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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	90.7142857142857	3.04	--	13324	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 44% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Mathematics and Computer Science. % First Year International Students 91 1.6% Acceptance Rate 3.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Union Bible College	78.3018867924528	90.84	--	10070	63721	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Union Bible College Westfield, IN Based in Westfield, Union Bible College accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 18% of students attending Union Bible College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more % First Year International Students 78 Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,070 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
3	Hult International Business School	74.8201438848921	60.48	--	53700	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Hult International Business School Cambridge, MA Based in Cambridge, Hult International Business School’s acceptance rate is 60% and requests $95 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 75 206.1% Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
4	Soka University of America	56.3492063492063	43.38	1,340 – 1,510	15691	51242	#4 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 56 1.8% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $15,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
5	Webster University	45.9150326797386	86.23	990 – 1,230	29503	39656	#5 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 86% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Webster University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more % First Year International Students 46 138.5% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $29,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,656
6	Art Center College of Design	45.4810495626822	74.54	--	53271	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 75% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 60% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 45 5.6% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
7	Rhode Island School of Design	43.8223938223938	18.66	1,400 – 1,530	43492	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 44 15.6% Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $43,492 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
8	North American University	40.8450704225352	100	--	16303	32221	#8 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 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 41 90.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
9	The New England Conservatory of Music	40	41.1	830 – 830	50367	18830	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA Found in Boston, The New England Conservatory of Music accepts 41% of applicants and requests $125 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending The New England Conservatory of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 40 Acceptance Rate 41.1% SAT Score 830 – 830 Avg. Net Price $50,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,830
10	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	39.7222222222222	46.96	1,040 – 1,210	12410	39316	#10 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 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $35 for undergraduate applications. About 69% of students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 40 18.4% Acceptance Rate 47.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
11	California College of the Arts	38.953488372093	91.1	940 – 1,220	46823	38308	#11 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 96% 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 39 14.5% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $46,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,308
12	Knox College	37.6884422110553	70.79	1,160 – 1,440	25709	37757	#12 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 38 84.0% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
13	The New School	36.3704819277108	63.47	1,170 – 1,370	67224	38210	#13 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. Fashion/Apparel Design is the most popular program. % First Year International Students 36 1.9% Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $67,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
14	Manhattan School of Music	36.1111111111111	40.78	--	51767	18815	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Manhattan School of Music New York, NY Found in New York, Manhattan School of Music’s acceptance rate is 41% and requires $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 87% of students attending Manhattan School of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more % First Year International Students 36 Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,815
15	Berklee College of Music	34.0501792114695	43.53	--	49797	26462	#15 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 71% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 34 3.8% Acceptance Rate 43.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $49,797 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,462
16	Lincoln University	33.3333333333333	69.49	--	0	44602	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lincoln University Oakland, CA Found in Oakland, Lincoln University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 89% and......Read more % First Year International Students 33 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,602
17	The Juilliard School	33.3333333333333	9.15	--	45099	22129	#17 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 63% yield. % First Year International Students 33 8.1% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
18	Huston-Tillotson University	31.3793103448276	39.09	850 – 1,250	20355	38342	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 39% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 18% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more % First Year International Students 31 Acceptance Rate 39.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
19	Brigham Young University-Idaho	30.6455664405928	95.75	1,010 – 1,230	8528	40447	#19 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 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending Brigham Young University-Idaho will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention......Read more % First Year International Students 31 825.7% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $8,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
20	Babson College	27.7864992150706	17.09	1,400 – 1,530	32019	91354	#20 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 28 16.8% Acceptance Rate 17.1% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $32,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,354
21	Pratt Institute-Main	25.6387665198238	73.25	1,160 – 1,400	54150	45060	#21 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 74% 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 26 9.0% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $54,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
22	University of Rochester	25.1328777524677	40.08	1,410 – 1,530	40462	68333	#22 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 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 91% first year retention rate, and 89% six year graduation rate. % First Year International Students 25 9.8% Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
23	Augustana College	24.8493975903614	62.68	1,040 – 1,290	24714	49849	#23 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 25 34.0% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
24	New York University	24.6381927285563	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30325	64543	#24 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. Management Science 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 25 8.3% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
25	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	24.1721854304636	77.47	1,080 – 1,240	55631	26742	#25 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 77% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 84%....Read more % First Year International Students 24 1.0% Acceptance Rate 77.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,742
26	Fisher College	23.5294117647059	70.68	820 – 1,100	28596	44366	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Fisher College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Fisher College accepts 71% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Fisher College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 24 Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 820 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,366
27	University of Chicago	23.4646581691773	4.48	1,510 – 1,570	28060	80870	#27 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 23 22.9% Acceptance Rate 4.5% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
