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Rank	Institution	% First Year International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Minerva University	89.2857142857143	3.56	--	16556	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Minerva University San Francisco, CA Minerva University opened recently, in 2012. Entirely online, class sizes always have 19 students or fewer. It is extremely selective, and 57% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. % First Year International Students 89 Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	University of the People	84.4814814814815	0	--	1639	63721	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of the People Pasadena, CA % First Year International Students 84 19.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
3	Soka University of America	57.3643410852713	69.52	1,220 – 1,460	18807	51242	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA The Soka University of America, a fairly new school (founded in 2001), focuses on pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It was created by the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, Daisaku Ikeda. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 57 27.2% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $18,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
4	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	48.6567164179104	37.87	1,100 – 1,240	17887	39316	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Located in Laie, Brigham Young University-Hawaii accepted 38% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 49 41.4% Acceptance Rate 37.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
5	Ensign College	48.4055211803903	37.87	--	11329	43320	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT % First Year International Students 48 92.2% Acceptance Rate 37.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,329 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,320
6	Art Center College of Design	43.0604982206406	76.18	--	53306	53562	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Located in Pasadena, the Art Center College of Design accepts 76% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 65% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 43 3.5% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
7	Rhode Island School of Design	37.8968253968254	18.66	1,400 – 1,530	42106	45932	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 74% of the undergraduate class consists of women. The main 123-acre campus is located on the Providence River, but many buildings and facilities, including the library, can now be found downtown. % First Year International Students 38 6.0% Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $42,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
8	The New School	37.0748299319728	83.33	1,170 – 1,370	62226	38210	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges The New School New York, NY University professors and researchers, which included faculty from Columbia University, founded The New School in 1919. Some famous alumni include Marlon Brando, Jack Kerouac, and Kevin Smith. Classes are on the small side, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more % First Year International Students 37 16.0% Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $62,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
9	Berklee College of Music	35.4025814382299	43.53	--	48608	26462	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Located in Boston, Berklee College of Music accepts 44% of applicants. They charge $150 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 35 55.0% Acceptance Rate 43.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,462
10	California College of the Arts	34.0314136125654	91.1	940 – 1,220	49945	38308	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, California College of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of students attending California College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more % First Year International Students 34 4.4% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $49,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,308
11	Missouri Valley College	33.3333333333333	52.69	900 – 1,070	18396	36902	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 53% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 41% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 33 14.2% Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
12	The Juilliard School	30.8411214953271	8.96	--	42468	22129	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Juilliard School New York, NY The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory. Students learn dance, drama, and music, with Stringed Instruments being the most popular major. Some famous alumni are Robin Williams, Ving Rhames, Val Kilmer, and Viola Davis. The institution is extremely selective, and it has a 52% yield. % First Year International Students 31 12.4% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,468 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
13	Park University	30.0546448087432	69.04	930 – 1,140	15637	50550	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Park University Parkville, MO Located in Parkville, Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Park University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 30 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,550
14	Menlo College	29.5566502463054	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Menlo College Atherton, CA % First Year International Students 30 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
15	Pratt Institute-Main	28.169014084507	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more % First Year International Students 28 13.0% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
16	California Institute of the Arts	28.042328042328	25.95	--	57288	28018	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 26% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 85% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more % First Year International Students 28 17.2% Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
17	New York University	26.8820900653145	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. % First Year International Students 27 23.5% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
18	Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz	26.6666666666667	88.46	--	19471	21104	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Brooklyn, NY % First Year International Students 27 Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,104
19	DePauw University	26.5420560747664	57.19	1,150 – 1,380	30507	58476	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges DePauw University Greencastle, IN DePauw University was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury University. Its motto is “Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium,” which is Latin for “The college is the splendor and light of the common good.” Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric are commonly chosen majors. % First Year International Students 27 54.3% Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
20	Davis & Elkins College	26.1603375527426	58.23	910 – 1,140	19762	38495	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV Found in Elkins, Davis & Elkins College’s acceptance rate is 58% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Davis & Elkins College currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 69%....Read more % First Year International Students 26 Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,762 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,495
21	Mount Holyoke College	25.7240204429302	36.03	1,390 – 1,540	35782	48590	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA Mount Holyoke College is the oldest member of the Seven Sisters colleges. Their motto is Psalms 144:12 – “That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace.” The campus features a botanic garden, an art museum, and the John Payson Williston Observatory....Read more % First Year International Students 26 12.0% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $35,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,590
22	Boston University	25.7233704292528	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	27551	65655	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Boston University Boston, MA Boston University got its start in 1839 in Vermont as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It moved to Boston in 1867. Today, the university is one of the largest employers in the city. Famous individuals associated with the school include Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., William Howard Taft, and Howard Stern. % First Year International Students 26 3.8% Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $27,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
23	Hult International Business School	24.4444444444444	53.35	--	51986	53519	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hult International Business School Cambridge, MA % First Year International Students 24 67.9% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,519
24	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	24.4239631336406	76.42	1,080 – 1,240	55485	26742	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 96% of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more % First Year International Students 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,742
