2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

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The percentage of instructors who are full time is one measure of overall academic and financial health of a given institution. In general, colleges and universities that employ more adjunct and part-time instructors are seen as less desirable as these faculty are often paid less and only work limited hours in their academic roles. But, this ranking is not always a strong indicator of academic quality.

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Rank	Institution	% of Instructors Who Are Full Time	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Pennsylvania	98.8008	5.4	1,510 – 1,580	23570	90555	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 99% first year retention rate, and 88% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 99 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $23,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
2	Cornell University	92.5366	8.76	1,490 – 1,570	26361	87830	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 96% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 93 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
3	Brown University	89.0556	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26256	79131	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 89 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
4	Harvard University	86.7647	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17525	99572	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 87 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
5	Princeton University	86.6345	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	15313	87815	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 87 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $15,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
6	Dartmouth College	82.1745	5.4	1,490 – 1,570	20322	82541	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
7	Yale University	72.9115	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	22408	81765	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 73 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
8	Barnard College	70.0234	8.84	1,460 – 1,550	26407	60411	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group Barnard College New York, NY Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located on the banks of the Hudson River. It was founded in response to Columbia University not admitting women. Today, it’s part of the Seven Sisters, an association of women’s liberal arts colleges. Their motto is "Following the Way of Reason” in Greek. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 70 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
9	Columbia University in the City of New York	42.6783	3.99	1,510 – 1,570	22520	88535	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 43 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 4.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

99 % 0.1%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,580

$23,570

$90,555

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

93 % 0.6%

8.8%

1,490 – 1,570

$26,361

$87,830

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

89 % 2.6%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,256

$79,131

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

87 % 0.4%

3.7%

1,510 – 1,590

$17,525

$99,572

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

87 % 2.2%

4.6%

1,510 – 1,570

$15,313

$87,815

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

82 % 1.2%

5.4%

1,490 – 1,570

$20,322

$82,541

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

73 % 1.9%

3.9%

1,470 – 1,570

$22,408

$81,765

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

70 % 2.8%

8.8%

1,460 – 1,550

$26,407

$60,411

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Ivy Group

43 % 0.8%

4.0%

1,510 – 1,570

$22,520

$88,535

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