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\nGetting an acceptance letter for the following American higher learning establishments is no easy feat. A 4.0 grade point average is certainly not enough to get into these schools. You will need an incredibly high SAT score, a long list of extra curricular activities, and the ability to pay the outrageous tuition fees that these institutions ask for.
\n[post_page_title]Harvey Mudd College[\/post_page_title]
\nOpened in 1957, Harvey Mudd College hasn\u2019t always been the great institution it is today. The very first classrooms were temporary and some of them were even at the homes of professors.
\n

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Harvey Mudd College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nToday Harvey Mudd has an acceptance rate of 13% and around 800 students.\u00a0One of the seven Claremont Colleges, it is one of the nation\u2019s top liberal arts colleges.
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\n[post_page_title]Cornell University[\/post_page_title]
\nCornell University has an acceptance rate of 15%. It was established in 1865 and at the time had the biggest entering class of any university in America \u2013 and this was only in its first year.
\n
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Cornell University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe university is seen as something of a leader, being one of the first US universities to allow both men and women.
\n[post_page_title]Amherst College[\/post_page_title]
\nAmherst College led the way when it founded in 1821 as it allowed the entrance of all qualified students, regardless of religion and race. In fact, it was in 1826 that their first African American student graduated.
\n
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Amherst College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nRegardless, it wasn\u2019t until 1962 that the college began to hire women as professors and even later in 1975 that it became a coeducational institution. It now has an acceptance rate of 14%.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Vanderbilt University[\/post_page_title]
\nVanderbilt University was founded in 1873. Situated in Nashville, Tennessee, it was part of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
\n
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Vanderbilt University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nAlthough it was never listed as a coeducational institution, the university never actually prohibited women from enrolling.\u00a0Nowadays, the university has an acceptance rate of 12% and is highly respected in the field of education.
\n[post_page_title]Northwestern University[\/post_page_title]
\nIt was in 1853 that 379 acres of land were purchased by the founders of Northwestern University. Just a couple of years later the university officially opened with just ten students and two faculty members.
\n
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Northwestern University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nNowadays the situation is quite different with thousands of students across 12 schools and 3 campuses. Getting in isn\u2019t easy with a 13% acceptance rate.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Pitzer College[\/post_page_title]
\nOne of the seven Claremont Colleges, Pitzer College was founded in 1963. This liberal arts institution was actually established as an independent women\u2019s college which became coeducational in 1970.
\n
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Pitzer College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThis Californian college has an acceptance rate of 13%, making it one of the more selective US institutions.
\n[post_page_title]Pomona College[\/post_page_title]
\nPomona is yet another of the seven Claremont Colleges. In fact, it helped create the consortium. Pomona College was established in 1887 as a New England type college.
\n
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Pomona College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nIn the 1920s it had to decide whether it would continue to serve as a small college or expand. It was at this point that it set up the Claremont Colleges consortium. The rest is history and it now has an acceptance rate of just 10%.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering[\/post_page_title]
\nThe National Science Foundation once made calls for better engineering education. The F.W Olin Foundation worked to create a college to help resolve this issue.
\n
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Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nIt focused on engineering but also business, creativity and other relevant skills to the field of engineering.\u00a0It wasn\u2019t until 200 that this college with a 12% acceptance rate became reality.
\n[post_page_title]Dartmouth College[\/post_page_title]
\nDartmouth College was established back in 1769. Situated in Hanover, New Hampshire, it was intended to educate Native Americans. Not long after its establishment it was the subject of a U.S Supreme Court Case.
\n
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Dartmouth College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThis 1819 case helped provide greater autonomy to private institutions as the state would interfere less.\u00a0Dartmouth College now has an acceptance rate of 11%.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Duke University[\/post_page_title]
\nDuke University began as a rather modest institution in 1838 with just one small schoolhouse. Since then it has changed locations and names on numerous occasions.
\n
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Duke University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe present day is quite different with over 14,500 students enrolled and an 11% acceptance rate.\u00a0It is ranked among the best universities in the USA and is renowned for its basketball team.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Claremont McKenna College[\/post_page_title]
\nFounded in 1946, Claremont McKenna College was originally a men\u2019s college but became coeducational in 1976. Located in California, this private liberal arts college has over 1,000 undergraduate students.
\n
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Claremont McKenna College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nOften ranked in the top 20 US colleges, it has an acceptance rate of 11%. It is part of the Claremont University Consortium.
\n
\n[post_page_title]University of Pennsylvania[\/post_page_title]
\nThanks to Benjamin Franklin\u2019s idea of higher education preparing students for business and public service careers, Franklin\u2019s College of Philadelphia was turned into the University of Pennsylvania.