28	Whittier College	23.444976076555	80.79	1,160 – 1,360	28101	46025	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 81% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 23 6.2% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,101 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
29	Ringling College of Art and Design	23.433242506812	69.65	--	62012	39650	#29 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 99% 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 23 6.9% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $62,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,650
30	Boston University	23.3476132190942	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	24420	65655	#30 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 23 9.2% Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
31	University of Lynchburg	23.2876712328767	43.01	980 – 1,230	23845	44261	#31 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 99% of students attending the University of Lynchburg will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 23 34.1% Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $23,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,261
32	Spring Hill College	22.8758169934641	76.57	930 – 1,340	22858	41358	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Spring Hill College Mobile, AL Found in Mobile, Spring Hill College’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Spring Hill College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 23 Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,358
33	Macalester College	22.8571428571429	28.52	1,360 – 1,510	40225	46244	#33 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 Research and Experimental Psychology, Other....Read more % First Year International Students 23 77.7% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $40,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
34	Wheeling University	22.7777777777778	63.16	940 – 1,160	21073	48482	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wheeling University Wheeling, WV “Luceat Lux Vestra” – Let Your Light Shine is the motto of this small Catholic school. 94% of Wheeling University’s students receive institutional grants to help offset the cost. Many choose to study Business Administration and Management, General. Students wear red, black, and gold, and the school mascot is Iggy the Cardinal. % First Year International Students 23 Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $21,073 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,482
35	Carnegie Mellon University	22.4004424778761	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	35552	105360	#35 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 Computer Science. 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 22 14.6% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $35,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
36	Missouri Valley College	22.156862745098	69.18	900 – 1,060	18923	36902	#36 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 69% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 53% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 22 33.5% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $18,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
37	Gannon University	21.841155234657	74.16	1,000 – 1,270	23123	55319	#37 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 84% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 22 35.2% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,319
38	Oral Roberts University	21.6042780748663	98.9	1,120 – 1,310	25808	39112	#38 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 96% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 52% of students will......Read more % First Year International Students 22 125.1% Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $25,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
39	Grinnell College	21.4611872146119	14.51	1,410 – 1,530	34363	49004	#39 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. 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......Read more % First Year International Students 21 6.6% Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
40	Fisk University	21.1229946524064	37.42	1,060 – 1,290	18595	33604	#40 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 highly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. % First Year International Students 21 69.0% Acceptance Rate 37.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
41	Pomona College	20.8715596330275	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	19938	60850	#41 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 38 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 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 21 18.3% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $19,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
42	Lake Forest College	20.7228915662651	56.81	1,240 – 1,410	31225	51324	#42 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Speech......Read more % First Year International Students 21 8.3% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $31,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
43	Emory University	20.653685674548	10.65	1,460 – 1,550	27303	74980	#43 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 10 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 21 2.6% Acceptance Rate 10.7% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
44	Davis & Elkins College	20.6060606060606	94.33	760 – 1,040	19784	38495	#44 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 94% 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 65%....Read more % First Year International Students 21 21.2% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 760 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,495
45	Columbia University in the City of New York	19.9614890885751	3.99	1,510 – 1,570	22520	88535	#45 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 20 18.2% Acceptance Rate 4.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
46	Union Commonwealth University	19.672131147541	63.15	850 – 1,110	17124	36529	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Union Commonwealth University Barbourville, KY Found in Barbourville, Union Commonwealth University’s acceptance rate is 63%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Union Commonwealth University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Union Commonwealth University, there is a 64% first year retention rate and 23% of......Read more % First Year International Students 20 Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,529
47	Earlham College	19.4312796208531	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	27107	35430	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. % First Year International Students 19 Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,107 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
48	Walla Walla University	18.7116564417178	50.77	980 – 1,250	25505	52840	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 36% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. % First Year International Students 19 Acceptance Rate 50.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
49	Denison University	18.6795491143317	17.39	1,350 – 1,480	43721	51352	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 24% of accepted students enrolling. With an 89% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 85% will graduate in six years....Read more % First Year International Students 19 41.8% Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $43,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
50	DePauw University	18.6138613861386	57.19	1,230 – 1,420	31411	58476	#50 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.” Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Computer Science are commonly chosen majors. % First Year International Students 19 29.9% Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $31,411 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
51	Mount Holyoke College	18.359375	36.03	1,390 – 1,540	32526	48590	#51 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 18 28.6% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,590
52	Emerson College	18.2367149758454	51.31	1,290 – 1,430	53432	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 51% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 76% of students attending Emerson College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $26,068 on average. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more % First Year International Students 18 6.3% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $53,432 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,799
53	University of Southern California	17.9994267698481	9.81	1,450 – 1,550	43412	74461	#53 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 18 4.1% Acceptance Rate 9.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
54	Maryland Institute College of Art	17.6470588235294	76.79	1,120 – 1,350	47834	33451	#54 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 unknown 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......Read more % First Year International Students 18 24.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $47,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,451
