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University of Texas at Austin
Founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, they became Spelman College in 1924. Now a global leader in the education of women of African descent, Spelman is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and are proud members of the Atlanta University Center Consortium. Today, the student body comprises more than 2,100 students from 43 states and 10 foreign countries. Spelman empowers women to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change through service. They are dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership development of our students.
Spelman is proud of its 76 percent graduation rate (average over six years), one of the best in the nation. Take a virtual tour:
University of California - IRVINE
UC Irvine ranks among the top 10 U.S. universities – public and private – in the number of undergraduate applications. UCI offers 87 undergraduate degree programs, as well as 59 master's; an M.D., Ed.D. and J.D.; and 46 Ph.D. programs. At UCI we draw on the unyielding spirit of our pioneering faculty, staff and students who arrived on campus with a dream to inspire change and generate new ideas. UCI is consistently recognized as a trailblazer in a broad range of fields, garnering national and international honors in every school.
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University of California - SANTA BARBARA
The University of California, Santa Barbara is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Teaching and research go hand-in-hand at UC Santa Barbara. Our students are full participants in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity. Our academic community of faculty, students, and staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that is responsive to the needs of our multicultural and global society. All of this takes place within a living and learning environment like no other, as we draw inspiration from the beauty and resources of our extraordinary location at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. To learn more about the campus experience:
Texas A&M University (TAMU)
At Texas A&M, you have many paths to choose from to prepare for your future. Our degree programs will give you a broad educational foundation that you can build off of to pursue a graduate degree or an exciting career. With more than 140 undergraduate degrees, we have something for every interest. Whether you are interested in science or engineering, performing arts or teaching, Texas A&M has a program that will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in whichever field you choose. If you have dreams of law school or vet school, becoming a doctor or nurse, or simply advancing your studies to the highest level, we have you covered. Choose from about 270 graduate and professional degrees that unlock in-depth learning and exciting research experiences. Take a virtual tour: https://virtualtour.tamu.edu/tamu/home/featured-tours/
University of California - MERCED
UC Merced opened to undergraduates in 2005 as the newest campus in the University of California system, and is the youngest university to earn a Carnegie research classification. A top-100 research university and the fastest-growing public university in the nation, UC Merced is on the cutting edge of sustainability in campus construction and design, and supports high achieving and dedicated students from the under served Central Valley and throughout California. Learn more about campus life:
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University of California - RIVERSIDE
University of California, Riverside is ranked in the top 15 for best public universities in the nation, and second for social mobility, UC Riverside has created a new model for what a great public research university can achieve. Off campus, our more than 26,000 students and 1,100 faculty — among them two Nobel Prize winners and 15 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine — have access to our region’s diverse geography, from the desert to the coast, as well as Riverside’s vibrant cultural and recreational activities. Learn more about campus life:
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Rutgers University - NEWARK, NJ
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you’ll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. We’re an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity. As The State University of New Jersey, a leading national public research university and New Jersey’s top academic health care provider, Rutgers fulfills its mission to provide learning, discovery, innovation, service, and health care at the highest levels. Take a virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2IyFTc7_O5GhO7aIlhg7-qnG0e3tpOtz
University of California - SANTA CRUZ
Research Impact, Environmental Stewardship, Equity and Inclusion, UCSC is a world-class research and teaching university highlighting interdisciplinary learning and a distinctive residential college system. From building more efficient solar cells to researching personalized care for cancer patients, UC Santa Cruz's focus is on improving our planet and the lives of all its inhabitants.
The campus rests among redwood forests on former ranchlands above the city of Santa Cruz and the Pacific Ocean—both of which provide opportunities for study, research, and recreation. To learn more about campus life:
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University of Illinois - CHICAGO
The University of Illinois Chicago features 16 academic colleges, 94 bachelor’s, 102 master’s and 63 doctoral degree programs. That means plenty of opportunities to explore your interests. Whether it’s discovering how early drinking affects the brain into adulthood, creating functional artificial leaves or determining why intermittent fasting works to lose weight, University of Illinois Chicago researchers improve the health and well-being of communities both urban and rural, local and global. Take a virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8HCAU2QGFI
California State University - LONG BEACH
CSULB enriches students' lives through globally informed, high-impact educational experiences with superior teaching, research, creative activity and action for the public good. Our campus spans 322 acres and even has its own zip code.
CSULB is the no. 1 most-applied-to campus in the CSU. We rank no. 3 in the nation for promoting social mobility among graduates; no. 18 best college in America by value; in the top 10% of U.S. universities for return on investment. California State University Long Beach envisions changing lives by expanding educational opportunities, championing creativity, and preparing leaders for a changing world. Come live and learn amongst the nearly 40,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.
