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    The Ultimate List of US Universities for GRE Scores 320 to 340

    These are among the top 50 in the US. To get an admission call from these universities, youll need a good GREscore along with good grades/GPA. Your overall profile has to be really good, and there is an ever so slight chanceof getting a scholarship or assistantship if your overall profile is significantly better than the average class profileof the university.

    Before You Read On:

    The list has been provided only for reference. The GRE score is only one part of the entire application process,and hence it should be understood that one cannot apply to a university based on just the GRE score. Oftentimes, the GRE score doesnt decide where you study, but your overall profile does.

    It is difficult to tell someone which university they can apply to, without actually knowing their entire profile. If youthink you need help regarding profile evaluation, let us know in the comments section. We will try and help you out.Candidates with scores higher than 320 should post comments in the appropriate section, and they may not get areply from us here.

    Note: While weve tried to give you a birds eye view of each college that weve mentioned below, if you want toknow more about a particular college, visit their website (Click on a college name to go to its website.) or Googlethem.

    Universities for GRE Scores 330 340These are usually the top ten universities in the US. It is extremely difficult to get into these universities, as youllneed a top GRE score along with top grades/GPA from a well-known university. Your overall profile has to benothing short of stellar, and unless you come from a modest financial background, it is extremely difficult to get ascholarship or assistantship.

    1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

  • Arguably the best college in the world for engineering and technology. Home to the best Electronics andMechanical Engineering departments in the world. World class professors, great student community,and proximity to Boston and New York are MITs advantages. A huge number of students end up starting uptech companies after graduation, thanks to the startup culture that MIT has. Boston is a very vibrant andwelcoming city, and some of the worlds top recruiters frequent here to take students from both MIT andHarvard.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $43,210Boarding: $12,744Students Enrolled: 3159Acceptance Rate: 8.9%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Very Cold and Wet

    2. Stanford University (Palo Alto, California)

  • A top of the line university with the worlds best departments of Computer Science Engineering and Business. Agreat brand name, Nobel Prize holding professors, top notch facilities, a magnificent, palm tree laden campus,and an all year sunny weather are the highlights of Stanford. And Stanfords location right at the heart of theSilicon Valley and in the San Francisco Bay Area, means youll not only have the opportunity to work atcompanies like Google, Facebook, Apple, etc., but you can also join some of the hottest startups in the world.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $45,480Boarding: $13,166Students Enrolled: 3260Acceptance Rate: 6.6%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Warm and Pleasant

    3. California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, California)

  • One of the worlds best private universities known for its extensive research facilities, Caltech is a home to thegeekiest people on earth (Think Sheldon Cooper). State of the art modern campus with world class professorsmakes it a dream college for thousands of students. One of the toughest places to get into, Caltech has a longstanding rivalry with its eastern counterpart, MIT. Its proximity to Hollywood, and Los Angeles means theres nodearth of both entertainment and employment opportunities.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $39,990Boarding: $12,507Students Enrolled: 569Acceptance Rate: 11.8%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: Very HighClimate: Warm and Pleasant

    4. University of California Berkeley (Berkeley, California)

  • A huge, beautiful campus in the Bay area, UC - Berkeley is probably the worlds best public researchuniversity. Known for its rigorous and competitive Engineering, Business, and Doctoral departments, Berkeley isa top choice among most students across the world. Only a few minutes away from downtown San Francisco,Berkeley is a small but fast growing hub of startups. Understandably, most of Berkeleys graduates end upworking with startups or tech companies in the Silicon Valley.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $26,322Boarding: $12,507Students Enrolled: 1889Acceptance Rate: 18.0%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: Very HighClimate: Warm and Pleasant

    5. Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburg, Pennsylvania)

  • A small but beautiful campus on the outskirts of Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University or CMU is one of the mostfavored universities among engineers, thanks to its stellar research facilities in science andtechnology. Boasting a close knitted community of students, CMUs culture is as wonderful as its academicfacilities. Though a small city, Pittsburg offers great choices for entertainment, sports, and food.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $40,000Boarding: $11,680Students Enrolled: 2871Acceptance Rate: 27.8%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but competitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Very Cold

    6. Princeton University (Princeton, New Jersey)

  • Perhaps the best of all Ivy League institutions, Princeton is known for producing world leaders and inventors. Afavorable choice among the Asian and Indian students, Princeton is one of the most selective universities underthe sun. Princetons location is a big plus to its students, considering that its only an hour away from New YorkCity, where most students end up living and working, after graduation.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $40,170Boarding: $13,080Students Enrolled: 576Acceptance Rate: 27.8%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but competitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Very Cold

