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2023 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America

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  1. #1 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    Stanford University

    4 Year,

    STANFORD, CA,

    1254 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says As a former student of Stanford University, I can say with confidence that it was an incredible experience. The campus is absolutely beautiful, with stunning architecture and sprawling gardens that...The professors were all experts in their fields and incredibly knowledgeable. They pushed us to think critically and creatively, challenging us to go beyond the textbook and truly understand the...One thing that stood out to me about Stanford was the emphasis on interdisciplinary studies. The university encourages students to explore different fields and take classes outside of their major,....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $14,402,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

  2. #2 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    4 Year,

    CAMBRIDGE, MA,

    657 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Currently reaching near the middle of my time here, and this school truly works you to the bone. The baseline of this place is that everyone is very smart. Some are decently smart and work hard...The students are very diverse. Some come in "normal", others finally get to truly express the weird and unique that they've been suppressing their whole lives. The campus is extremely welcoming and...The academics are exceedingly difficult by content and pace. The problem set difficulty are elevated beyond a typical school's, and they force you to collaborate with others. Everyone must...I was finally able to satisfy my love for learning here. Truly an amazing and unique school!.

    Read 657 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $30,958,

    SAT Range: 1510-1580,

  3. #3 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    Yale University

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    4 Year,

    NEW HAVEN, CT,

    1020 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Yale has been a fun and enjoyable experience overall. I would definitely choose Yale again if I had to re-do my college application. Academics: some departments are better taught than other departments. Yale can be weaker in CS and Math compared to other universities, but most alums are still very successful. Like most colleges,...Social life: Yale has an AMAZING social life compared to other universities of equal caliber. There is always something going on and you can be as social as you want. Social life is nonexistent...Sports: Not a big sports school but many students are involved in club sports.Yale dining is delicious and healthy!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 5%,

    Net Price: $20,605,

    SAT Range: 1480-1580,

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  5. #4 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    Brown University

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    4 Year,

    PROVIDENCE, RI,

    1058 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says I am currently enrolled as an incoming freshman at Brown University but I have been fortunate to participate in two of their pre-college programs. Overall, the academic resources and opportunities to...Outside the classroom, there were countless facilities and events that covered a wide variety of interests. These helped me foster a strong sense of community as I was able to connect with peers of...Lastly, the Brown community was incredibly welcoming and supportive. Everyone there was proactive and engaged!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $25,028,

    SAT Range: 1460-1570,

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  7. #8 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    Harvard University

    4 Year,

    CAMBRIDGE, MA,

    807 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says It's what you expect. You don't really go to Harvard to have the most fun, so you create some for yourself. I'm still in the process of figuring out how to do that, but in the meantime, the resources....

    Read 807 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $13,910,

    SAT Range: 1480-1580,

  8. #11 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    Bowdoin College

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    4 Year,

    BRUNSWICK, ME,

    718 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Choosing Bowdoin was the best decision of my life! They truly value the liberal arts model AND have great STEM programs. care deeply about the student experience. I would recommend it to absolutely....

    Read 718 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 9%,

    Net Price: $26,727,

    SAT Range: 1360-1510,

  9. #12 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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    4 Year,

    ANN ARBOR, MI,

    4555 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says An amazing school filled with wonderful people (students, faculty, residents). So many opportunities for students to explore different parts of their education and passion. Great location with a....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 20%,

    Net Price: $19,205,

    SAT Range: 1340-1520,

  10. #14 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    Johns Hopkins University

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    4 Year,

    BALTIMORE, MD,

    1380 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I came in as a transfer from a community college, and my first semester was quite rough. The transition from community college to a 4-year university was not what I was expecting. The courses were....

    Read 1380 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 8%,

    Net Price: $20,680,

    SAT Range: 1470-1560,

  11. #15 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    Vanderbilt University

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    4 Year,

    NASHVILLE, TN,

    1328 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience. I primarily chose to attend Vandy for its academic prowess, and it definitely lived up to that....

    Read 1328 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 7%,

    Net Price: $27,553,

    SAT Range: 1480-1570,

  12. #16 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    University of Chicago

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    4 Year,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    1230 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says UChicago certainly lives up to the rumors of its academic rigor but it pays off because each of my classes has been full of highly engaged students excited to study and discuss the material!...I’d recommend this college only to students who genuinely enjoy dedicating over 50% of their time to their academics..

    Read 1230 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $33,727,

    SAT Range: 1510-1580,

  13. #18 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    Pomona College

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    4 Year,

    CLAREMONT, CA,

    416 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Pomona College was a very transformative space for me. The small class sizes and strong sense of community among professors and students really helped me thrive. I was surrounded by intellectually....

    Read 416 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 7%,

    Net Price: $17,000,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

  14. #19 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    University of California - Berkeley

    4 Year,

    BERKELEY, CA,

    4339 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says As a student at UC Berkeley, I have had an incredible experience overall. The university has a strong academic reputation and offers a wide range of courses and majors to choose from. The professors...One of the things I like most about UC Berkeley is the vibrant campus community. There are numerous student organizations, clubs, and extracurricular activities available, allowing students to pursue....

    Read 4339 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 14%,

    Net Price: $17,652,

    SAT Range: 1310-1530,

  15. #20 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    University of Southern California

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    4 Year,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    3944 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The University of Southern California is full of opportunities and activities for students with a wide range of interests. It caters to multiple students and does a great job at making sure everyone....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 13%,

    Net Price: $26,021,

    SAT Range: 1410-1540,

  16. #21 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    University of California - Los Angeles

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    4 Year,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    5435 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says UCLA is amazing. Large student body but the classes and professors are outstanding. Great Greek system and social environment. Very fun school and the campus is gorgeous. Very academically....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 11%,

    Net Price: $13,393,

  17. #23 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    Middlebury College

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    4 Year,

    MIDDLEBURY, VT,

    520 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Middlebury's location offers a unique experience to students where you are connected to nature, the community and your studies. I come from a big city, so the remote location terrified me, but I....

    Read 520 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 13%,

    Net Price: $26,958,

    SAT Range: 1380-1530,

  18. #25 Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America.

    University of Pennsylvania

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    4 Year,

    PHILADELPHIA, PA,

    1317 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says While my experience at Penn has been overwhelmingly positive, there are areas that I believe could be improved. One aspect I would like to see change is a greater emphasis on mental health support...Additionally, I would love to see more efforts toward fostering inclusivity and diversity on campus. While Penn is home to a diverse student body, it is essential that the university continues to....

    Read 1317 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $14,578,

    SAT Range: 1480-1570,

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