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

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Specialties

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

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