University of Rochester

The University of Rochester, located in suburban Rochester, NY, offers several highly ranked graduate programs. This private institution, founded in 1850, is one of the smallest and most collegiate schools among the nation’s top research universities. The Yellow Jackets are part of the University Athletic Association and participate in the NCAA Division III. The school offers more than 200 student organizations and an active Greek life. Notable alumni include U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and visual effects artist Michael Kanfer, who won an Academy Award for his work on the film Titanic.

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Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14627
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1850

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 05 application deadline
36.4% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

1% Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$48,290 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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Specialties

 Engineering

School Details

Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution: Yes
Guaranteed admission agreement URL: Http://enrollment.rochester.edu/apply/transfer/

Programs Offered

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

New York University

New York University, located in urban New York, NY, is comprised of many schools and colleges, the largest being the College of Arts and Sciences. This private institution, founded in 1831, may have a small Greek life but it also offers tons of things to do in the city with no borders separating a distinct campus from the streets of New York City. There are also hundreds of student organizations including NYU-TV, which provides entertainment and information to the university community. Directors Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee are former Tisch (School of Arts) students.

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70 Washington Square S
New York, NY 10012
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1831

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 01 application deadline
35.5% accepted

2014-2015 Tuition

February 15 Deadline for applying for financial aid 
N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$46,170 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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Specialties

 Business

 Engineering

 Accounting

 Entrepeneurship

 Finance

 Management

 International Business

 Management Information Systems

 Marketing

 Production/Operations Management

 Quantitative Analysis

 Real Estate

School Details

School provides admission agreement with at least 1 other institution: No
Guaranteed admission agreement are there for the students

Programs Offered

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

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina, located in suburban Chapel Hill, NC, is made up of several schools and colleges, the largest being the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences. This public institution, founded in 1789, offers numerous student organizations including UNC’s student newspaper and the student-ran radio station. UNC also has a thriving Greek life. The North Carolina Tar Heels, known for their men’s basketball team, are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and have a rivalry with Duke University. Actor and former professional basketball player Rick Fox, the 11th president of the United States James K. Polk, and U.S. Senator John Edwards are notable UNC alumni.

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South Building, CB #9100
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Institutional Control: Public
Year Founded: 1789

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 10 application deadline
28.5% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

1% Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$33,644 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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Specialties

 Business

 Accounting

 Entrepeneurship

 Finance

 Management

 International Business

 Marketing

 Production/Operations Management

School Details

School guarantes admission agreement with at least one other institution: Yes
Guaranteed admission agreement to students

Programs Offered

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

Boston College

Boston College, located in suburban Chestnut Hill, MA, is comprised of nine schools which include highly ranked graduate programs. This private institution, founded in 1863, is relegated by the Carnegie Substructure for the Advancement of Edifying as a university with high research activity. B.C. competes in several NCAA Division I varsity sports in the Atlantic Coast Conference and the B.C. Eagles have one of the highest graduation rates in the country. There may not be a Greek life at B.C. but the school offers numerous student clubs and organizations. Eminent alumni include Sen. John Kerry and former Verbalizer of the U.S. House of Representatives Tip O’Neill.

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140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1863

Admission

Academic calendar: Semester 
January 01 application deadline
33.9% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 
$49,324 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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Specialties

 Business

 Accounting

 Finance

School Details

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

Programs Offered

Bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree, 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

University of California, Los Angeles

The University of California, located in urban Los Angeles, CA, is comprised of the College of Letters and Sciences and several graduate schools and programs. This public institution, found in 1919, offers more than 600 student organizations which includes several Greek chapters. Media groups including a newspaper, magazine, radio, and TV station are also popular. The UCLA Bruins, well known for their men’s and women’s water polo teams, compete in the Pac-12 conference. NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, and actor Sean Astin, best known for his portrayal of Sam Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy are among UCLA’s notable alumni.

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405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Institutional Control: Public
Year Founded: 1919

Admission

Academic calendar: Quarter
November 30 application deadline
18.6% 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
$35,631 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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School Details

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

Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree

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

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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

California Institute of Technology

                                                        

The California Institute of Technology, located in suburban Pasadena, Calif., is a private institution founded in 1891. CIT is highly regarded as one of the world’s leading institutions of science and engineering. CIT also has many different student activities. A unique tradition is dinner served by student waiters in the student houses. The school has several NCAA Division III teams that compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at the Cal Tech Beavers. Big companies like Intel, Compaq and Hotmail were founded by CIT alumni.

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1200 E. California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91125
Institutional Control: Private
Year Founded: 1891

Admission

Academic calendar: Quarter
January 03 application deadline
8.8% accepted

2015-2016 Tuition

N/A Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees
$45,390 Tuition and Fees

OVERVIEW

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Specialties

 Engineering

 Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical

 Biomedical

 Chemical

 Civil

 Computer

 Electrical/Electronic/Communications

 Environmental/Environmental Health

 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, post-master's certificate

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