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A look at highly-ranked U.S. universities from our sample dataset.
Private
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138
Private institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts with about 7,601 students.
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3.7%
Avg GPA
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Tuition
$61,676
Social SciencesBiological SciencesMathematics
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA 02139
Private institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts with about 4,535 students.
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4.6%
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Tuition
$62,396
EngineeringComputer ScienceMathematics
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Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
Private institution in Stanford, California with about 7,554 students.
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3.6%
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Tuition
$65,910
Computer ScienceEngineeringMultidisciplinary Studies
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University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Public institution in Los Angeles, California with about 33,475 students.
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9.0%
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Tuition
$15,203
in-state
Social SciencesBiological SciencesPsychology
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University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
Public institution in Berkeley, California with about 33,068 students.
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11.0%
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Tuition
$16,347
in-state
Computer ScienceSocial SciencesEngineering
Private
New York University
New York, NY 10012
Private institution in New York, New York with about 28,663 students.
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9.2%
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Tuition
$62,796
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Featured scholarships
Featured scholarships
High-impact merit, need, and identity-based awards to know about.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
National Science Foundation
STEMMerit
The most prestigious graduate research fellowship in STEM. Provides three years of support over a five-year period. Recognizes outstanding students who have demonstrated potential for significant achievements in science and engineering.
Amount
$37,000/year stipend + $16,000 tuition (3 years)
Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
SMART Scholarship for Service
U.S. Department of Defense
STEMMerit
Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship. Pays full tuition, provides a generous stipend, and guarantees employment with the DoD after graduation. Summer internships at DoD facilities.
Amount
Full tuition + $30,000–$46,000 stipend/year + employment
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
QuestBridge National College Match
QuestBridge
Need-basedMeritFirst-gen
Connects high-achieving, low-income students with full scholarships at 50+ partner colleges including Stanford, MIT, Yale, Princeton, and other top institutions. Over 6,000 students matched since 2004.
Amount
Full 4-year scholarship (tuition, room & board, fees)
Deadline
Sep 28, 2026
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Stanford
Current Stanford students share their routines, activities, and favorite spots.
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