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There are thousands of colleges in the US, so you won't recognize all these names. But you should get to know them! Kpakpundu Ezeze—a respected and knowledgeable educational consultant in Washington, DC—identified the following great institutions that don't have high name recognition.
Pre–Broadway: Colleges with Excellent Musical Theater Programs
You've seen RENT 14 times. You worship Patti LuPone. And--oh yes--you are a triple threat. If musical theater is your life, then you belong at one of the schools below. They are known for their excellent musical theater programs or provide an equally strong combination of music, theater/acting, and/or dance programs.
Colleges Where a High Percentage of Students Join Fraternities
If John Belushi screaming TOGA! and doing the gator on the dance floor is your idea of the perfect college, check out these schools.
Highest Undergraduate Participation in Study Abroad at Baccalaureate Institutions
Beautiful places, incredible food and drink, exotic cultures, attractive foreigners with accents . . . there is definitely a lot to study out there.
source: Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, 2007 (Shared with permission)
Colleges for the Person Who Cares About the World
Are you the next big world changer? These colleges offer course work in such areas as peace studies, conflict resolution, poverty studies, global studies, and human rights.
Colleges to Consider for Landscape Architecture
Architecture is an art in its own right, and landscape architecture is definitely on the more creative side of the field. These colleges have strong architecture programs, and most offer a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree.
source: College Finder Research
Colleges with Automotive Programs
Explore our list of top colleges offering automotive programs, from engineering degrees to hands-on technician training. Find the right school to kick-start your career.
Colleges With Strength in Women's Swimming and/or Diving
Our experts have identified these colleges as great places for serious swimmers and divers. This list contains the programs that are the best.
Colleges with Respected Art Museums
Are you in with the art kids? Then these schools are for you. Take a look at the colleges with the best art museums.
Colleges With Strength in Men's Bowling
Searching for a college where you can bowl competitively? Discover a list of top colleges and universities with strong men's bowling programs and successful teams.
Colleges with Unique or Highly Specialized Majors
Blacksmithing, popular TV, toy design, and bag-piping are just some of the majors you'll find listed below.
Colleges With the Highest Total Athletic Budgets
At these schools, you won't find the athletes in ratty old uniforms. No expense is spared for athletics.
source: College Finder Research
Attendance at Men's Basketball Games: The Top 20 in Division I
Discover the top 20 Division I men's basketball programs with the highest game attendance. See which universities pack the stands and create an electric atmosphere.
source: National Collegiate Athletic Association, 2024-2025
Colleges Raising the Most Money From Individuals Who Are Not Alumni (on a Per Student Basis)
We're talking about the total amount donated by non-alumni individuals, divided by the number of students.
source: Voluntary Support of Education, Council for Aid to Education, 2014 (Used with permission)
Attendance at Women's Basketball Games: The Top 20 in Division I
Discover which Division I women's basketball teams draw the biggest crowds! This list ranks the top 20 schools based on average home game attendance.
source: National Collegiate Athletic Association, 2024-2025
Colleges to Consider for Audio Technology and/or Acoustic Engineering
These colleges offer course work related to the science of sound, which includes mechanical engineering, music, and audiology. Also, we think "The Science of Sound" would make a killer band name.
source: College Finder Research
Colleges With Strength in Women's Basketball
Listed here are the colleges that have very strong women's programs, as chosen by our experts. The list includes teams from all divisions.
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