Top Hidden Gem Colleges in the Plains Region

About

Often referred to as America's Heartland, the Plains region is expansive and rich with diverse industries. It's also home to several outstanding Hidden Gem colleges and universities that are definitely worth exploring. The Plains region includes Hidden Gem schools from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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.