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The Top 50 Best Colleges in the US is College Raptor’s most prestigious rankings list. Updated annually, these schools are celebrated for their rich histories, stunning campuses, excellent academics, and vibrant student life. The institutions on this list are known for both academic excellence and impressive extracurricular opportunities, making them “dream schools” for students around the world. Use these rankings as a jumping-off point for you to create your own personalized rankings using our college match tool.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Chicago	7519	4.56	1,510 – 1,570	28060	75400	#1 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 42,800 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 Undergraduates 7,519 Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,400
2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	4561	4.56	1,520 – 1,570	20996	81300	#2 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Computer Science, Management Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Alumni have gone on to found well-known companies, such as Intel, Koch Industries, Raytheon, and Hewlett-Packard. Undergraduates 4,561 Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,300
3	Columbia University in the City of New York	9164	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	22520	73100	#3 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 9,164 Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $22,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,100
4	University of Pennsylvania	9989	4.92	1,510 – 1,570	23570	79800	#4 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 98% first year retention rate, and 86% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more Undergraduates 9,989 Acceptance Rate 4.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $23,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,800
5	Duke University	6525	5.24	1,510 – 1,560	21981	69800	#5 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 6,525 Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $21,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,800
6	California Institute of Technology	971	3.79	1,550 – 1,590	14513	81400	#6 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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, and Mechanical Engineering are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that......Read more Undergraduates 971 Acceptance Rate 3.8% SAT Score 1,550 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $14,513 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,400
7	Northwestern University	9060	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	26830	72500	#7 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 9,060 Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,500
8	Johns Hopkins University	6354	6.11	1,540 – 1,570	26017	75400	#8 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 6,354 Acceptance Rate 6.1% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,400
9	Harvard University	6738	4.18	1,460 – 1,560	17525	81100	#9 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 6,738 Acceptance Rate 4.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,100
10	Princeton University	5916	4.42	1,500 – 1,570	15313	71500	#10 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 42,300 applications annually. Undergraduates 5,916 Acceptance Rate 4.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $15,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,500
11	Cornell University	16138	8.38	1,500 – 1,570	26361	74300	#11 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. 97% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Undergraduates 16,138 Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,300
12	Dartmouth College	4715	6.02	1,440 – 1,560	20322	70400	#12 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 4,715 Acceptance Rate 6.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $20,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,400
13	Vanderbilt University	7221	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	25186	71700	#13 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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, Management Sciences and......Read more Undergraduates 7,221 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 $71,700
14	University of California-Los Angeles	33534	9.41	1,320 – 1,540	14512	63200	#14 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Undergraduates 33,534 Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $14,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,200
15	Stanford University	7346	3.8	1,520 – 1,590	25078	80500	#15 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 7,346 Acceptance Rate 3.8% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $25,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,500
16	Brown University	7951	6.34	1,460 – 1,560	26256	64500	#16 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 7,951 Acceptance Rate 6.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,500
17	Rice University	4807	8.01	1,500 – 1,580	23589	74900	#17 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 4,807 Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $23,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,900
18	Babson College	2853	16.16	1,400 – 1,520	32019	81800	#18 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 96% first year retention rate and 86% four year graduation rate. The only available undergraduate major is Business Administration and Management, General....Read more Undergraduates 2,853 Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $32,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,800
19	University of California-Berkeley	33513	11.45	1,330 – 1,540	16538	73800	#19 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 97% first year retention rate, 81% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Undergraduates 33,513 Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,800
20	Georgetown University	7908	13.49	1,420 – 1,540	39083	76200	#20 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 7,908 Acceptance Rate 13.5% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $39,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,200
21	University of Notre Dame	8950	9.38	1,460 – 1,540	29300	65300	#21 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 8,950 Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,300
22	University of Virginia-Main Campus	17848	15.65	1,420 – 1,540	18427	65200	#22 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Undergraduates 17,848 Acceptance Rate 15.7% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $18,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,200
23	Boston College	9677	14.22	1,440 – 1,540	32519	63000	#23 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 9,677 Acceptance Rate 14.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,000
24	Barnard College	3223	10.05	1,460 – 1,550	26407	55000	#24 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 3,223 Acceptance Rate 10.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,000
25	New York University	29471	9.06	1,490 – 1,560	30325	64500	#25 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 29,471 Acceptance Rate 9.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,500
26	Yale University	6667	4.75	1,470 – 1,570	22408	75000	#26 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 6,667 Acceptance Rate 4.8% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,000
27	Washington University in St Louis	8153	11.92	1,480 – 1,550	22408	60500	#27 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 3,970. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Computer Science, and Law....Read more Undergraduates 8,153 Acceptance Rate 11.9% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,500
28	Carnegie Mellon University	7728	11.07	1,500 – 1,580	35552	79700	#28 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 7,728 Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $35,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,700
29	United States Naval Academy	4474	9.27	1,210 – 1,410	0	60100	#29 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD A public undergraduate school, the United States Naval Academy’s motto, in Latin, is “Ex Scientia Tridens,” or “From Knowledge, Seapower.” It was established in 1845 and saw disruption and riots during the Civil War that almost caused the government to move the school. Today, it has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 4,474 Acceptance Rate 9.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,100
30	Washington and Lee University	1916	13.54	1,450 – 1,520	23055	65800	#30 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,916 Acceptance Rate 13.5% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,800
31	Harvey Mudd College	913	12.33	1,520 – 1,580	43966	78200	#31 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 95% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 913 Acceptance Rate 12.3% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $43,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,200
32	Northeastern University	22456	5.62	1,440 – 1,530	34207	72900	#32 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Northeastern University Boston, MA By enrollment, Northeastern University is one of the largest universities in Massachusetts. The school also has satellite campuses throughout the United States and Canada, including in Miami, Oakland, and Toronto, as well as one in London....Read more Undergraduates 22,456 Acceptance Rate 5.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,900
33	Tufts University	7031	10.82	1,460 – 1,540	32367	62100	#33 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Computer Science, International Relations and Affairs, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Undergraduates 7,031 Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,100
34	University of Southern California	20768	11.19	1,460 – 1,550	43412	68900	#34 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 20,768 Acceptance Rate 11.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,900
35	Boston University	18289	12.83	1,430 – 1,530	24420	62400	#35 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 18,289 Acceptance Rate 12.8% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,400
36	Emory University	7320	10.3	1,460 – 1,550	27303	63600	#36 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 95% first year retention rate, 81% 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. Undergraduates 7,320 Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,600
37	Villanova University	6933	28.14	1,420 – 1,520	37201	67500	#37 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. Undergraduates 6,933 Acceptance Rate 28.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $37,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,500
38	Williams College	2101	8.61	1,480 – 1,560	15894	56500	#38 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 51% men and 48% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 16,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,340. Undergraduates 2,101 Acceptance Rate 8.6% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $15,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,500
39	Claremont McKenna College	1378	9.44	1,470 – 1,550	33895	70100	#39 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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, 97% of students will stay after their freshman year. Undergraduates 1,378 Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $33,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,100
40	Curtis Institute of Music	109	4.4	--	23686	40000	#40 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA The Curtis Institute of Music offers all students merit-based scholarships that completely cover the cost of tuition. Students with demonstrated financial need may also receive aid to pay for living expenses. Highly selective, the institute only accepts 4% of applicants. 100% of these students enroll the following semester. Undergraduates 109 Acceptance Rate 4.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,000
41	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	35358	16.42	1,390 – 1,530	17574	70800	#41 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 45% of accepted students decide to attend. Undergraduates 35,358 Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $17,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,800
42	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	22007	16.72	1,360 – 1,520	10154	65700	#42 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Undergraduates 22,007 Acceptance Rate 16.7% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $10,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,700
43	University of Maryland-College Park	31875	45.03	1,400 – 1,540	16581	62100	#43 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Undergraduates 31,875 Acceptance Rate 45.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,100
44	The Juilliard School	642	9.15	--	45099	45200	#44 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 642 Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,200
45	Davidson College	1860	12.62	1,420 – 1,510	27720	54400	#45 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,860 Acceptance Rate 12.6% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,400
46	Minerva University	560	2.33	--	13324	60700	#46 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 38% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Computer and Information Sciences, General. Undergraduates 560 Acceptance Rate 2.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,700
47	Bowdoin College	1841	6.81	1,460 – 1,550	22228	57800	#47 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,841 Acceptance Rate 6.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,800
48	Swarthmore College	1631	7.52	1,480 – 1,560	22469	56000	#48 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,631 Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,000
49	Colgate University	3193	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	56500	#49 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 3,193 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 $56,500
50	Amherst College	1907	7.72	1,460 – 1,560	19049	58300	#50 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,907 Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $19,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,300
51	Stevens Institute of Technology	4206	50.68	1,370 – 1,500	46165	64800	#51 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 74% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more Undergraduates 4,206 Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,800
52	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	21028	13.34	1,390 – 1,550	15918	80300	#52 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Undergraduates 21,028 Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $15,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,300
