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Massachusetts Institutue of Technology (MIT) was founded in 1861 as a private institution. Its 155-acre campus is located in Cambridge, MA. MIT is a research university committed to world-class inquiry in math, science, and engineering. A diverse, supportive campus environment-with an incredible range of student groups and athletic and fitness opportunities-ensures that it's not all about the work. And in MIT's intensely creative atmosphere, the arts flourish in all their forms.
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) was founded in 1829, is a private, technological institution. Its 1,300-acre campus is located five miles from downtown Rochester. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Applied Science and Technology, Business, Engineering, Imaging Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Science. Distinguished globally as a leader in technological and career-focused education, few universities offer RIT's variety of specialized studies. RIT offers more than 170 undergraduate academic programs in business, engineering, engineering technology, art and design, science, mathematics, computing, information sciences, liberal arts, photography, hospitality, and many other areas.
As home of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), RIT is a leader in providing educational opportunities and access services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Students work hard, but learning is complemented with plenty of organized and spontaneous events and an emerging school spirit. RIT is a unique blend of rigor and fun, creativity and specialization, intellect and practice that prepares alumni for long-term career success in a global society.
Drexel - founded in 1891, is a private university offering programs through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Administration, Engineering, and Information Sciences and Technology and Nesbitt College of Design Arts. Its 38-acre campus is located in the University City area of West Philadelphia.
Drexel University holds a unique place in the academic community as Philadelphia's technological, cooperative education university. The first university to mandate students to own computers and the first to operate a fully wireless campus, technology is integrated into every aspect of the University. Drexel's thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties. As a comprehensive university, Drexel includes the nation's largest private medical school and newest law school.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Founded in 1872 as a land-grant college named Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, Virginia Tech is now a comprehensive, innovative research university with the largest full-time student population in Virginia. The university offers bachelor's degree programs through its seven undergraduate academic colleges: Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture and Urban Studies, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Natural Resources, Pamplin College of Business, and Science. On the postgraduate level, the university offers master's and doctoral degree programs through the Graduate School and a professional degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. The university generated $366.9 million for research programs in fiscal year 2007, ranking it 42nd in the nation. Each year, Virginia Tech receives significant external support for research, instruction, Extension, and public service projects
Harvard founded in 1636, is a private, Ivy League university. While Harvard is NOT your regular party school, it definitely holds true to its heritage and name. Being part of a college that has so much history makes you feel like you're living out a book or a work of fiction. The people here are definitely on their own tangents, most people party at 2- 3 places, there isn't much to do in the Cambridge area. Boston, however, has an awesome night life, and its just 10 minutes away by the Subway.
The teachers are brilliant, but they are caught up with a lot of their own work at the same time. Student tutors are available, though. The library has every book ever written. Course work is hard, I've done more reading in a restricted amount of time than anyone Ive ever known. But I definitely feel as though I'm learning a lot more than I would've if i wasn't pushed as hard.
Harvard is BEAUTIFUL. It will take your breath away every time you wake up in the morning. But watch out for those Hobos in the square, they stink. Harvard is a tough school, but its the best - and it churns out Graduates who are independent, proud and on top of their game.
California Institute of Technology - founded in 1891, is a private institution. Its 124-acre campus is located in Pasadena, 10 miles from Los Angeles. One of the world's most highly regarded science and engineering institutions, the California Institute of Technology is home to some of the brightest students and faculty, who share the mission of investigating “the most challenging fundamental problems in science and technology.” A small but focused institution, Caltech provides one of the best student-to-faculty ratios (3:1) and has long promoted interdisciplinary research, both of which make possible innovative research opportunities for undergraduates. Its faculty and alumni have received 32 Nobel Prizes.
For students with a passion for science and engineering, Caltech offers the consummate learning experience. A beautiful, quaint campus, nestled in the heart of Pasadena, enjoying a year-round pleasant Southern California climate, Caltech also operates exceptional off-campus facilities including Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the Palomar and Keck Observatories.