\n
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University of Pennsylvania<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThis happened between 1779 and 1791, making it America\u2019s first university.\u00a0The university now has an acceptance rate of 10%. It has produced more billionaires than most universities, particularly at undergraduate level.
\n
\n[post_page_title]United States Military Academy[\/post_page_title]
\nLocated in West Point, New York, the United States Military Academy is often referred to as West Point. Coeducational, it was established as early as 1802 following plans of President Thomas Jefferson.
\n
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United States Military Academy<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThose who study there can attain a Bachelor of Science degree as well as learn military leadership and take part in competitive athletics.\u00a0Getting accepted isn\u2019t easy since the acceptance rate is just 9.5%.
\n
\n[post_page_title]University of Chicago[\/post_page_title]
\nThe University of Chicago\u2019s history goes back to 1890 when it was established by the American Baptist Education Society, thanks to a substantial donation from John D. Rockefeller. It has a range of professional schools\u00a0 and is known for its arts and sciences.
\n
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University of Chicago<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThis university frequently ranks as one of the best in the USA and has many notable alumni in various fields.\u00a0Competition to study there is high and the acceptance rate is as low as 8%.
\n
\n[post_page_title]California Institute of Technology[\/post_page_title]
\nFounded by Amos G. Throop in 1891, California Institute of Technology is a relatively new school in comparison to some on this list. Also known as Caltech, its emphasis is on science and engineering.
\n
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California Institute of Technology<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nIt is often referred to as one of the world\u2019s best universities and this is very much reflected in admirable list of alumni, made all the more impressive by the universities relatively small size. The acceptance rate is around 9%.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Brown University[\/post_page_title]
\nOne of the oldest higher education institutes in the USA, Brown University was founded in 1764. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, it was the first US college to accept students of all religions.
\n
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Brown University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nAn Ivy League university, it is one of the most selective in the country with an acceptance rate of just 9%. The university has many notable alumni including 8 billionaire graduates and 7 Nobel Prize winners.\u00a0It has a reputation as being free-spirited and unorthodox.
\n
\n[post_page_title]College of the Ozarks[\/post_page_title]
\nSituated at Point Lookout in Missouri, College of the Ozarks is a liberal arts college with a 1,000 acre campus. Around 1,400 students attend the college and those that are full-time don\u2019t pay tuition fees due to the student work program and various donations received.
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College of the Ozarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nEstablished in 1907, it has always had a tradition of having students work instead of pay tuition. It has held its current name since 1990.
\n
\n[post_page_title]United States Naval Academy[\/post_page_title]
\nThis four year academy was founded in 1845 and is located in Annapolis, Maryland. Of the 5 service academies in the US, it is the second oldest. Primarily it educates officers for the Navy and Marine Corps. It can be found in a large 338 acre campus which is a National Historic Landmark.
\n
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United States Naval Academy<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nIt is seen as one of America\u2019s top colleges and has around 500 faculty members.\u00a0Candidates must be between the age of 17 and 23 in order to be admitted. Only 7.9% of applications are accepted.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Massachusetts Institute of Technology[\/post_page_title]
\nEstablished in 1860 and also known as MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university. Situated in Cambridge, its 168 acre campus lies on the bank of the River Charles Basin. It has 5 schools and 1 college and is widely considered one of the finest universities in the world.
\n
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThis is apparent in its very impressive alumni who include 82 Nobel Laureates and 34 astronauts. While it originally specialized in engineering and physical sciences, it now focuses on social and natural sciences too. There is a 7.9% rate of acceptance.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Princeton University[\/post_page_title]
\nFounded in 1746, Princeton University is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the USA. This Ivy League university provides education to both undergraduates and graduates. In 1969 the university became coeducational. The university campus itself is some 500 acres and is located in Princeton, New Jersey. More than 98% of the students live on campus.
\n
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Princeton University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nIt is often rated as one of the best universities not just in the US, but in the world. Some notable alumni include 2 U.S presidents and 41 Nobel Laureates. Its reputation means that it is notoriously difficult to get into with a 7.4% acceptance rate.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Alice Lloyd College[\/post_page_title]
\nCo-founded by Alice Lloyd and June Buchanan, Alice Lloyd College is a liberal arts college and one of 8 work colleges in the USA. Situated in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, it was first known as Caney Junior College when it was first founded in 1923. It wasn\u2019t until the early 1980s that it became a four-year bachelor\u2019s degree institution.
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Alice Lloyd College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nStudents are required to participate in a work-study program. Jobs can vary from being an office assistant to working in the cafeteria. The acceptance rate of 7% puts it in the top 5.
