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Top 25 Secular universities based in the United States

RevenueBase identified 1,498 company matches for secular universities associated with the United States as of November 2026 and tracks 965,103 professional contacts across them, including 363,545 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for secular universities associated with the United States, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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The 25 largest secular universities based in the United States

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 1,498 company matches for secular universities based in the United States, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
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1Exact matchTempe, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+23,664 contacts →

Exact match

“ASU has developed a new model for the American research university, creating an institution committed to excellence, access and impact, the New American University.”

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2Exact matchPhiladelphia, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+19,804 contacts →

Exact match

“The University of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest universities in America and, as a member of the Ivy League, one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in all…”

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3Exact matchProvo, UT, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,00013,975 contacts →

Exact match

“We believe a world yearning for hope and joy needs the graduates of Brigham Young University-disciples of Jesus Christ who are driven by love for God and His children and who are…”

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4Exact matchBoston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,00013,556 contacts →

Exact match

“Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the…”

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5Exact matchCoral Gables, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,00011,268 contacts →

Exact match

“At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.”

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6Exact matchHouston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,00010,836 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the leading public research university in the vibrant international city of Houston.”

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7Exact matchMiami, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,00010,733 contacts →

Exact match

“FIU is Miami's public research university.”

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8Exact matchStorrs, CT, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,00010,729 contacts →

Exact match

“The University of Connecticut (UConn), a Wall Street Journal top 10 public university, is home to more than students, 1,500 faculty, proud alumni, and a handsome husky named…”

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9Exact matchPhiladelphia, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,00010,082 contacts →

Exact match

“As the largest university in one of the nation’s most iconic cities, Temple educates diverse future leaders from across Philadelphia, the country and the world who share a common…”

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10Exact matchManchester, NH, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+9,477 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 1932, Southern New Hampshire University has grown from a small school of accounting and secretarial science into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, accredited…”

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11Exact matchWashington, DC, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0009,182 contacts →

Exact match

“The George Washington University, an independent academic institution chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1821, dedicates itself to furthering human well-being.”

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12Exact matchPhoenix, AZ, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0008,891 contacts →

Exact match

“GCU is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona.”

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13Exact matchManhattan, KS, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0008,800 contacts →

Exact match

“Kansas State University, often referred to as K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States.”

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14Exact matchLynchburg, VA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0008,216 contacts →

Exact match

“Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va, Liberty University has been 1971.”

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15Exact matchAthens, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0008,035 contacts →

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“Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest university in the Northwest Territory.”

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16Exact matchCleveland, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0007,879 contacts →

Exact match

“Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is among the nation's leading research institutions.”

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17Exact matchRexburg, ID, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0007,807 contacts →

Exact match

“The BYU-Idaho Story begins on a cold November day in when Latter-day Saint pioneers in the newly settled town of Rexburg gathered for the opening of a new academy.”

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18Exact matchOxford, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0007,409 contacts →

Exact match

“Strong academics, highly personal instruction, energetic campus life, successful graduates, Miami University sets the standard for public higher education on one of America’s…”

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19Exact matchWaco, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0006,559 contacts →

Exact match

“Baylor University, a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, provides a vibrant campus community for more than students by blending…”

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20Exact matchKennesaw, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0006,483 contacts →

Exact match

“A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than students.”

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21Exact matchHarrisonburg, VA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0006,013 contacts →

Exact match

“James Madison University offers programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student.”

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22Exact matchSan Diego, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0005,943 contacts →

Exact match

“At National University, we believe it’s not just about the degrees our students earn, but the degree to which they use them.”

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23Exact matchLas Cruces, NM, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0005,873 contacts →

Exact match

“New Mexico State University is an education institution offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.”

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24Exact matchHanover, NH, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0005,743 contacts →

Exact match

“Dartmouth educates the most promising students and prepares them for a lifetime of learning and of responsible leadership, through a faculty dedicated to teaching and the creation…”

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25Exact matchBurlington, VT, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0005,676 contacts →

Exact match

“Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward.”

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Secular universities based in the United States at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026
37.7%Verified-email coverage
644.3Average contacts per company
201-500Median size (employees)
1.7%Largest-city concentration · New York
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Companies by employee count

1-10
220
11-50
232
51-200
279
201-500
298
501-1,000
195
1,001-5,000
209
5,001-10,000
28
10001+
28

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 1,498 companies.

How this list was built

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Source
The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies
Company records associated with the United States whose business descriptions match “secular universities” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch
Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview
The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality
RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking
Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification
Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 363,545 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh
This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context
Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Secular universities by metro

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “secular universities”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many secular universities are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,498 company matches for secular universities associated with the United States as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Arizona State University tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most secular universities?

New York leads with 25 company records, followed by Philadelphia (19) and Orlando (16).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 363,545 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 1,498 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.