The Ultimate List of Top US Universities based on GRE Scores 320 to 340

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The Ultimate List of US Universities for GRE Scores 320 to 340
These are among the top 50 in the US. To get an admission call from these universities, you’ll need a good GRE
score along with good grades/GPA. Your overall profile has to be really good, and there is an ever so slight chance
of getting a scholarship or assistantship if your overall profile is significantly better than the average class profile
of the university.
Before You Read On:
The list has been provided only for reference. The GRE score is only one part of the entire application process,
and hence it should be understood that one cannot apply to a university based on just the GRE score. Often
times, the GRE score doesn’t decide where you study, but your overall profile does.
It is difficult to tell someone which university they can apply to, without actually knowing their entire profile. If you
think you need help regarding profile evaluation, let us know in the comments section. We will try and help you out.
Candidates with scores higher than 320 should post comments in the appropriate section, and they may not get a
reply from us here.
Note: While we’ve tried to give you a bird’s eye view of each college that we’ve mentioned below, if you want to
know more about a particular college, visit their website (Click on a college name to go to its website.) or Google
them.
Universities for GRE Scores 330 – 340
These are usually the top ten universities in the US. It is extremely difficult to get into these universities, as you’ll
need a top GRE score along with top grades/GPA from a well-known university. Your overall profile has to be
nothing short of stellar, and unless you come from a modest financial background, it is extremely difficult to get a
scholarship or assistantship.
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Arguably the best college in the world for engineering and technology. Home to the best Electronics and
Mechanical Engineering departments in the world. World class professors, great student community,
and proximity to Boston and New York are MIT’s advantages. A huge number of students end up starting up
tech companies after graduation, thanks to the startup culture that MIT has. Boston is a very vibrant and
welcoming city, and some of the world’s top recruiters frequent here to take students from both MIT and
Harvard.
Type: Private
Tuition Fee: $43,210
Boarding: $12,744
Students Enrolled: 3159
Acceptance Rate: 8.9%
Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely Difficult
Part-time Jobs: Available but Competitive
Jobs: Awesome
Living Expenses: High
Climate: Very Cold and Wet
2. Stanford University (Palo Alto, California)

A top of the line university with the world’s best departments of Computer Science Engineering and Business. A
great brand name, Nobel Prize holding professors, top notch facilities, a magnificent, palm tree laden campus,
and an all year sunny weather are the highlights of Stanford. And Stanford’s location right at the heart of the
Silicon Valley and in the San Francisco Bay Area, means you’ll not only have the opportunity to work at
companies like Google, Facebook, Apple, etc., but you can also join some of the hottest startups in the world.
Type: Private
Boarding: $13,166
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Warm and Pleasant
3. California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, California)

One of the world’s best private universities known for its extensive research facilities, Caltech is a home to the
geekiest people on earth (Think Sheldon Cooper). State of the art modern campus with world class professors
makes it a dream college for thousands of students. One of the toughest places to get into, Caltech has a long
standing rivalry with its eastern counterpart, MIT. Its proximity to Hollywood, and Los Angeles means there’s no
dearth of both entertainment and employment opportunities.
Type: Private
Boarding: $12,507
Jobs: Awesome
Living Expenses: Very High
4. University of California – Berkeley (Berkeley, California)

A huge, beautiful campus in the Bay area, UC - Berkeley is probably the world’s best public research
university. Known for its rigorous and competitive Engineering, Business, and Doctoral departments, Berkeley is
a top choice among most students across the world. Only a few minutes away from downtown San Francisco,
Berkeley is a small but fast growing hub of startups. Understandably, most of Berkeley’s graduates end up
working with startups or tech companies in the Silicon Valley.
Type: Public
Boarding: $12,507
Jobs: Awesome
5. Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburg, Pennsylvania)

A small but beautiful campus on the outskirts of Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University or CMU is one of the most
favored universities among engineers, thanks to its stellar research facilities in science and
technology. Boasting a close knitted community of students, CMU’s culture is as wonderful as its academic
facilities. Though a small city, Pittsburg offers great choices for entertainment, sports, and food.
Type: Private
Boarding: $11,680
Part-time Jobs: Available but competitive
Jobs: Awesome
Living Expenses: Affordable
Climate: Very Cold
6. Princeton University (Princeton, New Jersey)