53	Franklin W Olin College of Engineering	405	25.2	1,500 – 1,560	43184	79700	#53 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA The Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering was established fairly recently in 1997. Half of the student’s tuition is covered by the Olin Scholarship, and students can choose from three majors: Engineering, General, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering....Read more Undergraduates 405 Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $43,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,700
54	Vassar College	2514	20.93	1,450 – 1,530	29981	54600	#54 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain....Read more Undergraduates 2,514 Acceptance Rate 20.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $29,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,600
55	Carleton College	1974	21.78	1,450 – 1,550	28047	50200	#55 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 1,974 Acceptance Rate 21.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $28,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,200
56	Wake Forest University	5595	20.76	1,420 – 1,510	24401	63400	#56 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 21% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 5,595 Acceptance Rate 20.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $24,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,400
57	Hamilton College	1980	13.59	1,440 – 1,540	28719	58700	#57 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 1,980 Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $28,719 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,700
58	University of Florida	37283	20.33	1,340 – 1,480	11936	65700	#58 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 555 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Undergraduates 37,283 Acceptance Rate 20.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,700
59	Wesleyan University	3043	16.37	1,370 – 1,530	23025	56300	#59 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 3,043 Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $23,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,300
60	United States Air Force Academy	4114	14.09	1,240 – 1,450	0	59900	#60 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Students who complete the United States Air Force Academy’s four year program receive commissions as second lieutenants along with their bachelor’s degrees. The USAFA is extremely selective, and 78% of accepted students enroll. With a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, it also boasts a very high first year retention rate of 97%. Undergraduates 4,114 Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,900
61	Pomona College	1721	7.14	1,460 – 1,550	19938	59100	#61 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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, Mathematics, and General. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Undergraduates 1,721 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $19,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,100
62	Wellesley College	2366	14.79	1,460 – 1,550	22174	60200	#62 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 2,366 Acceptance Rate 14.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,200
63	University of Wisconsin-Madison	39193	40.81	1,360 – 1,480	14235	61200	#63 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Undergraduates 39,193 Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,200
64	University of California-San Diego	35442	28.56	1,290 – 1,490	14047	65400	#64 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 35,442 Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $14,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,400
65	Haverford College	1420	13.31	1,450 – 1,540	26535	53400	#65 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,420 Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $26,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,400
66	William & Mary	6951	36.96	1,400 – 1,520	19686	60300	#66 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking William & Mary Williamsburg, VA The second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, King William III and Queen Mary II founded the aptly named William & Mary in 1693. Alumni include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Tyler, James Comey, and Jon Stewart. Athletes wear green and gold, and the school mascot is The Griffin. Undergraduates 6,951 Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $19,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,300
67	Tulane University of Louisiana	6839	14.46	1,430 – 1,510	47427	58500	#67 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 4,760 our of 32,900 applications. Undergraduates 6,839 Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $47,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,500
68	Jewish Theological Seminary of America	173	50.76	1,440 – 1,580	58152	59700	#68 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY The Jewish Theological Seminary of America's main building is located along the Hudson River. Though many alumni have gone onto careers in theology, several others have also had notable careers in music, academia, and politics. JTS has a 96% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 173 Acceptance Rate 50.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $58,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,700
69	The University of Texas at Austin	44314	22.22	1,260 – 1,500	17942	64600	#69 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Undergraduates 44,314 Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $17,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,600
70	University of California-Santa Barbara	23091	38.2	1,260 – 1,480	17658	60200	#70 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An highly selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Undergraduates 23,091 Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $17,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,200
71	United States Coast Guard Academy	1063	20.6	1,240 – 1,400	0	59700	#71 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT “Scientiæ Cedit Mare,” or “the sea yields to knowledge,” is the motto of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Founded in 1876, it’s the smallest of the five service academies. The most popular majors are Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Civil Engineering, and General. Undergraduates 1,063 Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,700
72	University of California-Irvine	30260	28.95	1,240 – 1,440	15889	65600	#72 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Undergraduates 30,260 Acceptance Rate 29.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $15,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,600
73	Lehigh University	5986	28.96	1,380 – 1,500	34154	64700	#73 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 5,986 Acceptance Rate 29.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $34,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,700
74	Colby College	2360	8.03	1,430 – 1,540	16219	55000	#74 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 91% first year retention rate, and an 77% four-year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 2,360 Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,219 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,000
75	Yeshiva University	2318	49.85	1,340 – 1,490	39681	67300	#75 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 2,318 Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $39,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,300
76	Santa Clara University	6695	47.88	1,330 – 1,480	53883	70600	#76 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 6,695 Acceptance Rate 47.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,600
77	University of Richmond	3052	22.24	1,430 – 1,520	30037	65100	#77 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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, 430 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. Undergraduates 3,052 Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,100
78	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	38572	36.59	1,400 – 1,530	13973	61000	#78 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 74% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Computer Science. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Undergraduates 38,572 Acceptance Rate 36.6% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $13,973 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,000
79	Bentley University	4620	47.29	1,240 – 1,410	45802	70200	#79 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and......Read more Undergraduates 4,620 Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $45,802 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,200
80	Case Western Reserve University	6657	37.78	1,440 – 1,540	44000	62500	#80 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Football, Basketball, and Soccer. Undergraduates 6,657 Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $44,000 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,500
81	University of Miami	13241	17.61	1,350 – 1,470	45397	62300	#81 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 93%. With 183 available majors and programs, Finance, General is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Undergraduates 13,241 Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $45,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,300
82	Webb Institute	104	24.84	1,430 – 1,500	21966	85300	#82 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY The Webb Institute is solely focused on Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students receive full-tuition scholarships, guaranteed internships, and 100% job placement after graduation. It was founded in 1889 by William Henry Webb, a famous shipbuilder....Read more Undergraduates 104 Acceptance Rate 24.8% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $21,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,300
83	George Washington University	11495	47.13	1,380 – 1,500	46485	66000	#83 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 11,495 Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,000
84	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	5461	61.89	1,200 – 1,390	47372	63800	#84 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Located in Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s acceptance rate is 62%. 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 95%......Read more Undergraduates 5,461 Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $47,372 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,800
85	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	40996	41.75	1,320 – 1,520	11784	68000	#85 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Undergraduates 40,996 Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,000
86	Bates College	1736	14.83	1,340 – 1,510	24723	52100	#86 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 92% first year retention rate, 79% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 1,736 Acceptance Rate 14.8% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,100
87	Macalester College	2068	28.13	1,350 – 1,490	40225	51000	#87 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 2,068 Acceptance Rate 28.1% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $40,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,000
88	Middlebury College	2640	12.77	1,460 – 1,550	26233	54100	#88 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 2,640 Acceptance Rate 12.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,100
89	Florida State University	34271	23.83	1,310 – 1,430	15815	60500	#89 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University opened as the Florida Institute in 1854. A NCAA Division I-FBS school and competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles have brought home several national championships....Read more Undergraduates 34,271 Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $15,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,500
90	Southern Methodist University	7545	47.64	1,370 – 1,490	48179	65600	#90 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 7,545 Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $48,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,600
91	United States Military Academy	4507	11.61	1,240 – 1,450	0	61000	#91 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking United States Military Academy West Point, NY The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point or the Academy, accepts just 12% of applicants. 75% of these accepted students will go on to attend. Their motto is “Duty • Honor • Country.” The entire site of West Point is a national landmark and is home to historic sites, a museum, and more. Undergraduates 4,507 Acceptance Rate 11.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,000
92	Fairfield University	5671	25.05	1,290 – 1,400	49958	61900	#92 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 80 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is extremely selective. Undergraduates 5,671 Acceptance Rate 25.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $49,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,900
93	Providence College	4680	49.94	1,280 – 1,410	48618	58400	#93 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Undergraduates 4,680 Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $48,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,400
94	Fordham University	10582	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	59300	#94 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. 81% will graduate in six years. Undergraduates 10,582 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 $59,300
95	University of California-Davis	31695	44.35	1,180 – 1,420	17270	62200	#95 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more Undergraduates 31,695 Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,200
96	University of Georgia	32824	34.25	1,260 – 1,450	16662	60900	#96 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Undergraduates 32,824 Acceptance Rate 34.3% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $16,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,900
97	College of the Holy Cross	3106	18.89	1,270 – 1,420	36014	57700	#97 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 91% first year retention rate, and an impressive 79% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. Undergraduates 3,106 Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $36,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,700
98	Ohio State University-Main Campus	46627	49.2	1,290 – 1,450	19783	60000	#98 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 956 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Undergraduates 46,627 Acceptance Rate 49.2% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $19,783 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,000
