Abstract
American colleges and universities are considered prestigious all around the world, and even sometimes the most prestigious. According to a research, more than 30 highest ranking institutions, and over 45 colleges and universities are located in the United States. According to UNESCO, the United States has the second largest number of higher education institutions in the world. These institutions include public universities, private universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges. The university system is independent of the federal government and this is why we can qualify the American university system as decentralized.