Bucknell University - founded in 1846, is a private university. Its 393-acre campus is located in Lewisburg, 55 miles from Harrisburg, PA. Bucknell is a national liberal arts university with 3,450 undergraduates and 150 graduate students. It combines the personal experience of an intimate liberal arts college and the wide choices offered by a larger university. The Arts and Sciences and Engineering Colleges offer 53 majors and 65 minors. Bucknell students gain exceptional first-hand experience by collaborating with faculty on research projects. Our Division I Patriot League athletics program is nationally known for its excellent graduation rate and Academic All-American record. Over 150 student organizations complement the academic experience. Together, these opportunities enable students to learn to think critically and to develop leadership skills so that they are prepared to make a difference locally, nationally, and globally.
New York City College of Technology
Cogswell Polytechnic College Strategically located in Silicon Valley and with over one hundred years of academic history, Cogswell provides accredited higher education that empowers students to innovate through the fusion of art and engineering. Cogswell College is a prestigious institution offering technology-driven and innovative degree programs in digital arts, fire science, and engineering.
Florida Institute of Technology - Founded in 1958, Florida Institute of Technology was originally founded to train professionals in the space program at what is now Kennedy Space Center. Today, the university maintains those close ties, and offers more than 50 degree programs in science, engineering, aviation, business, humanities, psychology, communication, and education. With our world class facilities, a 12:1 student to faculty ratio, and an average class size of 25, Florida Tech will provide you with an experience like no other.
In fall of 2000, Florida Tech opened the state-of-the art F.W. Olin Engineering Complex and the F.W. Olin Life Sciences facility. In 2001, the Charles and Ruth Clemente Center for Sports and Recreation opened and has been the site of the several basketball tournaments. Plans for expansion continue.
Lawrence Technological University The College of Engineering offers programs in engineering technology, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering. These programs are designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals — the knowledge and practices common to all engineering disciplines — as well as focused expertise in your area of specialization. The result is a solid foundation that gives you a high degree of flexibility in choosing a career or an area of advanced study.
Lawrence Tech's College of Engineering combines academic rigor and excellence with a wealth of practical experience. Co-op programs and industry-sponsored projects give you valuable contacts with leading companies. Active industry advisory boards work with each engineering department to help ensure that courses reflect the latest concepts and techniques. And the College's faculty members bring strong professional credentials and business experience to the classroom, which helps promote a strong real-world orientation. Your Lawrence Tech education is sure to prepare you for a successful career in engineering.
New Jersey Institute of Technology If you are into science, math, architecture and want a real college to go to and meet/interact with people NJIT is a good value in the NY/NJ metro area but it has its problems as noted by myself and other reviews. They have expanded their programs so it isn't just for technology majors as it was mainly geared for when I first attended. NJIT is like any school you get what you put into it, BUT I would not recommend it outright based on my experiences with administration, faculty, etc. Instead I'd suggest completing your basic requirements at a community college or even online to save money, verifying of course that your credits/classes will transfer.
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology I am a 2nd year senior in the Mechanical Engineering program, set to graduate with my BS in May. The ME program is very demanding if you intend to graduate in 4 years, but by adding 2 semesters, the course load is very manageable. If you come here seeking a Technical Communication, Biology, or Psychology degree you will get a great education, but expect to be the butt of many jokes and not taken very seriously. This is definitely a math and engineering school, although many other degrees are offered.
Most of the students are friendly, as are the faculty and staff (except for the Registrar's office staff). Socorro is not a very exciting place, and the locals are not very friendly to the students, but the student groups and clubs do a good job of providing lots of activities to avert ennui. You may find, too, that you have so much homework and lab work to do that you don't have much time to get bored anyway. The classes are hard, and about one third of each freshman class drops out or transfers, but if you stick with it, the classes get easier. If you know you work well in an intimate environment, with small class sizes and professors who know your name, then this is a terrific university. If you are not serious about your education or don't know exactly what you want to do after high school, save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else.