55	Claremont McKenna College	17.5074183976261	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	33895	87603	#55 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 4.7% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
56	Brown University	17.4520069808028	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26256	79131	#56 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 17 12.9% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
57	Harvard University	17.3674588665448	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17525	99572	#57 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 17 11.1% Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
58	Niagara University	17.2607879924953	87.37	1,070 – 1,250	16613	48289	#58 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 non selective and has a 15% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $33,575. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. % First Year International Students 17 185.1% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
59	Lynn University	17.2027972027972	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	45469	41427	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 17 Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $45,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
60	Whitman College	17.1794871794872	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	37633	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 10 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 17 5.9% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
61	Life University	16.8888888888889	93.03	930 – 1,110	29111	37368	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Life University Marietta, GA Based in Marietta, Life University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 72% of students attending Life University will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 63% and its four year graduation rate is 21%. The......Read more % First Year International Students 17 Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $29,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,368
62	Stanford University	16.597755463674	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	25078	102887	#62 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 17 4.8% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $25,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
63	Franklin and Marshall College	16.5618448637317	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	43987	62544	#63 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 80% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 17 9.0% Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $43,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
64	California Institute of Technology	16.5137614678899	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	14513	132140	#64 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 17 12.1% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $14,513 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
65	Saint Leo University	16.4948453608247	78.4	1,000 – 1,220	22599	41619	#65 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 78% 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 59% first year retention rate and a 38% four year......Read more % First Year International Students 16 86.2% Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
66	Rice University	16.3905841325196	8	1,510 – 1,570	23589	79751	#66 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 1.0% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $23,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
67	Gettysburg College	16.3385826771654	38.9	1,290 – 1,460	32769	57274	#67 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 97% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 16 1.3% Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $32,769 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
68	Johns Hopkins University	16.1987041036717	6.44	1,520 – 1,580	26017	86306	#68 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 16 6.9% Acceptance Rate 6.4% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
69	Brandeis University	16.0544217687075	40.5	1,400 – 1,520	43550	52967	#69 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 16 18.3% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $43,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
70	Northeastern University Oakland	15.9192825112108	16.65	1,430 – 1,510	27473	78413	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA % First Year International Students 16 Acceptance Rate 16.7% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
71	Amherst College	15.8333333333333	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	19049	62537	#71 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 All first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates total. 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 16 24.6% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
72	Colby College	15.6050955414013	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	16219	60052	#72 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 9 to 1, a 94% first year retention rate, and an 84% four-year graduation rate....Read more % First Year International Students 16 10.5% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,219 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
73	University of Charleston	15.5555555555556	61.52	1,000 – 1,150	20844	42698	#73 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 62%. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more % First Year International Students 16 14.9% Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $20,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,698
74	St. Thomas University	15.4269972451791	97.91	870 – 1,070	27844	44435	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, St- Thomas University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At St- Thomas University, there is a 57%......Read more % First Year International Students 15 Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $27,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,435
75	Northwestern University	15.3919239904988	7.69	1,500 – 1,560	26830	76844	#75 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 15 40.7% Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
76	North Carolina Wesleyan University	15.3256704980843	80.23	860 – 1,100	18472	38939	#76 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 80% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of students attending North Carolina Wesleyan University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 15 6.9% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $18,472 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,939
77	Middlebury College	15.2173913043478	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	26233	57291	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. % First Year International Students 15 Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
78	Tufts University	15.1750972762646	11.49	1,470 – 1,560	32367	68337	#78 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 15 13.0% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $32,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
79	Bentley University	15.1515151515152	45.05	1,290 – 1,430	45802	86679	#79 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....Read more % First Year International Students 15 6.2% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $45,802 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
80	Union College	15	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42137	63219	#80 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 15 56.8% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,137 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
81	University of the Ozarks	14.9038461538462	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	20088	37651	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 15 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
82	Calvin University	14.8514851485149	70.91	1,110 – 1,340	25231	48039	#82 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 1.1% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $25,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
83	Wilkes University	14.8377125193199	90.64	1,030 – 1,260	28511	54128	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA Based in Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University accepted 91% 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 attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 15 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $28,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,128
84	St Lawrence University	14.622641509434	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	33216	55037	#84 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 15 81.1% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $33,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
