Northwestern University
Located on the picturesque western shore of Lake Michigan in Evanston, Illinois, just minutes north of Chicago, NU has always been known for its superb drama, journalism and business programs. An academic standout in the Big 10, NU was founded in 1851 with only 10 students and two professors. Today, NU boasts more than 7,500 undergraduate students and an award-winning faculty of 940 distinguished professors.
University of Chicago
World-renowned for its top-caliber mathematics and physics departments, the Windy City’s most prestigious university boasts an impressive number of Nobel Prize winners among its faculty and graduates. This architecturally stunning campus overlooks the beauty of Chicago’s magnificent skyline.
University of California-Los Angeles
Located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, UCLA offers a wide range of disciplines for any academic interest. The Bruins have also turned out fantastic sports teams, winning more NCAA championships than any other university. Record-breaking athletes such as Troy Aikman, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Jackie Robinson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have all called UCLA home.
Stanford*
Ranked the number one “Dream School” by The Princeton Review, Stanford has it all. Excelling in the humanities, business, science, education and engineering, Stanford is one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions. Its innovative faculty and alumni have revolutionized countless lives through the creation of Hewlett-Packard, Yahoo!, Cisco Systems and Google.
UC Berkeley*
This “College with a Conscience” excels in mathematics, the sciences and the liberal arts, while maintaining a strong commitment to community service. Boasting an impressive number of Nobel Prize winners among its graduates and faculty, UC Berkeley is a standout across academic disciplines.
University of Southern California
California’s oldest private research university, USC was named “College of the Year 2000” by the editors of Time and The Princeton Review for its continued dedication to community service. The Trojans are a national powerhouse when it comes to sports, its teams claiming 91 NCAA championships and individual athletes boasting 358 NCAA titles and 236 Olympic medals.
University of California-San Diego
Visit the UCSD campus in La Jolla with its six undergraduate colleges and five graduate and professional schools. The university’s award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields, with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
University of San Diego
Starting as a small liberal arts school, USD has grown to become a nationally ranked university thanks to its commitment to academic excellence. Small classes mean access to top-quality faculty. Named Alcala Park, the USD campus is a stunning place to study and play, on a hill overlooking Mission Bay and the city of San Diego.
*Campuses are included on the San Francisco Extension only.