Western Athletic Conference

For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, DU was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The majority of undergraduate students, however, are in pre-professional programs, and about half of graduating students major in some area of business.

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• School type: Private University
• Enrollment: 11,797 (5,453 undergraduates)
• Team: Pioneers
• For acceptance rates, test scores, costs and financial aid data, see the University of Denver profile.

Students come to the University of Idaho from all 50 states and 77 countries. The university ranks well among the nation's public universities, and the school wins high marks for its educational value. The university's home of Moscow is a hip college town featuring a range of coffee shops, theaters, art galleries and restaurants. Skiing, rafting, camping, hiking and biking opportunities are just minutes away.

• Location: Moscow, Idaho
• School type: Public
• Enrollment: 12,312 (9,586 undergraduates)
• Team: Vandals
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Idaho profile.

Located in north-central Louisiana, the main campus of Louisiana Tech University draws students from 44 states and 47 foreign countries. Louisiana Tech has a 20 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and business, arts and humanities fields are popular as well as more technological majors. The university wins high marks for its educational value, especially for out-of-state students.

• Location: Ruston, Louisiana
• School type: Public
• Enrollment: 11,518 (9,109 undergraduates)
• Team: Bulldogs / Lady Techsters
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Louisiana Tech University profile.

NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution for its efforts educating first-generation Hispanic students. Students come from 50 states and 85 countries. The university has an 18 to 1 student / faculty ratio and the only Honors College in New Mexico. Education, health and business fields are all popular among undergraduates.

• Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
• School type: Public
• Enrollment: 18,024 (14,495 undergraduates)
• Team: Aggies
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the New Mexico State University profile.

San Jose State University, one of the 23 Cal State schools, offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in 134 fields. Business administration is the most popular major among undergraduates, but communications studies, engineering and art are also strong. The school's Silicon Valley location provides many opportunities for students in technical and professional fields.

• Location: San Jose, California
• School type: Public
• Enrollment: 30,236 (24,804 undergraduates)
• Team: Spartans
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the San Jose State University profile.

Located on a 48-acre campus in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Seattle University is a private Jesuit university that has 61 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs. The university has an interesting 15-course core curriculum that culminates in students applying their education to contemporary social problems. Seattle University has recently moved from Division II into Division I.

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• School type: Private
• Enrollment: 7,755 (4,631 undergraduates
• Team: Redhawks
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Seattle University profile.

Utah State University offers over 200 majors through its seven colleges. The university is located about 80 miles northeast of Salt Lake City. Lovers of the outdoors will appreciate the university's proximity to skiing, hiking, and boating opportunities. USU wins high marks for its educational value, and student life is active with over 250 clubs and organizations.

• Location: Logan, Utah
• School type: Public
• Enrollment: 26,757 (23,279 undergraduates)
• Team: Aggies
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Utah State University profile.

The University of Texas at Arlington offers a vast number of degrees throughout its 12 schools and colleges, from 78 bachelor's, 74 master's, to 33 doctoral degree programs. Some of their most popular undergraduates majors include biology, nursing, business, and interdisciplinary studies. Outside of academics, the university has a rich student life with over 280 clubs and organizations, which includes an active sorority and fraternity system. In Division I, the university fields seven men's sports and seven women's sports.

• Location: Arlington, Texas
• School type: Public
• Enrollment: 33,439 (25,419 undergraduates)
• Team: Mavericks
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Texas at Arlington profile.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is known for its a diverse student population, the school has won high marks for the number of degrees it awards to Hispanic students. Despite having only been established in 1969, UTSA has grown quickly and significantly in its short history. The UTSA Roadrunners field 17 Division I sports teams.

• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• School type: Public
• Enrollment: 30,968 (26,286 undergraduates)
• Team: Roadrunners
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of Texas at San Antonio profile.

Texas State University allows students to explore a wide variety of majors and degrees, having 97 bachelor programs that students can choose from, as well as a similar number of graduate degree programs. Outside of academics, the university has 5,038 acres dedicated to supporting recreation, instruction, farming and ranching. Because of the degree grants granted to Hispanic students, Texas State University has won high marks.

• Location: San Marcos, Texas
• School type: Public
• Enrollment: 34,087 (28,959 undergraduates)
• Team: Bobcats
• For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Texas State University profile.