credit
Graduate: $1,390 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
212-353-4120
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 135 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 80.91
Award
Best for Self-Designed Programs
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best for Self-Designed Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
124 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,623 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
641-269-3600
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
124 credits
intelligent score 80.65
Award
Best Residential Campus
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Best Residential Campus
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,810.31 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-843-2655
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
intelligent score 80.59
Award
Best Academic Centers
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
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Award
Best Academic Centers
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,691 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
610-896-1350
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
128 credits
intelligent score 78.98
Award
Best Research Funding
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Best Research Funding
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-180 units
Graduate: 36 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $376 - $381.40 per unit
Graduate: $1,047.50 per unit
accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-207-1710
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-180 units
Graduate: 36 units
intelligent score 78.9
Award
Best Athletics Program
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Best Athletics Program
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 15 credits
Undergraduate: 120-150 credits
Graduate: 32-51 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: $495.45 per credit
Undergraduate: $495.45 - $1,699.11 per credit
Graduate: $807.95 - $3,075.80 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
608-262-3961
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 15 credits
Undergraduate: 120-150 credits
Graduate: 32-51 credits
intelligent score 78.69
Award
Best Large University
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Best Large University
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30-78 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $531.66 per credit
Graduate: $707.77 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
352-392-3261
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30-78 credits
intelligent score 78.65
Award
Best Green Initiatives
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Best Green Initiatives
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-140 credits
Graduate: 32-34 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $500.25 per credit
Graduate: $1,559.16 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
845-437-7300
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-140 credits
Graduate: 32-34 credits
intelligent score 78.6
Award
Best Return on Investment
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best Return on Investment
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 122 credits
Graduate: 30-33 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $464 - $1,297 per credit
Graduate: $364 - $1,097 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
404-894-4154
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 122 credits
Graduate: 30-33 credits
intelligent score 78.04
Award
Best College for Women
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best College for Women
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 units
Graduate: 30-32 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $484.33 - $696.60 per unit
Graduate: $348.30 - $1,741.50 per unit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
781-283-2270
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 units
Graduate: 30-32 units
intelligent score 77.39
Award
Best Mormon University
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best Mormon University
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 credits
Graduate: 30-56 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $430 - $$860 per credit
Graduate: $792 - $1,584 per credit
accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
801-422-4104
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 credits
Graduate: 30-56 credits
intelligent score 77.36
Award
Best for Dual Degree Programs
Rankings
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Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
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Best for Dual Degree Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 12-15 credits
Undergraduate: 120-133 credits
Graduate: 30-70 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: $1,013 - $1,052 per credit
Undergraduate: $1,013 - $1,052 per credit
Graduate: $2,026 - $2,103 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
216-368-4450
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 12-15 credits
Undergraduate: 120-133 credits
Graduate: 30-70 credits
intelligent score 76.8
Award
Best for Undergrad Research
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best for Undergrad Research
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 credits
Graduate: 30-36 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $497.12 - $1,735 per credit
Graduate: $$1,543 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
315-228-7111
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 credits
Graduate: 30-36 credits
intelligent score 75.2
Award
Best for Chemistry Programs
Rankings
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Graduation Rate:
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Best for Chemistry Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 32-40 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate:
Graduate:
accreditation
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
610-330-5100
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 32-40 credits
intelligent score 74.11
Award
Best College Town
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best College Town
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-122 credits
Graduate: 30-72 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate:$585.41 - $2,285 per credit
Graduate: $565 - $1,500 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
610-758-3100
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-122 credits
Graduate: 30-72 credits
intelligent score 73.96
Award
Best Freshman Year Curriculum
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Best Freshman Year Curriculum
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30-33 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,586.50 per credit
Graduate: $1,242 per credit
accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
909-621-8000
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Graduate: 30-33 credits
intelligent score 73.83
Award
Best University Hospital
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Best University Hospital
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-180 units
Graduate: 36-79 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $953.50 per unit
Graduate: $1,271.33 per unit
accreditation
Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
949-824-6703
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-180 units
Graduate: 36-79 units
intelligent score 73.34
Award
Best for Education Programs
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best for Education Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 units
Graduate: 32-72 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $953.50 - $1,199 per unit
Graduate: $1,129.50 - $1,258.50 per unit
accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
805-893-3592
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 units
Graduate: 32-72 units
intelligent score 73.03
Award
Best Community Engagement
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best Community Engagement
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 credits
Graduate: 30-33 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,557.27 - $1,752 per credit
Graduate: $1,752 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
651-696-6357
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 credits
Graduate: 30-33 credits
intelligent score 71.91
Award
Best for Global Education
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best for Global Education
Delivery Format
On-campus,Blended,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 credits
Graduate: 30-36 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,524.50 - $2,175.16 per credit
Graduate: $1,795 - $2,633.16 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
212-998-4500
Delivery Format
On-campus,Blended,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128 credits
Graduate: 30-36 credits
intelligent score 71.42
Award
Best Conservatory Programs
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
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Award
Best Conservatory Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128-214 credits
Graduate: 32 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $480.45 - $1,448per credit
Graduate: $2,375 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
440-775-8411
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128-214 credits
Graduate: 32 credits
intelligent score 70.07
Award
Most Innovative Programs
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Most Innovative Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $449.91 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
781-292-2300
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 credits
intelligent score 69.49
Award
Best in the Northwest
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best in the Northwest
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-124 credits
Graduate: 30-36 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $837.63 per credit
Graduate: $898 - 1,665 per credit
accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
503-777-7511
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-124 credits
Graduate: 30-36 credits
intelligent score 68.94
Award
Best Student Organizations
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best Student Organizations
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-150 credits
Graduate: 30-37 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $530 per credit
Graduate: $533.33 - $665 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
804-289-8640
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-150 credits
Graduate: 30-37 credits
intelligent score 68.26
Award
Best Internship Opportunities
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best Internship Opportunities
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124-129 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $469.83 per credit
Graduate: $2,955 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
860-297-2180
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124-129 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 66.9
Award
Best for Agriculture Programs
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
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Award
Best for Agriculture Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-122 credits
Graduate: 30-44 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: In-state:$839.11 per credit; Out-of-state:$1,851.66 per credit
Graduate: In-state:$1,465 per credit; Out-of-state: $2,267 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-991-8636
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-122 credits
Graduate: 30-44 credits
intelligent score 66.57
Award
Best for Military Careers
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Best for Military Careers
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-125 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,087.80 per month
accreditation
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
410-293-1858
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-125 credits
intelligent score 65.82
Award
Most Affordable Undergraduate Tuition
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
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Award
Most Affordable Undergraduate Tuition
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 180-183 credits
Graduate: 30-90 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $249.13 - $842.53 per credit
Graduate: $423.13 - $739.60 per credit
accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
206-543-2100
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 180-183 credits
Graduate: 30-90 credits
intelligent score 65.74
Award
Best for Humanities Programs
Rankings
School Information
Graduation Rate:
Admission Rate:
Urbanicity:
School Size:
Award
Best for Humanities Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124 credits
Graduate: 30-54 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $448.06 per credit
Graduate: $1,907 per credit
accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
509-527-5176
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124 credits
Graduate: 30-54 credits
intelligent score 65.52
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Best Methodist University
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Best Methodist University
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On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 56-64 units
Undergraduate: 128 units
Graduate: 30-60 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: $445 per credit Undergraduate: $445 per credit Graduate: $575 - $630 per credit
accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
907-561-1266
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 56-64 units
Undergraduate: 128 units
Graduate: 30-60 units
intelligent score 64.72
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Best Benedictine University
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Best Benedictine University
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 30-96 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $300 - $1,025 per credit
Graduate: $476 - $1,383.66 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
603-641-7000
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 30-96 credits
intelligent score 64.14
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Best Student Activities
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Best Student Activities
Delivery Format
On-campus,Blended,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-124 credits
Graduate: 30-90 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: In-state:$655.33 per credit; Out-of-state:$1,775.33 per credit
Graduate: In-state:$546 per credit; Out-of-state:$1,638 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
334-844-6428
Delivery Format
On-campus,Blended,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-124 credits
Graduate: 30-90 credits
intelligent score 63.93
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Best Graduation Rate
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Best Graduation Rate
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-136 credits
Graduate: 34 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $3,140 - $3,250 per credit
Graduate: $3,620 - $3,750 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-526-4276
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-136 credits
Graduate: 34 credits
intelligent score 63.72
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Best for Entrpreneurship Programs
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Best for Entrpreneurship Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 9 credits
Undergraduate: 130-131credits
Graduate: 30-45 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: $1,990 per credit
Undergraduate: $1,644 - $1,692 per credit
Graduate: $1,569.60 - $1,820 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
781-239-4215
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 9 credits
Undergraduate: 130-131credits
Graduate: 30-45 credits
intelligent score 63.13
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Best for Fulbright Scholars
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Best for Fulbright Scholars
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 24 credits
Undergraduate: 120-132 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: $612.75 per credit
Undergraduate: $612.75 per credit
accreditation
New England Association of Schools and Colleges,Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
855-228-3755
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 24 credits
Undergraduate: 120-132 credits
intelligent score 62.96
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Best Career Services
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Best Career Services
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 121-123 credits
Graduate: 30-52 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $437.31 - $444.54 per credit
Graduate: $1,181.34 - $1,708 per credit
accreditation
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
781-891-3441
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 121-123 credits
Graduate: 30-52 credits
intelligent score 62.78
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Best for Continuing Studies
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Best for Continuing Studies
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 112-128 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,729 per credit
Graduate: $1,178.33 per credit
accreditation
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
781-736-3500
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 112-128 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
intelligent score 62.43
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Best Urban Campus
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Best Urban Campus
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-150credits
Graduate: 33-60 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $305 - $915 per credit
Graduate: $470 - $855 per credit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
adminqry@brooklyn. jjay.cuny.edu
Phone:
718-951-5001
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-150credits
Graduate: 33-60 credits
intelligent score 61.83
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Best for Global Initiatives
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Best for Global Initiatives
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 64-76 credits
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 32-48 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: $720 per credit
Undergraduate: $480 - $720 per credit
Graduate: $888 - $3,158.55 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
617-353-2300
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 64-76 credits
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 32-48 credits
intelligent score 61.78
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Best Student Government
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Best Student Government
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 units
Graduate: 33-36 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate:$426.08 - $1,597.50 per unit Graduate: $1,993.33 - $3,770 per unit
accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
610-526-5152
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120 units
Graduate: 33-36 units
intelligent score 61.55
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Best for Architecture Programs
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Best for Architecture Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-184 units
Graduate: 36-72 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,110 - $1,914 per unit
Graduate: $1,388 - $2,392 per unit
accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
805-756-2311
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-184 units
Graduate: 36-72 units
intelligent score 61.29
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Best for International Students
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Best for International Students
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 60 credits
Undergraduate: 120 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: $231.62 - $232 per credit
Undergraduate: $231.62 - $232 per credit
accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
808-675-3738
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 60 credits
Undergraduate: 120 credits
intelligent score 61.25
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Best Faith-Based Programs
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Best Faith-Based Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-125 credits
Graduate: 30-32 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $904 - $1,407 per credit
Graduate: $549 - $917 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-688-0122
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-125 credits
Graduate: 30-32 credits
intelligent score 60.95
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Best for Upward Mobility
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Best for Upward Mobility
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 12-18 units
Undergraduate: 120 units
Graduate: 30-39 units
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: $320 - $396 per unit
Undergraduate: $320 - $396 per unit
Graduate: $671.81 - $737.50 per unit
accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
323-343-3901
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 12-18 units
Undergraduate: 120 units
Graduate: 30-39 units
intelligent score 58.89
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Best for Pre-Med Programs
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Best for Pre-Med Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 66 credits
Undergraduate: 122-183 credits
Graduate: 30-60 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: $1,000 per credit
Undergraduate: $952.15 - $1,508 per credit
Graduate: $564 per credit
accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-992-3648
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 66 credits
Undergraduate: 122-183 credits
Graduate: 30-60 credits
intelligent score 58.05
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Best Academic Opportunities
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Best Academic Opportunities
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-164 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,230.55 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
859-238-5200
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-164 credits
intelligent score 57.33
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Best Minor Programs
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Best Minor Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-122 credits
Graduate: 30 -60 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: In-state:$588.25 per credit; Out-of-state:$1,546.25 per credit
Graduate: In-state:$691.66 per credit; Out-of-state:$1,491.66 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
864-656-3311
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-122 credits
Graduate: 30 -60 credits
intelligent score 57.22
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Best for Theological Studies Programs
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Best for Theological Studies Programs
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-129 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $310 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
417-690-3223
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-129 credits
intelligent score 56.23
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Best Faculty
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Best Faculty
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
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Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124 credits
Graduate: 36-39 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,730 - $1,586 per credit
Graduate: $900 - $2,145 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
318-869-5131
Delivery Format
On-campus,Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 124 credits
Graduate: 36-39 credits
intelligent score 56.15
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Most Unique Curriculum
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Most Unique Curriculum
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 54 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $2,311 per credit
Graduate: $925 per credit
accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
719-389-6344
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 54 credits
intelligent score 55.47
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Best for Interdisciplinary Scholarship
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Best for Interdisciplinary Scholarship
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 48 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,622 per credit
Graduate: $565 per credit
accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
860-439-2200
Delivery Format
On-campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 128 credits
Graduate: 48 credits
intelligent score 55.27
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Best for Homeschooled Students
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Best for Homeschooled Students
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 126 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,426 per credit
Graduate: $644 per credit
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
706-820-2398
Delivery Format
On-campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 126 credits
Graduate: 30 credits
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