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Colleges That Are Especially Welcoming to Freshmen
Experts were asked to name schools that stand out in the way they welcome freshmen and integrate them into the college community.
Colleges with the Highest Four–Year Graduation Rates
These colleges really know how to get you in, out, and on your way. The numbers are the average percentage of students who graduate within four years.
source: CollegeXpress
Colleges Where a High Percentage of Students Join Sororities
At these schools, the sorority scene can't be beat. Think Legally Blonde.
source: CollegeXpress
These schools aren't impossible to gain admission to, but they're no Slacker University. Maybe you could send the admission office some cookies?
FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: College Finder Research
Great Colleges to Study Astronomy
These colleges and universities are members of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy. They operate observatories, which means their students get a front-row seat to the stars! It also means they get access to cutting-edge astronomical research. FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
Colleges With Strength in Women's Basketball: Division I
These ladies have great moves on the court!
Colleges With Strength in Women's Bowling
Don't get bowled over by the impressive stats at these schools.
The 50 Most Stressful Colleges
Stress of admissions not phasing you? Take a look at these colleges that are, according to TheDailyBeast.com, the most stressful.
source: "The 50 Most Stressful Colleges," The Daily Beast, 2017
Colleges With Students Committed to Teach for America
Teach for American is the national corps of college graduates who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools. Listed in order, these colleges had the highest number of alumni enter the 2014 corps.
source: Teach for America
Colleges with Strength in Men's Squash
If you think squash is a game for sweaty old guys, think again. At these schools, sweaty young guys join the fun too.
Colleges With the Smallest Student–Faculty Ratios
If you attend one of these schools, you won't need to jockey for attention in class or pray that there isn't a wait during office hours.
source: CollegeXpress
Colleges With Strength in Women's Golf
Hey, guys aren't the only ones who like to hit a few balls on the green. Here are the colleges where the women join in the fun.
Spotlight on Black Faculty at Colleges and Universities
Black professors and admin make up a small percentage of US college campuses. Read inspiring educators' stories and words of encouragement for students.
by Marva Hinton
The Experts' Choice: Colleges Where Life Is Balanced
So you actually want to be serious about academics while you're at school? Okay, we respect that. But here are some schools that give you a social life too.
FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: College Finder Research
The Experts' Choice: The Hottest Colleges in the Nation
Any school on this list is the place to be. They are our experts' choice for schools most popular with students. (Visit our "Why CollegeXpress page for more info on how our lists were created!)
The Experts' Choice: Colleges With Great Living Spaces for Students
Here are the colleges the experts say have the best living arrangements. We'd still like to see them live in the dorms though.
Lumosity's Smartest Colleges in America 2013
Sure, you could measure intelligence using IQ tests or by looking at SAT scores. But the good folks at Lumosity, a brain training and neuroscience research company, decided to do things a little differently . . . they used games. Studying game play data from their over 70,000 college student users, they were able to evaluate the users' cognitive performance. Then, after reviewing those users' alma maters, they determined their own ranking of the 50 smartest schools in the country! You can learn more about their methodology here.
source: Lumosity (Shared with permission)
Excellent College Extracurriculars for Black Students and Allies
Searching for college activities that support the Black student experience? This list of clubs, organizations, and networks is just scratching the surface!
Southwestern University — Georgetown, TX
Southwestern, founded in 1840, is a church-affiliated university of liberal arts and sciences. Its 700-acre campus is located in Georgetown, 28 miles north of Austin.
Yes, connect me!The Experts' Choice: Unexpectedly Strong Science Programs
We asked college counselors where the best science programs were. They said, "MIT!" We said, "Yeah, we know about that one--where else?" Turns out, there are a lot more.
source: College Finder Research
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