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  1. Yale University

    • 4 Year
    • New Haven, CT
    • 981 reviews
    #1 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Senior: Great college! They say the more options you have the more regrets you'll have, and that has been true of my Yale experience. While I do not regret doing the things I did do, I do wish I had more than 24 hours in a day so I could do even more! There is so much to do in terms of career development, extra-curriculars, and just entertainment in general. There are so many classes to choose from and most of the professors are incredible not just as professors, but as people in general. If I could redo college I would definitely choose Yale again!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 7% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,053 Net Price
    • 1460-1580 SAT Range
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  2. Brown University

    • 4 Year
    • Providence, RI
    • 985 reviews
    #2 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Junior: Brown University has been an incredible experience and has allowed me to pursue passions that I wasn't even aware I was interested in! The unique open curriculum allows students to take courses from a broad range of subjects and helps to ensure they find the right area of study. I personally believed I wanted to go into biomedical engineering, however, after taking a variety of classes at Brown in environmental studies, I have switched my major. Every teacher, student, and dean is so incredibly passionate about the work and everyone is constantly striving to be better which makes the University an amazing place and experience!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 8% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,651 Net Price
    • 1400-1570 SAT Range
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  3. Columbia University

    • 4 Year
    • New York, NY
    • 1,189 reviews
    #3 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Freshman: Columbia is a culturally rich and diverse school with a beautiful campus in one of the most influential cities in the world. The endless amount of opportunities provided here can be overwhelming! There is a place for everyone on this campus, with clubs, sports, and other organizations for every individual.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 7% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,824 Net Price
    • 1410-1570 SAT Range
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  4. Harvard University

    • 4 Year
    • Cambridge, MA
    • 714 reviews
    #4 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Freshman: Harvard is incredible! The campus is vibrant and there are always tourists. It is especially busy during fall because the foliage is beautiful. The professors are very knowledgeable. Most write their own textbooks, so they truly know what they are teaching. The students are also great; they are intellectual, fun, and laidback. It is a great experience studying here!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 5% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,030 Net Price
    • 1460-1590 SAT Range
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  5. Bowdoin College

    • 4 Year
    • Brunswick, ME
    • 681 reviews
    #5 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Freshman: The moment I stepped on Bowdoin's campus, I knew that it was going to be my home for the next four years. I am confident that I chose the right school for me. I feel like I'm flourishing in terms of my social and academic life; things are just happening for me here. My professors are wonderful, there's such a tight-knit community, and the people here are so nice. Bowdoin just cares about me!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 14% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,447 Net Price
    • 1360-1510 SAT Range
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  6. Dartmouth College

    • 4 Year
    • Hanover, NH
    • 695 reviews
    #6 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Junior: It is hard to imagine a better college than Dartmouth. The mix of academics, clubs and outdoor activities, and social scene is (in my opinion) unparalleled. Everyone is academically driven, and I feel like I can have an intellectual conversation with anyone on campus. There is a sport, club, or outdoor activity for everyone at the college, as most people I know are heavily involved in at least 2 extracurricular clubs. Lastly, the social scene is fun and inclusive. There are different frats and sororities for different all types of preferences, and every house has an "open door" policy. There is little to no social hierarchy that I've noticed (Football players aren't treated differently from comp sci geeks), making it so that anyone can be friends with anyone.

    One additional note: sophomore summer is the best term of all time! Look it up.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 10% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,303 Net Price
    • 1430-1560 SAT Range
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  7. Barnard College

    • 4 Year
    • New York, NY
    • 435 reviews
    #7 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Freshman: The teachers are supportive and there are tons of resources to take advantage of. You can take classes at Columbia and you can also eat at Columbia's dining halls, which is fun! But I prefer Barnard's food, there's also tons of good restaurants around Barnard and Columbia. The academics are definitely challenging.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 15% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,736 Net Price
    • 1310-1500 SAT Range
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  8. Wesleyan University

    • 4 Year
    • Middletown, CT
    • 696 reviews
    #8 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Junior: I LOVE this school! Couldn't be happier with my choice to come here. The students are incredible - everyone is interested in such a wide range of subjects and activities and they're all so passionate about what they're doing! I have friends who are chem majors who also star in plays, film majors who are also varsity athletes, bio majors who are in mock trial, etc. Everyone feels free to be themselves and do what they love and it's such an awesome environment to be a part of.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 16% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,251 Net Price
    • 1300-1480 SAT Range
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  9. Middlebury College