25	Babson College	23.780487804878	17.09	1,400 – 1,530	30220	60556	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Babson College Wellesley, MA Babson College began as an all-male school in 1919, originally known as Babson Institute, and became coeducational in 1969. It has an astounding 95% first year retention rate and 90% four year graduation rate. The only available undergraduate major is Business Administration and Management, General....Read more % First Year International Students 24 2.4% Acceptance Rate 17.1% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $30,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,556
26	Maryland Institute College of Art	23.4657039711191	77.29	1,060 – 1,350	43066	33451	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Maryland Institute College of Art’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Maryland Institute College of Art currently receive grant aid from the school. At Maryland Institute College of Art, there is a......Read more % First Year International Students 23 40.2% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $43,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,451
27	University of Rochester	22.8923076923077	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. % First Year International Students 23 17.5% Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
28	Lake Forest College	22.5882352941176	56.81	1,240 – 1,410	29894	51324	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many students choose to major in Business/Commerce, General, followed by Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Finance, General, and Neuroscience....Read more % First Year International Students 23 Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $29,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
29	Whittier College	22.0689655172414	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 22 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
30	Ringling College of Art and Design	21.9277108433735	69.65	--	60362	39650	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Based in Sarasota, Ringling College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 70%. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 98% of students attending Ringling College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 22 6.2% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $60,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,650
31	North American University	21.4285714285714	22.7	--	13702	32221	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 23% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 21 Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
32	Briar Cliff University	21.0526315789474	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. % First Year International Students 21 Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
33	Tiffin University	21.0200927357032	79.77	860 – 1,120	24516	42475	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tiffin University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Tiffin University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Tiffin University, there is a 60% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more % First Year International Students 21 Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,516 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,475
34	Caldwell University	20.8988764044944	65.4	1,010 – 1,320	23071	47439	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ Based in Caldwell, Caldwell University accepts 65% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more % First Year International Students 21 Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,439
35	Knox College	20.4819277108434	70.79	1,170 – 1,440	25524	37757	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Knox College Galesburg, IL Knox College got its start as the Knox Manual Labor College when founded in 1837 by abolitionists – it would go on to play a role in the Underground Railroad. Students can earn up to Bachelor's degrees, and they follow a quarter academic calendar....Read more % First Year International Students 20 12.1% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
36	Grinnell College	20.1312910284464	14.51	1,410 – 1,530	33446	49004	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Grinnell College Grinnell, IA The most popular majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III with football, the Pioneers, wearing scarlet and black, have a wide variety of sports to choose from, such as Football,......Read more % First Year International Students 20 4.7% Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $33,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
37	Emory University	20.1262272089762	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. % First Year International Students 20 2.4% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
38	Brandeis University	19.6531791907514	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more % First Year International Students 20 5.8% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
39	Carnegie Mellon University	19.5550351288056	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more % First Year International Students 20 4.1% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
40	Beloit College	19.3965517241379	63.04	1,210 – 1,390	24941	41660	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Beloit College Beloit, WI Beloit College’s campus is located next to the Rock River, just north of the Illinois and Wisconsin border. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a six-year graduation rate of 73%, Beloit’s most popular major is Psychology, General. Their colors are orange, black, and white, and their mascot is a polar bear. % First Year International Students 19 Acceptance Rate 63.0% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $24,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,660
41	Webster University	19.2477876106195	95.94	990 – 1,220	27695	39656	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Webster University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Webster University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Webster University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention......Read more % First Year International Students 19 157.4% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,656
42	University of Chicago	19.0861769809138	4.48	1,510 – 1,570	27979	80870	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 43,600 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more % First Year International Students 19 22.0% Acceptance Rate 4.5% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $27,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
43	California Institute of Technology	18.796992481203	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more % First Year International Students 19 35.8% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
44	University of Southern California	18.7723644371043	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. % First Year International Students 19 3.7% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
45	Augustana College	18.5497470489039	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more % First Year International Students 19 16.7% Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
46	Queens University of Charlotte	18.4818481848185	56.51	1,150 – 1,320	27178	48170	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC Found in Charlotte, Queens University of Charlotte accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending Queens University of Charlotte currently receive grant aid from the school. At Queens University of Charlotte, there is a 73% first year retention rate and a......Read more % First Year International Students 18 54.7% Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,170
47	Claremont McKenna College	18.380062305296	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. % First Year International Students 18 7.6% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
48	Campbellsville University	18.3284457478006	72.35	930 – 1,180	18777	34639	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY Based in Campbellsville, Campbellsville University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more % First Year International Students 18 4.7% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,639
49	Pomona College	17.6470588235294	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. % First Year International Students 18 4.3% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
50	Bryn Mawr College	17.4242424242424	29.43	1,300 – 1,500	39383	53102	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 92% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Veritatem Dilexi,” which is Latin for “I Delight in the Truth.” % First Year International Students 17 42.2% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $39,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
51	University of Lynchburg	17.3640167364017	43.01	1,000 – 1,250	22921	44261	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, the University of Lynchburg accepts 43% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending the University of Lynchburg will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 17 Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,921 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,261
