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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

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The endowment per student is an overall measurement of the financial strength of an institution. In general, colleges and universities with the largest endowments per student -- money or assets under their control that fund operations -- tend to offer more financial aid to more students.

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Rank	Institution	Endowment per Student	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	196919	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Endowment per Student $196,919 1.5% Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
2	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	88032	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Endowment per Student $88,032 0.8% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
3	University of Delaware	77024	63.56	1,220 – 1,390	17716	58846	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 37,000 applications. It also has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 90% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association. Endowment per Student $77,024 1.2% Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $17,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
4	Salish Kootenai College	34216	72.88	--	9551	28894	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Endowment per Student $34,216 0.4% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
5	University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown	32901	94.84	990 – 1,230	17909	54240	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA Found in Johnstown, the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 88% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first......Read more Endowment per Student $32,901 11.5% Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,909 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
6	Temple University	31788	80.45	1,130 – 1,370	29641	50860	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 57% of students will......Read more Endowment per Student $31,788 15.2% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $29,641 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,860
7	Lincoln University	30071	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Endowment per Student $30,071 13.9% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
8	Pennsylvania College of Technology	7902	74.23	1,040 – 1,220	24650	47995	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania College of Technology accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 39% of students at Pennsylvania College of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $7,902 11.7% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,995
9	Sinte Gleska University	6212	98.71	--	7439	15889	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges Sinte Gleska University Mission, SD Endowment per Student $6,212 10.9% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,439 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $15,889
10	University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg	5514	95.21	1,050 – 1,260	17196	54240	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA Based in Greensburg, the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg accepts 95% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, there is a 69% first year retention......Read more Endowment per Student $5,514 3.4% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $17,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
11	University of Pittsburgh-Bradford	439	88.98	1,020 – 1,210	17015	54240	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA Located in Bradford, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford’s acceptance rate is 89%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $439 90.0% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$196,919 1.5%

58.1%

1,300 – 1,460

$24,338

$54,240

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$88,032 0.8%

60.6%

1,250 – 1,430

$27,450

$55,620

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$77,024 1.2%

63.6%

1,220 – 1,390

$17,716

$58,846

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$34,216 0.4%

72.9%

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$9,551

$28,894

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$32,901 11.5%

94.8%

990 – 1,230

$17,909

$54,240

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$31,788 15.2%

80.5%

1,130 – 1,370

$29,641

$50,860

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$30,071 13.9%

65.7%

820 – 960

$12,910

$32,865

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$7,902 11.7%

74.2%

1,040 – 1,220

$24,650

$47,995

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$6,212 10.9%

98.7%

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$7,439

$15,889

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$5,514 3.4%

95.2%

1,050 – 1,260

$17,196

$54,240

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Public Colleges

$439 90.0%

89.0%

1,020 – 1,210

$17,015

$54,240

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$196,919
1.5%

$88,032
0.8%

$77,024
1.2%

$34,216
0.4%

$32,901
11.5%

$31,788
15.2%

$30,071
13.9%

$7,902
11.7%

$6,212
10.9%

$5,514
3.4%

$439
90.0%