Top 10 Colleges and Universities in the US
Top 10 Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
Find information about the top 10 colleges and universities in the U.S. Learn what three of the top 10 institutions have to offer in terms of academic reputation and degree options, and use the table at the end of the resource to see what's unique to some other high-profile schools in the country.
School Overview
The top ten colleges and universities in the U.S. include three Ivy League institutions: Harvard University, Princeton University and Yale University. Below is a brief summary of Harvard University, including areas of study and ranking information; similar information can be found in the descriptions of Stanford University and the University of California in Berkeley.
1. Harvard University in Cambridge, MA
School Highlight: Ranked 2nd best school in the nation.
In 2015, Harvard University was ranked as the 2nd best school in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. That same year, The Princeton Review included Harvard University on its list of the 'Top Ten Best Value Private Colleges'; it also named the school's library as the best university library in the nation.
Established in 1636, Harvard University is the country's oldest postsecondary institution. The university's degree programs are available through 11 professional schools and colleges, including the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Harvard awards bachelor's, master's and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees, as well as graduate-level professional certificates, to approximately 21,000 students annually. Areas of study include anthropology, music, government, psychology, economics and social policy.
Established in 1636, Harvard University is the country's oldest postsecondary institution. The university's degree programs are available through 11 professional schools and colleges, including the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Harvard awards bachelor's, master's and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees, as well as graduate-level professional certificates, to approximately 21,000 students annually. Areas of study include anthropology, music, government, psychology, economics and social policy.
2. Stanford University in Stanford, CA
School Highlight: Ranked #4 best university in the country.
Stanford University tied for the #4 best university in country by U.S. News & World Report in 2015. For the same year, this private institution made The Princeton Review's list of the 'Best Value Private Colleges' offering the best classroom and quality of life experiences.
The university consists of seven schools, including the Graduate School of Business, the School of Earth Sciences and the School of Medicine. Areas of study include sociology, engineering, comparative literature, urban studies and art history. Research opportunities are available to both graduate and undergraduate students. For example, the Office of Undergraduate Advising and Research provides grants and programs for students pursuing a bachelor's degree, while graduate students can take advantage of fellowships and multidisciplinary programs that contribute to the university's research.
The university consists of seven schools, including the Graduate School of Business, the School of Earth Sciences and the School of Medicine. Areas of study include sociology, engineering, comparative literature, urban studies and art history. Research opportunities are available to both graduate and undergraduate students. For example, the Office of Undergraduate Advising and Research provides grants and programs for students pursuing a bachelor's degree, while graduate students can take advantage of fellowships and multidisciplinary programs that contribute to the university's research.
3. University of California - Berkeley
School Highlight:Highest ranked public institution in the nation.
In 2015, the University of California in Berkeley (UC Berkeley) was the highest-ranked public institution in the country, placing 20th on U.S. News & World Report's list of national universities. In addition to the rankings provided by USN&WR, the National Research Council (NRC) determined that UC Berkeley had the highest number of top-ranking graduate programs in the U.S. In 2010 (rankings are conducted at 10 year or greater intervals).
The university is composed of 14 colleges and schools, including the College of Letters and Science, the Haas School of Business, the College of Chemistry and the School of Public Health. UC Berkeley serves over 35,000 students every year who pursue programs through 130 academic departments. Popular areas of study include electrical engineering, computer science and political science. Other sought-after programs lead to degrees in molecular and cell biology, environmental science, policy and economics.
The university is composed of 14 colleges and schools, including the College of Letters and Science, the Haas School of Business, the College of Chemistry and the School of Public Health. UC Berkeley serves over 35,000 students every year who pursue programs through 130 academic departments. Popular areas of study include electrical engineering, computer science and political science. Other sought-after programs lead to degrees in molecular and cell biology, environmental science, policy and economics.
Top Colleges and Universities
| School Name | Distinction | Location |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Nobel Prize given to 31 different alumni and faculty members | Pasadena, CA |
| Princeton University | Ranked #15 in the nation in 2015 for economics by U.S. News & World Report | Princeton, NJ |
| University of Michigan - Ann Arbor | Global Michigan program | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill | First public university opened in the U.S. | Chapel Hill, NC |
| University of Texas at Austin | Provides 30 different youth outreach and education programs | Austin, TX |
| University of Virginia | University of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville, VA |
| Yale University | Granted the first Ph.D. in the nation | New Haven, CT |
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