    • 4 Year
    • Middlebury, VT
    • 493 reviews
    #9 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Junior: My overall experience with Middlebury College is a positive one. Although Middlebury has pushed me in ways unimaginable through academics and socially on campus I have learned through each obstacle and hardship I have gone through. I have learned valuable knowledge about who I am as a both a person and a student. I come from New York City, so moving to move Vermont has been a huge culture shock but Middlebury’s community has made it bearable. Middlebury is a place that makes you self-aware and pushes you out of your comfort zone! I’m excited to see where my future will go from here!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 17% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,841 Net Price
    • 1320-1510 SAT Range
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  12. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    • 4 Year
    • Chapel Hill, NC
    • 2,351 reviews
    #10 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Junior: I really love the student life at Carolina. There's always so many different activities/events you can go to that range from fun and silly things like glow-in-the-dark yoga to events that really enrich your perspectives on certain topics, such as different panels of amazing guest speakers different departments may have. One thing I wish I could change, however, is the chemistry department. From my experiences being a chemistry major for my first two years in undergrad, before switching to communications, some of the professors within my department were not the most encouraging or helpful. Unfortunately, this really impacted the experiences I had being a chemistry major and eventually resulted in the huge major switch I made!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 24% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,100 Net Price
    • 1270-1460 SAT Range
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  13. Wellesley College

    • 4 Year
    • Wellesley, MA
    • 560 reviews
    #11 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Sophomore: I have had the best two years of my life at Wellesley College and I'm excited about what comes in the remaining two as well. It has a great environment that is both encouraging and supportive in every aspect. The size of the school is perfect. I really like the small classrooms and the ability to get to know my professors and classmates well. It also allows for detailed and fruitful discussions during the lectures and seminars. I have been in a class of eight people in my first year! Apart from academic excellence, Wellesley also offers a wide range of clubs and sports where a student can easily find a group of friends like family. I also really like the lush green beautiful campus and Lake Waban.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 28% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,189 Net Price
    • 1360-1530 SAT Range
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  14. Carleton College

    • 4 Year
    • Northfield, MN
    • 485 reviews
    #12 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Sophomore: Carleton has wonderful faculty and their selling point would definitely be the academics. Carleton is also very generous with giving financial aid to students, which has helped me tremendously. Although it is secluded in a small town, I find this to be very good for my safety (honestly, you'll probably be too busy being on campus to even want to go to the cities). I think the dorms are above average for a lot of colleges in America. I've visited many, and Carleton's "worst dorm" (which I lived in) was very nice. Overall, great school! Can't wait to finish my degree.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 21% Acceptance Rate
    • $28,148 Net Price
    • 1360-1530 SAT Range
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  15. Tufts University

    • 4 Year
    • Medford, MA
    • 979 reviews
    #13 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Freshman: As a freshman at Tufts, I am constantly blown alway by endless opportunities available to undergraduate students at various academic departments, student-run organizations, and Tisch College of Civic Engagement. Students are here to learn from a wide range of perspectives and always listen carefully to one another to reexamine their thoughts. Even in today's political divisiveness, I find Tufts students relatively open-minded and tolerant to perspectives and thoughts that might be contrary to their own. Furthermore, as a student who plans on majoring in International Relations, I am always struck by how organized the program is here at Tufts. Professors and students are experts in their field, and I can easily see future diplomats and leading scholars in my classroom. There are conferences at the Fletcher school almost every week where leading scholars and researchers come and speak. I love Tufts!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 15% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,449 Net Price
    • 1410-1540 SAT Range
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  16. Amherst College

