Top Universities in America

Princeton University

• Princeton University, originally established in 1746, is the fourth oldest university in the nation. In 2010, the university tied with Harvard to take the No. 1 spot on the U.S. News & World Report list of top American universities. As of the fall of 2009, Princeton was home to approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students in addition to more than 1,000 faculty members. For undergraduates entering Princeton in the fall of 2009, the applicant acceptance rate was 10.1 percent, making Princeton one of the most exclusive schools in the nation. The campus is located within one hour of both Philadelphia and New York City, making it easy for students to enjoy the many opportunities presented in both cities. The cost of undergraduate tuition and fees for the 2009-2010 academic year was $35,340.

  Princeton University
  Princeton, NJ 08544
  609-258-3000
  princeton.edu

Harvard University

• Established in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest university in the United States. As of the fall of 2009, approximately 6,700 undergraduate and 13,600 graduate and professional students were enrolled at Harvard. In 2010, Harvard tied with Princeton for the No. 1 spot on U.S. News & World Report's ranked list of the top American universities. In addition to the undergraduate college, Harvard University consists of 13 graduate and professional schools, such as the Law School and the Divinity School. The cost of undergraduate tuition and fees for the full 2009-2010 academic year was reported as being $37,012.

  Harvard University
  Massachusetts Hall
  Cambridge, MA 02138
  617-495-1000
  harvard.edu

Yale University

• Home to approximately 5,250 undergraduate and 6,170 graduate students, as reported in the fall of 2009, Yale University is located in New Haven, Connecticut. In addition to the undergraduate college, the Yale University system is composed of a Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and 13 different professional schools. Professional schools include the Divinity School, the School of Architecture, the Law School and the School of Medicine, among others. The cost of undergraduate tuition and fees for the 2009-2010 full academic year was $36,500. In 2010, Yale University received the No. 3 spot on the U.S. News & World Report ranked list of American universities.

  Yale University
  333 Cedar St #3103
  New Haven, CT 06510-3289
  203-785-4648
  yale.edu