85	Campbellsville University	14.5985401459854	79.74	970 – 1,180	19662	34639	#85 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 80% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 64% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more % First Year International Students 15 20.4% Acceptance Rate 79.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,639
86	Dartmouth College	14.3824027072758	5.4	1,490 – 1,570	20322	82541	#86 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 0.3% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
87	Wellesley College	14.2367066895369	14.05	1,460 – 1,560	22174	65961	#87 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 14 10.3% Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,961
88	Luther College	13.8666666666667	71.54	1,100 – 1,370	24511	49541	#88 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. % First Year International Students 14 1.7% Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
89	American Musical and Dramatic Academy	13.8075313807531	24.48	--	48524	21168	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY Based in New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy accepts 24% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 14 5.9% Acceptance Rate 24.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,168
90	Barnard College	13.7883008356546	8.84	1,460 – 1,550	26407	60411	#90 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 14 65.0% Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
91	Vanderbilt University	13.6196319018405	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	25186	73909	#91 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 Social Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Econometrics and......Read more % First Year International Students 14 17.5% Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $25,186 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
92	Swarthmore College	13.5831381733021	7.46	1,490 – 1,560	22469	56211	#92 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 14 6.6% Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
93	St Olaf College	13.5040745052387	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	26756	48373	#93 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 47 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. % First Year International Students 14 42.9% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
94	Wesleyan University	13.4545454545455	16.49	1,440 – 1,540	23025	60385	#94 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 13 7.7% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $23,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
95	Andrews University	13.2231404958678	81.85	1,020 – 1,270	24728	43254	#95 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 82% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and its four......Read more % First Year International Students 13 20.1% Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
96	Barry University	13.0781499202552	77.24	930 – 1,080	23883	47637	#96 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 13 90.1% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $23,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
97	McKendree University	13.0434782608696	71.72	920 – 1,300	22444	49439	#97 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 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 13 42.2% Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,439
98	University of Pennsylvania	12.912661930631	5.4	1,510 – 1,580	23570	90555	#98 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 99% first year retention rate, and 88% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more % First Year International Students 13 3.2% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $23,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
99	Bryn Mawr College	12.8947368421053	29.43	1,300 – 1,500	33221	53102	#99 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 13 26.0% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
100	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	12.5827814569536	76.86	1,330 – 1,500	45406	85935	#100 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 13 98.4% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $45,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
101	Davidson College	12.5	13.37	1,400 – 1,520	27720	62866	#101 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 13 7.5% Acceptance Rate 13.4% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $27,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,866
102	Trinity College	12.3616236162362	29.25	1,320 – 1,480	36071	67628	#102 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. 73% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,834 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. % First Year International Students 12 5.3% Acceptance Rate 29.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $36,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
103	Savannah College of Art and Design	12.2711670480549	82.98	1,060 – 1,290	50821	34110	#103 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 83% 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 12 2.8% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $50,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,110
104	Drury University	12.1661721068249	57.58	1,120 – 1,340	21903	37508	#104 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 . Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 12 31.9% Acceptance Rate 57.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
105	Haverford College	12.1447028423773	12.37	1,460 – 1,550	26535	53353	#105 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 12 20.1% Acceptance Rate 12.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
106	Webber International University	12.1428571428571	69.4	840 – 1,060	30583	37691	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Webber International University Babson Park, FL Found in Babson Park, Webber International University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Webber International University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. ......Read more % First Year International Students 12 Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $30,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,691
107	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	12.1129326047359	4.55	1,520 – 1,590	20996	131633	#107 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, Raytheon, and Hewlett-Packard. % First Year International Students 12 7.4% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
108	The College of Wooster	12.0967741935484	59.53	1,250 – 1,460	28004	43895	#108 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 12 24.1% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $28,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
109	Washington University in St Louis	12.0736329182458	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22408	78073	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Washington University in St Louis St. 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, Computer Science, and Law....Read more % First Year International Students 12 0.6% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
110	Yale University	12.033462033462	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	22408	81765	#110 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 12 12.2% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
111	Princeton University	11.9402985074627	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	15313	87815	#111 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 12 8.5% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $15,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
112	William Woods University	11.8773946360153	70.96	1,040 – 1,240	27092	39265	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 58% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 12 Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $27,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
113	Rhodes College	11.5979381443299	50.35	1,260 – 1,450	31037	48898	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Rhodes College Memphis, TN Getting its start in the mid-1830’s with the Montgomery Academy, Rhodes College is primarily composed of undergraduates. “Truth, Loyalty, Service” is the motto of Rhodes. Red and black are the colors for the Lynx sports teams, who compete in events such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse....Read more % First Year International Students 12 Acceptance Rate 50.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $31,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
114	Franklin College	11.3924050632911	69.8	1,060 – 1,240	24189	45635	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 11 Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
115	University of Richmond	11.2960760998811	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	30037	67927	#115 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 11 8.6% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
116	Carleton College	11.2426035502959	20.41	1,450 – 1,540	28047	53989	#116 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 11 8.4% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $28,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