52	Emerson College	17.1514543630893	47.49	1,270 – 1,410	50703	42799	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Emerson College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Emerson College accepts 47% of applicants and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Emerson College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $25,212 on average. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more % First Year International Students 17 2.9% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $50,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,799
53	Columbia University in the City of New York	16.8831168831169	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	20869	88535	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 % First Year International Students 17 23.5% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
54	Graceland University-Lamoni	16.8067226890756	80.83	920 – 1,140	16632	40792	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more % First Year International Students 17 Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
55	Gettysburg College	16.5562913907285	38.9	1,240 – 1,460	35729	57274	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Located in Gettysburg, Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 17 31.6% Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
56	Andrews University	16.5441176470588	87.4	1,080 – 1,350	24874	43254	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four......Read more % First Year International Students 17 Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
57	North Carolina Wesleyan University	16.4658634538153	77.95	860 – 1,100	19111	38939	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges North Carolina Wesleyan University Rocky Mount, NC Found in Rocky Mount, North Carolina Wesleyan University accepts 78% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending North Carolina Wesleyan University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 16 Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,939
58	Otis College of Art and Design	16.2420382165605	81.76	930 – 1,180	49440	43654	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 16 15.0% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $49,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
59	Rice University	16.235504014273	8	1,510 – 1,570	20587	79751	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rice University Houston, TX A private, doctoral/research college, Rice University sits on a 300-acre campus in Houston. The school is known for its research collaboration with NASA, and today 16 Rice faculty and alumni have served as astronauts or NASA Administrators....Read more % First Year International Students 16 1.5% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,587 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
60	Whitman College	16.2162162162162	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 9 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more % First Year International Students 16 18.4% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
61	Bentley University	16.1607142857143	45.05	1,290 – 1,430	43858	86679	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bentley University Waltham, MA A private school, Bentley University offers students up to Doctor's degrees. It originally opened as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, and today many students choose to major in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Business Statistics....Read more % First Year International Students 16 16.7% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
62	Gannon University	16.1550888529887	74.16	1,060 – 1,290	23942	55319	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Gannon University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Gannon University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 16 19.1% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,319
63	The College of Wooster	15.929203539823	59.53	1,250 – 1,460	29529	43895	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending The College of Wooster currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 16 4.1% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $29,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
64	Wellesley College	15.8703071672355	14.05	1,460 – 1,560	21501	65961	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Wellesley College is a private women’s liberal arts college going back to 1870. It’s the largest women’s college, and it has seen famous alumni including Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and Katharine Lee Bates. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. % First Year International Students 16 1.9% Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $21,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,961
65	Stanford University	15.8328428487345	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more % First Year International Students 16 8.2% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
66	Dickinson College	15.8095238095238	42.09	1,340 – 1,460	40242	57110	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 16 25.0% Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $40,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
67	Harvard University	15.632603406326	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17900	99572	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 % First Year International Students 16 0.8% Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
68	The College of Idaho	15.6133828996283	47.22	1,070 – 1,270	22602	42097	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the oldest private liberal arts college in the state. The school offers up to Master's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. % First Year International Students 16 24.5% Acceptance Rate 47.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,097
69	Brown University	15.4572271386431	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 % First Year International Students 15 12.7% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
70	Haverford College	15.1933701657459	12.37	1,460 – 1,550	22828	53353	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a liberal arts school founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. It’s part of the Tri-College Consortium, so students can attend classes at nearby schools: Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore....Read more % First Year International Students 15 41.0% Acceptance Rate 12.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
71	Franklin and Marshall College	15.1898734177215	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	37475	62544	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 28% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 15 28.2% Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $37,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
72	Johns Hopkins University	15.149359886202	6.44	1,520 – 1,580	22844	86306	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 and named for its first benefactor. The first research university in the country, its motto in Latin is “veritas vos liberabit,” or “the truth will set you free.” The Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team plays in the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member and has over 40 national titles....Read more % First Year International Students 15 10.9% Acceptance Rate 6.4% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $22,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
73	Harvey Mudd College	14.7679324894515	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	42720	115107	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 96% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 15 Acceptance Rate 12.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $42,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
74	St. Francis College	14.7474747474747	81.53	930 – 1,140	22766	43378	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, St- Francis College accepts 82% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at St- Francis College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 15 139.8% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,378
75	Calvin University	14.6969696969697	70.91	1,090 – 1,350	26374	48039	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 71% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 15 26.0% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $26,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
76	American Musical and Dramatic Academy	14.6808510638298	24.71	--	46130	21168	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY % First Year International Students 15 Acceptance Rate 24.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $46,130 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,168
77	Wesleyan University	14.5780051150895	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. % First Year International Students 15 15.2% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
