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#1

#1 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

When applying for Yale, it is extremely important to keep in mind that they are one of the most selective...

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,647

Median Starting Salary

$45,950

#2

#2 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Barnard College
New York, NY

Barnard College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,440–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$26,009

Median Starting Salary

$51,351

#3

#3 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Generally, Wesleyan University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,350–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$21,270

Median Starting Salary

$54,827

#4

#4 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,420–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$35,566

Median Starting Salary

$51,783

#5

#5 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College is widely considered to be one of the most selective liberal arts schools in the country, ...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,430–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$21,367

Median Starting Salary

$47,045

#6

#6 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

35%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,370–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$46,462

Median Starting Salary

$59,716

#7

#7 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,430–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$30,603

Median Starting Salary

$52,014

#8

#8 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Every year about 15,000 students apply to Williams College with 1,300 receiving their acceptance letters.

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,490–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$20,965

Median Starting Salary

$47,995

#9

#9 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College is a extremely selective school. The school receives 8,491 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$21,362

Median Starting Salary

$50,072

#10

#10 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$30,479

Median Starting Salary

$53,188

#11

#11 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

George Washington University
Washington, DC

George Washington University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,360–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$42,723

Median Starting Salary

$51,878

#12

#12 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Generally, Skidmore College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,330–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$33,389

Median Starting Salary

$54,893

#13

#13 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Generally, Carleton College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,430–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$31,494

Median Starting Salary

$52,837

#14

#14 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,432

Median Starting Salary

$53,329

#15

#15 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Overall, Bates College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,430–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$27,491

Median Starting Salary

$58,626

#16

#16 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Franklin and Marshall College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

36%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,330–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$31,135

Median Starting Salary

$58,096

#17

#17 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$28,474

Median Starting Salary

$56,630

#18

#18 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$43,341

#19

#19 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,279

Median Starting Salary

$45,962

#20

#20 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Overall, Springfield College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$27,930

Median Starting Salary

$53,238

#21

#21 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,370–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$43,220

Median Starting Salary

$55,557

#22

#22 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$44,708

#23

#23 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Cornell University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,060

Median Starting Salary

$51,558

#24

#24 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College is a extremely selective school. They receive about 7,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,390–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$30,790

Median Starting Salary

$56,023

#25

#25 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Overall, Scripps College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,410–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$43,923

Median Starting Salary

$54,049

#26

#26 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

35%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$37,610

Median Starting Salary

$60,896

#27

#27 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$18,693

Median Starting Salary

$53,123

#28

#28 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,240–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$17,434

Median Starting Salary

$49,460

#29

#29 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Towson University
Towson, MD

Overall, Towson University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,010–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$14,443

Median Starting Salary

$54,668

#30

#30 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Brandeis University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,380–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$45,565

Median Starting Salary

$52,907

#31

#31 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College is a highly selective school. They receive about 6,310 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,390–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$44,853

Median Starting Salary

$53,246

#32

#32 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$48,926

#33

#33 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

In general, Hobart William Smith Colleges is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,230–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$34,259

Median Starting Salary

$60,269

#34

#34 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

the University of Washington-Bothell Campus is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,200–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$9,357

Median Starting Salary

$50,179

#35

#35 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI

Hillsdale College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,370–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$24,196

Median Starting Salary

$48,770

#36

#36 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,280–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$13,521

Median Starting Salary

$49,874

#37

#37 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$9,346

Median Starting Salary

$48,502

#38

#38 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$48,921

#39

#39 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$25,606

Median Starting Salary

$47,640

#40

#40 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Overall, William & Mary is a highly selective school. Around 18,000 applications are received by William &...

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,390–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$25,688

Median Starting Salary

$56,399

#41

#41 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,360–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$16,210

Median Starting Salary

$51,162

#42

#42 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$10,614

Median Starting Salary

$50,938

#43

#43 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

California State University-Fullerton is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,000–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$7,925

Median Starting Salary

$49,497

#44

#44 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

the University of Richmond is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,420–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$29,248

Median Starting Salary

$52,504

#45

#45 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Brown University
Providence, RI

Every year, 50,600 students apply to Brown University through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$26,723

Median Starting Salary

$52,509

#46

#46 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Overall, Pitzer College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,190–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$39,809

Median Starting Salary

$56,228

#47

#47 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Siena College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$30,842

Median Starting Salary

$58,367

#48

#48 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA

In general, the College of Coastal Georgia is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

890–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$12,117

Median Starting Salary

$53,001

#49

#49 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

SUNY College at Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

SUNY College at Old Westbury is a non selective school. The school receives about 3,800 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$12,329

Median Starting Salary

$50,921

#50

#50 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College is a extremely selective school. Around 13,000 applications are received by Middlebury...

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,440–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$22,181

Median Starting Salary

$49,381

#51

#51 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Trinity College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

36%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,320–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$32,704

Median Starting Salary

$56,567

#52

#52 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$50,640

#53

#53 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$47,600

#54

#54 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

As a liberal arts college, Pomona looks for students who have a strong academic ability but also show a...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$19,962

Median Starting Salary

$46,884

#55

#55 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$28,701

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#56

#56 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Keene State College is a non selective school. They receive approximately 4,500 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

990–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$19,546

Median Starting Salary

$59,874

#57

#57 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Overall, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,210–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$17,692

Median Starting Salary

$49,907

#58

#58 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,140–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$20,592

Median Starting Salary

$53,517

#59

#59 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,310–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$26,171

Median Starting Salary

$57,013

#60

#60 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Fordham University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$43,943

Median Starting Salary

$56,832

#61

#61 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston...

