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a person enrolled in a college or university who has not yet earned a degree
a group of college undergraduates
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Recent Examples of undergraduates
The cost of college, meanwhile, has tripled over the last 30 years, with CollegeBoard data showing that tuition and fees costs $11,610 per year on average at public, in-state schools, and $30,780 for undergraduates from out of state.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
This is a sobering back-to-school fact for college undergraduates.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Nearly 80% of all grades awarded to Yale undergraduates in 2023 were an A or A-.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The 500 schools were ranked based exclusively on outcomes for undergraduates, Forbes wrote.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Co-authors include several graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates, and collaborators who previously worked at the university.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
In November, leading universities like MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Texas and Brandeis announced free tuition programs for undergraduates meeting certain income requirements.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In 2013, nearly 90% of UW-Green Bay's student body were undergraduates.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
For undergraduates, the amount would be limited to $50,000, while graduate students would see a $100,000 maximum borrowing amount.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
This is a sobering back-to-school fact for college undergraduates.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Nearly 80% of all grades awarded to Yale undergraduates in 2023 were an A or A-.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The 500 schools were ranked based exclusively on outcomes for undergraduates, Forbes wrote.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Co-authors include several graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates, and collaborators who previously worked at the university.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
In November, leading universities like MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Texas and Brandeis announced free tuition programs for undergraduates meeting certain income requirements.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In 2013, nearly 90% of UW-Green Bay's student body were undergraduates.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
For undergraduates, the amount would be limited to $50,000, while graduate students would see a $100,000 maximum borrowing amount.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergraduates
Noun
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According to Fairweather, college towns could become cheaper for students, faculty, and staff members if more inventory becomes available.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The shooting left two students dead and 21 people injured.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The scholars included a variety of specialists, including experts in the text of the Quran, jurisprudence, and calligraphy.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Sep. 2025
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Multiple rights experts and scholars say Israel's military assault on Gaza amounts to genocide.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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For the test, your provider will place drops in your pupils to dilate (widen) them, which gives a clearer view of your eye structures.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Over three years, the curriculum has been tested in 30 local authorities from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, reaching more than 6,000 pupils.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Undergraduates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergraduates. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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