15. The George Washington University
Students who feel called by the city life but don’t want to venture too far from home often turn to GW in our nation’s capital. The university is renowned for its global affairs and political science programs, forming the framework for (and launching the careers of) future politicians and policymakers with access to the world’s top political internship programs and professors. Tuition for the private school’s 2018-19 school year is $50, 435 and enrollment sits at an average of 11, 999 students per freshman class.
Location: Washington, D.C.
APS Students Applied: 69
APS Students Accepted: 13