Top Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southeast US

About

The Southeast region hosts some of the nation's oldest and most distinguished educational institutions, as well as several highly ranked Hidden Gem colleges. This list highlights exceptional schools located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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.