78	Swarthmore College	14.5496535796767	7.46	1,490 – 1,560	17930	56211	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore College was one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. It is associated with the Tri-College Consortium and the Quaker Consortium, which means students can take classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, in addition to Swarthmore....Read more % First Year International Students 15 11.9% Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
79	Norwich University	14.4599303135889	73.61	1,110 – 1,310	28196	59743	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Norwich University Northfield, VT Found in Northfield, Norwich University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Norwich University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 14 Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,743
80	Dartmouth College	14.4278606965174	5.4	1,500 – 1,580	17322	82541	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 % First Year International Students 14 5.2% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $17,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
81	Colby College	14.1158989598811	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more % First Year International Students 14 48.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
82	University of Evansville	14.0692640692641	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 14 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
83	McKendree University	13.7614678899083	63.88	920 – 1,300	25200	49439	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges McKendree University Lebanon, IL Located in Lebanon, McKendree University’s acceptance rate is 64% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 14 6.0% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,200 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,439
84	Yale University	13.7111517367459	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	26044	81765	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 % First Year International Students 14 0.4% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
85	Luther College	13.6363636363636	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. % First Year International Students 14 2.6% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
86	Indiana Institute of Technology	13.5440180586907	57.13	950 – 1,160	22148	29717	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN Found in Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute of Technology accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Indiana Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 14 67.0% Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $22,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,717
87	University of Charleston	13.5338345864662	64.58	1,000 – 1,150	21100	42698	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Charleston Charleston, WV Found in Charleston, the University of Charleston’s acceptance rate is 65%. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more % First Year International Students 14 16.8% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,100 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,698
88	Tufts University	13.4293948126801	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. % First Year International Students 13 6.8% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
89	University of Pennsylvania	13.3333333333333	5.4	1,500 – 1,570	26017	90555	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 98% first year retention rate, and 89% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more % First Year International Students 13 1.3% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
90	Denison University	13.1771595900439	16.93	1,320 – 1,450	42177	51352	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 26% of accepted students enrolling. With an 89% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 81% will graduate in six years....Read more % First Year International Students 13 20.9% Acceptance Rate 16.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $42,177 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
91	Princeton University	13.049853372434	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	19811	87815	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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. % First Year International Students 13 13.6% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
92	Macalester College	12.8623188405797	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more % First Year International Students 13 3.5% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
93	Roosevelt University	12.8547579298831	94.27	900 – 1,130	21503	42896	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 65% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 13 Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
94	Augustana University	12.8390596745027	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more % First Year International Students 13 46.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
95	Amherst College	12.7049180327869	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more % First Year International Students 13 6.0% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
96	Savannah College of Art and Design	12.6266776225692	83.68	1,080 – 1,280	46524	34110	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Located in Savannah, Savannah College of Art and Design accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Savannah College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to......Read more % First Year International Students 13 5.5% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $46,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,110
97	Fisk University	12.5	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. % First Year International Students 13 15.2% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
98	University of Jamestown	12.4513618677043	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more % First Year International Students 12 Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
99	University of Richmond	12.3649459783914	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	35263	67927	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA “Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae” or “Word of life and light of knowledge” is the University of Richmond’s motto. 23% of accepted students go on to attend in the fall. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, 405 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. % First Year International Students 12 19.6% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $35,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
100	Carleton College	12.2676579925651	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. % First Year International Students 12 25.5% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
101	Northeastern University	12.2270742358079	5.22	1,450 – 1,540	34770	78413	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northeastern University Boston, MA Based in Boston, Northeastern University’s acceptance rate is 5%. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 72% of students attending Northeastern University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 96%....Read more % First Year International Students 12 27.7% Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $34,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
102	Lindsey Wilson College	12.183908045977	0	930 – 1,140	14422	34861	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY % First Year International Students 12 8.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,861
103	Washington University in St Louis	12.144420131291	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more % First Year International Students 12 10.1% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
104	Case Western Reserve University	11.9170984455959	37.78	1,440 – 1,550	41351	75613	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 86% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $38,578 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Basketball, Football, and Soccer. % First Year International Students 12 10.2% Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
105	Bates College	11.8811881188119	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 12 18.4% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
106	Trinity College	11.7443868739206	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. % First Year International Students 12 31.6% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
107	Davidson College	11.6236162361624	13.37	1,400 – 1,520	26510	62866	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Davidson College Davidson, NC Davidson College was founded in 1837 and started trying to reduce the cost of higher education for students by the 1850’s. Today, the school meets students’ financial needs through grants, employment, and more. 65% of students receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 12 7.8% Acceptance Rate 13.4% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $26,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,866
108	Vanderbilt University	11.5906288532676	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, General, and......Read more % First Year International Students 12 0.3% Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