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\n[post_page_title]Columbia University[\/post_page_title]
\nFounded in 1754, Columbia University can be found in Manhattan, New York City. It is an Ivy League university and was originally known as King\u2019s College. It is the oldest higher education establishment in the state of New York. Made up of some 20 schools, the student population is estimated at almost 30,000. Some 28% of the student population are from outside the USA, while the university prides itself on its diversity.
\n
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Columbia University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nIts acceptance rate of just 7% makes it one of the most selective colleges in the country.
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\n[post_page_title]Yale University[\/post_page_title]
\nYale University was founded in 1701, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the country. This Ivy League university is situated in New Haven, Connecticut and is divided into a total of 12 constituent schools. Each faculty is responsible for its own curriculum. One of the world\u2019s wealthiest universities, its assets includes a $25.6 billion endowment.
\n
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Yale University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe university\u2019s library is one of the biggest academic libraries in the country with some 15 million volumes. Notable alumni include 5 U.S presidents and 13 living billionaires. The acceptance rate is just 6.3%.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Harvard Universityy[\/post_page_title]
\nSituated in Massachusetts, Harvard University is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious universities in the world with an acceptance rate of 6% – enough to put it at second spot on our list. The Ivy League research university was founded in 1636; it is the country\u2019s oldest higher education institution.
\n
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Harvard Universityy<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nSplit into 11 academic units, it has campuses throughout Boston. The main campus is at Harvard Yard and measures at 209 acres. The university library is the largest of its kind in the USA. Harvard has an extensive list of notable alumni including 8 U.S presidents and 62 living billionaires.
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\n[post_page_title]Stanford University[\/post_page_title]
\nIt is Stanford University that is officially the toughest U.S College to get into with an acceptance rate of just 7%. Its little wonder too since this is one of the finest educational institutes in the world, competing with the likes of Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge.
\n
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Stanford University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nFounded in 1885 by Leland Stanford, it admitted students six years later. The main campus of the university is in Santa Clara Valley and is one of the largest in the USA at an incredible 8,180 acres. The university is very wealthy with an endowment of $21.4 billion. Needless to say, Stanford University has an impressive list of alumni.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Johns Hopkins University[\/post_page_title]
\nJohns Hopkins University is a private research university that is directly linked to The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The acceptance rate of this institution stands at a firm and low 14%. The university’s school of medicine is world famous and the most sought after medical school in the country.
\n
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Johns Hopkins University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nIt was named after its first benefactor, who donated $7 million for its creation, along with the hospital of the same name.
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\n[post_page_title]Washington University of St. Louis[\/post_page_title]
\nWith a 17% acceptance rate, Washington University of St. Louis is one of the hardest colleges to get into in the US. The private research university was founded in 1853 and was named after none other than George Washington.
\n
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Washington University of St. Louis<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe university has produced 25 Nobel laureates. The university’s law school, social work and public health, and medical program are their top chosen schools.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Rice University[\/post_page_title]
\nRice University has an acceptance rate of just 16%. The university is located in Houston, Texas, sits on 295 acres, and was founded in 1912. Rice is considered the hardest university to get into in all of Texas.
\n
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Rice University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe university has produced a dozen Rhodes Scholars, and is directly linked with several NASA projects. The business school at Rice is top tier and has seen most of its graduates go on to become CEO’s.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Bowdoin College[\/post_page_title]
\nGetting lower and lower in the acceptance rate, Bowdoin College has a mere 15% acceptance rate of admission. The private liberal arts college is situated in the town of Brunswick, Maine. The college was founded in 1794 and offers 33 majors for students to choose from.
\n
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Bowdoin College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe grounds of the college are spread across 318 acres. In 2017, Bowdoin College was ranked as the sixth top liberal arts college in the US.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Williams College[\/post_page_title]
\nWilliams College is located in Williamstown, Massachusetts. It was established in 1793 and is a private liberal arts college. The name of the college was given due to its initial investor, Ephraim Williams.
\n
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Williams College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe college has an acceptance rate of just 18% and getting lower each year as they get more strict with their admissions policy. The college boasts more than 100 buildings and over eight Pulitzer Price winning alumni.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Vassar College[\/post_page_title]
\nAs a member of the prestigious Seven Sisters group of U.S. colleges, Vassar is one of the most well-regarded liberal arts colleges in the country. Originally a women’s-only college, Vassar has been a co-ed since 1969, and is a truly outstanding educational institution.
