America's Best Universities and Colleges

What should you look for in a university? What is important to know about a college when you are ready to apply? Only one thing really matters: on and off campus bars. No I'm joking of course. The truth is that it's not because a college is ranked first in the country that it will suits you the best. Here are a few things you should consider:

-Location
For example, can you find the place? How far from home is it? I know (trust me I really do) that the idea to be as far away from your family sounds really appealing when you first leave for college, but sooner than later, you will change your mind!

-Campus, Multi-Campus or Not?
Having a campus university is extremely convenient, because everything is basically right there: libraries and accommodations... Some urban universities have different sites for every course they teach, which is called multi campus.

-Size
The range of students can vary enormously, from 2000 students (very small) to very large (well over 50 000).

-Living accommodation
Would you prefer to live on campus? Not all colleges offer this service, which can make a big difference in your quality of life, considering you wont have a lot of money for those studying years.

After considering the important points, you can take a look at the 2010 ranking of colleges in America.

1-Harvard University (Cambridge MA)
09-10 Tuition and fees: 37,012
Fall 08 Acceptance Rate: 7.9%

2-Princeton University (Princeton NJ)
09-10 Tuition and fees:35,340
Fall 08 acceptance rate: 9.9%

3-Yale University (New Haven CT)
09-10 tuition and fees: 36,500
Fall 08 acceptance Rate: 8.6%

4-California Institute of Technology (Pasadena CA)
09-10 Tuition and fees: 34,584
Fall 08 acceptance rate: 17.4%

5-Stanford University (Stanford CA)
09-10 Tuition and Fees: 37,881
Fall 08 acceptance Rate: 9.5%

6-University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia PA)
09-10 Tuition and fees:38,970
Fall 08 acceptance rate: 16.9%

7-Columbia University (New York NY)
09-10 tuition and fees: 41,316
Fall 08 acceptance rate: 10.0%

8-University of Chicago (Chicago IL)
09-10 Tuition and fees: 39,381
Fall 08 acceptance rate: 27.9%

9-Duke University (Durham NC)
09-10 Tuition and fees: 38,975
Fall 08 acceptance rate: 22.4%

10-Dartmouth College (Hanover NH)
09-10 Tuition and fees: 38,679
Fall 08 acceptance rate: 13.5%

For more information on university rankings, you can visit http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/national-universities