109	Culinary Institute of America	11.5727002967359	98.1	930 – 1,170	36015	37846	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Located in Hyde Park, Culinary Institute of America’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 98% of students attending Culinary Institute of America currently receive grant aid from the school. At Culinary Institute of America, there is a 70% first year retention rate and around 0% of students......Read more % First Year International Students 12 24.4% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $36,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,846
110	Georgetown University	11.3195747342089	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	37967	83222	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more % First Year International Students 11 8.8% Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $37,967 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
111	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	11.2740604949588	4.85	1,510 – 1,590	21519	131633	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, offers up to a Doctor's degree. It became a land grant-college in 1863. Top majors include Management Science, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Alumni have gone on to found well-known companies, such as Intel, Koch Industries, Dropbox, and Campbell Soup. % First Year International Students 11 3.0% Acceptance Rate 4.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $21,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
112	Lawrence University	11.0119047619048	63.94	1,190 – 1,410	27393	40653	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lawrence University Appleton, WI Lawrence University, founded in 1847 as one of the nation’s first coeducational institutions, offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education alongside its world-renowned Conservatory of Music....Read more % First Year International Students 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
113	Northwestern University	10.9421000981354	7.22	1,480 – 1,560	23341	76844	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more % First Year International Students 11 7.2% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
114	Syracuse University	10.838779956427	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more % First Year International Students 11 2.6% Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
115	Juniata College	10.8108108108108	78.91	1,080 – 1,310	28925	48571	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” % First Year International Students 11 Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
116	Pepperdine University	10.792349726776	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	52216	64934	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 89% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $30,613 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Business Administration and Management, General. % First Year International Students 11 3.2% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $52,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
117	Duke University	10.7736389684814	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more % First Year International Students 11 77.3% Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
118	West Virginia Wesleyan College	10.7491856677524	95.1	980 – 1,200	20093	42672	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, West Virginia Wesleyan College offers up to Doctor's degrees and has 38 available programs and majors. Business/Commerce, General is the most popular, followed by Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more % First Year International Students 11 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,672
119	Mount Aloysius College	10.5084745762712	90.4	940 – 1,110	20570	45211	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA % First Year International Students 11 Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,211
120	Stetson University	10.3448275862069	71.6	990 – 1,240	22914	44792	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stetson University DeLand, FL Stetson University was first known as DeLand Academy when it opened in 1883. Its name changed just a few years later after generous donations from John B. Stetson. During downtime, students have plenty to do, as the campus isn’t far from the beach or amusement parks in Orlando. Stetson has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 10 64.0% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,792
121	Smith College	10.3235747303544	21	1,430 – 1,540	27823	45731	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Smith College Northampton, MA Located just west of the Connecticut River, Smith College is among the largest women’s colleges in the US. It doesn’t cost anything to apply as an undergraduate. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% first year retention rate. Notable alumni include Julia Child, Gloria Steinman, and Sylvia Plath. % First Year International Students 10 20.1% Acceptance Rate 21.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,731
122	Cornell University	10.1781170483461	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. % First Year International Students 10 5.7% Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
123	Hamilton College	10.1731601731602	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. % First Year International Students 10 13.1% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
124	Kenyon College	10.1694915254237	31.03	1,380 – 1,490	44470	46627	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Kenyon College Gambier, OH Kenyon College has produced Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholarship winners, Fulbright recipients, and Marshall Scholarship winners. Famous alumni include Rutherford B. Hayes, Paul Newman, and Bill Watterson. The school is extremely selective and has a 91% first year retention rate. % First Year International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 31.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
125	University of San Francisco	10.0533807829181	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 77 areas of study, the most popular of which is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. % First Year International Students 10 6.9% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $44,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,951
126	Loyola Marymount University	10.0325732899023	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	54471	62763	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production are the three most popular areas of study....Read more % First Year International Students 10 14.2% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $54,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
127	Berea College	9.9273607748184	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more % First Year International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
128	Suffolk University	9.80230642504119	82.2	1,110 – 1,310	33089	55856	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Suffolk University Boston, MA Based in Boston, Suffolk University’s acceptance rate is 82%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 98% of students attending Suffolk University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Suffolk University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 47% of students will earn their degree in four......Read more % First Year International Students 10 27.3% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $33,089 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,856
129	Lincoln Memorial University	9.78593272171254	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more % First Year International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
130	Bowdoin College	9.72222222222222	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more % First Year International Students 10 17.6% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
131	University of Detroit Mercy	9.60144927536232	75.72	1,040 – 1,270	17987	64534	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the University of Detroit Mercy’s acceptance rate is 76%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more % First Year International Students 10 3.8% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
132	Oral Roberts University	9.59666203059805	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more % First Year International Students 10 19.9% Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
133	Union College	9.56521739130435	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. % First Year International Students 10 31.1% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
134	Elmhurst University	9.56239870340357	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
135	Robert Morris University	9.53002610966058	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
136	Lindenwood University	9.48081264108352	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. % First Year International Students 9 46.5% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
137	St Olaf College	9.44700460829493	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. % First Year International Students 9 37.7% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
138	North Park University	9.34182590233546	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more % First Year International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
