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Haunted Colleges and Universities
Colleges and universities often have long and illustrious histories. But those histories can also be marred by tragic events...and subsequent ghostly happenings. The schools on this list allegedly have a resident ghost (or two). We don't know what is spookier: thinking about these haunted places or realizing just how many of them there are! (Really, it's more like which colleges and universities aren't haunted?!)
Colleges With Strength in Women's Rugby
These girls ruck, maul, and scrum with the best of them. Check out the colleges that have great women's rugby teams.
Where You Don't Need to Be Needy to Get Financial Aid
Todd Fothergill knows his stuff. He's an expert on financial aid and educational consultant based in New Hampshire. We asked him which schools would give generous merit aid to students starting with a B+ average and a combined Critical Reading/Math SAT score of 1150 or higher. These schools made the cut.
You won't be hard-pressed to find LGBT groups and events at these gay-friendly schools.
Here are the Catholic-affiliated colleges and universities in the United States.
College Members of the National Student Exchange
These schools offer a "domestic alternative" to study abroad, allowing students to study for a full year at member colleges. Buffalo, New York, is practically a world away from Flagstaff, Arizona, anyway!
source: National Student Exchange
Liberal Arts Colleges Promoting Information Exchange
The Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges was "chartered to explore and promote the use of information technology in the service of our liberal arts educational missions." There you have it.
source: Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges
Colleges With Strength in Women's Field Hockey
The women at these colleges know how to rule the field; they have been chosen by our experts for this list.
Highest Undergraduate Participation in Study Abroad at Doctoral/Research Universities
How do they even find the time to study abroad with all their research? Those students must know something that we don't.
source: Open Doors 2014: Report on International Educational Exchange
Colleges for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Friendly Ones
Dr. Rachel B. Sobel, an independent educational consultant in Philadelphia, has identified the following colleges as sensitive to the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A wide range of students might be attracted to the support and care provided by these colleges. And for even more suggestions, check out our list of Colleges for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Very Friendly Ones. You may also enjoy our College Search and Scholarship Resources for Students With Learning Disabilities.
source: College Finder Research
Great Colleges for the Future Engineer
There are a lot of Engineering specialties out there: Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Chemical, and Electrical, just to name a few. Plus, they can all be broken down into subcategories! These colleges represent the full spectrum of Engineering programs.
Campus Pride: The LGBT–Friendly Index
This list is based on the Campus Pride Index for safe, inclusive colleges and universities for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) students. These colleges received high scores (a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale) on LGBT campus life based on their supportive, welcoming, and respectful atmosphere toward LGBT students. The index was developed by Campus Pride, a nonprofit LGBT organization.
source: LGBT-Friendly Campus Pride Index
What do naval submarines and the schools listed here have in common? Not a woman in sight. FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: College Finder Research
Colleges Graduating the Most Rhodes Scholars
Rhodes Scholars are the rock stars of academia. They are handpicked based on academic and personal excellence, and Data is from 2015's graduating class. FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: The Rhodes Trust
Colleges With Strength in Men's Tennis: Division III
Spend your days flying across these clay courts.
These schools aren't your keg-infested animal houses. In Colleges that Change Lives: 40 Schools that Will Change the Way You Think About College (Penguin Books), educational consultant and former New York Times education editor Loren Pope profiles 40 colleges that "excel at developing potential, values, initiative, and risk-taking in a wide range of students." These are the colleges selected.
Colleges with Superior Art Therapy Programs
Art therapy has developed a huge following in recent years, but accredited programs in this specialty can still be hard to find...unless you use this list.
Colleges that Promote Internationalism
These schools are members of the Council for European Studies, which...promotes the study of Europe. We know: "Duh."
source: Council for European Studies
Colleges with Strength in Football: NAIA and Other
Down, set, hike! Take a look at the schools who rock the football field.
Colleges With Strength in Women's Water Polo
They throw, fight, and basically drown each other in the pool. What's not to love about this sport?
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