    • 4 Year
    • Amherst, MA
    • 276 reviews
    #14 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Niche User: Our tour guide was well trained. He waited for someone to leave the dorms to have them tell the group what the best thing was about Amherst. The Dean was very intelligent and knowledgeable and gave a great information session presentation to the group. It is a small liberal arts college which is academically based and hard to get into. A mini Harvard that was scaled down. A shuttle transports you to the other 5 colleges connected with Amherst (University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Smith College, Mount-Holyoke College and Hampshire College). If accepted into any one of these colleges, you can attend classes, sports, activities at any of these colleges if they offer something that you are interested in. A nice feature to have offered because all of a sudden there is a larger area of interest, sports and activities to choose from. Making it almost impossible not to have something that you are looking for or interested in which can happen at small schools with limited choices.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 13% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,519 Net Price
    • 1400-1560 SAT Range
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  17. Washington University in St. Louis

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Louis, MO
    • 1,438 reviews
    #15 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Graduate Student: I'm currently enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program. I'm thoroughly enjoying this program. WashU offers a number of classes in various legal fields. I've taken courses in tort law, contracts, intellectual property law, legal negotiations, legal writing & legal procedures & court hearings. The Masters program is 100% online. The virtual experience is phenomenal. It's like being in an actual class, but at home. This program is very diverse. Through this program, I've connected with different students from Asia, Europe, Africa and the various parts of the United States. The professors are knowledgeable and professionally accomplished in the legal field. The program is fast paced, intriguing and fun. You can complete this program in one to two years. I started in January 2019 and I'm graduating in May 2020. CHOOSE WASHU! The investment is well worth it and WashU is one of the best law schools in the world.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 16% Acceptance Rate
    • $27,777 Net Price
    • 1470-1570 SAT Range
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  18. Williams College

    • 4 Year
    • Williamstown, MA
    • 283 reviews
    #16 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Senior: Williams is an excellent school- you just have to know what you're getting into and what's great about it.
    Exceptional attention from world renowned faculty (6:1 student faculty really shows-- I have a lab with 3 other students and a professor). Also faculty go out of their way to make themselves available to students outside of classes.
    The other big advantage of Williams is the alumni relations. Williams beats out Harvard/Yale/etc in how committed alumni are to helping students out.
    Williams has a strong athletic community and a strong artsy community. Almost everyone engages in outdoor activities in one form or another (varsity sports, hiking in the Berkshires, skiing, tennis...). Small school, so you know the names of almost everyone on campus, and enriches the experience.
    Williams is definitely a different type of academic experience, and it's def not a huge party school.
    The school is incredibly supportive and will support you in any interests.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 15% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,380 Net Price
    • 1400-1570 SAT Range
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  19. Scripps College

    • 4 Year
    • Claremont, CA
    • 441 reviews
    #17 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Freshman: I'm currently a Freshman but I'm loving scripps and the 5Cs as a whole so much! Professors are knowledgable and willing to help, food is great, social life could be better as there isn't much dorm culture but other than that people are friendly and clubs are great.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 33% Acceptance Rate
    • $36,831 Net Price
    • 1290-1460 SAT Range
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  22. Duke University

    • 4 Year
    • Durham, NC
    • 1,088 reviews
    #18 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Sophomore: Duke is a great place to come for vast opportunities, career exploration, professional development and more. You can literally try anything here! It's so flexible. Campus is beautiful, the food options are plentiful, and research experiences are readily available. The academic advising here is amazing as well.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 10% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,011 Net Price
    • 1380-1540 SAT Range
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  23. Smith College

    • 4 Year
    • Northampton, MA
    • 874 reviews
    #19 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Alum: Smith College was an empowering experience for me. To be surrounded by motivated women who are concerned about world issues and women worldwide was inspiring. Furthermore, the professorship that worked within research and human rights related fields opened my perspective to the potential that I had to utilize my own education for the empowerment of others. I now work in human rights, thanks to one of my first year professors igniting this spark! I am thankful and excited to use my education to support, advocate for, and stand alongside those who value humanity.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 32% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,734 Net Price
    • 1240-1470 SAT Range
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  24. Johns Hopkins University

    • 4 Year
    • Baltimore, MD
    • 1,274 reviews
    #20 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Junior: Yes, Hopkins is stressful (yay stress culture) and yes, it has its issues. However, I feel as thought Hopkins truly excelled in the areas that matter to me. I feel like there are genuinely some many different types of people that making friends shouldn't be hard for everyone, that professors are helpful and willing to work with you, and that there is plenty of research!
    The real key to success here, as in any other school, is to do your work early, reach out to teachers and TAs and chill out!
    At Hopkins your experience is truly what you make it.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 13% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,066 Net Price
    • 1450-1570 SAT Range
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  25. University of California - Berkeley

