12. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chartered in 1789, this “public ivy” and sports powerhouse is the flagship campus of the UNC system. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as #29 among National Universities, Chapel Hill maintains an out-of-state tuition of $36,222 and a student enrollment of 19,117. Notable alumni include basketball legend Michael Jordan, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team players Tobin Heath and Ashlyn Harris (not to mention Mia Hamm) and actor/comedian Ken Jeong.
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
APS Students Applied: 88
APS Students Accepted: 11