University of Michigan--Ann Arbor

The University of Michigan, located in urban Ann Arbor, MI, has many highly ranked graduate programs including the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, the School of Education, the College of Engineering, Law School, Medical School, the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, the School of Public Health, and the School of Nursing. This public institution, founded in 1817, offers several student organizations on its 3,071 acre campus. There is a thriving Greek life at Michigan and the Michigan Wolverines are known for thier fierce rivalry with Ohio State. Former U.S. President Gerald Ford, actress Lucy Liu of the Charlie’s Angels and Kill Bill film series, and NFL quarterback Tom Brady are notable Michigan alumni.

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500 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Institutional Control: Public
Year Founded: 1817

Admission

Academic calendar: Trimester 
February 01 application deadline
32.2% accepted

2014-2015 Tuition

April 30 Deadline for applying for financial aid 
1% Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$43,377 Tuition and Fees

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree, post-bachelor's certificate, post-master's certificate

Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University, located in suburban Winston-Salem, NC, is comprised of two undergraduate schools and five graduate or professional schools which includes the highly ranked School of Law, the Babcock Graduate School of Management, and the School of Medicine. This private institution, founded in 1834, offers many outdoor activities including intramural sports and outdoor trips such as kayaking and bouldering. The Demon Deacons are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. Greek life also plays a big role at Wake Forest. Notable alumni include the shortest NBA player of all-time, Muggsy Bogues; legendary golfer Arnold Palmer; and journalist and talk show host Al Hunt.

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Box 7305, Reynolda Station
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1834

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 01 application deadline
34.4% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

March 1 Deadline for applying for financial aid 
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$47,682 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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School DetailsSchool guarantes admission agreement with at least one other institution: N/A
Guaranteed admission agreement to students URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree

Tufts University

Tufts University, located in suburban Medford, MA, is comprised of the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering, both offering undergraduate and graduate programs. This private institution, founded in 1852, has several student groups including the Scuba Club, the Beelzebubs, an all-male a capella group, and the Poker Society. Tufts University additionally has an active Greek life. The official Tufts University mascot is Jumbo the elephant. Eminent alumni include eBay founder Pierre Omidyar, Golden Globe-winning actor Peter Gallagher, and Guster guitarist and vocalist Adam Gardner. Both Gallagher and Gardner sang in the Beelzebubs.

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Medford, MA 02155
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1852

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 01 application deadline
17.3% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

February 15 Deadline for applying for financial aid 
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$50,604 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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School Details

School guarantes admission agreement with at least one other institution: No
Guaranteed admission agreement to Student

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, diploma, doctorate, master's degree, post-bachelor's certificate

University of Virginia

The University of Virginia, located in suburban Charlottesville, VA, offers graduate programs including the highly ranked Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, the Curry School of Education, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Law, and the School of Medicine. This public institution, founded in 1819, has 1,682 acres for student activities, Greek life being among the most popular. The Cavaliers, well known for their dominant men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. Former U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy, national news anchor Katie Couric, and former NFL player Tiki Barber are among UVA’s notable alumni.

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Charlottesville, VA 22904
Institutional Control: Public
Year Founded: 1819

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 01 application deadline
29% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

March 1 Deadline for applying for financial aid 
1% Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$43,822 Tuition and Fees

GLANCES

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School Details

School guarantes admission agreement with at least one other institution: Yes
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: Http://www.admission.virginia.edu/vccsguide

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, certificate, doctorate, master's degree, post-bachelor's certificate, post-master's certificate

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, located in urban Pittsburgh, PA, is comprised of seven schools and colleges and is kenned for its programs in science and technology. This private institution, founded in 1900, has an active Greek life with several fraternity and sorority chapters. The Carnegie Mellon Tartans compete in the NCAA Division III competitions and the Kiltie Band performs at every home football game. Undergraduates have the opportunity to participate in research and can receive grants or summer fellowships to fortify research in their field of study. Randy Pausch, author of the Incipient York Times best-selling book The Last Lecture, was a pedagogia at Carnegie Mellon.

