Texas Christian University, TX
TCU embodies everything about Texas. A huge football program with immense college pride, a burgeoning social life with almost half the students in greek life, and a strong academic program. TCU has great programs in nursing, business, communications, engineering, and child development. About 40% of the students do research during their time in college while others get internships and part time jobs in downtown Forth Worth. Speaking of Fort Worth, the city provides a great space for TCU. About 60% of the students live off campus in the city and the social scene is big with bars, clubs, and restaurants. If you are looking for good programs in business, communications, and nursing then you might want TCU on your radar.
Here is a link to TCUs college profile