Best National Universities

Dartmouth College, a private institution established in 1769, is located in a rural setting and spans across 237 acres of campus. The total undergraduate enrollment for the fall of 2023…

Overview Columbia University is a private college that was established back in 1754. As of fall 2022, there are 8,902 undergraduate students enrolled, and the campus spans 36 acres. In…

Overview Established in 1764, Brown University is a private school with an undergraduate population of 7,741 (fall 2023). Its 146-acre campus is located in a city, and it operates on a semester schedule. Brown is listed at #13 in National Universities in the 2025 Best Colleges. Tuition and fees are $71,312 .At-a-Glance Setting: CityTuition & Fees:…

Overview University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1890. It has an undergraduate enrollment of 7,489 students as of fall 2023. The campus is 217 acres and is located in an urban environment. It has a quarter-based academic calendar. In…

Overview Cornell University is a private institution founded in 1865. It has 16,071 undergraduate students as of fall 2023 and occupies a vast 745-acre rural campus. The university operates on a semester system. Cornell ranks #11 among National Universities in the 2025 Best Colleges list. Tuition and fees are $69,314.At-a-Glance Setting: RuralTuition & Fees: $69,314Undergraduate Enrollment: 16,071Acceptance Rate:…

Overview Duke University is a private institution that was founded in 1838. It has 6,488 undergraduate students and an expansive 8,693-acre campus as of fall 2023. Its academic calendar is semester-based. In the 2025 Best Colleges rankings, Duke is ranked #6 for National Universities. Tuition and fees are $69,140. At-a-Glance Setting:…

Overview Johns Hopkins University is a private university established in 1876. As of fall 2023, it has 6,090 undergraduate students, an urban campus spanning 140 acres, and follows a 4-1-4…

Overview Johns Hopkins University is a private university established in 1876. With an undergraduate enrollment of 6,090 (fall 2023), it sits on a 140-acre urban campus and follows a 4-1-4…

Overview Yale University is a private Ivy League school established in 1701. As of fall 2023, it has 6,818 undergraduate students and a sprawling 1,108-acre campus. The university follows a…

Overview Stanford University is a private institution established in 1885. As of fall 2023, it has an undergraduate enrollment of 8,054 students and a sprawling campus spanning 8,180 acres. The…