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5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1900

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 01 application deadline
24.6% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

April 15 Deadline for applying for financial aid 
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$50,410 Tuition and Fees

GLANCES

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School Details

School guarantes admission agreement with at least one other institution: No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree, post-bachelor's certificate, post-master's certificate

Emory University

Emory University, located in suburban Atlanta Ga., is divided into nine schools, four of which accommodate undergraduates and graduates. This private institution, founded in 1836, has several on-campus organizations to offer students. Volunteer Emory is a community accommodation activities organization, the Student Programming Council organizes events and performances throughout the year, and there is a thriving Greek life with several fraternity and sorority chapters. The Emory Eagles have about 20 NCAA Division III varsity teams and are kenned for their swimming and diving team. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, medico and CNN chief health correspondent Sanjay Gupta, and activist and Nobel Placidity Prize victor Desmond Tutu have all edified at Emory.

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201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1836

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester
January 01 application deadline
26.8% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

March 1 Deadline for applying for financial aid
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees
$46,314 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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Specialties

 Business

 Management

 Marketing

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: N/A

Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offeredassociate degree, bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree, post-bachelor's certificate, post-master's certificate

University of California--Berkeley

The University of California, located in urban Berkeley, CA, is comprised of 14 schools and colleges, many of which are graduate and professional schools. This public institution, founded in 1868, offers more than 700 student organizations ranging from political groups to the hang gliding club. Berkeley also has an active Greek life with numerous fraternity and sorority chapters. The California Golden Bears compete in the Pac-12 Conference and are known for their rivalry with Stanford. Notable alumni include former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren, Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley, and actor John Cho of the Harold and Kumar films.

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110 Sproul Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-5800
Institutional Control: Public
Year Founded: 1868

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
November 30 application deadline
16% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

March 2 Deadline for applying for financial aid 
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$38,140 Tuition and Fees

University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame, located in urban Notre Dame, Ind., is divided into eight schools, the College of Arts and Letters being the largest. This private institution, founded in 1842, is home of the “Fighting Irish” who have more than 25 varsity NCAA Division I athletic teams and are known for their strong football program. The sports film “Rudy,” a true story about how Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger overcame obstacles to play football at Notre Dame, was filmed on Notre Dame’s campus. Notable alumni include former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, talk-show host Regis Philbin and Hall of Fame football player Joe Montana.

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Notre Dame, IN 46556
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1842

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 01 application deadline
21.1% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$47,929 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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Marketing

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: N/A
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree

Rice University

Rice University, located in urban Houston, Tex., has eight schools, including the well-regarded School of Architecture and the Shepherd School of Music. This private institution, founded in 1912, is located in the heart of Houston’s Museum District and offers many student activities. The Rice Owls have many NCAA Division I athletic teams and are known for their baseball program. A unique aspect of Rice’s campus life is that students run institutions like The Rice Coffeehouse and Valhalla Pub serving on-campus food and drink. Rice is home to the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Privacy, which offers students internships and lectures.

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PO Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1912

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester
January 01 application deadline
15.1% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

Rolling Deadline for applying for financial aid
1% Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees
$42,253 Tuition and Fees

Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University is located in St. Louis and divided into three schools that serve undergraduate and graduate students. Like the city of St. Louis, this private institution, founded in 1853, offers many sporting activities in addition to its excellent academics. The university’s Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of the top-ranked hospitals in the country and The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum located on campus has one of the most distinguished university collections in the country. Actor Peter Sarsgaard and former FBI Director William H. Webster are distinguished Washington University alumni.

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Campus Box 1089, 1 Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1853

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester
January 15 application deadline
17.1% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

February 1 Deadline for applying for financial aid
1% Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees
$48,093 Tuition and Fees

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, located in urban Nashville, Tenn., is made up of 10 schools with disciplines ranging from humanities and music to engineering. This private institution, founded in 1873, offers numerous student activities. At Vanderbilt, Greek life plays a huge role in student activities, there are teams in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference and study abroad programs are extremely popular. Vanderbilt is well-known for its undergraduate Blair School of Music and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which is ranked one of the best in the nation. Al Gore, Jay Cutler and James Patterson are notable Vanderbilt alumni.