99	Smith College	2578	22.41	1,420 – 1,520	27305	51400	#99 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 2,578 Acceptance Rate 22.4% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $27,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,400
100	University of Massachusetts-Amherst	24019	59.89	1,330 – 1,500	22948	60600	#100 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. It opened in 1863, when it was known as the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Most students stay on after they complete freshman year – the school has a 92% first year retention rate. 81% graduate in six years. Undergraduates 24,019 Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $22,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,600
101	Skidmore College	2715	23.77	1,360 – 1,480	31187	54400	#101 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 12,300 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,900 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. Undergraduates 2,715 Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,400
102	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	31536	54.57	1,290 – 1,450	24912	63600	#102 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Undergraduates 31,536 Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $24,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,600
103	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	37985	58.15	1,310 – 1,500	20522	65200	#103 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Undergraduates 37,985 Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,200
104	Lafayette College	2675	31.16	1,350 – 1,490	38442	58800	#104 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 76% graduate in four years. Undergraduates 2,675 Acceptance Rate 31.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,800
105	Kenyon College	2052	30.15	1,400 – 1,510	46859	45900	#105 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Kenyon College Gambier, OH Kenyon College has produced Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholarship winners, Fulbright recipients, and Marshall Scholarship winners. Famous alumni include Rutherford B. Hayes, Paul Newman, and Bill Watterson. The school is extremely selective and has a 91% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 2,052 Acceptance Rate 30.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $46,859 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,900
106	Colorado College	1887	22.09	1,270 – 1,460	36123	50700	#106 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 – 26% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Business/Managerial Economics is a common option. Undergraduates 1,887 Acceptance Rate 22.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,700
107	Bryn Mawr College	1288	28.15	1,310 – 1,480	33221	50500	#107 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 95% 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.” Undergraduates 1,288 Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $33,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,500
108	Scripps College	1103	39.88	1,430 – 1,520	44396	57600	#108 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Scripps College Claremont, CA A member of the Claremont Colleges, Scripps College is a liberal arts women’s school well known for its extensive curriculum and historic, beautiful campus. In fact, their campus is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Scripps has a 92% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 1,103 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,600
109	Bucknell University	3928	32.2	1,170 – 1,390	39003	61400	#109 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 752 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Undergraduates 3,928 Acceptance Rate 32.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,400
110	University of Connecticut	20056	52.39	1,230 – 1,450	25310	62700	#110 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 92% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. Undergraduates 20,056 Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $25,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,700
111	Rhode Island School of Design	2173	23.38	1,370 – 1,510	43492	48800	#111 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 80% 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. Undergraduates 2,173 Acceptance Rate 23.4% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $43,492 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,800
112	Texas Christian University	11152	48.09	1,170 – 1,370	41848	61300	#112 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Undergraduates 11,152 Acceptance Rate 48.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $41,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,300
113	Hillsdale College	1565	19.25	1,350 – 1,480	23993	59800	#113 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale College’s motto is “Virtus Tentamine Gaudet” or “Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.” The school has a 93% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. All students have to take courses on the “Great Books” and the United States Constitution. 75% will graduate within 4 years. Undergraduates 1,565 Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $23,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,800
114	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	42565	78.87	1,250 – 1,440	17209	56900	#114 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Undergraduates 42,565 Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $17,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,900
115	Mount Holyoke College	2135	38.41	1,350 – 1,510	32526	49300	#115 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 2,135 Acceptance Rate 38.4% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $32,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,300
116	North Carolina State University	29340	39.54	1,310 – 1,440	15522	63100	#116 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% first year retention rate....Read more Undergraduates 29,340 Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $15,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,100
117	University of Rochester	6096	41.91	1,390 – 1,530	40462	61100	#117 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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, 90% first year retention rate, and 89% six year graduation rate. Undergraduates 6,096 Acceptance Rate 41.9% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,100
118	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	5833	67.25	1,380 – 1,520	38887	63700	#118 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 5,833 Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $38,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,700
119	Colorado School of Mines	6195	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	58300	#119 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO The programs offered at Colorado School of Mines are all focused on energy and environment, so all available majors are in STEM fields. The Orediggers are led on by their mascots Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro....Read more Undergraduates 6,195 Acceptance Rate 60.7% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $29,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,300
120	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	21388	59.45	1,290 – 1,460	25223	58500	#120 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 38,500 of applicants and 15% of these students enrolled. Undergraduates 21,388 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $25,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,500
121	University of Delaware	19287	69.24	1,210 – 1,400	19139	59500	#121 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 40,000 applications. It also has a 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 92% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Conference USA. Undergraduates 19,287 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,500
122	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	42604	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27889	61900	#122 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 70% of students will graduate within four......Read more Undergraduates 42,604 Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,900
123	Purdue University-Main Campus	43633	43.43	1,240 – 1,500	13722	60500	#123 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Undergraduates 43,633 Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $13,722 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,500
124	Trinity College	2112	29.53	1,350 – 1,460	36071	60100	#124 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 2,112 Acceptance Rate 29.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,100
125	Brandeis University	3358	45.41	1,350 – 1,500	43550	58500	#125 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 3,358 Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $43,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,500
126	Clemson University	23401	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	25003	60100	#126 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Undergraduates 23,401 Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $25,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,100
127	Trinity University	2423	24.88	1,340 – 1,490	32224	55400	#127 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 2,423 Acceptance Rate 24.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,400
128	Chapman University	7630	72.06	1,250 – 1,430	47902	61600	#128 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 14,800 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 90% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 7,630 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $47,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,600
129	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	22313	29.96	1,250 – 1,450	17453	68100	#129 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. Undergraduates 22,313 Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $17,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,100
130	Syracuse University	16149	48.79	1,310 – 1,440	48215	61200	#130 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 49% 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 92% first year retention rate and around 69% of undergraduates will......Read more Undergraduates 16,149 Acceptance Rate 48.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,200
131	Wheaton College	2181	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50300	#131 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Undergraduates 2,181 Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,300
132	St Olaf College	3114	43.38	1,310 – 1,440	26756	48000	#132 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 44 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Undergraduates 3,114 Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,000
133	Occidental College	1822	44.85	1,380 – 1,520	48400	53100	#133 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,822 Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $48,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,100
134	Grinnell College	1668	16.05	1,420 – 1,530	34363	48700	#134 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,668 Acceptance Rate 16.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,700
135	Binghamton University	14559	37.31	1,330 – 1,500	18877	60500	#135 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Soccer, and Lacrosse. Undergraduates 14,559 Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,877 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,500
136	Gonzaga University	4976	79.62	1,250 – 1,410	40117	62100	#136 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Named after the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Gonzaga University sits on a 152-acre campus alongside the Spokane River. The school has a first year retention rate of 90%. 85% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Undergraduates 4,976 Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $40,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,100
137	University of San Diego	6049	53.58	1,210 – 1,390	37918	62600	#137 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of San Diego San Diego, CA The University of San Diego is a private Catholic institution which opened as two schools in 1949: the San Diego College for Women and the San Diego University. The two merged in 1972. During the last admissions cycle, USD received about 17,500 applications, of which 54% were accepted....Read more Undergraduates 6,049 Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,600
138	Grove City College	2247	66.7	1,130 – 1,380	25289	59900	#138 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Grove City College Grove City, PA Grove City College is a non-denominational college founded in 1876. With an 83% first year retention rate, 74% of students will graduate in 4 years. Mechanical Engineering is the most popular undergraduate major. Undergraduates 2,247 Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,900
139	Franklin and Marshall College	1778	31.63	1,310 – 1,480	43987	57900	#139 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 32% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 80% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,778 Acceptance Rate 31.6% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $43,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,900
140	Rhodes College	1739	51.51	1,320 – 1,460	31037	52400	#140 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,739 Acceptance Rate 51.5% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,400
141	Creighton University	4833	92.16	1,250 – 1,410	32636	58100	#141 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 91% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Undergraduates 4,833 Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $32,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,100
142	Denison University	2458	19.55	1,290 – 1,450	43721	55100	#142 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 26% of accepted students enrolling. With an 91% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 78% will graduate in six years....Read more Undergraduates 2,458 Acceptance Rate 19.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $43,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,100
143	The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	854	20.71	1,410 – 1,550	26283	58500	#143 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, also known as Cooper Union, is a private engineering and technology school. Offering only a few majors including Fine/Studio Arts, Engineering Studies, and Architecture, the school also boasts a high first year retention rate of 92% and has a 8 to 1 student to faculty......Read more Undergraduates 854 Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,500
144	Bethlehem College & Seminary	122	97.33	1,130 – 1,270	14681	60800	#144 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, Bethlehem College & Seminary accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 89% of students at Bethlehem College & Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 122 Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $14,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,800
145	The College of New Jersey	7433	61.48	1,140 – 1,350	25580	59300	#145 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ The College of New Jersey was founded in 1855 and originally called the New Jersey State Normal School. It received its current name in 1996. The college has a first year retention rate of 89%....Read more Undergraduates 7,433 Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,300
146	Texas A&M University-College Station	60710	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21437	62100	#146 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 53% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 60,710 Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,100
147	Bryant University	3511	64.84	1,180 – 1,330	42139	63100	#147 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 3,511 Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $42,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,100
148	Soka University of America	484	43.62	1,340 – 1,510	15691	49400	#148 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 484 Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $15,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,400
149	Loyola Marymount University	7187	48.21	1,270 – 1,430	59926	61400	#149 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more Undergraduates 7,187 Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,400
150	Union College	1954	43.42	1,330 – 1,480	42137	56200	#150 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 89%, and 66% will graduate within four years. 80% graduate in six. Undergraduates 1,954 Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,137 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,200
151	Stony Brook University	18616	48.18	1,340 – 1,500	20992	66900	#151 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Stony Brook University is a flagship school of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It has student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1, with a first year retention rate of 89%. A NCAA Division I-FCS school in the Colonial Athletic Association, SBU has 449 student-athletes, known as the Seawolves. Undergraduates 18,616 Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $20,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,900
152	American University	6730	65.56	1,330 – 1,460	39676	60500	#152 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 66% 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 87%....Read more Undergraduates 6,730 Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,676 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,500
153	University of South Carolina-Columbia	31845	56.51	1,210 – 1,390	24488	57400	#153 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Columbia, or USC, is the flagship campus of the eight-school University of South Carolina system. There are 16 schools and colleges that make up the institution, with 164 undergraduate majors to choose from. Public Health, General is a popular area of study....Read more Undergraduates 31,845 Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $24,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,400
154	Elon University	6191	63.26	1,190 – 1,380	44440	56100	#154 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Elon University Elon, NC Found in Elon, Elon University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 77% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,191 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $44,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,100
155	Oberlin College	2896	34.16	1,380 – 1,520	51624	45800	#155 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Oberlin College Oberlin, OH In the United States, Oberlin College is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college and its Conservatory of Music is the oldest operational conservatory. 60% of students will graduate within four years (80% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” Undergraduates 2,896 Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $51,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,800
156	Baylor University	14183	52.22	1,210 – 1,400	47001	56800	#156 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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, 15% of accepted students enroll and 89% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Undergraduates 14,183 Acceptance Rate 52.2% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $47,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,800
157	Indiana University-Bloomington	38463	75.89	1,230 – 1,430	17270	64900	#157 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 90% first year retention rate. 80% of students graduate in six years. Undergraduates 38,463 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,900
158	Auburn University	27907	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	25242	60800	#158 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 27,907 Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $25,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,800
159	Marquette University	8206	78.02	1,230 – 1,380	34322	60200	#159 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,600 out of 20,000 applications. 12% of these students decided to attend....Read more Undergraduates 8,206 Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $34,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,200
160	University of North Carolina School of the Arts	946	29.97	1,130 – 1,360	13140	49600	#160 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC The University of North Carolina School of the Arts accepts only 30% of applicants. 56% of those accepted will go on to attend the following fall. It has a whopping 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an 93% first year retention rate....Read more Undergraduates 946 Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $13,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,600
161	St Lawrence University	1949	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	33216	56700	#161 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,949 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 $56,700
162	University of Scranton	3689	80.06	1,160 – 1,330	34234	59900	#162 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Scranton Scranton, PA A Catholic school, the University of Scranton’s motto is “Religio Mores Cultura,” which translates to “Religion Morals Culture.” 95% receive institutional grants from the university, averaging $33,197 each. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 87% stay on after their first year and 76% graduate in four years. Undergraduates 3,689 Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $34,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,900
163	Drexel University	12318	69.9	1,270 – 1,450	42801	64300	#163 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 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 88% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 12,318 Acceptance Rate 69.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $42,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,300
164	University of California-Santa Cruz	18194	72.73	1,180 – 1,390	18059	56300	#164 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 73% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 49% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 89% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 18,194 Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $18,059 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,300
165	Centre College	1385	48.16	1,240 – 1,410	23860	52100	#165 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Centre College Danville, KY Centre College’s motto is “Doctrina Lux Mentis,” or “Learning is the Light of the Mind.” Offering up to Bachelor's degrees, the school has 26 degree programs, with Econometrics and Quantitative Economics being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Undergraduates 1,385 Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $23,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,100
166	The University of Texas at Dallas	23007	69.09	1,170 – 1,410	14916	68700	#166 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 23,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Undergraduates 23,007 Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,700
167	Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia	4999	92.96	1,160 – 1,360	31205	61500	#167 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Found in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,999 Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,500
168	Emerson College	3908	51.31	1,290 – 1,430	53432	52300	#168 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 3,908 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 $52,300
169	Muhlenberg College	1737	71.99	1,280 – 1,430	34739	55200	#169 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA In addition to an 82-acre campus, Muhlenberg College also maintains nearby 60-acre Graver Arboretum and 40-acre Raker Wildlife Preserve. Most of their programs focus on liberal arts and pre-professional education – Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General is a popular area of study....Read more Undergraduates 1,737 Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $34,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,200
170	Miami University-Oxford	16405	74	1,200 – 1,370	28229	57700	#170 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Undergraduates 16,405 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $28,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,700
171	Quinnipiac University	6610	70.31	1,170 – 1,330	40632	61100	#171 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 70%. 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 74% of undergraduates will......Read more Undergraduates 6,610 Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,100
172	Thomas Aquinas College	369	80	1,180 – 1,360	24820	45700	#172 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA The Catholic-affiliated school, Thomas Aquinas College, offers need-based scholarships thanks to donations and doesn’t have merit-based awards. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is the only available area of study, and undergraduates study the Great Books (the Classics). It has a first year retention rate of 87%. Undergraduates 369 Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,700
173	Wofford College	1781	54.87	1,240 – 1,370	30481	51600	#173 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 89% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Undergraduates 1,781 Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,600
174	Pepperdine University	3459	69.4	1,270 – 1,430	66585	66000	#174 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 3,459 Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $66,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,000
175	Pitzer College	1193	26.85	1,190 – 1,370	34979	57700	#175 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 29% enrolled. 57% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 83% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Undergraduates 1,193 Acceptance Rate 26.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,700
176	Furman University	2304	48.69	1,300 – 1,450	34086	56400	#176 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 92% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Business Administration and Management, General. 375 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference....Read more Undergraduates 2,304 Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,400
177	The University of the South	1590	56.42	1,250 – 1,400	34815	51200	#177 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The University of the South Sewanee, TN The University of the South, or Sewanee, sits on 13,000 acres. The grounds are often called “The Domain” or “The Mountain,” and have several Gothic-styled buildings. The university’s magazine, “Sewanee Review,” has been running since 1892, making it the oldest continuous literary magazine in the country. Undergraduates 1,590 Acceptance Rate 56.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,200
178	University of Denver	5766	85.38	1,200 – 1,390	45451	60200	#178 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Undergraduates 5,766 Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,200
179	Marist University	5644	55.99	1,200 – 1,360	42508	61200	#179 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY Located in Poughkeepsie, Marist University accepted 56% 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 88% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 5,644 Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $42,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,200
180	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	2160	80.9	1,290 – 1,480	45406	56300	#180 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 2,160 Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $45,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,300
181	University of Dayton	7252	66.59	1,240 – 1,400	32794	58700	#181 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Dayton Dayton, OH The University of Dayton is a private, Catholic institution affiliated with the Society of Mary. With roots going back to 1850, the school now sits on both sides of the Great Miami River. 95% of UD students receive grant aid – $33,418 on average each....Read more Undergraduates 7,252 Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,700
182	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	32041	43.58	1,250 – 1,400	21648	60700	#182 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 44% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 32,041 Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,700
183	Connecticut College	1953	39.23	1,180 – 1,400	45700	52700	#183 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 39% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 91%....Read more Undergraduates 1,953 Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $45,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,700
184	Dickinson College	2140	41.49	1,340 – 1,440	38483	50700	#184 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 41% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,140 Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $38,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,700
185	Gettysburg College	2104	38.9	1,290 – 1,460	32769	55600	#185 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 2,104 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 $55,600
186	University of California-Riverside	24034	86.09	1,090 – 1,310	14562	62200	#186 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA 64% of students attending the University of California, Riverside receive grant aid, with an average of $24,355 each. A part of the Big West Conference, UC Riverside is a NCAA Division I without football school with 308 athletes, who are known as the Highlanders and cheered on by Scotty Highlander. Undergraduates 24,034 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,200
187	University of St Thomas	6270	85.48	1,220 – 1,380	31250	60000	#187 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 6,270 Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,000
188	Michigan State University	41415	83.24	1,100 – 1,330	23657	62900	#188 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 41,415 Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $23,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,900
189	Reed College	1267	29.19	1,320 – 1,500	30953	43400	#189 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Reed College Portland, OR Founded in 1908, Reed College requires all undergraduates to complete a thesis with a 90-minute presentation and oral defense. Students also need to take various physical education courses. Reed has a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Many major in English Language and Literature, General. Undergraduates 1,267 Acceptance Rate 29.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $30,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,400
190	University of Tulsa	2852	61.5	1,220 – 1,510	13095	62500	#190 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK Royal blue, old gold, and crimson are the official colors of the University of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. Alumni include inventors, businessmen, actors, scientists, and politicians. UT’s student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Undergraduates 2,852 Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $13,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,500
191	Point Loma Nazarene University	3340	82.78	1,150 – 1,390	39696	62600	#191 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 215 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Undergraduates 3,340 Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,600
192	Saint Louis University	9331	74.99	1,140 – 1,370	27749	60200	#192 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 85% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Computer and Information Sciences, General. Undergraduates 9,331 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $27,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,200
193	James Madison University	21358	68.79	1,170 – 1,350	18856	60800	#193 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Found in Harrisonburg, James Madison University accepts 69% of applicants and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 27% of students at James Madison University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 91% and 63% of students......Read more Undergraduates 21,358 Acceptance Rate 68.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $18,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,800
194	Messiah University	2722	81.07	1,160 – 1,380	29408	53800	#194 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. Undergraduates 2,722 Acceptance Rate 81.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $29,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,800
195	Spelman College	2597	23.78	1,100 – 1,310	40354	57000	#195 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Spelman College Atlanta, GA Spelman College is a women’s liberal arts college that was founded in 1881. 24% of those accepted go on to attend. Many students major in Psychology, General. Spelman has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 95% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 2,597 Acceptance Rate 23.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $40,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,000
196	University of South Florida	39093	40.71	1,170 – 1,340	11579	61700	#196 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of South Florida Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, the University of South Florida accepts 41% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 59% of students attending the University of South Florida currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 39,093 Acceptance Rate 40.7% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $11,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,700
197	Manhattan School of Music	554	40.78	--	51767	41800	#197 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 554 Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,800
198	Taylor University	2769	98.81	1,110 – 1,360	26178	53300	#198 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 61 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. The school also boasts a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 94% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 2,769 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,300
199	Samford University	4210	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	59300	#199 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Undergraduates 4,210 Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,300
200	Touro University	4872	60.83	1,210 – 1,450	29179	65500	#200 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Touro University New York, NY You can find Touro University right on Times Square. A private Jewish institution, the school is fairly selective and many accepted students – 35% – enroll. It grants up to Doctor's degrees, and students often study Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs, but there are 66 majors and programs......Read more Undergraduates 4,872 Acceptance Rate 60.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,500
201	Bennington College	708	37.21	1,330 – 1,490	34220	48500	#201 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Bennington College Bennington, VT Bennington College, sitting on 440 acres, was originally a women’s college when it was founded in 1932 and became coeducational in 1969. Today, the school is still predominantly female (71% of undergraduates are women). Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $53,064 on average. Undergraduates 708 Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $34,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,500
202	Sacred Heart University	7291	63.63	1,190 – 1,340	47848	61100	#202 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 64% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 7,291 Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $47,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,100
203	University of Portland	2814	91.78	1,200 – 1,380	30985	56800	#203 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,100 of applicants, 10% of which enrolled. It’s a private Catholic University, sister to the University of Notre Dame, and affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. 80% of undergraduates graduate within six years. Undergraduates 2,814 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,800
204	Saint Anselm College	2094	78.05	1,110 – 1,280	35551	59300	#204 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH Saint Anselm College is the third oldest Catholic college in New England, having been founded in 1889. The school has been the site of presidential policy speeches from John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon as well as several national presidential debates....Read more Undergraduates 2,094 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $35,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,300
205	DePauw University	1858	56.02	1,190 – 1,410	31411	60700	#205 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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.” Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science are commonly chosen majors. Undergraduates 1,858 Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $31,411 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,700
206	Loyola University Maryland	4013	69.86	1,260 – 1,400	32846	61200	#206 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 4,013 Acceptance Rate 69.9% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,846 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,200
207	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	10900	89.14	1,110 – 1,340	24999	61900	#207 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH Found in Durham, the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 89% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students attending the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, there is a 88% first year......Read more Undergraduates 10,900 Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,900
208	Endicott College	3195	71.21	1,200 – 1,350	41394	57000	#208 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Endicott College Beverly, MA Located in Beverly, Endicott College accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students attending Endicott College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,195 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $41,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,000
209	College of Saint Benedict	1356	91.9	1,100 – 1,300	28400	57700	#209 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Partnered with Saint John’s University for men, the College of Saint Benedict is exclusively for women. The school got its start in 1913 with only six students. Since 1955, the two campuses have shared resources. CSB has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 80% four year graduation rate. Undergraduates 1,356 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,700
210	Whitman College	1468	40.16	1,320 – 1,500	37633	46800	#210 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,468 Acceptance Rate 40.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,800
211	University of Iowa	23407	79.9	1,090 – 1,320	21765	59100	#211 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 23,407 Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $21,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,100
212	Hofstra University	6599	72.67	1,310 – 1,430	35792	60600	#212 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 85% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 6,599 Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $35,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,600
213	Willamette University	1770	77.38	1,240 – 1,450	29421	51600	#213 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 71% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 32 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. Undergraduates 1,770 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,600
214	University of Missouri-Columbia	25141	76.13	1,150 – 1,370	22169	61700	#214 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Undergraduates 25,141 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $22,169 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,700
215	University of Central Florida	60083	42.8	1,210 – 1,370	13351	63200	#215 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 43% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 42% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 60,083 Acceptance Rate 42.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $13,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,200
216	Florida International University	46249	60.85	1,080 – 1,280	11178	64600	#216 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Florida International University Miami, FL Located in Miami, Florida International University accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 60% of students at Florida International University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 46,249 Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $11,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,600
217	Hope College	3427	87.12	1,100 – 1,340	30700	56300	#217 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Hope College Holland, MI Student athletes at Hope College are known as the Flying Dutch and wear orange and blue. Some popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Hope has a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% six year graduation rate. Undergraduates 3,427 Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,300
218	Lake Forest College	1786	53.63	1,230 – 1,380	31225	59700	#218 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 undergraduates choose to study Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. 13% of accepted students decide to enroll. Undergraduates 1,786 Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,700
219	Butler University	4418	82.09	1,180 – 1,360	38438	56200	#219 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Butler University Indianapolis, IN 469 of students participate in varsity sports at Butler University, a NCAA Division I-FCS school. Some popular options include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). The Bulldogs have a live mascot – a bulldog named Butler Blue IV....Read more Undergraduates 4,418 Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $38,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,200
220	The Catholic University of America	3294	73.28	1,110 – 1,360	32705	61500	#220 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The Catholic University of America Washington, DC The Catholic University of America is a Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive school, founded in 1887. The 193-acre campus is lined by trees, featuring Romanesque and modern buildings. 673 student-athletes (known as the Cardinals) participate in Basketball, Football, and Lacrosse, among others. Undergraduates 3,294 Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $32,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,500
221	New Jersey Institute of Technology	9827	67.37	1,230 – 1,450	17313	73000	#221 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ The New Jersey Institute of Technology has a first year retention rate of 89%, with many undergraduates majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General. Awarding up to Doctor's degrees, it’s an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander- and Hispanic-serving institution. Undergraduates 9,827 Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $17,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,000
222	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	16737	49.04	1,310 – 1,450	4326	68100	#222 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY One of the oldest schools in the CUNY system, Baruch College was originally the The City College of New York's School of Business and Civic Administration when it opened in 1919. It became its own college in 1968, and many students today still major in business. Two popular programs include Finance, General, and Accounting. Undergraduates 16,737 Acceptance Rate 49.0% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $4,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,100
223	Loyola University Chicago	12640	75.1	1,160 – 1,370	39147	60900	#223 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 75% 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 84% and around 66% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more Undergraduates 12,640 Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $39,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,900
224	San Diego State University	36196	37.41	1,100 – 1,320	14704	66200	#224 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 37%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 36,196 Acceptance Rate 37.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $14,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,200
225	United States Merchant Marine Academy	962	34.24	1,110 – 1,320	4101	56400	#225 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s motto is “Acta Non Verba”, or “Deeds not Words.” The Academy accepted 500 out of 1,370 applications last year. The only available majors are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Systems Engineering. Undergraduates 962 Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,101 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,400
226	Susquehanna University	2220	79.08	1,090 – 1,310	26444	55300	#226 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Based in Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University accepts 79% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students attending Susquehanna University currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $45,185 each. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more Undergraduates 2,220 Acceptance Rate 79.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,300
227	John Carroll University	2408	77.32	1,210 – 1,360	30030	57600	#227 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 85%. Undergraduates 2,408 Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $30,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,600
228	University at Buffalo	21192	80.59	1,230 – 1,390	20529	64400	#228 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 71% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 21,192 Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,400
229	Lawrence University	1322	66.63	1,190 – 1,410	27161	49000	#229 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,322 Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,161 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,000
230	Duquesne University	5382	86.39	1,150 – 1,360	37917	59500	#230 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 85% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 5,382 Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,500
231	Iowa State University	26346	87.93	1,100 – 1,330	17779	58500	#231 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 89% first year retention rate, and 57% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 26,346 Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,500
232	Clarkson University	2163	82.5	1,190 – 1,380	32406	63900	#232 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Clarkson University opened as the Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial School of Technology in 1896, becoming a university in 1984. Many of the school’s 49 programs are still based in technology including Mechanical Engineering, the most popular major....Read more Undergraduates 2,163 Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,900
233	Siena University	3149	84.64	1,190 – 1,440	32955	57600	#233 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Siena University Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 96% of students attending Siena University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and around......Read more Undergraduates 3,149 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $32,955 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,600
234	Elizabethtown College	1935	88.92	1,110 – 1,320	27760	59900	#234 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Although Elizabethtown College has “College” in its name, it grants up to Doctor's degrees. With 19 academic departments and 69 areas of study to choose from, in-demand programs include Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Business Administration and Management, General, and Trauma Counseling....Read more Undergraduates 1,935 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,900
235	College of the Atlantic	342	68.8	1,250 – 1,410	21829	40100	#235 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME Based in Bar Harbor, the College of the Atlantic’s acceptance rate is 69% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at the College of the Atlantic currently receive institutional grant aid. 90% of students decide to stay at the College of the Atlantic after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 342 Acceptance Rate 68.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $21,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,100
236	Patrick Henry College	425	77.44	1,260 – 1,440	25869	61700	#236 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VA Patrick Henry College is a fairly new school, having only opened in 2000. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each package averaging $13,345. Most students, 88%, stay on after the first year, and many major in Strategic Intelligence, Political Science and Government, General, and Journalism. Undergraduates 425 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,700
237	Seton Hall University	6178	69.15	1,250 – 1,410	33896	60400	#237 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 6,178 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,400
238	Bard College	2037	52.12	1,290 – 1,450	29320	55100	#238 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 2,037 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 $55,100
239	Calvin University	3359	67.91	1,120 – 1,350	25231	55600	#239 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 68% 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 Undergraduates 3,359 Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,600
240	Ithaca College	4205	70.15	1,250 – 1,410	35253	54900	#240 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,205 Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,900
241	Rollins College	2639	52.85	1,200 – 1,370	39201	61700	#241 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Tennis, among others....Read more Undergraduates 2,639 Acceptance Rate 52.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $39,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,700
242	Brigham Young University	34354	68.62	1,310 – 1,440	16694	64000	#242 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. 620 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Undergraduates 34,354 Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $16,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,000
243	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	2848	28.59	1,030 – 1,240	22124	62400	#243 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Intelligence, General. Undergraduates 2,848 Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,400
244	University of Colorado Boulder	32244	78.09	1,270 – 1,440	26231	62300	#244 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Undergraduates 32,244 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,300
245	University of San Francisco	5171	71.76	1,240 – 1,440	45443	68300	#245 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 81 areas of study, the most popular of which is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Undergraduates 5,171 Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $45,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,300
246	Hobart William Smith Colleges	1862	66.7	1,200 – 1,400	34170	56600	#246 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 67% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 88% first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 1,862 Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,170 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,600
247	Gustavus Adolphus College	1906	60.99	1,180 – 1,370	26094	57600	#247 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 5,290 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 3,230 of them. The college has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 1,906 Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,600
248	St. John Fisher University	2583	66.07	1,110 – 1,320	30540	57900	#248 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY St. John Fisher University accepts around 66% of applicants – 20% of which enroll. 100% of students receive grant aid, with an average of $24,530 per student. Many undergraduates declare their major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Undergraduates 2,583 Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,540 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,900
249	Adelphi University	5097	72.15	1,130 – 1,360	31303	66900	#249 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 5,097 Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,900
250	Dominican University of California	1058	52.1	--	37456	70100	#250 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,058 Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,100
251	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	25054	77.62	1,140 – 1,310	18574	60800	#251 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 89%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Southeastern Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Undergraduates 25,054 Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,800
252	Truman State University	3506	85.15	1,280 – 1,400	13602	55900	#252 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more Undergraduates 3,506 Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $13,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,900
253	Simmons University	1676	70.08	1,230 – 1,410	28691	61500	#253 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Simmons University Boston, MA Simmons University is a private women’s institution, though the graduate school does admit men. It was founded as a college in 1899 and became a university in 2018. Simmons has an 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid. Undergraduates 1,676 Acceptance Rate 70.1% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $28,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,500
254	Lewis & Clark College	1989	71.18	1,260 – 1,400	37999	51900	#254 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 71% 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 Undergraduates 1,989 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $37,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,900
255	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	227	54.48	910 – 1,230	43746	54800	#255 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more Undergraduates 227 Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $43,746 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,800
256	The University of Alabama	35621	71.17	1,110 – 1,390	22559	60000	#256 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 71% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 88% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 35,621 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $22,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,000
257	Drake University	2504	64.94	1,110 – 1,350	29565	56100	#257 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Drake University Des Moines, IA Located in Des Moines, Drake University accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,504 Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,565 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,100
258	Stonehill College	2569	66.28	1,050 – 1,250	33385	60300	#258 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Stonehill College Easton, MA Located in Easton, Stonehill College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Stonehill College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 2,569 Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $33,385 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,300
259	Cedarville University	5794	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	55200	#259 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 5,794 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 $55,200
260	University of the Pacific	3097	69.05	1,200 – 1,480	31670	67100	#260 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 69% 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 Undergraduates 3,097 Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,100
261	Nazareth University	1862	74.09	1,210 – 1,340	30785	57900	#261 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,862 Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,900
262	Westmont College	1311	80.59	1,220 – 1,420	32172	55500	#262 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Undergraduates 1,311 Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $32,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,500
263	Roger Williams University	3970	88.2	1,150 – 1,320	38779	55700	#263 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 100% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,970 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,700
264	University of North Carolina Wilmington	16131	64.72	1,200 – 1,350	18976	60500	#264 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC Located in Wilmington, the University of North Carolina Wilmington accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $80 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of students attending the University of North Carolina Wilmington currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 16,131 Acceptance Rate 64.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $18,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,500
265	University of Puget Sound	1626	72.41	1,220 – 1,410	43188	55200	#265 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA 99% of students attending the University of Puget Sound receive grant aid, averaging $35,179 each. 87% stay on after they finish their first year, and classes are small with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Business Administration and Management, General is a popular area of study. Undergraduates 1,626 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,200
266	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	11087	73.97	1,240 – 1,420	18770	59500	#266 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 11,087 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $18,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,500
267	Wheaton College (Massachusetts)	1785	67.73	1,240 – 1,400	30701	54600	#267 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA Wheaton College got its start as the Wheaton Female Seminary in 1834. It received its current moniker in 1912 and began admitting men in 1988. To offer more courses to students, Wheaton has partnerships with Brown University and nine other local schools....Read more Undergraduates 1,785 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $30,701 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,600
268	Xavier University	3744	84.8	1,170 – 1,430	33623	56100	#268 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,744 Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $33,623 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,100
269	Drew University	1671	67.34	1,140 – 1,340	28425	56600	#269 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Drew University Madison, NJ Based in Madison, Drew University accepted 67% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Drew University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 88% of students continued their studies......Read more Undergraduates 1,671 Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,600
270	Belmont University	7174	93.67	1,180 – 1,370	38578	51900	#270 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 93% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 7,174 Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $38,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,900
271	Springfield College	1724	74.21	1,180 – 1,340	30039	60300	#271 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Springfield College Springfield, MA Gym teacher James Naismith invented Basketball at Springfield College in 1891, when it was the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School. Students are known as the Pride and wearing maroon and white, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference. Undergraduates 1,724 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,300
272	Pratt Institute-Main	3734	86.38	1,120 – 1,410	54150	52500	#272 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 86% 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 Undergraduates 3,734 Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $54,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,500
273	Saint Mary's College	1576	91.09	1,070 – 1,320	27865	59200	#273 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Saint Mary’s College is a private Catholic liberal arts school for women. It’s non selective and has a 25% yield. 85% of students stay on after they complete their first year and in the classroom, there’s a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular major. Undergraduates 1,576 Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,200
274	Berklee College of Music	7274	55.09	--	49797	47300	#274 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Located in Boston, Berklee College of Music accepts 55% 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 Undergraduates 7,274 Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $49,797 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,300
275	Salve Regina University	2128	66.23	1,180 – 1,340	38307	57900	#275 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Undergraduates 2,128 Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $38,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,900
276	The College of Wooster	1515	64.38	1,260 – 1,440	28004	50100	#276 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 64% 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 Undergraduates 1,515 Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $28,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,100
277	Southwestern University	1431	43.48	1,160 – 1,370	32228	59000	#277 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Southwestern University Georgetown, TX A small liberal arts school, Southwestern University offers 98% of attending students institutional grants, $31,958 on average. With nearly 40 majors, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are the most popular options. Undergraduates 1,431 Acceptance Rate 43.5% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $32,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,000
278	Monmouth University	3657	87.16	1,130 – 1,310	34072	61700	#278 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 87% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,657 Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $34,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,700
279	The University of Tampa	10710	43.63	1,180 – 1,320	35679	55300	#279 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 44%. 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 61% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Undergraduates 10,710 Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $35,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,300
280	Wabash College	897	57.05	1,140 – 1,350	25562	55600	#280 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN Wabash College is an all men’s school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% of students receive grant aid - around $39,605 each - and 72% graduate within six years. The student paper, “The Bachelor,” has been in publication since the early 1900s. Undergraduates 897 Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,600
281	Albizu University-San Juan	729	100	--	9458	70700	#281 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Albizu University-San Juan San Juan, PR Located in San Juan, Albizu University-San Juan’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 0% of students at Albizu University-San Juan currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 729 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,700
282	Seattle University	4370	73.13	1,220 – 1,380	36948	58700	#282 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 73% 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 Undergraduates 4,370 Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,700
283	George Mason University	28862	86.47	1,170 – 1,380	18823	68800	#283 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking George Mason University Fairfax, VA Found in Fairfax, George Mason University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 45% of students at George Mason University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 28,862 Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,800
284	DePaul University	14338	87.8	1,160 – 1,360	34135	62700	#284 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 88% 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 Undergraduates 14,338 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $34,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,700
285	High Point University	5135	75.31	1,150 – 1,390	43086	52300	#285 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking High Point University High Point, NC Located in High Point, High Point University’s acceptance rate is 75%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at High Point University will receive institutional grant aid. At High Point University, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 65% of......Read more Undergraduates 5,135 Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,300
286	SUNY College at Geneseo	3943	33.33	1,200 – 1,350	19115	59300	#286 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 33%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,943 Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,300
287	Saint Mary's College of California	1955	88.56	1,080 – 1,270	35332	65800	#287 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 89% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Saint Mary's College of California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,955 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,800
288	Bob Jones University	2312	100	1,030 – 1,270	19624	56200	#288 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Bob Jones University Greenville, SC “Petimus Credimus” is the Latin motto of Bob Jones University, which means “We Seek, We Trust.” The school offers up to the doctor’s degree, though most of the students study at the undergraduate level. Many undergraduates will study Business Administration and Management, Accounting, and Registered Nursing....Read more Undergraduates 2,312 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,200
289	University of Kentucky	25535	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	21958	60900	#289 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 87% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 55% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Undergraduates 25,535 Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,900
290	John Brown University	2091	68.02	1,050 – 1,340	21537	54900	#290 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 fairly selective school, 28% of those accepted decided to enroll. It offers up to Master's degrees, and popular programs include andGeneral Studies. Undergraduates 2,091 Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,900
291	Biola University	3553	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	59700	#291 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 3,553 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,700
292	University of Oregon	20710	87.42	1,060 – 1,340	24605	61500	#292 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 85% first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 20,710 Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,500
293	Saint Norbert College	1970	85.74	1,080 – 1,310	27880	57500	#293 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI Roman Catholic and Norbertine, St. Norbert College’s motto is “Docere Verbo et Exemplo,” which translates to “To teach by word and example.” It awards 100% of students with institutional grants and has an 83% first year retention rate. 66% graduate in four years, 72% in six. Undergraduates 1,970 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,500
294	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	19787	88.07	1,080 – 1,320	18322	57400	#294 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Lincoln is the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska system. The school got its start in 1869, just two years after Nebraska joined the United States. Alumni include Johnny Carson, Warren Buffett, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic athletes....Read more Undergraduates 19,787 Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,400
295	Ursinus College	1378	92.85	1,220 – 1,390	32158	54600	#295 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Ursinus College Collegeville, PA 100% of students at Ursinus College receive grant aid, around $44,754 per student. The school sits on a 170-acre campus and has several programs that promote STEM, including the Supporting Inclusive Excellence Program and Science in Motion....Read more Undergraduates 1,378 Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,600
296	Le Moyne College	2494	67.82	1,170 – 1,330	23702	58200	#296 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Located in Syracuse, Le Moyne College’s acceptance rate is 68%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Le Moyne College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,494 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $23,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,200
297	Ringling College of Art and Design	1535	67.94	--	62012	53300	#297 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Based in Sarasota, Ringling College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 68%. 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 Undergraduates 1,535 Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $62,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,300
298	Temple University	21031	86.22	1,030 – 1,330	28088	61900	#298 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 84% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 58% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 21,031 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,900
299	University of Detroit Mercy	3577	75.07	1,040 – 1,280	16790	68000	#299 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 84%....Read more Undergraduates 3,577 Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,000
300	Franciscan University of Steubenville	3219	58.36	1,110 – 1,350	23086	49600	#300 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH “Fortitude and Prudence” is the motto of the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Located along the Ohio River, the school has a first year retention rate of 87% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The Barons participate in the NCAA Division III without football Presidents' Athletic Conference. Undergraduates 3,219 Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $23,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,600
301	Oregon State University	31253	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	22467	60800	#301 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 31,253 Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,800
302	Dordt University	1716	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	54200	#302 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,716 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 $54,200
303	Illinois Wesleyan University	1683	48.54	1,120 – 1,330	28644	56200	#303 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 49% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,683 Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,200
304	Christopher Newport University	4369	86.04	1,080 – 1,300	23148	57800	#304 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Based in Newport News, Christopher Newport University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at Christopher Newport......Read more Undergraduates 4,369 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $23,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,800
305	Lebanon Valley College	1834	80.8	1,190 – 1,330	27995	60200	#305 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 100% of students attending Lebanon Valley College receive institutional grants averaging $34,994, and 84% will stay on after they complete their first year. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....Read more Undergraduates 1,834 Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,200
306	Juniata College	1276	79.41	1,170 – 1,360	24580	52600	#306 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” Undergraduates 1,276 Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,600
307	Mercer University	4719	64.3	1,170 – 1,360	24364	64300	#307 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Mercer University Macon, GA Based in Macon, Mercer University accepts 64% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Mercer University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,719 Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,300
308	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	8513	92.61	1,060 – 1,260	17779	61600	#308 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 85% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Undergraduates 8,513 Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $17,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,600
309	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	1511	92.02	1,040 – 1,200	13546	65900	#309 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Undergraduates 1,511 Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,900
