Shool, College, Arizona: University of Arizona

Located in Tucson, the University of Arizona (Top College No. 200) is a public research school founded in 1885 that emphasizes giving students real-world experience in their area of study to better prepare them for the workforce. The university has well-regarded programs in the physical sciences and health.

Last fall, UA became the first school in the U.S. to offer an undergraduate degree in law. It is home to the world’s largest institution devoted to documenting the history of modern North American photography. The UA campus is one of the greenest spaces in the state of Arizona with its own arboretum and biosphere. The school competes in NCAA Division I athletics and the school mascot is the Wildcat.