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Top Alabama Colleges and Universities

Alabama is located in the southeastern U.S. and has a rich cultural and educational history. Among its prestigious institutions for higher learning are the five that are described below.

Top Alaska Colleges and Universities

As the northernmost outpost in the United States, Alaska has long been a lure to those who long for adventure and outdoor activities. The four universities described below often combine the endless available outdoor learning opportunities with...

Top Arizona Colleges and Universities

Arizona is located in the American Southwest and has one of the fastest-growing populations in the nation. The state has a thriving public university system, as is demonstrated by the following five colleges.

Top Arkansas Colleges and Universities

Arkansas is located in the southeastern part of the United States and includes some beautiful lake and mountain scenery. The following are four of the most distinguished public universities in the state.

Top California Colleges and Universities

California lies along the Pacific Coast of the United States and is widely recognized for its cultural and racial diversity. The state is home to some of the world's most renowned institutions for higher learning, five of which are described below.

Top Colorado Colleges and Universities

Colorado is located in the beautiful Rocky Mountain region of the western United States and is home to many excellent universities. Five of Colorado's best institutions for higher learning are described below.

Top Connecticut Colleges and Universities

Connecticut is located in the northeastern part of the United States, in the heart of an area known for its educational institutions. Five of the top universities in Connecticut are described below.

Top Delaware Colleges and Universities

Delaware is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the country and has a large, culturally diverse population. Five of the state's major institutions for higher learning are described below.

Top Florida Colleges and Universities

Florida is located in the southeastern corner of the United States and is becoming as well known for its educational opportunities as it has traditionally been recognized for entertainment venues. Below you will find descriptions of five of the...

Top Georgia Colleges and Universities

Georgia is located in the southern United States, north of Florida and in-between South Carolina and Alabama. The following are the top five best schools in Georgia, three of which are ranked by the U.S. News and World Report.

Top Hawaii Colleges and Universities

Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean and is the southernmost U.S. state. The state has several excellent universities and colleges, five of which are described below.

Top Idaho Colleges and Universities

Idaho is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The state has several excellent colleges and universities, five of which are described below.

Top Illinois Colleges and Universities

Illinois is situated in the midwestern region of the United States in-between Wisconsin and Indiana and lies beside Lake Michigan. The state has several excellent colleges and universities, five of which are described below.

Top Indiana Colleges and Universities

Indiana, in the midwestern region of the United States, is located between Illinois and Ohio and north of Kentucky. The state has several excellent colleges and universities, five of which are described below.

Top Iowa Colleges and Universities

Iowa is in the midwestern region of the United States, surrounded by Nebraska, South Dakota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Minnesota. The state has several excellent colleges and universities, five of which are described below.

Top Kansas Colleges and Universities

Kansas is located in the heart of the American Midwest in what is often referred to as the Great Plains Region. Among the public institutions serving thousands of students, the five described below provide a world class education within a...

Top Kentucky Colleges and Universities

The following are five major institutions for higher learning within the state of Kentucky. Located near major urban areas, these schools offer students the chance to enjoy the many amenities available in larger cities.

Top Louisiana Colleges and Universities

The varied atmosphere of Louisiana--from the eclectic nature of New Orleans to the heart of Cajun country--is the perfect backdrop for these prestigious institutions. This southeastern state offers students a collegial atmosphere to both research...

Top Maine Colleges and Universities

Maine is everything that the world loves about New England: unique small towns, gorgeous fall views and serene lakes. Within the state are five premier universities that provide students the chance to experience college life in its purest form.

Top Maryland Colleges and Universities

Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region and has a rich history and culture that goes back beyond the American Revolution. Many of its colleges are recognized around the world; five of these institutions are described below.

Top Massachusetts Colleges and Universities

Massachusetts is located in the northeastern United States and is unique in that there is only one major metropolitan area within this mostly rural state. All five of the highest-ranking universities within Massachusetts lie within the Boston...

Top Michigan Colleges and Universities

Michigan lies in the northern United States, in the Great Lakes Region. The state has several world class colleges and universities for higher learning, five of which are further described below.

Top Minnesota Colleges and Universities

Minnesota is located in the northern part of the United States, and is bordered by the beautiful Lake Superior. The state has a tremendous public university system and also boasts of several premier private institutions.

Top Mississippi Colleges and Universities

Mississippi is a true Southern state, with deltas, green forests and the cultural traditions that one would expect in the South. There are several excellent institutions for higher learning across Mississippi, five of which are described below.

Top Missouri Colleges and Universities

Missouri is a midwestern state with a long tradition of innovation in education. Several of its most prestigious universities are described below.