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,370–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$27,829

Median Starting Salary

$53,460

#62

#62 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Overall, Hamilton College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,440–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$24,503

Median Starting Salary

$53,522

#63

#63 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Generally, Union College is a highly selective school. They receive about 8,460 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,320–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$41,136

Median Starting Salary

$62,110

#64

#64 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

New York University
New York, NY

Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$29,499

Median Starting Salary

$49,393

#65

#65 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

American University
Washington, DC

American University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,310–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$41,369

Median Starting Salary

$54,774

#66

#66 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,230–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$23,031

Median Starting Salary

$55,170

#67

#67 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 33,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,430–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$26,680

Median Starting Salary

$49,532

#68

#68 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Generally, Colby College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,430–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$16,951

Median Starting Salary

$55,549

#69

#69 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$52,779

#70

#70 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$47,087

#71

#71 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Overall, the University of Wyoming is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$12,819

Median Starting Salary

$52,518

#72

#72 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$53,905

#73

#73 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

In general, Muhlenberg College is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,240–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$32,926

Median Starting Salary

$59,852

#74

#74 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

The University of the South is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$33,061

Median Starting Salary

$57,955

#75

#75 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,260–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$46,065

Median Starting Salary

$63,621

#76

#76 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$36,467

Median Starting Salary

$50,068

#77

#77 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Generally, Washington College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,200–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$31,650

Median Starting Salary

$59,233

#78

#78 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 3,510 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$35,080

Median Starting Salary

$62,845

#79

#79 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY

Overall, Dominican University New York is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

960–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$23,747

Median Starting Salary

$52,616

#80

#80 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,190–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$27,839

Median Starting Salary

$54,820

#81

#81 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Nazareth College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$31,620

Median Starting Salary

$58,803

#82

#82 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Creighton University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 8,000 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$32,877

Median Starting Salary

$57,918

#83

#83 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a fairly selective school. They receive about 7,200 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,262

Median Starting Salary

$55,850

#84

#84 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,220–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,234

Median Starting Salary

$55,318

#85

#85 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

In general, Marist College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,210–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$39,364

Median Starting Salary

$62,857

#86

#86 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Baylor University
Waco, TX

In general, Baylor University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$45,988

Median Starting Salary

$55,054

#87

#87 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College is a highly selective school. The school receives approximately 9,000 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,170–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$35,317

Median Starting Salary

$52,157

#88

#88 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

In general, Stetson University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,140–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$25,756

Median Starting Salary

$53,878

#89

#89 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

In general, DePaul University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$32,151

Median Starting Salary

$53,230

#90

#90 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,639

Median Starting Salary

$50,577

#91

#91 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$53,312

#92

#92 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$19,587

Median Starting Salary

$55,021

#93

#93 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

Salve Regina University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$37,997

Median Starting Salary

$61,702

#94

#94 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Dallas is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,180–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$13,555

Median Starting Salary

$47,272

#95

#95 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$49,521

#96

#96 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

SUNY College at Geneseo is a fairly selective school. Approximately 9,070 applications are received by the...

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,170–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$19,557

Median Starting Salary

$56,157

#97

#97 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

In general, Goucher College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$30,945

Median Starting Salary

$57,127

#98

#98 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY

St- John Fisher University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$28,312

Median Starting Salary

$55,684

#99

#99 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Emmanuel College is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 5,790 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,170–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$32,273

Median Starting Salary

$58,625

#100

#100 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,150–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$41,857

Median Starting Salary

$56,724

#101

#101 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Hampshire College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$24,087

Median Starting Salary

$55,836

#102

#102 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

the University of California-Santa Cruz is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$17,975

Median Starting Salary

$48,843

#103

#103 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,718

Median Starting Salary

$50,885

#104

#104 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 11,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,150–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,105

Median Starting Salary

$52,068

#105

#105 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Utah State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,050–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$14,577

Median Starting Salary

$51,060

#106

#106 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 26,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,163

Median Starting Salary

$49,989

#107

#107 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,030–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$20,485

Median Starting Salary

$56,458

#108

#108 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

In general, La Salle University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$17,552

Median Starting Salary

$52,619

#109

#109 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$12,664

Median Starting Salary

$50,570

#110

#110 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Boston is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,123

Median Starting Salary

$50,728

#111

#111 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$48,034

#112

#112 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA

the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

960–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$10,680

Median Starting Salary

$51,188

#113

#113 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$13,267

Median Starting Salary

$49,939

#114

#114 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$10,633

Median Starting Salary

$49,349

#115

#115 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

the College of Staten Island CUNY is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

910–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$7,217

Median Starting Salary

$49,776

#116

#116 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 28,900 applications...

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,030–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$5,972

Median Starting Salary

$48,174

#117

#117 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA

Overall, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,080–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$21,600

Median Starting Salary

$55,381

#118

#118 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$22,096

Median Starting Salary

$52,331

#119

#119 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$20,460

Median Starting Salary

$54,419

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About American/United States Studies/Civilization

A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies.

Students studying American/United States Studies/Civilization can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 33% percent of men and 67% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, California is where degrees in American/United States Studies/Civilization are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in American/United States Studies/Civilization is $42,750.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
744
Female Students
496 (66%)
Male Students
248 (33%)

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