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Vassar College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nLocated in Poughkeepsie in New York, Vassar was set up in 1861, and offers more than fifty different subjects that students can major in \u2013 alongside flexible course options that make it easy for a student to really achieve their best while studying there.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Juilliard [\/post_page_title]
\nAs far as prestige goes, there are few colleges in the U.S. whose names carry more weight than The Juilliard School. Established in 1905 and located in New York City, Juilliard is currently one of the single-most prestigious performing arts colleges in the country.
\n
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Juilliard<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe school has just 850 students at undergraduate level \u2013 and regularly has an acceptance rate of less than ten percent. With cutting edge facilities and training programs, Juilliard has produced big-name alumni like Viola Davis, Adam Driver, and Patti Lupone to name just a few.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Embry-Riddle[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019re looking to go to space, look no further than Embry-Riddle. The college, set up in 1926, is one of the leading institutions in the field of aviation and aerospace. With two campuses in Prescott, Arizona and Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle has approximately 30,000 students, and offers a wide range of programs that help students learn about taking to the skies.
\n
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Embry-Riddle<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nUnsurprisingly, the school has produced several alumni that went on to be astronauts \u2013 including Michael Durant, one of the people that the film \u2018Black Hawk Down\u2019 was made about.
\n
\n[post_page_title]University of Delaware[\/post_page_title]
\nLocated, unsurprisingly, in Delaware \u2013 specifically in Newark \u2013 the University of Delaware is the largest university in the state, and an extremely well-regarded non-Ivy university. The college offers a whopping 148 different majors, which means that people should be able to find a course that interests them.
\n
University of Delaware<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nAlthough it did not technically become a chartered college until 1833, the University of Delaware was founded in 1743, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the country.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Wellesley [\/post_page_title]
\nAnother one of the Seven Sisters group, Wellesley college has no shortage of educational excellence. Chartered in 1870, the college is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and is ranked as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country. Wellesley offers over 50 majors to students, and each course is taught to the highest possible degree of quality.
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Wellesley<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nGiven the pedigree of Wellesley, it\u2019s no surprise that the college has some seriously high-achieving alumni \u2013 including journalist and film-maker Nora Ephron, former secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and journalist Diane Sawyer.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Berkeley[\/post_page_title]
\nDespite not being part of the Ivy League, the University of California, Berkeley, is regarded as one of the best colleges in the U.S. – and one of the best in the world. Founded in 1868, the college is located in Berkeley, California, and has a student body of just over 43,000.
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Berkeley<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nBerkeley offers a mind-blowing 350 programs at undergraduate and graduate level \u2013 each course being delivered at the highest standard of education. Commensurate with this reputation, Berkeley has some distinguished alumni and staff \u2013 including 107 Nobel laureates.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Smith college[\/post_page_title]
\nThe largest college in the Seven Sisters group, Smith College was founded in 1871 and is located in the city of Northampton, Massachusetts. The college is women-only at the undergraduate level, but becomes a co-ed at graduate level.
\n
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Smith college<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nWith a relatively small student body of just under 3,000, Smith College is consistently ranked as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the United States. The college has some fairly illustrious alumni, including world-famous chef Julia Child, legendary poet Sylvia Plath, and famous activist Gloria Steinem.
\n
\n[post_page_title]University of Michigan[\/post_page_title]
\nEstablished in 1817, the University of Michigan is the oldest university in the state for which it is named. The campus of the university is absolutely massive, with no less than 584 buildings, and a total area of 780 acres.
\n
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University of Michigan<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe UoM is widely regarded as one of the greatest universities in the country when it comes to research \u2013 and is regularly ranked as such. The UoM can also claim some pretty prestigious alumni \u2013 having seen figures like Google founder Larry Page and actor James Earl Jones pass through its halls.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Bryn Mawr[\/post_page_title]
\nFounded in 1885, Bryn Mawr is another member of the Seven Sisters group, and is an extremely prestigious institution. A women\u2019s only college, Bryn Mawr is located in the Lower Merion Township in Pennsylvania, and has a student body of around 1,700 students.
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Bryn Mawr<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe college is widely regarded as one of the best liberal colleges in the states, offering a wide range of majors and excellent teaching. The college has had some pretty impressive students over the years \u2013 including legendary actress Katharine Hepburn.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Emory university[\/post_page_title]
\nA titan of research, Emory University is considered to be one of the finest educational institutions in the United States. Founded in 1836, the college is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and has a student body of just over 8,000. Emory is particularly well-known for its research work \u2013 and has particularly distinguished itself in the area of medical research.
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Emory university<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nEmory has had some very impressive students study there over the years \u2013 with Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and even a justice of the Supreme Court among its alumni.
