The University of Pittsburgh -- commonly called Pitt -- received its accreditation from Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. Pitt offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Pitt boasts a 16-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio and has more than 400 student clubs to choose from. Pitt's per-year tuition for Pennsylvania residents ranges from $14,076 to $17,720, as of 2011. For out-of-state residents, the per-year tuition runs from $23,732 to $30,162.
The University of California, Los Angeles -- simply known as UCLA -- is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. UCLA provides students their choice of 127 undergraduate majors in five academic divisions. For residents of California, the yearly undergraduate tuition is $11,867.94, as of 2011. The 2011 tuition jumps to $34,746.94 for non-resident undergraduates.
The University of South Florida -- known by USF -- is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USF houses 11 different colleges, which allows it to offer 89 undergraduate majors and 139 programs at the graduate, specialist and doctoral levels. As of 2011, the tuition rates for Florida residents ranges from $170.80 to $365.71 per credit hour. The 2011 tuition rate for non-residents ranges from $531.11 to $775.72 per credit hour.
The University of Washington -- sometimes referred to as UW -- is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. University of Washington offers more than 250 degree options and 500 student organizations. In 2010, UW's total enrollment was 48,022. The base tuition, as of 2011, is $8,122 for residents of Washington. For non-residents of Washington, the tuition starts at $24,750.