139	Drury University	9.22619047619048	57.58	1,120 – 1,340	22194	37508	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Drury University Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Drury University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 57.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,194 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
140	Williams College	9.05730129390018	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. % First Year International Students 9 0.5% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
141	New York Institute of Technology	9.0293453724605	78.08	1,120 – 1,360	23074	52559	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, New York Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at New York Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. At New York Institute of Technology, there is a 81% first year......Read more % First Year International Students 9 44.1% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,559
142	Bard College	8.96860986547085	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 9 20.6% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
143	Colgate University	8.92193308550186	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	26954	64949	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. % First Year International Students 9 10.6% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $26,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
144	Saint Leo University	8.86075949367089	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more % First Year International Students 9 2.1% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
145	Skidmore College	8.84353741496599	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 9 12.2% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
146	Walsh University	8.73015873015873	78.15	1,040 – 1,260	21009	50090	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their......Read more % First Year International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
147	Lawrence Technological University	8.66510538641686	74.03	1,050 – 1,260	33807	58827	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Based in Southfield, Lawrence Technological University accepts 74% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of students attending Lawrence Technological University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lawrence Technological University, there is a 78% first year retention......Read more % First Year International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $33,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
148	George Washington University	8.62544308782985	47.09	1,360 – 1,490	45466	71607	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more % First Year International Students 9 19.7% Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
149	Marymount University	8.53658536585366	80.21	990 – 1,200	28147	57801	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Marymount University Arlington, VA Located in Arlington, Marymount University accepts 80% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Marymount University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Marymount University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn......Read more % First Year International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $28,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,801
150	Wake Forest University	8.51985559566787	21.56	1,410 – 1,510	27790	67722	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 9 7.4% Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
151	Florida Institute of Technology	8.50340136054422	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	36364	41941	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 100% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $23,953 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 9 16.1% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $36,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
152	Yeshiva University	8.46645367412141	55.62	1,320 – 1,490	38118	60252	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University has four undergraduate schools: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, Katz School of Science and Health, and Syms School of Business. The main campus is in Manhattan, but campuses, buildings, and facilities can also be found throughout other New York City boroughs and in Israel. % First Year International Students 8 14.5% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
153	University of Notre Dame	8.3855421686747	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more % First Year International Students 8 16.3% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
154	Barnard College	8.35694050991501	7.96	1,450 – 1,540	27738	60411	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges 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. % First Year International Students 8 10.7% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
155	Alfred University	8.33333333333333	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
156	Wagner College	8.29145728643216	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
157	Wingate University	8.21256038647343	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 8 118.6% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
158	Washington and Lee University	8.16733067729084	13.97	1,450 – 1,530	24667	76516	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Originally known as the Augusta Academy and established in 1749, it would later be named after George Washington and Robert E. Lee, the latter of which was the president of the school for five years....Read more % First Year International Students 8 9.6% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
159	Illinois Wesleyan University	8.1151832460733	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
160	St Lawrence University	8.07339449541285	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 8 31.7% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
161	Drexel University	7.98056904927134	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42342	69063	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation......Read more % First Year International Students 8 1.5% Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,342 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
162	National Louis University	7.84810126582278	93.12	850 – 930	15724	43562	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges National Louis University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, National Louis University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 15% of students attending National Louis University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and 19% of students will graduate in four years. The top three......Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,724 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,562
163	University of Miami	7.77491408934708	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. % First Year International Students 8 4.0% Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
164	Boston College	7.75160599571734	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. % First Year International Students 8 11.5% Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
165	Vassar College	7.72594752186589	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. % First Year International Students 8 19.2% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
166	Fordham University	7.58450123660346	56.28	1,350 – 1,490	45368	68008	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. % First Year International Students 8 2.5% Acceptance Rate 56.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
167	Occidental College	7.5187969924812	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
168	Lafayette College	7.46054519368723	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	34728	80614	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 85% graduate in four years. % First Year International Students 7 4.3% Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $34,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
169	Dordt University	7.37527114967462	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 7 31.8% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
170	Pacific Lutheran University	7.37179487179487	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more % First Year International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
171	Oberlin College	7.36961451247165	32.98	1,370 – 1,500	50484	38871	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Oberlin College Oberlin, OH In the United States, Oberlin College is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college and its Conservatory of Music is the oldest operational conservatory. 72% of students will graduate within four years (82% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” % First Year International Students 7 26.4% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $50,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
172	Ohio Wesleyan University	7.28476821192053	55.6	1,130 – 1,360	23826	42495	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Found in Delaware, Ohio Wesleyan University accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 100% of students attending Ohio Wesleyan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more % First Year International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,495