Perhaps the best of all Ivy League institutions, Princeton is known for producing world leaders and inventors. A
favorable choice among the Asian and Indian students, Princeton is one of the most selective universities under
the sun. Princeton’s location is a big plus to its students, considering that it’s only an hour away from New York
City, where most students end up living and working, after graduation.
Type: Private
Boarding: $13,080
Part-time Jobs: Available but competitive
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Very Cold
7. University of Texas at Austin (Austin, Texas)

UT Austin is one of the most prestigious public universities in the US, and in the world. With excellent modern
infrastructure and facilities, it is a very favored institution among applicants. Hot summers, great music concerts,
and a laid back culture are the norms here. One of the most welcoming and lively cities in the US, Austin is also
a growing hub of startups, and is being dubbed as the next best place for high tech and innovation, after Silicon
Valley.
Type: Public
Boarding: $11,362
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Warm
8. Harvard University (Boston, Massachusetts)

Harvard is hands down the most prestigious college on earth. Getting in is as difficult as surviving the
competition after admission, given that the best of the best apply to Harvard. One of the oldest, largest, and
the most famous universities ever, Harvard is known for its top ranked schools of Business, Education, Law, and
Government, though engineering isn’t quite up there yet. And needless to say, having Harvard’s name on your
resume does wonders to your career.
Type: Private
Boarding: $14,115
Acceptance Rate: 6%
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Very Cold
9. Texas A & M University – College Station (College Station, Texas)

Ranked number 2 in Best Public Universities in the US, Texas A&M, or TAMU is one of the hottest graduate
schools in the states. Spread over 5000 acres, the campus is so colossal, that there are shuttle buses from one
part of the university to the other. High quality facilities and faculty, are what TAMU is known for. A very typical
college town, College Station has no other attractions than TAMU. Students usually frequent to Austin, Dallas, and
Houston, for both entertainment and employment opportunities.
Type: Public
Boarding: $8,450
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Hot and Humid
10. University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, Michigan)

The best of all public Ivy institutions, University of Michigan is right at the top in most international rankings. A
mix of historic and modern buildings, the campus is very scenic, and boasts of world class facilities, top notch
faculty and research. About half an hour from Detroit, Ann Arbor is another quintessential college town, as more
than 60% of its population consists of students, faculty, and staff of the University of Michigan.
Type: Private
Boarding: $11,680
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Snowy and Very Cold
11. University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign (Urbana, Illinois)

A large, beautiful, campus 3 hours from Chicago, UIUC is a very prestigious public university that is always on the
list of many students. A campus that has its own airport, UIUC is known for its research, and great
faculty, especially in science and technology. Its close proximity to Chicago, the best city in the US after New
York, gives its students an unfair advantage when it comes to jobs and internships, as well as entertainment.
If there’s one thing to worry about, it’s the weather: very unpredictable and cold.
Type: Public
Boarding: $10,636
Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely difficult
Part-time Jobs: Few and Competitive
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Very cold
These are the next best universities in the US (read Top 20). Again, it is extremely difficult to get into these
universities, as you’ll need a high GRE score along with top grades/GPA. Your overall profile has to be excellent,
and unless you come from a modest financial background, it is difficult to get a scholarship or assistantship.
1. Yale University (New Haven, Connecticut)

Predominantly known for its schools of law, non-profit, music, and medicine, this upper Ivy League institution is
probably on every student’s dream list. Located in the heart of the scenic town of New Haven, Yale boasts a huge
campus, historic buildings, excellent facilities, great student clubs and unions, great brand name, and top
class education. Just a couple of hours away from NYC, Yale attracts the best of the best recruiters.
Type: Private
Boarding: $13,500
Acceptance Rate: 7%
Scholarship Opportunities: Extremely difficult
Part-time Jobs: Very Few and Competitive
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Very cold
2. University of California – Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)

One of those insanely popular colleges in the US, UCLA is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for great
education combined with great entertainment. Just a few minutes away from Hollywood, UCLA has a beautiful
campus, wonderful people, awesome teachers, and fantastic weather throughout the year. Los Angeles is a great
city with everything you will ever need, though living expenses could burn a hole in your pocket.
Type: Public
Boarding: $14,453
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Extremely Competitive
Jobs: Awesome
3. University of Maryland – College Park (College Park, Maryland)

