2. Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Class of 2017 applications: 358
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The rural college, known for its engineering program and seven research institutes, was ranked 69th among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report. Tuition is $13,230 for 2017-18. Its enrollment is 25,791 students, and notable graduates include Redskins safety DeAngelo Hall and talk show host Hoda Kotb.