117	Smith College	11.1627906976744	21	1,430 – 1,540	27305	45731	#117 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 8 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 11 8.1% Acceptance Rate 21.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,731
118	Williams College	10.9689213893967	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	15894	71754	#118 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 47% men and 50% 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 11 21.1% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $15,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
119	University of Jamestown	10.9677419354839	88.08	930 – 1,180	20510	51151	#119 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 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more % First Year International Students 11 11.9% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
120	Augustana University	10.6741573033708	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	24977	49826	#120 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. Business Administration and Management, General, Education, and General are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more % First Year International Students 11 16.9% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
121	Bates College	10.655737704918	13.32	1,420 – 1,530	24723	59202	#121 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 11 10.3% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
122	Northeastern University	10.6197897789054	5.22	1,450 – 1,540	34207	78413	#122 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 66% of students attending Northeastern University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 97%....Read more % First Year International Students 11 13.1% Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $34,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
123	Georgetown University	10.6031746031746	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	39083	83222	#123 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 6.3% Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $39,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
124	Lawrence University	10.5413105413105	63.94	1,190 – 1,410	27161	40653	#124 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 4.3% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,161 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
125	Berea College	10.4738154613466	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	5888	35676	#125 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, $54,830 on average. The most popular degree programs are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more % First Year International Students 10 5.5% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $5,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
126	Pepperdine University	10.4389086595492	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	66585	64934	#126 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. 90% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $23,920 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Clinical Psychology. % First Year International Students 10 3.3% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $66,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
127	Kenyon College	10.250569476082	31.03	1,380 – 1,490	46859	46627	#127 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 92% first year retention rate. % First Year International Students 10 0.8% Acceptance Rate 31.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $46,859 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
128	Park University	10.1694915254237	69.04	930 – 1,140	19519	50550	#128 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 $35 for undergraduate applications. About 85% of students attending Park University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 10 66.2% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,550
129	Cornell University	10.0709219858156	8.76	1,490 – 1,570	26361	87830	#129 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 96% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. % First Year International Students 10 1.1% Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
130	John Brown University	10.0515463917526	76.14	1,080 – 1,320	21537	46114	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR John Brown University sits on a 200-acre campus featuring the Cathedral of the Ozarks and the Windgate Visual Art Buildings. A somewhat selective school, 31% of those accepted decided to enroll. It offers up to Master's degrees, and popular programs include andConstruction Management. % First Year International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $21,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,114
131	Caldwell University	10.0352112676056	71.34	1,130 – 1,370	21875	47439	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ Based in Caldwell, Caldwell University accepts 71% 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 77%....Read more % First Year International Students 10 52.0% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,439
132	MCPHS University	9.9554234769688	85.21	1,170 – 1,410	41506	77171	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges MCPHS University Boston, MA Located in Boston, MCPHS University’s acceptance rate is 85%. 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 MCPHS University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 50% four year graduation rate....Read more % First Year International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $41,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,171
133	Methodist University	9.81012658227848	75.14	1,100 – 1,270	26334	40540	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Methodist University Fayetteville, NC Located in Fayetteville, Methodist University accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 65% of students decide to stay at......Read more % First Year International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $26,334 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,540
134	Washington and Lee University	9.74576271186441	13.97	1,450 – 1,530	23055	76516	#134 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 10 19.3% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
135	Rollins College	9.54063604240283	47.54	1,180 – 1,370	39201	48239	#135 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 10 35.3% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $39,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
136	Drexel University	9.33722384326803	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42801	69063	#136 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 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year......Read more % First Year International Students 9 17.0% Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
137	Suffolk University	9.3186372745491	82.33	1,110 – 1,310	33832	55856	#137 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 46% of students will earn their degree in four......Read more % First Year International Students 9 4.9% Acceptance Rate 82.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $33,832 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,856
138	North Park University	9.21985815602837	68.51	1,010 – 1,140	20372	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 69% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and 41% of students will earn their......Read more % First Year International Students 9 1.3% Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,372 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
139	Yeshiva University	9.00735294117647	55.62	1,340 – 1,490	39681	60252	#139 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 9 6.4% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $39,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
140	Lindsey Wilson College	8.97435897435897	0	--	16374	34861	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY % First Year International Students 9 26.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,861
141	Duke University	8.96551724137931	5.71	1,500 – 1,560	21981	85792	#141 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 9 16.8% Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $21,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
142	Hamilton College	8.83002207505519	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	28719	60082	#142 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 9 13.2% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $28,719 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
143	Colgate University	8.60606060606061	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	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 3.5% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $28,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
144	Roosevelt University	8.39936608557845	97.16	910 – 1,190	22366	42896	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 97% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 92% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $6,203 on average. 62% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 8 34.7% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
