Top Hidden Gem Colleges in the Far West US

About

From sunny beaches to snowy mountains to rainy coasts, the Far West region is beautifully diverse. It's also home to a variety of both well-known and "hidden gem" colleges and universities. The Hidden Gems in the Far West include highly ranked schools from Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Methodology

Each of these rankings is based on an analysis of data about the school's selectivity, financial health, graduation rates, student success, and more. We've outlined our full methodology here.