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Nashville, TN 37240
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1873

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester
January 01 application deadline
13.1% accepted

2014-2015 Tuition

N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees
$43,838 Tuition and Fees

Cornell University

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, N.Y., has 14 schools that each admit their own students and provide their own faculty. This private institution, founded in 1865, offers several activities for students to participate in. Cornell has more than 500 student organizations on campus, a very active Greek life with numerous fraternity and sorority chapters, and more than 30 NCAA Division I varsity teams that compete in the Ivy League. The Cornell Big Red are best known for their successful men’s lacrosse team which won seven consecutive Ivy League titles. Distinguished Cornell alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, author E.B. White, and Bill Nye, the "Science Guy”.

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Ithaca, NY 14853
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1865

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester
January 02 application deadline
14.2% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

February 15 Deadline for applying for financial aid
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees
$49,116 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree

Brown University

Brown University, located in urban Providence, R.I., is the only major research university in the nation where undergraduates create their own course of study. This private institution, founded in 1764, has a college-town feel with a center for shopping and dining. The Brown Bears have many NCAA Division I athletic teams (well-known for men’s soccer) and compete in the Ivy League. Brown has more than 200 campus organizations, a small but active Greek life, and an event called “Spring Weekend” where athletic events and concerts take place. Notable Brown alumni include John D. Rockefeller Jr., John F. Kennedy Jr., and CNN founder Ted Turner.

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Box 1920
Providence, RI 02912
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1764

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester
January 01 application deadline
8.7% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

February 1 Deadline for applying for financial aid
1% Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees
$49,346 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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Specialties

 Engineering

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree

Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College, located in rural Hanover, N.H., is a private institution founded in 1769. In addition to a top-notch education, Dartmouth offers a diverse range of student activities, including NCAA Division I sports and an active Greek life. The Outing Club is the oldest and largest college outing club in the country and is the most popular organization at Dartmouth. Dartmouth College is comprised of the undergraduate arts and sciences and engineering departments and has “very high research activity”, according to The Carnegie Foundation. Theodor Geisel (well known as Dr. Seuss), Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner are all distinguished Dartmouth alumni.

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6016 McNutt Hall
Hanover, NH 03755
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1769

Admission

Academic calendar: Quarter
January 01 application deadline
11.5% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

February 1 Deadline for applying for financial aid
1% Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees
$49,506 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree

University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania, located in urban Philadelphia, Penn., is a private institution founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin. The school offers several student activities. The Penn Quakers have more than 25 NCAA Division I sports that compete in the Ivy League and the Greek life is strong with numerous fraternities and sororities. The university offers several clubs and organizations and works closely with the west Philadelphia area through community service. William Henry Harrison, William Carlos Williams, and Donald Trump are among Penn’s distinguished alumni.

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1 College Hall, Room 100
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1740

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 01 application deadline
10.4% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

Rolling Deadline for applying for financial aid 
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$49,536 Tuition and Fees

Overview

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Specialties

 Business

 Engineering

 Accounting

 Bio medical

 Entrepreneurship

 Finance

 Management

 International Business

 Insurance/Risk Management

 Materials

 Mechanical

 Management Information Systems

 Marketing

 Production/Operations Management

 Quantitative Analysis

 Real Estate

 Supply Chain Management

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

associate degree, terminal associate degree, bachelor's degree, certificate, doctorate, master's degree, post-bachelor's certificate, post-master's certificate

Duke University

Duke University, located in suburban Durham, N.C., is a private institution founded in 1838. The campus is 8,709 acres and offers, in addition to a top notch academic education, many different sports and student activities. The Duke Blue Devils are well known for their men’s basketball program and their rivalry with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Numerous students are affiliated with Greek life, which has several fraternities and sororities. Melinda Gates, co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, NBA player Carlos Boozer and U.S. Congressman and two-time presidential candidate Ron Paul are among Duke’s notable alumni.