145	Furman University	8.38815789473684	42.95	1,290 – 1,430	34086	50796	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 91% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. 381 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference. Furman also offers athletic scholarships, averaging $34,775 each. % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
146	Bowdoin College	8.28402366863905	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	22228	61692	#146 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 8 14.8% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
147	Fordham University	8.22632423756019	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	68008	#147 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 8.5% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $48,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
148	Boston College	8.15673730507797	16.43	1,450 – 1,540	32519	85717	#148 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 5.2% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
149	Lewis & Clark College	8.09128630705394	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	37999	43608	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $37,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
150	Newberry College	7.981220657277	89.79	890 – 1,130	21943	38983	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 90% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 71% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,943 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
151	New York Institute of Technology	7.9295154185022	81.02	1,190 – 1,430	24688	52559	#151 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 81%. 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 78% first year......Read more % First Year International Students 8 12.2% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $24,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,559
152	Bard College	7.81563126252505	52.12	1,290 – 1,450	29320	31072	#152 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 74% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 8 12.9% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
153	Canisius University	7.80856423173804	72.36	1,060 – 1,320	19666	46089	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Canisius University Buffalo, NY Founded in 1870, Canisius College became Canisius University in 2023. 100% of students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attending Canisius University, $24,972 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,666 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
154	Ensign College	7.72379912663756	0	--	12505	43320	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT % First Year International Students 8 84.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,320
155	Vassar College	7.71558245083207	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29981	49177	#155 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 0.1% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
156	Illinois Institute of Technology	7.70712909441233	54.93	1,200 – 1,440	24796	70803	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Illinois Institute of Technology currently receive grant aid from the......Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $24,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,803
157	Occidental College	7.66208251473477	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	48400	52209	#157 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 1.9% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $48,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
158	University of Notre Dame	7.63688760806916	11.27	1,460 – 1,560	29300	86210	#158 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 0.9% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
159	Dordt University	7.59219088937093	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#159 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 68% 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 Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 8 2.9% Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
160	The Catholic University of America	7.41239892183288	82.78	1,040 – 1,240	32705	63217	#160 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 5.0% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $32,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
161	Loyola Marymount University	7.2680077871512	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	59926	62763	#161 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, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more % First Year International Students 7 27.6% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
162	University of Miami	7.19773554387384	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	45397	61508	#162 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 183 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 7 7.4% Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $45,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
163	Wingate University	7.17948717948718	91.13	990 – 1,210	21282	43992	#163 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 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 7 12.6% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
164	Lafayette College	7.16332378223496	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	38442	80614	#164 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 86% graduate in four years. % First Year International Students 7 4.0% Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
165	Marymount University	7.08154506437768	93.16	990 – 1,200	31989	57801	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Marymount University Arlington, VA Located in Arlington, Marymount University accepts 93% 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 73% first year retention rate and around 47% of students will earn......Read more % First Year International Students 7 17.2% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $31,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,801
166	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	7.04	64.81	1,170 – 1,370	42976	65391	#166 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 97% of students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach will......Read more % First Year International Students 7 3.8% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $42,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
167	George Washington University	7.03538023586824	47.09	1,370 – 1,500	46485	71607	#167 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 7 18.4% Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
168	Case Western Reserve University	6.97961704756022	36.54	1,430 – 1,530	44000	75613	#168 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. 88% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $40,221 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Basketball, Football, and Soccer. % First Year International Students 7 41.4% Acceptance Rate 36.5% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $44,000 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
169	University of Rio Grande	6.97167755991285	0	--	24061	34323	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH % First Year International Students 7 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
170	Dickinson College	6.96594427244582	42.09	1,330 – 1,460	38483	57110	#170 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 unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 7 55.9% Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $38,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
171	Santa Clara University	6.88585607940447	48	1,370 – 1,490	53883	91198	#171 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 2.6% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
172	Colorado College	6.72268907563025	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. % First Year International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
173	Bryant University	6.68176670441676	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	42139	66488	#173 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 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 7 15.2% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $42,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
174	University of the Pacific	6.6579634464752	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	31670	62672	#174 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 7 9.5% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $31,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
175	University of Detroit Mercy	6.30769230769231	75.42	1,040 – 1,270	16790	64534	#175 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 75%. 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 6 34.3% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
176	Skidmore College	6.30630630630631	21.05	1,360 – 1,480	31187	46923	#176 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 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 6 28.7% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