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City College of New York
San Diego State University
Located in the heart of New York City, CCNY is home to such important 'firsts' as: The first college explicitly founded on the ideal of educating the 'whole people', the first documentary film program in the U.S., the first intercollegiate lacrosse game played in the U.S., first student government in the nation, and the longest running Alumni Association in the U.S. Outstanding programs in architecture, engineering, education and the liberal arts and sciences prepare our students for the future, and produce outstanding leaders in every field.Whether they are drawn to the traditional, like philosophy or sociology, or emerging fields like sonic arts or biomedical engineering, our baccalaureate graduates go on to graduate programs at Stanford, Columbia or MIT – or they stay right here in one of our 50 master's programs or our doctoral programs in engineering, the laboratory sciences, and psychology. Take a virtual tour:
San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Since its founding in 1897, the university has grown to become a leading public research university, and a federally-designated Hispanic-serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. Each year, SDSU provides more than 37,000 students with the opportunity to participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. With bachelor’s degrees in 97 areas, master’s degrees in 84 fields, 23 doctoral degrees and 82 certificate programs, our students get the best of both worlds – individualized attention and infinite resources. This education extends to diverse cultural legacies and accomplishments in many areas, such as the arts and technology; the advancement of human thought including philosophy and science; the development of economic, political, and social institutions; and the physical and biological evolution of humans and their environment. San Diego State University pursues its mission through its many diverse departments and interdisciplinary programs in the creative and performing arts, the humanities, the sciences, and the social and behavioral sciences. Take a virtual tour:
University of Arizona
Find your degree program – Arizona offers more than 150 majors and programs of study in 21 different degree-granting colleges and schools. From the Eller College of Management to the state's only College of Medicine, our exceptional programs and dedicated faculty provide the foundation for your dreams to become reality. From creating climate solutions in the Sonoran Desert to collecting asteroid samples with NASA through OSIRIS-REx, University of Arizona Wildcats are making transformational research discoveries in space, the environment, health, the human experience, and more. Arizona is a top-ranking, research-focused public institution with hands-on opportunities as early as students’ first year. Take a virtual tour: https://www.arizona.edu/virtual-tour
Florida International University
Florida International University is an urban, multi-campus, public research university serving its students and the diverse population of South Florida. FIU offers more than 190 degree programs to prepare our students for whatever the future holds. Many of our programs have ranked among the best in the country for their academic excellence and exceptional return on investment. From the top of the globe to the ocean's floor, FIU researchers are exploring the toughest challenges of our time: sea level rise, childhood mental health disorders and more. This solutions-center approach is why FIU is designated a Carnegie Very High Research institution, the only public university in South Florida to achieve this distinction. Take a virtual tour:
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University of Central Florida
Discover what makes UCF exciting and engaging. With more than 240 degree programs, you have more than options here — you have opportunity. Find undergraduate and graduate degrees that are offered in-person, online and through innovative distance learning.From space technologies, simulation and immersive experiences to healthcare, energy and national security — learn more from thought leaders in each field of study. The top 10 majors studied here are Psychology, Integrated Business, Integrative General Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Political Science, and Biology. UCF set new records for diversity in Fall 2023: 50.7% of students are people of color. With 29.2% Hispanic enrollment, UCF is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. Take a virtual tour:
California State University - FULLERTON
Cal State Fullerton is a leading campus of the CSU, serving as an intellectual and cultural center for Southern California and driver of workforce and economic development. Cal State Fullerton is a top-five university in the West — a diverse and welcoming campus located in beautiful, sunny Orange County. Our caring faculty and staff are committed to helping you achieve success on campus and after graduation. And with a vibrant campus culture and NCAA sports, it’s easy to get involved and make lasting Titan friendships. We are an emerging national model for supporting student success through innovative high-impact educational and co-curricular experiences, including faculty-student collaborative research. Take a virtual tour:
University of Houston - Houston, TX
The University of Houston draws strength from its diversity to transform lives and communities through education, research, service and innovation in a real world setting. At the University of Houston, you have access to world-class faculty, cutting-edge research opportunities and a wealth of resources to help you succeed. The University of Houston strives to provide affordable and accessible education to a diverse student body, including first-generation college students. UH offers over 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a wide range of disciplines, including business, engineering, education, health, law and the arts.
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Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ
Founded in 1908, Montclair has grown big enough to offer more than 300 programs across 13 colleges and schools at all degree levels – and yet, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1, is still small enough for students to receive personalized attention from professors and staff who truly care. Students have numerous opportunities to conduct research with professors who are respected leaders in their fields.
More than 50% of Montclair’s students identify as underrepresented minorities. It is New Jersey’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institution, serving more Latinx students than any other university in the state.
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California State University - San Bernardino, CA
CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire, and it has the second highest African American and Hispanic enrollments of all public universities in California. Seventy percent of those who graduate are the first in their families to do so.
The university offers more than 70 traditional baccalaureate and master's degree programs, education credential and certificate programs, and a doctoral program. In recent years, CSUSB added its first doctorate (educational leadership), engineering program (computer science and engineering) and M.F.A. programs in creative writing and studio art/design. Every CSUSB academic program that is eligible has earned national accreditation.
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University of LaVerne - LaVerne, CA
The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university located in La Verne, California, about 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Founded in 1891, the university is composed of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the LaFetra College of Education, the Cástulo de la Rocha College of Health and Community Well-Being, and the College of Law and Public Service, seven regional campuses throughout Southern California, and robust online offerings. Scholastic opportunities abound, thanks to more than 50 undergraduate programs, more than 20 master’s degrees, five doctorates, and six credential programs. Across all of the colleges, La Verne’s approximately 6,000 traditional age and adult learners help make the federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution one of the most diverse universities in the nation. Nearly half of the traditional undergraduates are first-generation students – the first in their immediate families to attend college. More than 70 percent of University of La Verne students receive some form of financial aid. Take a virtual tour:
Las Positas College - Livermore, CA
Las Positas College - Livermore, CA
Las Positas College is located 40 miles southeast of San Francisco, amid one of California's fastest growing regions for business, science, and technology. Las Positas College currently enrolls nearly 8,500 day and evening students. The College offers curriculum for students seeking career preparation, transfer to a four-year college or university, or personal enrichment. The College provides university transfer classes, retraining classes for those in need of employment or career advancement, a first-time educational opportunity for many adults, enrichment classes for those seeking a broader perspective, and career and technical training for those entering the technical and paraprofessional work force. Las Positas College excels in helping students transfer to the University of California system, the California State University system, and other four-year institutions. Students can choose any of 24 Occupational Associate Degrees, 17 Transfer Associate Degrees, and 44 Certificate Programs. In addition, the College offers community education courses geared toward personal development and cultural enrichment. Schedule a tour: