What Are The Best Universities For Entrepreneur Hopefuls?

Top three schools to attend if you’re a new entrepreneur

GREY Journal Staff
GREYJournal
3 min readJun 26, 2019

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If you’re someone with a love for business and the desire to become an entrepreneur, figuring out the university that best fits your passion can seem like a daunting task. Since the field of business is an extremely competitive one, it can unfortunately be difficult for aspiring entrepreneurs to figure out which university is best suited for their aspirations. Luckily, there are some good places to start.

The University of Maryland

University of Maryland campus
University of Maryland. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images)

For people who are looking to get into business, the University of Maryland can serve as a good entry into the ambitious world of entrepreneurs. With an acceptance rate of around 48%, this university could potentially serve as a bit of a challenge to get into. But with a graduation rate at over 80% and tuition fees that average at less than $15,000, this can prove to be a worthwhile avenue for anyone who’s a goal oriented and aspiring entrepreneur.

Arizona State University

Arizona State University
Arizona State University. Photo courtesy of Arizona State University

This university has an acceptance rate of over 80%, as well as an average cost of around $14,000, which is quite the bargain. With courses available at The Center of Entrepreneurship, Arizona State University provides a wide range of programs for up and coming businesspeople. With the right attitude, this college can prove to be a worthwhile experience for people who are trying to set up their own businesses.

Texas A&M University, College Station

Texas A&M University, College Station
Texas A&M University, College Station. Photo courtesy of Chemistry 2011

According to LendEDU, Texas A&M University, College Station offers a total of 16 courses for undergraduate students in business. If that isn’t enticing enough, this university also charges an average fee of less than $11,000, which is certainly a generous price for any given college. Texas A&M University, College Station also provides a program called “The Raymond Ideas Challenge.” This gives students the opportunity to come up with a new product or service in a competition that is held on campus.

Beyond These Three

There are of course many more options to choose from if you want to pursue a career in business. If you or someone you know plans to pursue the field of business, make sure to keep an eye out. Even if you’re feeling anxious, always keep in mind that you have as much potential as anyone else.

What are some other universities we should keep an eye on? Let us know down in the comments.

This article was originally published on GREY Journal.

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GREY Journal Staff
GREYJournal

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