    7. University of Texas at Austin (Austin, Texas)

  • UT Austin is one of the most prestigious public universities in the US, and in the world. With excellent moderninfrastructure and facilities, it is a very favored institution among applicants. Hot summers, great music concerts,and a laid back culture are the norms here. One of the most welcoming and lively cities in the US, Austin is alsoa growing hub of startups, and is being dubbed as the next best place for high tech and innovation, after SiliconValley.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $17,506Boarding: $11,362Students Enrolled: 2031Acceptance Rate: 46.8%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Warm

    8. Harvard University (Boston, Massachusetts)

  • Harvard is hands down the most prestigious college on earth. Getting in is as difficult as surviving thecompetition after admission, given that the best of the best apply to Harvard. One of the oldest, largest, andthe most famous universities ever, Harvard is known for its top ranked schools of Business, Education, Law, andGovernment, though engineering isnt quite up there yet. And needless to say, having Harvards name on yourresume does wonders to your career.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $38,888Boarding: $14,115Students Enrolled: 449Acceptance Rate: 6%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Very Cold

    9. Texas A & M University College Station (College Station, Texas)

  • Ranked number 2 in Best Public Universities in the US, Texas A&M, or TAMU is one of the hottest graduateschools in the states. Spread over 5000 acres, the campus is so colossal, that there are shuttle buses from onepart of the university to the other. High quality facilities and faculty, are what TAMU is known for. A very typicalcollege town, College Station has no other attractions than TAMU. Students usually frequent to Austin, Dallas, andHouston, for both entertainment and employment opportunities.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $10,458Boarding: $8,450Students Enrolled: 2569Acceptance Rate: 67.1%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Hot and Humid

    10. University of Michigan Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, Michigan)

  • The best of all public Ivy institutions, University of Michigan is right at the top in most international rankings. Amix of historic and modern buildings, the campus is very scenic, and boasts of world class facilities, top notchfaculty and research. About half an hour from Detroit, Ann Arbor is another quintessential college town, as morethan 60% of its population consists of students, faculty, and staff of the University of Michigan.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $41,998Boarding: $11,680Students Enrolled: 2852Acceptance Rate: 36.5%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Snowy and Very Cold

    11. University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (Urbana, Illinois)

  • A large, beautiful, campus 3 hours from Chicago, UIUC is a very prestigious public university that is always on thelist of many students. A campus that has its own airport, UIUC is known for its research, and greatfaculty, especially in science and technology. Its close proximity to Chicago, the best city in the US after NewYork, gives its students an unfair advantage when it comes to jobs and internships, as well as entertainment.If theres one thing to worry about, its the weather: very unpredictable and cold.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $30,246Boarding: $10,636Students Enrolled: 2971Acceptance Rate: 63.3%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely difficultPart-time Jobs: Few and CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Very cold

    Universities for GRE Scores 325 330These are the next best universities in the US (read Top 20). Again, it is extremely difficult to get into theseuniversities, as youll need a high GRE score along with top grades/GPA. Your overall profile has to be excellent,and unless you come from a modest financial background, it is difficult to get a scholarship or assistantship.

    1. Yale University (New Haven, Connecticut)

  • Predominantly known for its schools of law, non-profit, music, and medicine, this upper Ivy League institution isprobably on every students dream list. Located in the heart of the scenic town of New Haven, Yale boasts a hugecampus, historic buildings, excellent facilities, great student clubs and unions, great brand name, and topclass education. Just a couple of hours away from NYC, Yale attracts the best of the best recruiters.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $36,500Boarding: $13,500Students Enrolled: 192Acceptance Rate: 7%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely difficultPart-time Jobs: Very Few and CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Very cold

    2. University of California Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

  • One of those insanely popular colleges in the US, UCLA is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for greateducation combined with great entertainment. Just a few minutes away from Hollywood, UCLA has a beautifulcampus, wonderful people, awesome teachers, and fantastic weather throughout the year. Los Angeles is a greatcity with everything you will ever need, though living expenses could burn a hole in your pocket.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $27,664Boarding: $14,453Students Enrolled: 1854Acceptance Rate: 22%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Extremely CompetitivePart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: Very HighClimate: Warm and Pleasant

    3. University of Maryland College Park (College Park, Maryland)

  • Frequently ranked in the Top 15 colleges in the US, Maryland is a top notch research university just a fewminutes away from the heart of Washington DC. The university is known for its state of the art facilities, hugelibraries, and world class research, especially in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Marylandattracts lots of applicants from Asia due to its research oriented education and a relatively economic tuition.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $24,720Boarding: $10,280Students Enrolled: 1526Acceptance Rate: 46.8%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Extremely CompetitivePart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Extremes

