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Stanford University

California 94305
(650) 723-2300
www.stanford.edu/
At a Glance
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Awards offered: Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting: Suburb: Large
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 17,833(6,532 undergraduate)
General Information
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Mission Statement: https://wasc.stanford.edu/files/FoundingGrant.pdf From the Stanford University Founding Grant- November 11- 1885: ...the Nature- Object- and Purposes of the Institution Hereby Founded- to Be: Its nature- that of a university with such seminaries of learning as shall make it of the highest grade- including mechanical institutes- museums- galleries of art- laboratories- and conservatories- together with all things necessary for the study of agriculture in all its branches- and for mechanical training- and the studies and exercises directed to the cultivation and enlargement of the mind: Its object- to qualify its students for personal success- and direct usefulness in life; And its purposes- to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf of humanity and civilization- teaching the blessings of liberty regulated by law- and inculcating love and reverence for the great principles of government as derived from the inalienable rights of man to life- liberty- and the pursuit of happiness.
Special Learning Opportunities: Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Student Services: Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students children
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Credit Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits
Other Characteristics: N/A
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 5%

Yale University

Connecticut 6520
(203) 432-1333
www.yale.edu
At a Glance
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Awards offered: Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other
Campus setting: City: Midsize
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 11,435(5,270 undergraduate)
General Information
Mission Statement: Click here
Special Learning Opportunities: ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Student Services: Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students children
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Credit Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits
Other Characteristics: N/A
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 5%

University of Chicago

5801 S Ellis Ave Illinois 60637
(773) 702-1234
WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU
At a Glance
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Awards offered: Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting: City: Large
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 15,220(5,157 undergraduate)
General Information
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Mission Statement: The University has a mission statement- formally adopted by the governing board and made public- declaring that it is an institution of higher education. Since its founding- the mission of the University of Chicago- reiterated by each president- has been to sustain at the highest level of excellence the communication of knowledge- the creation of knowledge- and the fostering of a dynamic community of scholars and students. The University's first formal statement of mission appears in its Articles of Incorporation- initially adopted in 1890 and most recently ammended in 1944.
Special Learning Opportunities: ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Student Services: Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Credit Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits
Other Characteristics: N/A
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 3% or less

Harvard University

Massachusetts Hall Massachusetts 2138
(617) 495-1000
www.harvard.edu/
At a Glance
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Awards offered: Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting: City: Midsize
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 26,500(10,200 undergraduate)
General Information
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Mission Statement: Click here
Special Learning Opportunities: ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Student Services: Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students children
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Credit Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits
Other Characteristics: N/A
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 5%

Princeton University

New Jersey 08544-0070
(609) 258-3000
www.princeton.edu
At a Glance
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Awards offered: Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus setting: Suburb: Large
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 7,579(5,069 undergraduate)
General Information
Mission Statement: Click here
Special Learning Opportunities: ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Student Services: Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Credit Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits
Other Characteristics: N/A
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 3% or less

Columbia University in the City of New York

116 St and Broadway New York 10027
(212) 854-1754
www.columbia.edu
At a Glance
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Awards offered: Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other
Campus setting: City: Large
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 24,188(7,693 undergraduate)
General Information
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Mission Statement: Click here
Special Learning Opportunities: ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Student Services: Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Credit Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits
Other Characteristics: N/A
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 3% or less

Pomona College

550 N College Ave California 91711-6319
(909) 621-8131
www.pomona.edu
At a Glance
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Awards offered: Bachelor's degree
Campus setting: Suburb: Large
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 1,550(all undergraduate)
General Information
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Mission Statement: Throughout its history- Pomona College has educated men and women of exceptional promise. We gather students- regardless of financial circumstances- into a small residential community that is strongly rooted in Southern California yet global in its orientation. Through close ties among a diverse group of faculty- staff and classmates- Pomona students are inspired to engage in the probing inquiry and creative learning that enable them to identify and address their intellectual passions. This experience will continue to guide their contributions as the next generation of leaders- scholars- artists and citizens.
Special Learning Opportunities: Study abroad
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Student Services: Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Credit Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits
Other Characteristics: N/A
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 3% or less

Williams College

880 Main St Massachusetts 1267
(413) 597-3131
www.williams.edu
At a Glance
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Awards offered: Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus setting: Town: Distant
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 2,120(2,064 undergraduate)
General Information
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Mission Statement: Click here
Special Learning Opportunities: Study abroad
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Student Services: Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students children
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Credit Accepted: Institution does not accept dual- credit for life- or AP credits
Other Characteristics: N/A
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 4%

United States Military Academy

646 Swift Rd (ATTN: MASG) New York 10996-1905
(845) 938-4011
www.usma.edu
At a Glance
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Awards offered: Bachelor's degree
Campus setting: Suburb: Large
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 4,621(all undergraduate)
General Information
Admission: Click here
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Mission Statement: To educate- train- and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty- Honor- Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.""
Special Learning Opportunities: Study abroad
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Student Services: Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Placement services for completers
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Credit Accepted: Institution does not accept dual- credit for life- or AP credits
Other Characteristics: N/A
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 3% or less

Swarthmore College

500 College Ave Pennsylvania 19081
(610) 328-8000
www.swarthmore.edu
At a Glance
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Awards offered: Bachelor's degree
Campus setting: Suburb: Large
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 1,525(all undergraduate)
General Information
Admission: Click here
Financial Aid Click here
Apply Online Click here
Mission Statement: Click here
Special Learning Opportunities: Teacher certification
Study abroad
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Student Services: Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Credit Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits
Other Characteristics: N/A
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services 4%