College Raptor Staff

“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” William Shakespeare wasn’t talking about colleges when he penned those words, but they are apt to describe small colleges nonetheless. A small college means a tight-knit community and plenty of chances for your voice to be heard. Some of the nation’s best schools are considered small! For …

The aptly named “research colleges” put a large emphasis on research from both students and faculty. Many of America’s best universities and colleges fall under the research category. They make impressive advancements in the sciences every single year. With top-notch professors, resources, and programs, the universities and colleges featured on this list are the pinnacles …

The Liberal Arts encompass a wide variety of subjects — from English to Business to Psychology. That means encouraging students to explore subjects outside of their major and have a truly holistic education. Liberal arts colleges also typically have smaller student bodies, which means students will find a tight-knit community and unique campus culture. We …

There are private universities in the US older than the country itself! Many of the best colleges in America are private, many are even household names. Rich with history, private colleges can go on to produce equally historic alumni. Private colleges tend to be nonprofit institutions that are funded internally through endowments and donations. Because …

Delicious southern food, heart-warming southern hospitality, and quality southern education, the southeast region is known for that and plenty more. For the purposes of this list, we’re considering the following states as part of the southeast: Alabama, Arkansas, Flordia, Georgia, Kentucky, Lousiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. It’s a large region …

Ever heard the phrase “out in the sticks” or “out in the boonies?” Both mean the location is rural or in the middle of “nowhere.” Some of the best colleges in the US are “out in the sticks.” While city schools might get a lot of hype, we wanted to shine the spotlight on more …

To say that Covid-19 has taken the world by storm would be a massive understatement. The pandemic has highlighted the immense importance of public health measures. Given the wide-reaching impact, we wanted to salute the heroes in the public health fields and highlight some colleges that are ideal for public health majors. For this list, …

As the years go by (and more recently due to Covid-19), more and more colleges are deciding to make the ACT and SAT optional instead of mandatory. In fact, some of the most famous colleges in the US have dropped the admission test requirements. So here are the top 25 best test-optional colleges! Note: Colleges …