New York Institute of Technology This is a good school that will provide you with a good education. It's not Harvard or MIT (I guess?), but if that's what you're looking for you wouldn't be reading this anyway. There is not much of a social life to speak of, but who cares? I'm not saying that there's nothing fun to do, but I think that this school is more about academics than fun...so it's up to you to prioritize. It is expensive, but there are good Financial Aid options.
I think that it's probably easy for a student who has a bad experience in college to blame the school, so take all of the reviews with a grain of salt. Overall, this school has been a good experience for me.
Oregon Institute of Technology I would fully agree that the coursework at OIT is very challenging. Talking with friends in engineering fields at other universities, it seems that OIT has far more demanding programs. However, this hard work is rewarded by the school's excellent reputation among employers and essentially guaranteed jobs upon graduation. It may not have the prestige of a major national university, but it provides an excellent, affordable education. Additionally, I was accepted into a number of top grad schools based on my academic record at OIT, so even if your ultimate goal is a advanced degree, this is a better place than most to start.
Professors are there to teach (not to do research) which is a huge advantage over larger universities. It's very common to be on a first name basis with professors in your major, and there are no classes taught by TAs.
One final note, there seems to be overabundance of left-handed desks in OIT classrooms. Yeah.
Pennsylvania College of Technology - How well you will like this school all boils down to what type of person you are and what you want out of your college experience. If you are a shy person who isn't really looking to party or meet anyone then this place is definitely for you, as you will have all the time in the world to study, focus on your schoolwork, and/or play video games in a relatively quite peaceful environment. However, if you are even only a remotely social person/occasional partier that wants to meet a lady or two you will ultimately grow very bored of this place very quickly, as you can get a lot more for your money, both socially and academically, with Penn State Main or a similar institution.
Tennessee Technological University You want a lot out of life and at Tennessee Tech University, We'll take you there! Students from all over the world have found a home at TTU. They come for a variety of reasons, but some of the most prominent often mentioned are a safe and comfortable campus, that fosters personal attention, and a strong academic reputation.
Students find choices here. TTU offers a comprehensive education with degrees in agriculture, arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, nursing and more. Although a stroll across campus only takes 10 minutes, the difference TTU can make in your life will last forever. Whatever you dream We'll take you there.
Stevens Institute of Technology - I have just finished one semesters at Stevens and have had a relatively good experience so far. The strengths of Stevens lies in its engineering curriculum that is challenging and requires a lot of credits to complete. I found most of my classes so far to be not too hard, but only because i have prepared well in high school. I know it wouldn't be much harder at other schools, and it is still more challenging than most. I also know it will get a lot harder in the coming semesters. The teachers have been okay overall. Some are good, two were excellent, and another wasn't that great. Also, if you have done relatively well in high school, you will get MONEY, a lot of money, which is GREAT. You also will probably get to be part of the Scholars Program which is also great, because you can do research and get paid, or take free classes over the summer. Stevens graduates have great jobs when they finish, so you won't have to worry about that.
Wentworth Institute of Technology - Wentworth IT is a school in the midst of change in that it's transitioning from an old commuter-school status to that of a small university. This is evidenced by the fact that some majors are still technically called "engineering technology" degrees, as opposed to straight-up "engineering" degrees. There are some new faculty in the Computer Engineering Dept that are working to reform and streamline it. This school is great for getting hands-on experience through many labs and required co-op (for some majors). Many people in industry have heard of our school and have a positive view on it. This school can be very frustrating though, because they are not very pro-active about much unless it becomes a problem. And that is no way to get ahead. They tend to sometimes hire faculty that are not prepared for professorship and its responsibilities, but that is certainly not the majority. It is a small school with a meager athletic field, but its just on the edge of the city of Boston, so you have a lot of freedom to see many things.
West Virginia University of Technology - WV Tech gave me the tools to succeed and advance my career as a software engineer. I feel that WV Tech definitely prepared me for the professional engineering jobs I acquired after graduating. I recommend college students to visit and talk to other students in the field they are interested in. That way they are prepared and know what to expect and what the professors expect out of their students. No Surprises. Tech has some of the best professors and if you are willing to put in the hard work and dedication you can learn a lot and become a true professional in your field.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute