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    Colleges that offer National Merit Scholarships to Finalists

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    Updated: June 6th, 2024
    If you scored exceptionally on the PSAT/NMSQT, you may have been named a National Merit Finalist. The award itself does not come with a cash prize, but some colleges sponsor National Merit Finalist scholarships for admitted students. The colleges on this list all award scholarships to National Merit Finalists who gain admission. Scroll down to check out your options for cashing in on your great PSAT/NMSQT performance!
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    Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

    Needham, MA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

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    Did you know that every admitted student at Olin receives a partial scholarship covering half of the tuition? Located in Needham, Massachusetts, Olin is known for its innovative engineering curriculum…Read More

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    19% acceptance
    94% graduation rate
    356 undergrads
    $25,924 net price
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    Harvey Mudd College

    Claremont, CA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

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    Located in Claremont, California, Harvey Mudd College is known for its rigorous STEM programs and interdisciplinary approach to education. The college is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium and offers…Read More

    Located in Claremont, California, Harvey Mudd College is known for…Read More

    13% acceptance
    92% graduation rate
    906 undergrads
    $39,671 net price
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    University of Florida

    Gainesville, FL • Public, City

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    Located in Gainesville, Florida, UF is the school where Gatorade was invented. The university excels in research and athletics, with notable alumni including Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow and actress…Read More

    Located in Gainesville, Florida, UF is the school where Gatorade…Read More

    23% acceptance
    90% graduation rate
    33,673 undergrads
    $6,275 net price
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    Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, TN • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

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    Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University is known for its strong programs in law, medicine, and education. The university emphasizes research and interdisciplinary studies, and notable alumni include Al Gore…Read More

    Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University is known for its…Read More

    7% acceptance
    93% graduation rate
    7,144 undergrads
    $20,917 net price
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    Bowdoin College

    Brunswick, ME • Private, Non-Profit, Town, Need-Blind

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    Widely considered one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Bowdoin College is located in the coastal town of Brunswick, Maine. Bowdoin boasts a low student-to-faculty ratio, meaning…Read More

    Widely considered one of the top liberal arts colleges in…Read More

    9% acceptance
    94% graduation rate
    1,909 undergrads
    $18,533 net price
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    Colby College

    Waterville, ME • Private, Non-Profit, Town

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    Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby College boasts a unique academic schedule called the Jan Plan, which gives students all of January to focus on one specific class, internship, or project.…Read More

    Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby College boasts a unique academic…Read More

    8% acceptance
    88% graduation rate
    2,299 undergrads
    $16,507 net price
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    University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, CA • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, known for its programs in film, business, engineering, and the arts. USC has a diverse student…Read More

    The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research…Read More

    12% acceptance
    93% graduation rate
    20,505 undergrads
    $29,462 net price
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    Northwestern University

    Evanston, IL • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

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    Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois, is a private research university known for its strong programs in journalism, performing arts, and engineering. The university is also noted for its extensive…Read More

    Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois, is a private research…Read More

    7% acceptance
    97% graduation rate
    8,837 undergrads
    $25,057 net price
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    University of Maryland-College Park

    College Park, MD • Public, Suburb

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    University of Maryland-College Park is a public 4-year college located in College Park, Maryland. There are currently 29,982 undergraduates at Maryland-College Park and the school’s acceptance rate is 45%. The…

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    45% acceptance
    89% graduation rate
    29,982 undergrads
    $16,590 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Madison, WI • Public, City

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    University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public 4-year college located in Madison, Wisconsin. There are currently 35,184 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Madison and the school’s acceptance rate is 49%. The tuition at Wisconsin-Madison…

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    49% acceptance
    89% graduation rate
    35,184 undergrads
    $16,834 net price

    Washington and Lee University

    Lexington, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Town

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    Washington and Lee University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Lexington, Virginia. There are currently 1,861 undergraduates at Washington and Lee and the school’s acceptance rate is 17%.…

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    17% acceptance
    95% graduation rate
    1,861 undergrads
    $29,479 net price
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    Emory University

    Atlanta, GA • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, shares space with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and offers students unique access to healthcare and public health resources. Notable alumni…Read More

    Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, shares space with the…Read More

    11% acceptance
    90% graduation rate
    7,017 undergrads
    $24,142 net price
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    Michigan State University

    East Lansing, MI • Public, City

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    Michigan State University is a public 4-year college located in East Lansing, Michigan. There are currently 39,021 undergraduates at Michigan State and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%. The tuition…

    Michigan State University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More

    88% acceptance
    82% graduation rate
    39,021 undergrads
    $19,449 net price
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    Villanova University

    Villanova, PA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

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    Villanova University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Villanova, Pennsylvania. There are currently 6,926 undergraduates at Villanova and the school’s acceptance rate is 23%. The tuition at Villanova…

    Villanova University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More

    23% acceptance
    91% graduation rate
    6,926 undergrads
    $43,090 net price
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    Rutgers University-New Brunswick

    New Brunswick, NJ • Public, City

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    Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public 4-year college located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. There are currently 36,090 undergraduates at Rutgers and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The tuition…

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    66% acceptance
    84% graduation rate
    36,090 undergrads
    $22,675 net price
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    Dickinson College

    Carlisle, PA • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    Dickinson College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. There are currently 2,083 undergraduates at Dickinson and the school’s acceptance rate is 35%. The tuition at Dickinson…

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    35% acceptance
    84% graduation rate
    2,083 undergrads
    $30,345 net price
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    Boston University

    Boston, MA • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    Boston University, home to the first college radio station in the United States, has fostered influential alumni such as Martin Luther King Jr, Julianne Moore, and Howard Stern. Students can…Read More

    Boston University, home to the first college radio station in…Read More

    14% acceptance
    89% graduation rate
    17,668 undergrads
    $27,779 net price
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    Florida State University

    Tallahassee, FL • Public, City

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    Did you know Florida State University in Tallahassee is home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the largest and highest-powered magnet lab in the world? Established in 1851, FSU…

    Did you know Florida State University in Tallahassee is home…Read More

    25% acceptance
    85% graduation rate
    32,691 undergrads
    $6,450 net price
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    Brigham Young University

    Provo, UT • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    Owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and located in Provo, Utah, BYU is noted for its strong emphasis on an affordable undergraduate education and religious values.…Read More

    Owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…Read More

    67% acceptance
    79% graduation rate
    31,411 undergrads
    $13,565 net price
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    Northeastern University

    Boston, MA • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    Northeastern University, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is known for its cooperative education (co-op) program, which integrates classroom study with professional work experience. Northeastern offers a wide range of academic programs…Read More

    Northeastern University, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is known for its…Read More

    7% acceptance
    91% graduation rate
    16,172 undergrads
    $28,521 net price
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