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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ), Brazil's first federal university, founded 7 September 1920 by Decree 14.343 from medicine, engineering, and law schools; renamed Universidade do Brasil in 1937 and UFRJ in 1965, main campus on Ilha do Fundão.
Ferris State University
Ferris State University: public university in Big Rapids, Michigan (also called FSU), founded 1884 as Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge and Helen Ferris; state institution 1950, university 1987-88; seven colleges, ~12,500 students, NCAA Division II Bulldogs.
First university in the United States
First university in the United States: Harvard University, founded October 28, 1636 by the Massachusetts Bay Colony; William & Mary (1693 royal charter) and Penn also claim the title depending on criteria.
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University, a public university in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, founded 1894 as the State Normal School; about 6,100 students, led by President Donna Hodge since July 2024, known for the Fitchburg Promise free-tuition guarantee.
Five Towns College
Five Towns College (FTC), Dix Hills, New York: private for-profit college founded 1972, accredited by MSCHE, NASM, NAST; 547 students, 11:1 ratio, music/performing arts focus, John Lennon Center, tuition $15,250/semester.
Flagler College
Flagler College is a private liberal arts college in St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1968 in Henry Flagler's 1888 Hotel Ponce de León; coeducational since 1971, with 42 majors, about 2,400 students, and a first-place 2027 U.S. News regional ranking.
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University is a public research university in Boca Raton, Florida, established in 1961. It holds the Carnegie R1 designation and serves nearly 30,000 students.
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Fort Myers, Florida. Founded in 1991 as Florida's 10th state university, it serves about 17,000 students.
Florida International University
Florida International University (FIU) is Miami's public research university, chartered in 1965 and opened in 1972 with the largest opening enrollment in U.S. collegiate history, now over 54,000 students, R1, led by president Jeanette Nuñez.
Florida State University
Florida State University (FSU), public research university in Tallahassee founded 1851; 46,184 students, record 82% four-year graduation rate, No. 21 public in U.S. News 2026, ACC athletics.
Franklin & Marshall College
Franklin & Marshall College (F&M), a private liberal arts college in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, formed in 1853 from Franklin College (1787, funded by Benjamin Franklin) and Marshall College (1836); about 1,946 undergraduates, 52 fields of study, 9:1 ratio, U.S. News No. 34 liberal arts college.
Full Sail University
Full Sail University: private for-profit university in Winter Park, Florida, founded 1979 in Dayton, Ohio as a recording workshop. ACCSC-accredited (not regional); 100,000+ graduates; entertainment, media, games, and technology degrees on campus and online.
Furman University
Furman University, founded 1826 in Greenville, South Carolina, is the state's oldest private university, a liberal arts college of about 2,482 students led by 12th president Elizabeth Davis, known for The Furman Advantage and its 1992 split from the Baptist Convention.
Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University, chartered in 1864 in Washington, D.C., is the world's only liberal arts university for deaf and hard of hearing students, teaching bilingually in ASL and English; founded as the Columbia Institution, renamed Gallaudet College in 1894, a Carnegie R2 research university since 2019.
George Mason University
George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university, in Fairfax near Washington, D.C. Founded 1957 as a University of Virginia branch, independent since April 7, 1972; 40,000+ students, R1 research, Scalia Law School.
George Washington University
The George Washington University (GW), founded 1821 as Columbian College and renamed 1904, is a private R1 research university in Washington, D.C., with 27,000+ students, 10 schools, and AAU membership.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University, founded 1789 by John Carroll in Washington, D.C., is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the United States, with roughly 12,000 students, Hilltop and Capitol campuses, a Qatar branch, schools of law, medicine, and foreign service, and 49th president Eduardo Peñalver from July 2026.
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a public University System of Georgia university founded in 1906 in Statesboro, with campuses in Statesboro, Savannah (Armstrong), Hinesville (Liberty), and Swainsboro; a Carnegie R2 institution with six FCS football titles and record Fall 2025 enrollment of 29,633.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University (GSU) is a public R1 research university in downtown Atlanta, founded in 1913 as Georgia Tech's Evening School of Commerce. Largest school in the University System of Georgia, 54,320 fall 2026 students, Perimeter College consolidation, $241.1M research spending.
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College, founded 1832 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania as Pennsylvania College, is a private liberal arts college with about 2,000 undergraduates, a 9:1 student-faculty ratio, a campus beside the Gettysburg battlefield, and noted Civil War-era and Eisenhower ties.
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 1949, for-profit from 2004 to 2018, and the subject of a multi-year federal dispute over nonprofit status resolved in its favor by 2025.
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University (GVSU), founded 1960 as Grand Valley State College, is a public university in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland, serving over 21,000 students with a $3 billion annual economic impact.
Grand View University
Grand View University, formerly Grand View College, is a private Lutheran university in Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 1896 by Danish Lutheran immigrants; NAIA Vikings, about 1,800 students, university status since 2008.
Grinnell College
Grinnell College is a private liberal arts and sciences college in Grinnell, Iowa, founded in 1846. It is known for its individually advised curriculum and 9:1 student-faculty ratio.
Hamilton College
Hamilton College, founded 1793 as Hamilton-Oneida Academy and chartered 1812, is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, New York, known for its open curriculum, writing emphasis, full need-based aid, and NESCAC Division III athletics.
Hamline University
Hamline University is a private university in Saint Paul, Minnesota, founded in 1854, making it the first university in Minnesota. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Hampshire College
Hampshire College, a private experimental liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts, founded in 1965 and a Five College Consortium member, closed after the fall 2026 semester following enrollment decline and debt.
Hanover College
Hanover College is a private liberal arts college in Hanover, Indiana, founded in 1827 by Presbyterian minister John Finley Crowe and recognized as the oldest private college in Indiana.
Harding University
Harding University, also known as Harding College, is a private Christian university in Searcy, Arkansas. It was founded in 1924 and now serves nearly 5,000 students.
Harvard University
Harvard University, founded 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest US university, with Harvard College plus 13 graduate schools, a $53.2 billion endowment, and president Alan Garber leading its 2025-26 federal funding and lawsuit disputes.