173	The University of Tampa	7.13525026624068	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more % First Year International Students 7 159.0% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
174	Santa Clara University	7.06886045094455	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more % First Year International Students 7 15.6% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $49,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
175	The Catholic University of America	7.05882352941176	82.78	1,100 – 1,310	35008	63217	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 7 34.8% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $35,008 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
176	Rollins College	7.05329153605016	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more % First Year International Students 7 21.8% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
177	Florida Memorial University	6.88172043010753	74.31	--	18366	28943	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 25% of students at Florida Memorial University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Florida Memorial University, there is a 70% first year retention rate and around 21% of......Read more % First Year International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,943
178	Barry University	6.87919463087248	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more % First Year International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
179	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	6.78404971517348	64.81	1,170 – 1,380	41550	65391	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Located in Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach will......Read more % First Year International Students 7 46.8% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $41,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
180	University of Indianapolis	6.69144981412639	66.48	970 – 1,190	19903	46452	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more % First Year International Students 7 30.2% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,452
181	University of the Cumberlands	6.59340659340659	71.39	1,010 – 1,210	11555	39046	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Based in Williamsburg, the University of the Cumberlands’s acceptance rate is 71%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 69% of students at the University of the Cumberlands will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,046
182	Howard University	6.53830726032892	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more % First Year International Students 7 75.7% Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
183	Hawaii Pacific University	6.52920962199313	85.87	1,010 – 1,230	32204	48773	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Located in Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request $45 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Hawaii Pacific University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 31% of undergraduates will earn their degree within......Read more % First Year International Students 7 9.9% Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $32,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
184	Biola University	6.37450199203187	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more % First Year International Students 6 4.2% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
185	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	6.34057971014493	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more % First Year International Students 6 25.7% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
186	Wheaton College	6.32911392405063	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more % First Year International Students 6 0.3% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
187	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	6.27062706270627	95.56	990 – 1,220	17121	45916	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ % First Year International Students 6 63.8% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
188	University of the Pacific	6.08020698576973	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at the University of the Pacific will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 6 25.6% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $30,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
189	Saint Edward's University	6.06980273141123	83.69	1,040 – 1,230	28351	47743	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Saint Edward’s University is a Roman Catholic school, affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. It’s somewhat selective and boasts a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 250 Hilltoppers compete in the Lone Star Conference. Some sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. % First Year International Students 6 2.2% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,743
190	Niagara University	6.05504587155963	39.72	650 – 1,250	17495	48289	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s highly selective and has a 32% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $31,682. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. % First Year International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 39.7% SAT Score 650 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
191	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	6.02941176470588	60.16	1,200 – 1,390	47799	85038	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Located in Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, there is a 94%......Read more % First Year International Students 6 15.0% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $47,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,038
192	Lehigh University	5.94382756368387	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	33289	88810	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. % First Year International Students 6 12.8% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
193	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	5.89410589410589	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more % First Year International Students 6 44.3% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
194	Bob Jones University	5.8287795992714	87.29	1,030 – 1,270	19773	40892	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bob Jones University Greenville, SC “Petimus Credimus” is the Latin motto of Bob Jones University, which means “We Seek, We Trust.” The school offers up to the doctor’s degree, though most of the students study at the undergraduate level. Many undergraduates will study Business Administration and Management, Accounting, and Registered Nursing....Read more % First Year International Students 6 9.6% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,892
195	Bryant University	5.80168776371308	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 6 30.1% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
196	Pace University	5.79297245963913	75.92	1,190 – 1,360	34299	52767	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Pace University New York, NY Located in New York, Pace University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Pace University currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate......Read more % First Year International Students 6 37.9% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $34,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,767
197	Clarkson University	5.75657894736842	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
198	Davenport University	5.74074074074074	98.27	--	19799	47041	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI % First Year International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
199	Jacksonville University	5.67375886524823	56.96	1,110 – 1,280	25745	61991	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Jacksonville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more % First Year International Students 6 8.1% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,991
200	St Bonaventure University	5.4006968641115	81.65	1,090 – 1,300	27659	48559	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY St. Bonaventure University has a first year retention rate of 86%, a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and a 71% six year graduation rate. A NCAA Division I without football school, student-athletes compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer are popular sports. % First Year International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,559
201	Nova Southeastern University	5.05561172901921	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more % First Year International Students 5 23.8% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
202	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide	5.01474926253687	57.67	1,120 – 1,280	20183	65391	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL % First Year International Students 5 16.5% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
203	Long Island University	4.64285714285714	89.77	1,110 – 1,340	22620	47543	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Long Island University Brookville, NY Found in Brookville, Long Island University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 5 9.8% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
