University

Location

What It's Near

Academic Strengths

Acceptance Rate

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Located on the shores of Lake Washington with views of the Cascade Mountains.

Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science.

56%

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI

Set on an isthmus between two beautiful lakes—Lake Mendota and Lake Monona.

Engineering, Business, Life Sciences.

54%

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL

Situated near Lake Michigan, offering beautiful waterfront views.

Business, Communications, Environmental Science.

63%

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

Positioned along the Huron River with scenic natural surroundings.

Engineering, Business, Political Science.

23%

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

Nestled along the Willamette River with a beautiful riverside campus.

Journalism, Business, Environmental Science.

83%

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

Situated on the Willimantic River with a picturesque campus.

Engineering, Business, Health Sciences.

49%

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

Located along the Clearwater River with beautiful natural surroundings.

Engineering, Business, Agriculture.

77%

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO

Located along the scenic Table Rock Lake with picturesque surroundings.

Education, Business, Agriculture.

12%

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Overlooks Cayuga Lake with beautiful gorges and waterfalls.

Engineering, Business, Agriculture.

11%

Davidson College

Davidson, NC

Situated along Lake Norman with beautiful waterfront views.

Liberal Arts, Political Science, Economics.

19%

Indiana University—Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Situated along the scenic Lake Monroe and surrounded by forests.

Music, Business, Social Sciences.

77%

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Overlooks Lake Superior with scenic views and a relaxed campus vibe.

Environmental Science, Business, Criminal Justice.

77%

Murray State University

Murray, KY

Located near Kentucky Lake and offers beautiful water views.

Education, Business, Agriculture.

84%

Tulane University

New Orleans, LA

Located on the Mississippi River with historic architecture and scenic grounds.

Law, Public Health, Business.

11%

University of Minnesota—Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN

Situated along the Mississippi River with a stunning campus setting.

Engineering, Business, Medicine.

69%

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Situated near Lake Waban with beautiful natural landscapes.

Liberal Arts, Political Science, Economics.

20%

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Located along the San Marcos River with scenic views and outdoor spaces.

Education, Business, Health Professions.

81%

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Set on the banks of Lake Hartwell with beautiful views and nature.

Engineering, Agriculture, Business.

51%

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN

Located near the Mississippi River with green spaces and scenic views.

Liberal Arts, International Studies, Economics.

41%

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Set along the Monongahela River with stunning natural surroundings.

Engineering, Business, Medicine.

79%

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Richmond, VA

Located on the James River with views of the city and riverfront.

Arts, Business, Medicine.

83%

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Situated along Lake Michigan with scenic lakefront views and greenery.

Engineering, Business, Communications.

9%