State schools have always been popular. They offer the traditional college experience -- students live in dorms, have an on-campus life, and can join fraternities and sororities as well as be in sports and other activities such as arts and community service. Also, these schools are popular because if you live in the state, the tuition is more affordable. Popular state schools include the University of California, the University of New York, the University of Texas, and the University of Minnesota.
Some colleges or universities are popular because they are located in cities that many students would like to go to. New York University, in New York City, is one of the more popular schools. So are most of the state schools in California, such as Sacramento University. Boston University is also popular. These schools are usually state schools as well, so if you are a resident of the state, you can attend them at a more affordable tuition. This adds to the popularity of these schools.
With the Internet being an integral part of so many people's lives today, online universities are becoming very popular. These schools are popular because they offer students a chance to get a degree while working full time. Students can attend online classes and turn in their work by email. Popular online universities include Kaplan University and the University of Phoenix. These are schools students can attend from anywhere at the same flat rate as anyone else in the country or the world.
Other popular universities in the United States have cropped up because of the drive for people to go back to school while they are working to enhance their lives with a degree. These schools have both night and day classes, and also have online or correspondence divisions. With all the different ways of taking classes, students can create a schedule that allows them to work full-time jobs and take care of their family and personal obligations at the same time. Branches of these schools are found in many major cities in every state. Some include National American University, Globe University, and Southwestern University.