40 Best Foundation Universities in United States

Compare 43 Foundation universities in United States — ranked best first, with tuition fees, duration, intakes and entry requirements.

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1Best overall

#10 in United States United States

Abilene Christian University

Public University — Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 institution. It was found...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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2Top pick

#39 in United States United States

Allen College

Public University — Cyrus Allen is an American professional football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, T...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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3Top pick

#45 in United States United States

Alpena Community College

Public University — Alpena Community College (ACC) is a public community college in Alpena, Michigan. It was founded in 1952. The college has a 700-acre (280 ha) main campus in Alpena and another campus, Huron...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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4Ranked

#52 in United States United States

American Baptist College

Public University — American Baptist College is a private, historically black Baptist college in Nashville, Tennessee, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA. The school was founded in 1924. Upon...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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5Ranked

#85 in United States United States

Arkansas State University-Beebe

Public University — Arkansas State University-Beebe is a public community college in Arkansas. The Beebe campus is accessible from Interstate 57 at Exit 29.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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6Ranked

#132 in United States United States

Bastyr University

Public University — Bastyr University is a private alternative medicine university with campuses in Kenmore, Washington, and San Diego, California. Programs include naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, Tradition...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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7Ranked

#308 in United States United States

Carl Albert State College

Public University — Carl Albert State College (CASC) is a public community college with its main campus in Poteau, Oklahoma. Originally named Poteau Junior College, it was founded in 1933, and its name changed...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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8Ranked

#467 in United States United States

Collin County Community College District

Public University — Collin College is a public community college district in Texas. Established in 1985, the district has grown as the county has grown from around 5,000 students in 1986 to more than 60,000 cre...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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9Ranked

#482 in United States United States

Columbia College (MO)

Public University — Columbia College, also known as Columbia College of Missouri, is a private college based in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1851 as a nonsectarian college, it has retained a co...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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10Ranked

#512 in United States United States

Connors State College

Public University — Connors State College is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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11Ranked

#550 in United States United States

Danville Community College

Public University — Danville Community College (DCC) is a public community college in Danville, Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Unlike many of the other VCCS schools, it pr...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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12Ranked

#590 in United States United States

Dominican University

Public University — Dominican University is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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13Ranked

#697 in United States United States

Florida Institute of Technology

Public University — Florida Institute of Technology is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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14Ranked

#702 in United States United States

Florida SouthWestern State College

Public University — Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is a public college in Fort Myers, Florida, United States. It is a member of the Florida College System.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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15Ranked

#991 in United States United States

Keiser University

Public University — Keiser University is a private university with its main campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Its flagship residential campus is in West Palm Beach, Florida, and additional camp...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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16Ranked

#1,149 in United States United States

Marion Technical College

Public University — Marion Technical College, is a public technical college in Marion, Ohio, United States. It shares a campus with Ohio State University at Marion. Founded in 1970 with classes beginning in 197...

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17Ranked

#1,174 in United States United States

McDowell Technical Community College

Public University — McDowell Technical Community College is a public community college in Marion, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

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18Ranked

#1,243 in United States United States

Mission College

Public University — Mission College is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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19Ranked

#1,321 in United States United States

National Park College

Public University — National Park College (NPC) is a public community college in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It was founded in 2003 as a result of a merger between Garland County Community College and Quapaw Technic...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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20Ranked

#1,324 in United States United States

National University

Public University — A national university is mainly a university created or managed by a government, but which may also at the same time operate autonomously without direct control by the state. In the United S...

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21Ranked

#1,434 in United States United States

Northwestern State University

Public University — The Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSULA) is a public university primarily situated in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with a nursing campus in Shreveport and general campuses in Leesv...

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22Ranked

#1,615 in United States United States

Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary

Public University — Richard Bland College (RBC) is a public junior college associated with the College of William & Mary and located in Prince George, Virginia. It was established in 1960 by the Virginia Genera...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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23Ranked

#1,691 in United States United States

Saint Leo University

Public University — Saint Leo University is a private Catholic university in St. Leo, Florida, United States. It was established in 1889. The university is associated with the Holy Name Monastery, a Benedictine...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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24Ranked

#1,755 in United States United States

Shelton State Community College

Public University — Shelton State Community College is a public community college in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Operated by the Alabama State Department of Postsecondary Education, Shelton is one of the largest two-y...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for Foundation universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Abilene Christian University, Allen College, Alpena Community College. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Foundation universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

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