Top public flagships and selective private colleges where the typical admitted student scored 1400–1490.
63 colleges
Ann Arbor, MI
One of the greatest public research universities in the world, combining relentless school spirit with elite academics across 250+ fields.
Atlanta, GA
An urban STEM powerhouse in Midtown Atlanta known for unmatched engineering value, high mid-career starting salaries, and cooperative education.
Urbana, IL
A Midwestern giant renowned for elite engineering, pioneering computing history, and a spirited campus community in a true college-town setting.
Chapel Hill, NC
A picture-perfect Southern college town offering an elite Public Ivy education, nationally acclaimed business and public health schools, and deep athletic traditions.
Charlottesville, VA
Founded by Thomas Jefferson, UVA pairs historical splendor with an extraordinary business school, high four-year graduation rate, and rich campus traditions.
Boston, MA
The world leader in experiential cooperative education, pairing classroom study with full-time professional employment across 3,000 global partners.
Washington, DC
Overlooking the Potomac in Washington, D.C., Georgetown is the premier American hub for international relations, politics, business, and public policy.
College Park, MD
A major public research university right outside Washington, D.C., with top computer science, aerospace engineering, and federal cybersecurity connections.
Los Angeles, CA
A high-energy private university in central Los Angeles celebrated for cinema, business, game design, engineering, and the fierce devotion of the Trojan network.
Boston, MA
A global research university sprawling through Boston alongside the Charles River, offering world-class programs in data science, business, communications, and health.
Atlanta, GA
An elite private university in suburban Atlanta celebrated for stellar pre-med preparation, healthcare partnerships with the CDC, and the Goizueta Business School.
Cleveland, OH
An elite research institution in Cleveland’s cultural district, revered as a pre-med and biomedical powerhouse with unprecedented hospital clinical access.
Brunswick, ME
A historic Maine coastal college emphasizing service for the Common Good, test-optional accessibility, stellar marine research, and award-winning dining.
Northfield, MN
A high-spirited Midwestern liberal arts haven in Northfield, Minnesota, famed for sending disproportionate numbers of graduates to earn doctoral degrees.
Chestnut Hill, MA
A prestigious Jesuit Catholic research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, known for academic excellence, ethical leadership, spirited athletics, and strong alumni loyalty.
Winston-Salem, NC
A premier private university in North Carolina blending the personalized mentorship of a liberal arts college with the research resources and athletics of a major research university.
New Orleans, LA
Located in vibrant uptown New Orleans, Tulane combines intense research and public service with unmatched cultural energy, music, and corporate recruitment across the Gulf South.
Rochester, NY
A Tier-1 research powerhouse on the Genesee River in upstate New York, famous for inventing optics engineering, world-class music, and student curriculum autonomy.
Bethlehem, PA
Perched on South Mountain in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Lehigh is renowned for producing industrial leaders, hedge fund managers, and tech entrepreneurs through intense experiential learning.
Villanova, PA
A distinguished Augustinian Catholic university along Philadelphia Main Line, celebrated for high graduate job placement rates, exceptional nursing and business, and championship athletics.
Dallas, TX
An influential private university in the Highland Park enclave of Dallas, Texas, offering students unbeatable executive networking, venture opportunities, and major conference athletics.
Coral Gables, FL
A vibrant private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, distinguished by premier marine sciences, Latin American business connections, and renowned music programs.
Washington, DC
Immersed in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of the nation capital, GWU provides unmatched real-time internships, diplomacy seminars, and public service opportunities.
Golden, CO
A prestigious public engineering research university in Golden, Colorado, dedicated to energy, minerals, environment, and materials innovation.
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