The America East Conference is an NCAA Division I non-Football athletic conference with members coming from New England, New York, and Maryland. The conference headquarters are located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Seven of the nine members are public universities. The America East Conference also has two associate members: Fairfield University for field hockey and Providence College for women's volleyball. The conference sponsors 20 sports.
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1. Binghamton University (SUNY)
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Binghamton University, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, typically ranks among the best public universities in the country. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, Binghamton University was awarded a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. 84% of students come from the top 25% of their high school class. The 887-acre campus features a 190-acre nature preserve, and the university has been recognized for its sustainability efforts.
- Location: Vestal, New York
- School type: Public university
- Enrollment: 14,746 (11,861 undergraduates)
- Team: Bearcats
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Binghamton University admissions profile
2. Boston University
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Located in the Kenmore-Fenway area of Boston, just west of Back Bay, Boston University is the fourth largest private university in the country. BU's location puts it within easy reach of other Boston universities such as MIT, Harvard, and Northeastern. On many national rankings, Boston University places among the top 50 universities in the U.S. Student housing at BU is an eclectic mix that ranges from contemporary high rises to Victorian town houses.
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- School type: Private university
- Enrollment: 32,439 (18,140 undergraduates)
- Team: Terriers
- Explore the Campus: Boston University Photo Tour
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Boston University admissions profile
3. Stony Brook University (SUNY)
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Founded in 1957, Stony Brook University has quickly made a name for itself among the top research universities in the country. Because of the university's strengths in research and instruction, it was awarded membership in the Association of American Universities in 2001. The 1,100 acre campus sits on Long Island's north shore about 60 miles from New York City. Stony Brook University offers undergraduates 119 majors and minors for students to choose from, and the biological and health sciences are particularly strong.
- Location: Stony Brook, New York
- School type: Public university
- Enrollment: 23,920 (15,785 undergraduates)
- Team: Seawolves
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Stony Brook University admissions profile
4. University at Albany (SUNY)
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Located in the capital of New York State and founded in 1844, SUNY Albany has a rich history and strategic location. It is also one of the top research universities in the state's system of higher education. The university offers over 100 majors and minors, and over 300 study abroad programs through the SUNY network. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, SUNY Albany was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
- Location: Albany, New York
- School type: Public university
- Enrollment: 17,114 (12,755 undergraduates)
- Team: Great Danes
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University at Albany admissions profile
5. University of Hartford
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University of Hartford students come from 48 states and 62 countries. Undergraduates can choose from 89 majors from the university's seven colleges. Communication Studies and Medical Radiologic Technology are the most popular. The University of Hartford values personal attention, something they support with a healthy 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio.
- Location: West Hartford, Connecticut
- School type: Private university
- Enrollment: 7,025 (5,350 undergraduates)
- Team: Hawks
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Hartford admissions profile
6. University of Maine at Orono
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The University of Maine at Orono is the flagship campus of the University of Maine system. The 660-acre campus sits on Marsh Island along the Stillwater River. The University of Maine offers 88 bachelor's degree programs with pre-professional fields such as business, education, engineering and nursing being the most popular. Strengths in the liberal arts and sciences earned the university a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
- Location: Orono, Maine
- School type: Public university
- Enrollment: 11,168 (8,911 undergraduates)
- Team: Black Bears
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Maine admissions profile
7. University of Maryland Baltimore County
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UMBC, the University of Maryland Baltimore County, is located just 15 minutes from Baltimore's Inner Harbor and 30 minutes from Washington, D.C. The college offers undergraduates 42 majors and 41 minors. UMBC has been recognized for the quality of its teaching, and in 2010 it was ranked as the #1 "up-and-coming" national university by U.S. News & World Report. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, UMBC was awarded a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- School type: Public university
- Enrollment: 13,199 (10,573 undergraduates)
- Team: Retrievers
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the UMBC admissions profile
8. University of New Hampshire, Durham
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The University of New Hampshire's main campus is located in a sea coast town where both Boston and excellent skiing in the White Mountains are about an hour away. The university has an 18 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and high achieving and motivated students should check out the opportunities available through the Honors Program. For its academic strengths, UNH was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa..
- Location: Durham, New Hampshire
- School type: Public university
- Enrollment: 15,128 (12,602 undergraduates)
- Team: Wildcats
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of New Hampshire admissions profile
9. University of Vermont
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The University of Vermont's picturesque campus sits on the shore of Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains off to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. Founded in 1791, UVM is the fifth oldest university in New England, and it is the first university in the country to admit women and African-Americans into its chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. The university has a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and in 2009 the Sierra Club named UVM one of only six colleges to earn an "A+" on its environmental report card.
- Location: Burlington, Vermont
- School type: Public university
- Enrollment: 13,478 (11,482 undergraduates)
- Team: Catamounts
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Vermont admissions profile