Frequently ranked in the Top 15 colleges in the US, Maryland is a top notch research university just a few
minutes away from the heart of Washington DC. The university is known for its state of the art facilities, huge
libraries, and world class research, especially in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Maryland
attracts lots of applicants from Asia due to its research oriented education and a relatively economic tuition.
Type: Public
Boarding: $10,280
Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Extremely Competitive
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Extremes
4. Cornell University (Ithaca, New York)

Another great Ivy League institution, Cornell is well known for its high quality programs in engineering, law, and
management. A beautiful campus, thriving student clubs, great facilities, and a rural setting are the highlights of
Cornell. Ithaca is a college town that is pretty much a few hours away from New York, Philadelphia, and Toronto,
so there’s no lack of opportunities whatsoever.
Type: Private
Boarding: $13,678
Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely Competitive
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Extremes
5. Columbia University (New York City, New York)

Much to the envy of most colleges in the world, Columbia sits right at the heart of New York City, giving its
students an unfair advantage when it comes to opportunities in education, entertainment, jobs, and food. Though
a small campus, Columbia has superb facilities, great teachers, and of course the Ivy League tag. Living in New
York City is extremely expensive, but if you can get a job there, paying off student loans will be a cakewalk.
Type: Private
Boarding: $11,978
Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely Competitive
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Extremes
6. Dartmouth College (Hanover, New Hampshire)

Just as with any other Ivy League college, Dartmouth has every single thing a student needs. Great brand name,
top class facilities, brilliant teachers, fantastic job opportunities and the like. Hanover has great options
for skiing, ice skating and stuff, but rest assured, the highest temperatures in winter are usually below 0
degrees, so you’ll never be wearing shorts and tees for most part of the year. Transportation can be difficult, as
the nearest airport is about 80 miles away, and during winters, roads are filled with snow.
Type: Private
Boarding: $13,446
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Snowy and Extremely Cold
7. Brown University (Providence, Rhode Island)

A small but very famous Ivy league college in Rhode Island, Brown University is a fantastic place to study, arts,
history, languages, medicine, engineering and sciences. A powerhouse research institution, Brown attracts
applicants from all over the world. Great sporting action, brilliant students, and countless student clubs sum up
the Brown experience. Providence is a nice, little college town that receives heavy snow, but Boston and New
York are close by.
Type: Private
Boarding: $13,446
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Hot
8. John Hopkins University (Baltimore, Maryland)

Regarded as one of the best institutions for nonprofit education, and biomedical engineering, John Hopkins is
located in Baltimore, just an hour away from Washington DC, and a couple from Philadelphia. Grand facilities,
Nobel Prize winning faculty, and a modern campus are the highlights of JHU. Baltimore is a nice city and
has almost anything you need, but it is also known as the heroin capital of the US.
Type: Private
Boarding: $13,832
Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Extremely Difficult
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Cold and Wet
9. University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Located in the Minneapolis twin cities area, UM is a great option for research in engineering, especially in
Electrical Engineering, which it is world famous for. A huge, lively campus featuring both old and new
buildings, UM’s student body is like one big family on a weekend trip. Facilities and teaching are the prime
features of UM, and it gets a lot of attention from international applicants due to lower tuition fee compared to
other top schools. The twin cities are places of fun, and there are lots of things to do, but there aren’t any big cities
within a few hours of drive.
Type: Public
Boarding: $8,732
Students Enrolled: 1,514
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Snowy and Very Cold
10. Duke University (Durham, North Carolina)

One of the finest private universities in the US, Duke has a mammoth campus, retro style buildings, gothic
architecture, fantastic facilities, and great teachers. Though predominantly known for management and
medicine education, Duke offers good engineering courses as well. While the weather isn’t the best and the
town of Durham doesn’t have too many options, you don’t have to worry about entertainment or jobs, as you can
find them all inside the campus.
Type: Public
Boarding: $13,150
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Extremes
11. Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, Georgia)

