we are a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. we produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.

george mason university has become virginia’s largest, most diverse, and highest-ranked university for innovation by rejecting the traditional university model of exclusivity. we proudly admit every student who is academically ready for our top-tier research environment while achieving graduation rates that surpass the national norm. at just 50 years old, mason has earned national and international rankings for a growing list of academic studies and student services.

old dominion university, located in norfolk, is virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research institution with approximately 23,500 students, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to virginia's economy.

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one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. catalyzing discovery, accelerating solutions, sustaining life on earth, and preparing students for active citizenship.

cornell university is a private research university that provides an exceptional education for undergraduates and graduate and professional students. cornell's colleges and schools encompass more than 100 fields of study, with locations in ithaca, new york, new york city and doha, qatar.

johns hopkins, founded in 1876, is america's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university

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