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2138 Campus Drive, Box 90586
Durham, NC 27708
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1838

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 02 application deadline
11.4% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

March 15 Deadline for applying for financial aid 
1% Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$49,341 Tuition and Fees

overview

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Specialties

 Engineering

 Biomedical

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: N/A
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree, post-bachelor's certificate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in urban Cambridge, Mass., is a private institution founded in 1861 and known for scientific and technological research. The MIT Engineers have more than 30 NCAA Division III teams. MIT also offers housing in one of the coolest dorms in the country, known as “The Sponge”, designed by Steven Holl. Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, and Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke are among MIT’s distinguished alumni.

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77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1861

Admission

Academic calendar: 4-1-4 
January 01 application deadline
7.9% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

February 15 Deadline for applying for financial aid 
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$46,704 Tuition and Fees

overview

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Specialties

 Business

 Engineering

 Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical

 Biomedical

 Chemical

 Civil

 Computer

 Electrical/Electronic/Communications

 Entrepeneurship

 Environmental/Environmental Health

 Finance

 Management

 Industrial/Manufacturing

 Materials

 Mechanical

 Supply Chain Management

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree

Stanford University

Stanford University, located in suburban Stanford, Calif., is a private institution founded in 1885. Stanford has 8,180 acres for student activities and many student organizations, including the Stanford Solar Car Project, which designs, builds and races a solar car every two years. U.S. President Herbert Hoover, NFL quarterback John Elway, actress Sigourney Weaver and golfer Tiger Woods are all distinguished Stanford alumni.

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Stanford, CA 94305
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1885

Admission

Academic calendar: Quarter 
January 03 application deadline
5.1% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

Rolling Deadline for applying for financial aid 
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$46,320 Tuition and Fees

overview

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Specialties

 Engineering

 Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical

 Biomedical

 Chemical

 Civil

 Computer

 Electrical/Electronic/Communications

 Environmental/Environmental Health

 Industrial/Manufacturing

 Materials

 Mechanical

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: N/A
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree

Columbia University

Columbia University, located in the New York City borough of Manhattan, is a private institution founded in 1754. Columbia offers a wide range of student activities. The Columbia Lions have more than 25 NCAA Division I teams in the Ivy League, there are numerous Greek fraternity and sorority chapters on campus, and the university has organizations like the Urban New Yorker, which gives out free tickets to events in the city. John Jay, President Barack Obama, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II and Maggie Gyllenhaal are distinguished Columbia alumni.

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2960 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1754

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 01 application deadline
7% accepted

2014-2015 Tuition

March 1 Deadline for applying for financial aid 
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$51,008 Tuition and Fees

overview

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Specialties

 Engineering

 Industrial/Manufacturing

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: N/A

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, certificate, doctorate, master's degree, post-bachelor's certificate

Harvard University

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established 1636, whose history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Established originally by the Massachusetts legislature and soon thereafter named for John Harvard (its first benefactor), Harvard is the United States' oldest institution of higher learning, and the Harvard Corporation (formally, the President and Fellows of Harvard College) is its first chartered corporation. Although never formally affiliated with any denomination, the early College primarily trained Congregationalist and Unitarian clergy. Its curriculum and student body were gradually secularized during the 18th century, and by the 19th century Harvard had emerged as the central cultural establishment among Boston elites. Following the American Civil War, President Charles W. Eliot's long tenure (1869–1909) transformed the college and affiliated professional schools into a modern research university; Harvard was a founding member of the Association of American Universities in 1900.James Bryant Conant led the university through the Great Depression and World War II and began to reform the curriculum and liberalize admissions after the war. The undergraduate college became coeducational after its 1977 merger with Radcliffe College.

The University is organized into eleven separate academic units—ten faculties and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study—with campuses throughout the Boston metropolitan area: its 209-acre (85 ha) main campus is centered on Harvard Yard in Cambridge, approximately 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Boston; the business school and athletics facilities, including Harvard Stadium, are located across the Charles River in the Allston neighborhood of Boston and the medical, dental, and public health schools are in the Long wood Medical Area. Harvard's $37.6 billion financial endowment is the largest of any academic institution.

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Cambridge, MA 02138
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1636

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester
January 01 application deadline
6% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees
$45,278 Tuition and Fees