This is a sortable database on the top national universities in America. National universities offer a wide range of undergraduate majors as well as master's and doctoral degrees of which some emphasize research. The information contained in the database reflects the most recent information collected from various sources, including US News and World Report Rank America's Best Colleges (2012), Lauren Pope's Colleges That Change Lives, and various college websites.
EXPLANATORY NOTES
USN Rank = Overall Score in US News and World Report Rank America's Best Colleges (2012)
Select. Rank = Selectivity Rank in US News and World Report America's Best Colleges (2011) [The lower the #, the higher the selectivity in acceptance]
Location Type = Rural, Suburban, Urban
UG Pop. = Undergraduate Population
Adm Rate = Admissions Rate ED/EA/SCEA = Early Decision/Early Action/Single-Choice Early ActionApplic. DL (Early) = ED/EA/SCEA Application Deadline
Applic. DL (Reg) = Regular Application Deadline
SAT Total = Average SAT score for admitted students
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