Universities and colleges are about a lot more than what you see in the classroom or in a catalog! Sometimes it’s not the big picture but the individual facts and details that can peak your interest in a school. If you like snooping around for offbeat tidbits of information then you’ve come to the right place. And you can contribute by adding your own interesting snippets of knowledge about American universities and colleges. Every state and school has a story to tell so have a look and see what you might find out.
Missouri has nearly 130 degree-granting institutions
In recent years, Texas has awarded close to 189,000 degrees per year, on average
Phoenix College has 14 sports teams competing in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association).
Saint Louis University is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River and the second oldest Jesuit college in the U.S.
Columbia University was the birthplace of FM radio
Idaho has approximately 14 degree-granting institutions
In recent years, the total undergraduate fall enrollment for the state of Indiana has been roughly 308,000
Kansas State university is the oldest public university in the state of Kansas
In recent years, the total undergraduate fall enrollment for the state of Kansas has been roughly 168,000
The University of Arizona , the state's first university, was founded in 1885.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology offers degrees in engineering and engineering technology, as well as degree program in aviation and management.
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