    4. Cornell University (Ithaca, New York)

  • Another great Ivy League institution, Cornell is well known for its high quality programs in engineering, law, andmanagement. A beautiful campus, thriving student clubs, great facilities, and a rural setting are the highlights ofCornell. Ithaca is a college town that is pretty much a few hours away from New York, Philadelphia, and Toronto,so theres no lack of opportunities whatsoever.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $29,530Boarding: $13,678Students Enrolled: 1729Acceptance Rate: 16.6%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely CompetitivePart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Extremes

    5. Columbia University (New York City, New York)

  • Much to the envy of most colleges in the world, Columbia sits right at the heart of New York City, giving itsstudents an unfair advantage when it comes to opportunities in education, entertainment, jobs, and food. Thougha small campus, Columbia has superb facilities, great teachers, and of course the Ivy League tag. Living in NewYork City is extremely expensive, but if you can get a job there, paying off student loans will be a cakewalk.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $39,360Boarding: $11,978Students Enrolled: 1901Acceptance Rate: 7.8%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely CompetitivePart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Extremes

    6. Dartmouth College (Hanover, New Hampshire)

  • Just as with any other Ivy League college, Dartmouth has every single thing a student needs. Great brand name,top class facilities, brilliant teachers, fantastic job opportunities and the like. Hanover has great optionsfor skiing, ice skating and stuff, but rest assured, the highest temperatures in winter are usually below 0degrees, so youll never be wearing shorts and tees for most part of the year. Transportation can be difficult, asthe nearest airport is about 80 miles away, and during winters, roads are filled with snow.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $45,445Boarding: $13,446Students Enrolled: 291Acceptance Rate: 9.8%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Snowy and Extremely Cold

    7. Brown University (Providence, Rhode Island)

  • A small but very famous Ivy league college in Rhode Island, Brown University is a fantastic place to study, arts,history, languages, medicine, engineering and sciences. A powerhouse research institution, Brown attractsapplicants from all over the world. Great sporting action, brilliant students, and countless student clubs sum upthe Brown experience. Providence is a nice, little college town that receives heavy snow, but Boston and NewYork are close by.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $44,608Boarding: $13,446Students Enrolled: 307Acceptance Rate: 9.8%Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Hot

    8. John Hopkins University (Baltimore, Maryland)

  • Regarded as one of the best institutions for nonprofit education, and biomedical engineering, John Hopkins islocated in Baltimore, just an hour away from Washington DC, and a couple from Philadelphia. Grand facilities,Nobel Prize winning faculty, and a modern campus are the highlights of JHU. Baltimore is a nice city andhas almost anything you need, but it is also known as the heroin capital of the US.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $45,470Boarding: $13,832Students Enrolled: 1215Acceptance Rate: 17.8%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Cold and Wet

    9. University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

  • Located in the Minneapolis twin cities area, UM is a great option for research in engineering, especially inElectrical Engineering, which it is world famous for. A huge, lively campus featuring both old and newbuildings, UMs student body is like one big family on a weekend trip. Facilities and teaching are the primefeatures of UM, and it gets a lot of attention from international applicants due to lower tuition fee compared toother top schools. The twin cities are places of fun, and there are lots of things to do, but there arent any big citieswithin a few hours of drive.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $22,990Boarding: $8,732Students Enrolled: 1,514Acceptance Rate: 49.5%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Snowy and Very Cold

    10. Duke University (Durham, North Carolina)

  • One of the finest private universities in the US, Duke has a mammoth campus, retro style buildings, gothicarchitecture, fantastic facilities, and great teachers. Though predominantly known for management andmedicine education, Duke offers good engineering courses as well. While the weather isnt the best and thetown of Durham doesnt have too many options, you dont have to worry about entertainment or jobs, as you canfind them all inside the campus.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $47,100Boarding: $13,150Students Enrolled: 924Acceptance Rate: 13.4%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Extremes

    11. Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, Georgia)

  • One of the most reputed public research universities in the US, Georgia Tech is a great college for pursuingengineering courses. GaTech boasts of amazing laboratories and research facilities, in addition to top notchfaculty. Students also have to option to study for one year in one of GaTechs foreign campuses in China, Ireland,France, and Singapore. Atlanta is a big, beautiful city with plenty of options for food, entertainment, andemployment.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $27,330Boarding: $12,118Students Enrolled: 3623Acceptance Rate: 54.9%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Few and CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Extremes

