Best Colleges And Universities

Founded in 1997, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a private institution based in Needham, Massachusetts. The college enrolls approximately 390 undergraduates and operates on a semester basis, with tuition and fees totaling $54,700. The college stands out for its undergraduate engineering programs.

This institution offers various engineering programs, including ABET-accredited degrees in electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering. The college's engineering degree program allows students to choose a field of focus as well.

Students must earn high SAT or ACT scores to gain admission into the college's engineering programs. The university also considers students' high school class rank, GPA, and letters of recommendation. During the application process, students must submit official high school transcripts and senior grades, in addition to an $85 application fee.

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).

Based in Gainesville, the University of Florida is a public university offering 100 undergraduate programs and 200 graduate programs. The Innovation Academy sets UF apart from other universities, giving students a college experience with a focus on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Students also benefit from leadership and ethics courses on a unique spring-summer schedule.

The entomology department at UF ranks among the best in the world. The entomology and nematology curriculum looks to instill a perfect understanding of fundamental practices and concepts among students.

Prospective students seeking admission to the University of Florida should earn an average 4.42 GPA, plus ACT scores of 30-34 or SAT scores of 1330-1470. Transfer students must complete at least 60 credits from a regionally accredited institution or earn an associate of arts degree from a public institution based in Florida. The University of Florida is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Florida State University is a public university based in Tallahassee. FSU offers a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree programs in various fields. The university enrolls 33,270 undergraduates and charges $6,510 in tuition for in-state students.

Students with all types of prospective careers can get their start at FSU. To gain admission, undergraduate applicants need an academic core GPA of 4.1-4.5. They should also submit a resume and earn a 1290-1410 SAT score and 29-32 ACT score.

Transfer students need a minimum 2.0 GPA in all college courses taken. Graduate students must earn a bachelor's degree with upper-division GPAs of 3.0 or higher. Students applying for the master of science in cybersecurity must earn a quantitative 150 GRE score.

FSU offers some of the best information technology, criminal justice, and finance programs in the country. Florida State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Based in Orange County, the public University of Central Florida offers various undergraduate and graduate programs. UCF educates 42,470 undergraduate students and features a fairly competitive admissions process.

Notable programs at the university include computer science, electrical engineering, and the one-of-a-kind College of Optics and Photonics.

UCF boasts a solid reputation for its exceptional psychology, health sciences, biomedical sciences, nursing, and hospitality management majors. To gain admission to UCF, first-year applicants need a high school GPA of 4.18, an average SAT score of 1320 or ACT score of 28.7, a $30 application fee, and TOEFL/IELTS or GED scores if needed.

Transfer students must meet minimum high school GPA requirements and earn a minimum 2.0 college GPA. The University of Central Florida is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is a public university based in Athens. UGA has an undergraduate enrollment of 28,850. The University of Georgia stands out for its reputable law school and college of education.

The university offers a variety of bachelor's degrees in education to help students lay a foundation in conventional and modern educational policies and principles, in-class experience, and hands-on learning. Students can also choose from an array of dual-degree programs.

For admission into UGA, applicants must earn an SAT score of 1240-1420 or an ACT score of 27-32. The university also considers high school GPAs and letters of recommendation. The minimum GPA requirements vary for transfer students. Prospective learners should complete 30-59 credits before applying and earn a minimum 3.3 college GPA.

The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).