National University Rankings
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- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,503 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $20,799 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 12,539
- Setting:
- city
Johnson City, TN
East Tennessee State University in Johnson City is largely a commuter school. The ETSU Buccaneers compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,187 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,127 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 11,180
- Setting:
- city
Tallahassee, FL
Located in Tallahassee, Florida A&M University is a historically black institution that offers a range of degrees to students of all races. The university, more commonly known as FAMU, offers more than 100 student organizations and several fraternities and sororities to join.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,687 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,048 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 24,281
- Setting:
- city
Boca Raton, FL
Florida Atlantic University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,281, with a gender distribution of 43.2 percent male students and 56.8 percent female students. At this school, 6.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 94.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,417 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,816 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 35,875
- Setting:
- urban
Miami, FL
Florida International University is a public school in Miami. Hispanic students comprise about 60 percent of the student body.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,724 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,000 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 17,525
- Setting:
- rural
Statesboro, GA
At Georgia Southern University, students can get a global perspective by utilizing the school’s three centers specifically for Irish, Africana, and International studies, or by studying abroad. On campus, Georgia Southern hosts many annual events for students, such as Finals Feast, when administrators treat students to a breakfast buffet during the stressful weeks of final exams.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,664 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $27,874 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 24,101
- Setting:
- urban
Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University, located in downtown Atlanta, is one of the largest universities in Georgia. To help ease the college transition, first year students can opt into the Freshmen Learning Communities program, which clusters classes of students based on shared interests.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,796 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,032 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
Pocatello, ID
Located in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University offers more than 280 academic programs. Students can get involved in more than 130 campus clubs, play intramural sports, or try out for the Division I Idaho State Bengals varsity teams.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,850 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,070
- Setting:
- suburban
Immaculata, PA
Immaculata University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,070, with a gender distribution of 22.3 percent male students and 77.7 percent female students. At this school, 16.7 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 83.3 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,098 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,644 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,449
- Setting:
- city
Terre Haute, IN
Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University offers more than 100 academic majors. Indiana State students can get involved in more than 120 organizations and many campus events, such as the annual tandem bicycle race.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,362 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,722 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 12,943
- Setting:
- suburban
Indiana, PA
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, better known as IUP, is located about 60 miles northeast of Pittsburgh and offers Division II sports, Greek life, and more than 200 campus clubs. Notable IUP alumni include Chad Hurley, the cofounder and former CEO of YouTube.