    12. University of California San Diego (La Jolla, California)

  • One of the newer universities in the US, UCSD is well known for its modern infrastructure, world class facilities,excellent teaching, and lastly, reasonable tuition fee. Located just outside the city of San Diego, UCSD offersgreat options for students looking to pursue Engineering. San Diego is a typical Californian city, with plenty ofoptions to have fun.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $26,322Boarding: $11,924Students Enrolled: 1633Acceptance Rate: 37.8%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Warm add Pleasant

    13. Rice University (Houston, Texas)

  • A pretty famous college in the US, Rice University is a private institution located right at the heart of Houston.Known predominantly for its world class engineering and business courses, Rice is one of those few largeuniversities that have a close knitted student community . The campus, thought isnt huge, provides everythinga student needs. Houston is a lively city, and is pretty much up there, in terms of entertainment and employmentopportunities.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $38,260Boarding: $13,000Students Enrolled: 723Acceptance Rate: 16.7%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Hot

    14. University of Wisconsin Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)

  • The University of Wisconsin is one of those well-known top universities with very reasonable tuition fee. A hugecampus in the city of Madison, Wisconsin is known for its laid back culture, great student clubs, andits involvement in public service. It boasts of excellent faculty in Engineering, Business and Medicine. Madisonis a small city and is known for a wide variety of music and art theaters, but has few other entertainment options.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $25,184Boarding: $8,354Students Enrolled: 1538Acceptance Rate: 54.6%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Extremes

    Universities for GRE Scores 320 325These are among the top 30 in the US. To get an admission call from these universities, youll need a great GREscore along with good grades/GPA. Your overall profile has to be very good, and unless you come from a modestfinancial background, it is difficult to get a scholarship or assistantship.

    1. Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana)

  • Purdue is among the most popular engineering colleges in the world. With world beating faculty and researchfacilities, Purdue attracts competitive applicants from around the world, and hence is a tough place to get into .Purdue boasts a massive campus in the town of West Lafayette, which although is just a college town, is close toChicago and Cincinnati, so there is no dearth of fun or jobs.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $29,134Boarding: $10,590Students Enrolled: 2618Acceptance Rate: 61.3%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but CompetitivePart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Extremes

    2. University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

  • Another fantastic Ivy League institution, UPenn is most famous across the seas for its business school parexcellence Wharton. One of those few universities you can never go wrong with, UPenn is a popular choiceamong Indian, Asian, and other international applicants. The campus is relatively small, but is regarded as one ofthe most beautiful in the world. Philly is a great city to live in, and most students end up with jobs in the cityitself.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $28,768Boarding: $12,922Students Enrolled: 1345Acceptance Rate: 12.6%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Few and CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Cold

    3. University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia)

  • UVA is a very fine public university known for great business and engineering education in the US. Set up in thecollege town of Charlottesville, UVA is a top ranked program with eminent professors, and extensive researchfacilities. A huge, scenic campus, female dominant student community, non-remedial tutoring facilities, andgreat jobs are the highlights of UVA. But entertainment isnt next door, as Charlottesville is a tiny city with fewplaces of fun, and all major cities are quite far away.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $23,682Boarding: $ 9,717Students Enrolled: 594Acceptance Rate: 29.6%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Cold

    4. Rutgers University (Newark, New Jersey)

  • A very popular institution in the US, Rutgers is an incredible option for students looking for research inengineering, especially in Electrical and Computer fields of study. Located in Newark, Rutgers brags about itscampus: one of the most scenic college campuses you will ever see. A huge campus with more than tenlibraries, Rutgers is divided into five beautiful mini-campuses, each having a unique setting. Being close to NYC,Rutgers location is a huge plus, as it brings great jobs to the table.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $13,368Boarding: $ 11,578Students Enrolled: 4345Acceptance Rate: 60.9%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but DifficultPart-time Jobs: Easy and AbundantJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Warm

    5. University of Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)

  • Offering a rich campus life in the Windy City, UChicago is amongst the front-runners in Business, Law andMedicine studies in the US. A small campus with a wide range of world class facilities, UChicagos unrivaledstudent community, fantastic culture, top of the line teachers and research facilities, and great sportingaction are what makes it a popular choice among students. And needless to say, Chicago has everything you willever dream of, from jobs and learning to fun and nightlife.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $27,523Boarding: $ 11,578Students Enrolled: 2031Acceptance Rate: 13.2%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Hot

    6. Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois)