One of the most reputed public research universities in the US, Georgia Tech is a great college for pursuing
engineering courses. GaTech boasts of amazing laboratories and research facilities, in addition to top notch
faculty. Students also have to option to study for one year in one of GaTech’s foreign campuses in China, Ireland,
France, and Singapore. Atlanta is a big, beautiful city with plenty of options for food, entertainment, and
employment.
Type: Public
Boarding: $12,118
Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Extremely Difficult
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Extremes
12. University of California – San Diego (La Jolla, California)

One of the newer universities in the US, UCSD is well known for its modern infrastructure, world class facilities,
excellent teaching, and lastly, reasonable tuition fee. Located just outside the city of San Diego, UCSD offers
great options for students looking to pursue Engineering. San Diego is a typical Californian city, with plenty of
options to have fun.
Type: Public
Boarding: $11,924
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Warm add Pleasant
13. Rice University (Houston, Texas)

A pretty famous college in the US, Rice University is a private institution located right at the heart of Houston.
Known predominantly for its world class engineering and business courses, Rice is one of those few large
universities that have a close knitted student community. The campus, thought isn’t huge, provides everything
a student needs. Houston is a lively city, and is pretty much up there, in terms of entertainment and employment
opportunities.
Type: Private
Boarding: $13,000
Scholarship Opportunities: Few and Difficult
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Hot
14. University of Wisconsin – Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)

The University of Wisconsin is one of those well-known top universities with very reasonable tuition fee. A huge
campus in the city of Madison, Wisconsin is known for its laid back culture, great student clubs, and
its involvement in public service. It boasts of excellent faculty in Engineering, Business and Medicine. Madison
is a small city and is known for a wide variety of music and art theaters, but has few other entertainment options.
Type: Public
Boarding: $8,354
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Extremes
These are among the top 30 in the US. To get an admission call from these universities, you’ll need a great GRE
score along with good grades/GPA. Your overall profile has to be very good, and unless you come from a modest
financial background, it is difficult to get a scholarship or assistantship.
1. Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana)

Purdue is among the most popular engineering colleges in the world. With world beating faculty and research
facilities, Purdue attracts competitive applicants from around the world, and hence is a tough place to get into.
Purdue boasts a massive campus in the town of West Lafayette, which although is just a college town, is close to
Chicago and Cincinnati, so there is no dearth of fun or jobs.
Type: Public
Boarding: $10,590
Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Competitive
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Extremes
2. University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Another fantastic Ivy League institution, UPenn is most famous across the seas for its business school par
excellence – Wharton. One of those few universities you can never go wrong with, UPenn is a popular choice
among Indian, Asian, and other international applicants. The campus is relatively small, but is regarded as one of
the most beautiful in the world. Philly is a great city to live in, and most students end up with jobs in the city
itself.
Type: Private
Boarding: $12,922
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Cold
3. University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia)

UVA is a very fine public university known for great business and engineering education in the US. Set up in the
college town of Charlottesville, UVA is a top ranked program with eminent professors, and extensive research
facilities. A huge, scenic campus, female dominant student community, non-remedial tutoring facilities, and
great jobs are the highlights of UVA. But entertainment isn’t next door, as Charlottesville is a tiny city with few
places of fun, and all major cities are quite far away.
Type: Public
Boarding: $ 9,717
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Cold
4. Rutgers University (Newark, New Jersey)

A very popular institution in the US, Rutgers is an incredible option for students looking for research in
engineering, especially in Electrical and Computer fields of study. Located in Newark, Rutgers brags about its
campus: one of the most scenic college campuses you will ever see. A huge campus with more than ten
libraries, Rutgers is divided into five beautiful mini-campuses, each having a unique setting. Being close to NYC,
Rutgers’ location is a huge plus, as it brings great jobs to the table.
Type: Public
Boarding: $ 11,578
Scholarship Opportunities: Generous but Difficult
Part-time Jobs: Easy and Abundant
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Warm
5. University of Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)

Offering a rich campus life in the Windy City, UChicago is amongst the front-runners in Business, Law and
Medicine studies in the US. A small campus with a wide range of world class facilities, UChicago’s unrivaled
student community, fantastic culture, top of the line teachers and research facilities, and great sporting
action are what makes it a popular choice among students. And needless to say, Chicago has everything you will
ever dream of, from jobs and learning to fun and nightlife.
Type: Private
Boarding: $ 11,578
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Hot
6. Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois)