204	Maryville University of Saint Louis	4.37352245862884	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
205	Chapman University	4.20819490586932	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. % First Year International Students 4 6.5% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
206	Harding University	4.1044776119403	39.42	1,080 – 1,310	21069	43555	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Harding University Searcy, AR In the last admissions cycle, Harding University 93% of accepted students decided to attend the following fall. In addition, 98% of students attending Harding receive institutional grant aid to help them afford tuition. Student athletes are known as the Bisons, and they wear black and gold....Read more % First Year International Students 4 4.2% Acceptance Rate 39.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,069 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,555
207	American University	3.97953382603752	61.87	1,300 – 1,450	40189	61328	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $63 for graduate applications. About 62% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more % First Year International Students 4 13.6% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $40,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
208	University of San Diego	3.85542168674699	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 4 6.7% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
209	Tulane University of Louisiana	3.63537710255019	13.98	1,400 – 1,510	50631	50220	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA The Tulane University of Louisiana opened in 1834 as the public Medical College of Louisiana, making it one of the oldest medical schools in the country. It became a full university in 1847 and went private in 1884. Tulane is extremely selective, accepting only 4,560 our of 32,600 applications. % First Year International Students 4 19.9% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $50,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,220
210	Texas Christian University	3.57717041800643	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. % First Year International Students 4 21.1% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
211	Bethune-Cookman University	3.52331606217617	88.24	830 – 990	14705	28282	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
212	College of the Holy Cross	3.43680709534368	17.61	1,260 – 1,420	35455	69984	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA The College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England, and today it’s part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school has a 94% first year retention rate, and an impressive 90% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $35,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
213	Saint Louis University	3.42342342342342	75.04	1,140 – 1,400	30911	60716	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO The second oldest Jesuit university in the country, Saint Louis University is also the oldest university west of the Mississippi. The school boasts a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. % First Year International Students 3 70.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $30,911 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
214	Brigham Young University-Idaho	3.31050228310502	96.95	1,030 – 1,210	7295	40447	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Based in Rexburg, Brigham Young University-Idaho accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 36% of students attending Brigham Young University-Idaho will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more % First Year International Students 3 7.0% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $7,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
215	Ithaca College	3.20366132723112	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
216	Cedarville University	3.04818092428712	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $18,776 per student on average. % First Year International Students 3 10.9% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
217	Southern Methodist University	3.01507537688442	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	45792	65556	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Southern Methodist University is a private doctoral/research university that was founded in 1911. It also has a satellite campus in New Mexico. Alumni include Laura Bush, Powers Boothe, and Kathy Bates, as well as astronauts, scientists, politicians, and writers. 69% of students receive institutional grant aid. % First Year International Students 3 12.3% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $45,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
218	Hofstra University	3.01318267419962	68.08	1,240 – 1,410	35687	52131	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 3 6.3% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
219	University of Denver	2.88065843621399	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” % First Year International Students 3 0.4% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
220	Adelphi University	2.87958115183246	65.91	1,110 – 1,330	28671	63688	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more % First Year International Students 3 30.0% Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,671 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
221	Rochester Institute of Technology	2.87958115183246	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 3 5.9% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
222	Columbia College Chicago	2.80199252801993	75.49	--	29790	32596	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, Columbia College Chicago accepts 75% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Columbia College Chicago will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 3 28.4% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,596
223	Baylor University	2.68314742236961	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. % First Year International Students 3 13.3% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
224	California Baptist University	2.65210608424337	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
225	Duquesne University	2.5727826675694	83.56	1,180 – 1,360	35125	62627	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $35,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627
226	St. John's University-New York	2.44406196213425	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more % First Year International Students 2 15.6% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
227	University of St Thomas	2.4390243902439	91.25	1,190 – 1,350	32637	62412	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 as a Catholic Seminary. The school’s namesake, Thomas Aquinas, is the patron saint of all of the attending students. Other campuses and properties of the university can be found in Minneapolis, Owatonna, and Rome, Italy. % First Year International Students 2 32.1% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $32,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
228	Loyola University Chicago	2.23499361430396	81.6	1,220 – 1,390	37592	58411	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 82% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 81% and around 65% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more % First Year International Students 2 19.4% Acceptance Rate 81.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
229	Villanova University	2.00114351057747	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37946	84905	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. % First Year International Students 2 27.4% Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
230	Seton Hall University	1.97201017811705	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 2 Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
231	Brigham Young University	1.7636393604747	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brigham Young University Provo, UT Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London....Read more % First Year International Students 2 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
232	University of Dayton	1.65330661322645	65.66	1,180 – 1,400	31551	62477	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Dayton Dayton, OH Found in Dayton, the University of Dayton accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at the University of Dayton will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 2 5.0% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
233	Liberty University	0.747780028041751	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more % First Year International Students 1 12.1% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
234	Southern New Hampshire University	0.581609364646985	96.12	870 – 1,060	33163	41945	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH Located in Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 12% of students attending Southern New Hampshire University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention......Read more % First Year International Students 1 4.6% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $33,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,945