Top Montana Colleges and Universities

Montana is a northwestern state that is known worldwide for having some of the most scenic geography around. Its public university system provides an excellent, well-rounded educational opportunity, as do its several smaller, private institutions.

Top Nebraska Colleges and Universities

Nebraska is located in the Northern Plains region of the country, almost directly in the center of the nation. The state has an excellent public university system, as well as smaller regional institutions that serve their surrounding communities.

Top Nevada Colleges and Universities

Nevada, located in the western part of the United States, is widely known for its famous hotel resorts and casinos. The state has several important institutions for higher learning, which are briefly described below.

Top New Hampshire Colleges and Universities

New Hampshire is located in New England, in the far northeastern portion of the country. Its colleges are widely known for their small class sizes and personal attention, as is demonstrated by the five colleges described below.

Top New Jersey Colleges and Universities

New Jersey is located along the Atlantic Seaboard in the northeastern part of the country. Its major urban centers and proximity to New York City and Philadelphia make it an ideal location for several prestigious universities, five of which are...

Top New Mexico Colleges and Universities

New Mexico is located in the Southwestern Region of the United States with a geography that ranges from snowcapped mountains to dry deserts. Its public university system is excellent, and five of the state's leading universities are described below.

Top New York Colleges and Universities

New York is located in the Northeast and is sometimes also referred to as being part of the Mid-Atlantic region. The state is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Top North Carolina Colleges and Universities

North Carolina is world-renowned for the medical research and education opportunities offered by the universities within the state. Its location in the southern Mid-Atlantic region makes it an ideal climate for study and recreation.

Top North Dakota Colleges and Universities

North Dakota lies in the midwestern and western regions of the U.S. There are 16 colleges and universities in North Dakota, some of which are described in this article.

Top Ohio Colleges and Universities

Ohio is located in the northeastern part of the United States and is bordered by the Great Lakes Region. Among its many institutions of higher learning are five prestigious universities described below.

Top Oklahoma Colleges and Universities

Oklahoma is located in central Great Plains region of the country and boasts of open spaces and low costs of living. The state has several nationally-recognized institutions of higher learning, five of which are described below.

Top Oregon Colleges and Universities

Oregon is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. There are seven public universities and one affiliate in Oregon's universities of higher education.

Top Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities

Pennsylvania is located in the middle Atlantic region of the United States. There are many nationally recognized colleges and universities in the university school system of Pennsylvania, five of which are described below.

Top Rhode Island Colleges and Universities

Principally known as being the smallest state by area, Rhode Island is located in the New England area in the Northeast corner of the United States. There are 14 universities and colleges in Rhode Island, five of which are discussed below.

Top South Carolina Colleges and Universities

South Carolina is located in the southeastern family of states. Some of best colleges and universities in South Carolina are described below.

Top South Dakota Colleges and Universities

South Dakota is in the Midwest region of the United States. There are six public universities located in the state of South Dakota, five of which are discussed below.

Top Tennessee Colleges and Universities

Located in the southern portion of the United States, Tennessee is more commonly known as the Volunteer State. There are 47 colleges and universities in Tennessee, five of which are described below.

Top Texas Colleges and Universities

Known as the second largest state in area and population in the U.S., the state of Texas is located in the southwestern region of the country. Texas has over 100 colleges and universities; five of the best-known and respected institutions are...

Top Utah Colleges and Universities

Utah is located in the western region of the U.S. There are approximately 20 colleges and universities in the state of Utah; five of these are described below.

Top Vermont Colleges and Universities

Vermont is located in the northeastern region of the United States. There are five colleges in the Vermont State College system in addition to many excellent private colleges; some of these are described below.

Top Virginia Colleges and Universities

The state of Virginia, located in the southeastern region of the U.S., has many outstanding colleges and universities in Virginia. Some of these are described below.

Top Washington Colleges and Universities

Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Washington State was named after George Washington. Some of the best public universities are located in Washington, five of which are described below.

Top Washington D.C. Colleges and Universities

Washington, D.C. is located along the Atlantic Seaboard and is home to the nation's capital. There are several prestigious institutions that call Washington, D.C. home, and students often take advantage of the opportunity to study foreign affairs...

Top West Virginia Colleges and Universities

West Virginia is situated in the Appalachian region of the United States. There are 21 colleges and universities in West Virginia, some of which are described in this article.

Top Wisconsin Colleges and Universities

Wisconsin is located in the midwestern region of the United States. There are many excellent colleges and universities located in Wisconsin, some of which are described below.

Top Wyoming Colleges and Universities

Wyoming is located in the Western portion of the U.S. There are many universities and outstanding community colleges in the state of Wyoming, some of which are described below.