  • Known around the world predominantly for the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern offers pretty goodEngineering programs as well. Being a private university located near Chicago, Northwestern offers greatemployment opportunities to complement its solid teaching and research facilities. The campus is verybeautiful and offers great sporting action in addition to countless student clubs. Chicago is only a stones throwaway from Evanston, so you pretty much have everything you need.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $45,120Boarding: $ 13,862Students Enrolled: 1521Acceptance Rate: 15.3%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Easy and AbundantJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Extremes

    7. University of Massachusetts Amherst (Amherst, Massachusetts)

  • A few hours away from MIT, UMass is a highly rated public research university and the largest publicuniversity in New England. A top quality Computer Science program is why most students opt for UMass,although the other departments arent that far behind. Located in a rural setting in Amherst, UMass has a bigcampus, the tallest library in the US, and grand facilities. New York and Boston are just a couple of hours awayfrom Amherst, which makes recruiting and weekend getaways easy.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $9,937Boarding: $ 11,166Students Enrolled: 882Acceptance Rate: 62.5%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but DifficultPart-time Jobs: Few and CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: AffordableClimate: Warm and Pleasant

    8. University of Washington Seattle (Seattle, Washington)

  • The University of Washington is one of the best public ivy institutions in the US, and is predominantly knownfor its Electrical, Computer and Aerospace Engineering departments. A massive campus with over 500 old andnew buildings, UW has almost everything that can make your college life memorable. Seattle is a vibrant city, andhas grown by leaps and bounds over the last couple of decades. Finding jobs in Seattle or in the neighbouringCanadian city of Vancouver, isnt hard at all.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $27,594Boarding: $ 9,969Students Enrolled: 1279Acceptance Rate: 59.1%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but DifficultPart-time Jobs: Abundant but CompetitiveJobs: AwesomeLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Cold and Wet

    9. Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, Missouri)

  • A highly regarded private university in the US, WU is predominantly known for Social Work, Business, Design,and Engineering courses. A small campus in the city of St. Louis, WU is as famous for its academiccompetence as it is for its sporting action. St. Louis is a small yet nice city to live in, and is a few hours away fromChicago and Kansas City, though most students prefer Chicago for jobs and summer internships.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $44,100Boarding: $ 13,977Students Enrolled: 599Acceptance Rate: 17.9%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Warm and Pleasant

    10. University of Arizona Tucson (Tucson, Arizona)

  • Surrounded by mountains and desert, the University of Arizona is located at the heart of Tucson city. Known for itsrobust and top ranked Management Information Systems (MIS) program, UArizona is a great choice forengineering. One of the biggest campuses in the state, UArizona hosts the largest student-run carnival in thecountry every year. Tucson is a beautiful city amidst desert and mountain ranges, and is a few hours awayfrom Phoenix, where most students look for opportunities.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $26,380Boarding: $ 9,714Students Enrolled: 808Acceptance Rate: 76.9%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous and EasyPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Hot

    11. University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, Indiana)

  • A well regarded place for business and law studies, Notre Dame is a private university in Indiana. One of thevery few colleges with no Greek life on campuses, Notre Dame is known for its great student community, socialclubs and community service. Life outside college can seem boring sometimes, as the town of Notre Dame isright in the middle of nowhere, but Chicago is only an hours drive away, which is where students end up withjobs after graduation.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $43,980Boarding: $ 12,515Students Enrolled: 484Acceptance Rate: 23.3%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Warm and Pleasant

    12. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, New York)

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private research institute known for its excellent engineering programs andresearch. The countrys oldest technological research institute, RPI has great tech clubs, a beautiful campus,and a unique Physician-Scientist program, the only one of its kind. The institute is only a couple of hours awayfrom both Boston and New York, and most students end up as tech entrepreneurs or research scientists aftergraduation.

    Type: PrivateTuition Fee: $45,100Boarding: $ 12,960Students Enrolled: 578Acceptance Rate: 43.6%Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Extremes

    13. University of California Irvine (Irvine, California)

  • A relatively recent public ivy institution, UC Irvine is rated very high among universities in the US. A hot favoritefor aspiring engineers, UC Irvine boasts of fantastic research facilities, state of the art modern campus, andbrilliant student clubs and recreation centers. A part of the Orange County, Irvine is a magnificent place to livein, with great beaches and cool temperatures. Los Angeles is just half an hour away, making it a dream locationfor every student in the world.

    Type: PublicTuition Fee: $28,914Boarding: $ 12,960Students Enrolled: 1204Acceptance Rate: 43.6%Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but DifficultPart-time Jobs: Available but CompetitiveJobs: ExcellentLiving Expenses: HighClimate: Warm and Pleasant

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