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\n[post_page_title]Notre Dame[\/post_page_title]
\nFounded in 1842, the University of Notre Dame is seen as one of the best colleges in the United States \u2013 both in and out of the Ivy League. Located in Notre Dame in Indiana, the college is a co-ed with a student body of almost 13,000.
\n
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Notre Dame<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nNotre Dame has over 50 majors available to students, offering a wide range of prospective study at the highest level of teaching. The college also has an equal amount of graduate programs, making it a bastion of learning through all years of higher education.
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\n[post_page_title]Mount Holyoke[\/post_page_title]
\nLocated in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke University is a highly prestigious women\u2019s only liberal arts college. Founded in 1837, the college has a student body of about 2,500, and is the oldest of all the Seven Sisters institutions.
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Mount Holyoke<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nMount Holyoke is seen as a college that is more accessible than others, while still providing an extremely high standard of education. It offers 50 different courses at undergraduate level, and also offers several graduate courses. Famous alumni include abolitionist Lucy Stone and poet Emily Dickinson.
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\n[post_page_title]Grinnell college[\/post_page_title]
\nEstablished in 1846, Grinnell College has gained a reputation over the years as a truly exceptional liberal arts college. Located in Grinnell, Iowa, the college has a student body of just over 1,700, and is consistently ranked as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country.
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Grinnell college<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nGrinnell has had some extremely high-achieving students over the years \u2013 with 119 Fulbright Scholars, 79 Rhodes Scholars, and a Nobel Laureate study there. Other famous alumni include legendary jazz musician Herbie Hancock, and actor Gary Cooper.
\n
\n[post_page_title]Barnard[\/post_page_title]
\nFounded in 1889, Barnard University was created in response to the fact that Columbia University would not accept women there to study. Located in New York City, the college is a part of the Seven Sisters group, and is one of the oldest universities for women in the world.
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Barnard<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nBarnard is extremely well-regarded as a liberal arts college, often being ranked among the top colleges in the country. It offers around 50 different courses to study, and has an extremely selective acceptance rate that hovers at around 13%.
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\n[post_page_title]Tulane University[\/post_page_title]
\nThis prestigious college is based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, and is highly regarded as arguably the top research university in the United States. While Tulane University started out as a public medical college back in 1834, it became a private university in 1884 and has since reduced its acceptance rate to a mere 21 percent.
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Tulane University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nIt currently has less than 8,000 undergraduate students enrolled on its campus. Notable grads from this school include names like noted historian John Mosier and model and actress Lauren Hutton.
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\n[post_page_title]Washington and Lee University[\/post_page_title]
\nAs a highly respectable private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virgina, Washington and Lee University holds the esteemed title of being the ninth-oldest college in the entire United States.
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Washington and Lee University<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nHowever, getting into it can be a challenge, as it has a remarkably low acceptance rate of just 22 percent. Its current undergraduate enrollment is below 2,000 pupils, but it has an admirable graduation rate of 91 percent. Alumni from this college include the dashing actor Gerard Butler and historic explorer Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis and Clark fame).
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\n[post_page_title]Davidson College[\/post_page_title]
\nDavidson College, which can be found in the heart of Davidson, North Carolina, is another one of those exclusive colleges that are very hard to get admittance to. It has a rather strict acceptance rate of just 20 percent, and only 1,800 students currently enrolled in its undergraduate program.
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Davidson College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThis college proves that you can have both brains and brawn, as it boasts a high 25 percent rate of students engaged in NCAA Division I Sports. Notable grads include Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Grammy-award-winning singer Jana.
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\n[post_page_title]University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019re familiar with some of the more reputable research colleges, then you\u2019ve probably already heard of UCLA. This public university has an extremely limited acceptance rate of only 16 percent.
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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nLocated in Los Angeles, this college started out in 1882 as part of the California State Normal School system. Unlike some of the private universities on this list, this college has around 31,000 students currently enrolled in its undergrad program. Its famed alumni include athletic greats like Jackie Robinson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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\n[post_page_title]Carleton College[\/post_page_title]
\nHidden away in the sleepy town of Northfield, Minnesota, Carleton College is a private liberal arts college with a current enrollment of just over 2,000 undergraduate students. This college\u2019s acceptance rate is also quite limited, as it only allows in 21 percent of its applicants. But you know what makes that rate so remarkable?
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Carleton College<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThis is one of the few colleges that doesn\u2019t have an application fee to enroll! Famous grads of this school include Chris Kratt (fans of Kratts\u2019 Kreatures and Zoboomafoo on public broadcasting will know this name!) and children\u2019s fantasy author Pamela Dean.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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