177	Nova Southeastern University	6.20689655172414	73.21	1,030 – 1,310	31858	58153	#177 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 100% 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 6 22.8% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
178	Lindenwood University	6.13207547169811	56.84	1,110 – 1,310	20901	45711	#178 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 6 35.3% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
179	Syracuse University	6.0692888773118	45.92	1,290 – 1,440	48215	60459	#179 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 76% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 75% of undergraduates will......Read more % First Year International Students 6 44.0% Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
180	Biola University	5.98086124401914	74.35	1,170 – 1,370	34082	45752	#180 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 6.2% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
181	Florida Institute of Technology	5.95744680851064	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	37361	41941	#181 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. 99% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $25,218 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 6 29.9% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $37,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
182	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide	5.92948717948718	57.91	1,020 – 1,270	19458	65391	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL Based in Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide’s acceptance rate is 58% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 24% of students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide will receive institutional grant aid. 60% of students continued their studies at Embry-Riddle......Read more % First Year International Students 6 18.2% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
183	Saint Louis University	5.88235294117647	75.04	1,210 – 1,410	27749	60716	#183 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 6 71.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
184	Pacific Lutheran University	5.81818181818182	78.02	1,050 – 1,270	22299	52212	#184 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 6 21.1% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
185	Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale	5.44	96.97	--	30723	37447	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL Found in Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $55 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale currently receive institutional grant......Read more % First Year International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,447
186	Pace University	5.40540540540541	75.92	1,180 – 1,340	34791	52767	#186 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 5 6.7% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $34,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,767
187	Carroll University	5.4016620498615	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	27031	54456	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $27,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
188	Culinary Institute of America	5.32915360501567	91.15	930 – 1,170	39581	37846	#188 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 91%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 99% 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 5 54.0% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $39,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,846
189	Lehigh University	5.12991339107262	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	34154	88810	#189 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 5 13.7% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $34,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
190	University of Northwestern Ohio	5.10688836104513	0	--	21853	45639	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH % First Year International Students 5 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,853 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,639
191	Trinity University	5.07692307692308	25.92	1,360 – 1,500	32224	55224	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Trinity University San Antonio, TX Trinity University is a private school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. A whopping 100% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $33,514 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. % First Year International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $32,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
192	Robert Morris University	5.05529225908373	89.89	1,050 – 1,240	23933	54449	#192 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 90% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 5 47.0% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
193	United Talmudical Seminary	5.05529225908373	0	--	7589	51109	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges United Talmudical Seminary Brooklyn, NY % First Year International Students 5 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,109
194	Long Island University	4.90883590462833	86.16	1,110 – 1,360	24867	47543	#194 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 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 96% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 5 5.7% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,867 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
195	Milwaukee School of Engineering	4.858934169279	58.93	1,180 – 1,380	25669	75114	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 59% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Milwaukee School of Engineering will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 84%....Read more % First Year International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
196	Jacksonville University	4.75651189127973	56.94	1,110 – 1,280	24238	61991	#196 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 $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Jacksonville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more % First Year International Students 5 16.2% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,238 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,991
197	Stevens Institute of Technology	4.64454976303318	47.58	1,390 – 1,510	46165	90326	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Located right on the Hudson River a few minutes from New York City, Stevens Institute of Technology has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 65% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more % First Year International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
198	Maryville University of Saint Louis	4.60251046025105	95.08	1,010 – 1,240	22983	55047	#198 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 5 5.2% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
199	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	4.337899543379	63.47	1,380 – 1,510	38887	83054	#199 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 4 26.4% Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $38,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
200	Wentworth Institute of Technology	4.24354243542435	91.21	1,130 – 1,330	35604	71868	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Based in Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts 91% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Wentworth Institute of Technology after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $35,604 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,868
201	Texas Christian University	4.23970648185895	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	41848	60435	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 80% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 93% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. % First Year International Students 4 18.5% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $41,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
202	Bucknell University	4.23814328960646	28.93	1,330 – 1,470	39003	78852	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. % First Year International Students 4 10.9% Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $39,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
203	DePaul University	4.20888542478566	75.89	1,160 – 1,350	34135	54695	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,831 on average. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $34,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
204	College of the Holy Cross	4.07673860911271	17.61	1,260 – 1,420	36014	69984	#204 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 95% first year retention rate, and an impressive 89% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. % First Year International Students 4 18.6% Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $36,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