    • 4 Year
    • Berkeley, CA
    • 3,969 reviews
    #21 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Freshman: I am currently an out of state freshman at Berkeley over halfway through my second semester. I was wary of having high expectations of Berkeley and buying into the cultivated image of perfect inclusion, challenging and inspiring intellectualism, and care for social justice/activism. Even though I tried to manage my expectations, they were disappointed. THAT BEING SAID, I'm glad I am a student at Berkeley. It is the best and the worst, wonderful and terrible, and for me, that feels like a fairly accurate representation of how the world is today. If you would describe yourself as an idealistic person, yes, come to Berkeley! But be prepared to hold onto your values tightly.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 17% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,178 Net Price
    • 1260-1480 SAT Range
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  26. Colby College

    • 4 Year
    • Waterville, ME
    • 506 reviews
    #22 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Sophomore: It’s been absolutely fantastic. Unlike many of my friends at larger schools, I loved every second of being here since the start of freshman year. Since it’s smaller, your education and social life feel more personal. You’re very easily able to meet people and get have a personal connection with professors. Being in a remote location means all social events mainly happen on campus, making events and parties accessible to all students. Since there’s no greek life, sports teams host the majority of parties that allow anyone to join. Overall it very much feels like home and I am grateful to have such a wonderful college experience thus far.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 16% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,361 Net Price
    • 1340-1500 SAT Range
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  29. Vanderbilt University

    • 4 Year
    • Nashville, TN
    • 1,235 reviews
    #23 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Sophomore: What I love about Vanderbilt is the commitment to creating a meaningful & memorable experience. Ever since stepping foot on campus - when I was met by my freshman Head of House and the Move Crew - I've been supported and welcomed. I've been encouraged to pursue my interests in and outside of the classroom and attended countless events.

    Sometimes it feels like there are too many things to get involved in, especially with the weight of academics on our shoulders, but not everyone experiences this the same way. One of my favorite things is the identity centers like the Women's Center, Black Cultural Center and KC Potter (LGBTQ) Center who provide students with fun and informative programming and the comforts of home. Plus, can you ever go wrong living at an arboretum?

    I mean this honestly (but always a little ironically), Anchor Down!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,295 Net Price
    • 1440-1570 SAT Range
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  30. Emory University

    • 4 Year
    • Atlanta, GA
    • 1,484 reviews
    #24 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Junior: I am a third year varsity student athlete at Emory University, and I am glad I chose Emory. The campus is great, the academics and athletic programs are amazing as well. However, Emory is not the place to come if you want football and school spirit. This is a highly academic school and whatever you choose to study will be a challenge. Campus life is easy to get involved in, however since it is a small campus, a lot of the activities get old after freshman year. The Atlanta area around campus and night life is great if Emory parties start getting old. Definitely consider what your priorities are before choosing Emory. If challenging academics and quality professors are important, then this is the school for you. However, if football, school spirit, and other aspects of college life are important, then take this all into consideration before committing to Emory! If you are unsure, then I definitely recommend taking a tour of our campus!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 22% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,867 Net Price
    • 1350-1520 SAT Range
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  31. Tulane University

    • 4 Year
    • New Orleans, LA
    • 1,521 reviews
    #25 Best Colleges for Global Studies in America

    Freshman: I am beyond grateful that I chose this school. I can't imagine going anywhere else! In the college search process, I knew I wanted to live in a city but still have a campus to walk around. Tulane provides the perfect balance between the classic college campus vibe and the amazing city of New Orleans right outside the campus fence. Tulane in a word is: balanced. Everyone studies hard and cares a lot about their grades, but at the end of a long day of studying everyone loves to go out, whether at the fun frat parties or plethora of college bars. You'll never run out of things to do, on or off campus. The weather is great, the students are all happy and kind, and the place is always just full of good vibes. I have not met a single person who wishes they went somewhere else. If Tulane is right for you, you'll know because when you visit you'll feel the same passion for the school as every student. And if you don't feel passionate about Tulane, it's just not for you.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 21% Acceptance Rate
    • $33,886 Net Price
    • 1330-1490 SAT Range
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