Known around the world predominantly for the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern offers pretty good
Engineering programs as well. Being a private university located near Chicago, Northwestern offers great
employment opportunities to complement its solid teaching and research facilities. The campus is very
beautiful and offers great sporting action in addition to countless student clubs. Chicago is only a stone’s throw
away from Evanston, so you pretty much have everything you need.
Type: Private
Boarding: $ 13,862
Part-time Jobs: Easy and Abundant
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Extremes
7. University of Massachusetts – Amherst (Amherst, Massachusetts)

A few hours away from MIT, UMass is a highly rated public research university and the largest public
university in New England. A top quality Computer Science program is why most students opt for UMass,
although the other departments aren’t that far behind. Located in a rural setting in Amherst, UMass has a big
campus, the tallest library in the US, and grand facilities. New York and Boston are just a couple of hours away
from Amherst, which makes recruiting and weekend getaways easy.
Type: Public
Tuition Fee: $9,937
Boarding: $ 11,166
Jobs: Excellent
8. University of Washington – Seattle (Seattle, Washington)

The University of Washington is one of the best public ivy institutions in the US, and is predominantly known
for its Electrical, Computer and Aerospace Engineering departments. A massive campus with over 500 old and
new buildings, UW has almost everything that can make your college life memorable. Seattle is a vibrant city, and
has grown by leaps and bounds over the last couple of decades. Finding jobs in Seattle or in the neighbouring
Canadian city of Vancouver, isn’t hard at all.
Type: Public
Boarding: $ 9,969
Part-time Jobs: Abundant but Competitive
Jobs: Awesome
Climate: Cold and Wet
9. Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, Missouri)

A highly regarded private university in the US, WU is predominantly known for Social Work, Business, Design,
and Engineering courses. A small campus in the city of St. Louis, WU is as famous for its academic
competence as it is for its sporting action. St. Louis is a small yet nice city to live in, and is a few hours away from
Chicago and Kansas City, though most students prefer Chicago for jobs and summer internships.
Type: Private
Boarding: $ 13,977
Jobs: Excellent
10. University of Arizona – Tucson (Tucson, Arizona)

Surrounded by mountains and desert, the University of Arizona is located at the heart of Tucson city. Known for its
robust and top ranked Management Information Systems (MIS) program, UArizona is a great choice for
engineering. One of the biggest campuses in the state, UArizona hosts the largest student-run carnival in the
country every year. Tucson is a beautiful city amidst desert and mountain ranges, and is a few hours away
from Phoenix, where most students look for opportunities.
Type: Public
Boarding: $ 9,714
Scholarship Opportunities: Generous and Easy
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Hot
11. University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, Indiana)

A well regarded place for business and law studies, Notre Dame is a private university in Indiana. One of the
very few colleges with no Greek life on campuses, Notre Dame is known for its great student community, social
clubs and community service. Life outside college can seem boring sometimes, as the town of Notre Dame is
right in the middle of nowhere, but Chicago is only an hour’s drive away, which is where students end up with
jobs after graduation.
Type: Private
Boarding: $ 12,515
Jobs: Excellent
12. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, New York)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private research institute known for its excellent engineering programs and
research. The country’s oldest technological research institute, RPI has great tech clubs, a beautiful campus,
and a unique Physician-Scientist program, the only one of its kind. The institute is only a couple of hours away
from both Boston and New York, and most students end up as tech entrepreneurs or research scientists after
graduation.
Type: Private
Boarding: $ 12,960
Jobs: Excellent
Climate: Extremes
13. University of California – Irvine (Irvine, California)

A relatively recent public ivy institution, UC Irvine is rated very high among universities in the US. A hot favorite
for aspiring engineers, UC Irvine boasts of fantastic research facilities, state of the art modern campus, and
brilliant student clubs and recreation centers. A part of the Orange County, Irvine is a magnificent place to live
in, with great beaches and cool temperatures. Los Angeles is just half an hour away, making it a dream location
for every student in the world.
Type: Public
Boarding: $ 12,960
Jobs: Excellent
Now It’s Your Turn
So, that’s about it, for now. We’ve come to the end of Part 1 of this series, and you should also check the list of
US Universities for GRE Scores 310 to 320.
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