205	University of Indianapolis	4.02075226977951	66.5	970 – 1,190	22662	46452	#205 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 . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 4 39.9% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,452
206	Cedarville University	3.99659863945578	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	47937	#206 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 $20,740 per student on average. % First Year International Students 4 31.1% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
207	University of Dayton	3.98809523809524	65.45	1,210 – 1,400	32794	62477	#207 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 65% 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 4 141.2% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
208	University of San Diego	3.89492753623188	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37918	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 1.0% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
209	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	3.87994143484627	60.16	1,200 – 1,390	47372	85038	#209 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 100% 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 4 35.7% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $47,372 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,038
210	Southern Methodist University	3.72960372960373	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	48179	65556	#210 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. 67% of students receive institutional grant aid. % First Year International Students 4 23.7% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $48,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
211	The University of Tampa	3.69496855345912	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35679	48397	#211 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 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 57% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more % First Year International Students 4 48.2% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
212	Chapman University	3.61741263028817	65.43	1,280 – 1,430	47902	58080	#212 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 92% first year retention rate. % First Year International Students 4 14.0% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $47,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
213	Seattle University	3.6036036036036	76.92	1,200 – 1,430	36948	64656	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
214	American University	3.48977135980746	61.96	1,300 – 1,460	39676	61328	#214 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 $65 for graduate applications. About 66% 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 3 12.3% Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,676 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
215	Rochester Institute of Technology	3.38593030900723	66.93	1,310 – 1,460	39534	65457	#215 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 17.6% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
216	Wake Forest University	3.2103825136612	21.67	1,430 – 1,510	24401	67722	#216 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 3 62.3% Acceptance Rate 21.7% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $24,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
217	Tulane University of Louisiana	3.15560391730141	13.98	1,400 – 1,510	47427	50220	#217 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 3 13.2% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $47,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,220
218	University of the Cumberlands	3.13504823151125	98.81	900 – 1,150	14743	39046	#218 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 99%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 83% 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 3 52.5% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,046
219	Marist University	2.99921073401736	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	42508	62546	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY Located in Poughkeepsie, Marist University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Marist University will receive grant aid from the school. At Marist University, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $42,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
220	Mercy University	2.91353383458647	85.84	1,040 – 1,230	15200	44969	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,200 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
221	University of St Thomas	2.89937464468448	85.36	1,220 – 1,380	31250	62412	#221 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 3 18.9% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
222	Howard University	2.84879474068663	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	33368	47379	#222 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 91% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 82 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more % First Year International Students 3 56.4% Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $33,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
223	Adelphi University	2.75502606105733	65.91	1,130 – 1,350	31303	63688	#223 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 4.3% Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $31,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
224	Western Governors University	2.60653702937526	45.44	--	11328	69572	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Opening in 1997, Western Governors University is entirely online. It’s made up of four colleges – School of Business, School of Technology, School of Education, and the Leavitt School of Health. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study. % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,572
225	St. John's University-New York	2.5531914893617	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	29656	54189	#225 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 . About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St- John's University-New York, there......Read more % First Year International Students 3 4.5% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
226	University of Denver	2.54300673148841	77.81	1,270 – 1,430	45451	57118	#226 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 89%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” % First Year International Students 3 11.7% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
227	California Baptist University	2.29528535980149	84.88	970 – 1,170	27862	52336	#227 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 $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more % First Year International Students 2 13.5% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
228	Baylor University	2.2468631456084	51.28	1,230 – 1,420	47001	56532	#228 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 91% will stay on after they complete their first year. 81% graduate within six years. % First Year International Students 2 16.3% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $47,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
229	Loyola University Chicago	2.17170003393281	81.6	1,220 – 1,390	39147	58411	#229 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 82% and around 67% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more % First Year International Students 2 2.8% Acceptance Rate 81.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
230	Quinnipiac University	1.66927490871153	72.15	1,160 – 1,330	40632	65744	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quinnipiac University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Quinnipiac University, there is a 89% first year retention rate and around 73% of undergraduates will......Read more % First Year International Students 2 Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
231	Brigham Young University	1.59427362941272	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	16694	58450	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Private not-for-profit Colleges Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science 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. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. % First Year International Students 2 9.6% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $16,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
232	Liberty University	0.81381830260754	98.98	1,060 – 1,290	29532	39707	#232 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 $9,684 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more % First Year International Students 1 9.0% Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $29,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
233	Southern New Hampshire University	0.340095465393795	99.51	870 – 1,060	36501	41945	#233 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 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 19% of students attending Southern New Hampshire University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention......Read more % First Year International Students 0 41.5% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $36,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,945