310	University of Rhode Island	14466	74.56	1,080 – 1,320	24118	62800	#310 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 75% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 14,466 Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,800
311	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	34447	88.04	1,180 – 1,370	24696	61900	#311 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 34,447 Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,900
312	Union University	1856	58.57	1,120 – 1,380	28452	59300	#312 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Union University Jackson, TN Union University athletes are known as the Bulldogs. Previously a NCAA Division I school, they’ve won several championships while part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Today, athletes compete in the Gulf South Conference....Read more Undergraduates 1,856 Acceptance Rate 58.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $28,452 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,300
313	Anderson University	3724	54.91	1,110 – 1,310	24434	55600	#313 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Undergraduates 3,724 Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,600
314	Berry College	2262	73.15	1,120 – 1,320	25363	55000	#314 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Berry College Mount Berry, GA Located in Mount Berry, Berry College accepted 73% 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 will receive grant aid from the school. At Berry College, there is a 85% first year retention rate and around 65%......Read more Undergraduates 2,262 Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,000
315	Colorado Christian University	8200	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	60100	#315 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Undergraduates 8,200 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,100
316	Covenant College	1225	74.56	1,180 – 1,380	27926	51800	#316 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 87% – 67% graduate in six years. Undergraduates 1,225 Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,800
317	Florida Southern College	2682	64.42	1,180 – 1,350	29384	57400	#317 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 64% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Undergraduates 2,682 Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,400
318	Michigan Technological University	6009	85.46	1,140 – 1,360	16879	59500	#318 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Undergraduates 6,009 Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $16,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,500
319	DeSales University	2172	77.09	1,100 – 1,270	31732	63400	#319 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking DeSales University Center Valley, PA A Catholic liberal arts school, DeSales University offers 60 degree programs—Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse being the most sought after. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 64% 4-year graduation rate. Undergraduates 2,172 Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $31,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,400
320	University of Kansas	22544	92.58	1,050 – 1,310	19205	61700	#320 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Kansas Lawrence, KS The University of Kansas is classified as a Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive institution. It opened in 1865, just four years after Kansas became a state. A NCAA Division I-FBS school competing in the Big Twelve Conference, UK has 539 student-athletes, known as the Jayhawks, in a variety of sports, such as Football,......Read more Undergraduates 22,544 Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,700
321	Meredith College	1212	75.06	1,120 – 1,370	24323	56300	#321 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Meredith College Raleigh, NC Meredith College is a private women’s liberal arts school, but its graduate program does admit men. It offers 42 majors and programs, with many choosing to study Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Athletes are known as the Avenging Angels, and they participate in the USA South Athletic Conference. Undergraduates 1,212 Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,300
322	Lipscomb University	3327	67.74	1,090 – 1,350	27695	58700	#322 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school and during the last admissions cycle, 25% of accepted students enrolled. A NCAA Division I without football member, 262 Bisons compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference....Read more Undergraduates 3,327 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,700
323	Kalamazoo College	1330	83.34	1,110 – 1,390	26956	54900	#323 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo College is the leading producer of Peace Corps members out of small liberal arts colleges. Its motto is “Lux Esto,” which is Latin for “Be Light.” Many of K College’s faculty hold a terminal degree in their field. Students follow the “K Plan” – an academic plan that focuses on liberal arts, study abroad, and community. Undergraduates 1,330 Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,900
324	Cleveland Institute of Music	160	47.31	--	29683	33900	#324 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Music accepts 47% of applicants. They charge $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and......Read more Undergraduates 160 Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,900
325	Bellin College	656	97.18	1,010 – 1,180	37954	58000	#325 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Bellin College Green Bay, WI Located in Green Bay, Bellin College accepts 97% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students attending Bellin College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 656 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $37,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,000
326	Southern California Institute of Architecture	238	76.68	1,020 – 1,230	28985	62900	#326 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $85 to apply. About 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 238 Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,900
327	Saint Michael's College	1051	89.76	1,220 – 1,340	27982	54200	#327 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Saint Michael’s College has over 30 majors available to students, the most popular of which is Business Administration and Management, General. The college has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 78% first year retention rate, 63% 4-year graduation rate, and 100% of students receive institutional aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,051 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,200
328	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	12122	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	16530	65800	#328 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more Undergraduates 12,122 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $16,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,800
329	Sarah Lawrence College	1447	65.95	1,250 – 1,420	43629	44000	#329 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY Found in Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,447 Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $43,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,000
330	Ramapo College of New Jersey	5492	70.26	1,120 – 1,300	17566	61900	#330 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ Based in Mahwah, Ramapo College of New Jersey’s acceptance rate is 70%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 64% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Ramapo College of New Jersey, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 52% of students......Read more Undergraduates 5,492 Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,566 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,900
331	Bethel University	2883	88.68	1,120 – 1,310	31738	60900	#331 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 2,883 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,900
332	Art Center College of Design	2011	78.89	--	53271	63800	#332 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA The Art Center College of Design’s logo is an orange circle, known as the ArtCenter “Dot.” Around 79% of applicants receive an acceptance letter. 29% decide to enroll, with many undergraduates going on to study Illustration. Alumni include Michael Bay, Zack Snyder, Kenji Ekuan, and Andy Park. Undergraduates 2,011 Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,800
333	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	1984	63.28	1,150 – 1,330	19814	54700	#333 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY Commonly chosen majors and programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry include Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, and Environmental Biology. Located next to Syracuse University, it also has research and education facilities in Adirondack Park, central New York, the Thousand Islands, and Costa Rica. Undergraduates 1,984 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $19,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,700
334	Ohio Northern University	2706	73.84	1,090 – 1,320	25941	57400	#334 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, and Other are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Undergraduates 2,706 Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,400
335	University of Arizona	43294	83.51	1,060 – 1,320	19055	60400	#335 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Undergraduates 43,294 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,400
336	Rochester Institute of Technology	14267	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39534	59600	#336 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 14,267 Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,600
337	California Lutheran University	2160	76.31	1,110 – 1,330	32774	63200	#337 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,160 Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,200
338	Saint Francis University	2567	76.82	1,060 – 1,240	28326	63700	#338 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 600-acre campus is home to a museum of art, The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life, and a 9-hole golf course. SFU is a NCAA Division I-FCS member and the Red Flash compete in the Northeast Conference. Undergraduates 2,567 Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $28,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,700
339	Bradley University	3258	74.59	1,060 – 1,290	23787	57600	#339 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 75%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Undergraduates 3,258 Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,600
340	University of Mississippi	22939	97.38	1,050 – 1,300	15045	61300	#340 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 68% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 22,939 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $15,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,300
341	Earlham College	670	79.04	1,130 – 1,350	27107	52600	#341 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 670 Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,107 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,600
342	Thomas Jefferson University	3772	80.98	1,170 – 1,340	29325	67400	#342 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with nearby Philadelphia University. Today, the school has more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs available to its students, who are known as the Rams....Read more Undergraduates 3,772 Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,400
343	Allegheny College	1125	58.77	1,140 – 1,350	26420	53400	#343 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Allegheny College Meadville, PA Found in Meadville, Allegheny College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Allegheny College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,125 Acceptance Rate 58.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $26,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,400
344	Merrimack College	4123	69.27	1,000 – 1,250	38504	53700	#344 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Merrimack College North Andover, MA Found in North Andover, Merrimack College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Merrimack College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 4,123 Acceptance Rate 69.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $38,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,700
345	Clark University	2112	40.47	1,260 – 1,420	33865	55200	#345 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Clark University Worcester, MA Undergraduates 2,112 Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $33,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,200
346	Houghton University	958	89	1,180 – 1,380	21274	53100	#346 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 958 Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,100
347	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	26490	88.63	1,070 – 1,300	21011	61600	#347 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 26,490 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,011 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,600
348	Beloit College	997	70.39	1,200 – 1,400	24455	50800	#348 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Beloit College Beloit, WI Beloit College’s campus is located next to the Rock River, just north of the Illinois and Wisconsin border. With an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a six-year graduation rate of 74%, Beloit’s most popular major is Psychology, General. Their colors are orange, black, and white, and their mascot is a polar bear. Undergraduates 997 Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,800
349	Maryland Institute College of Art	1192	76.81	1,120 – 1,350	47834	47900	#349 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD The Maryland Institute College of Art was founded in 1826, making it one of the oldest art colleges in the country. Awarding up to Master's degrees, Illustration is a popular program....Read more Undergraduates 1,192 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 $47,900
350	Milwaukee School of Engineering	2836	67.11	1,190 – 1,380	25669	60100	#350 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 67% 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 85%....Read more Undergraduates 2,836 Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,100
351	Assumption University	1737	84.55	990 – 1,180	29748	56400	#351 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Assumption University Worcester, MA Assumption University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 81%. It’s a NCAA Division II with football school and the Greyhounds compete in the Northeast 10 Conference. Wearing blue and white, they’re cheered on by Pierre the Greyhound. Undergraduates 1,737 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,400
352	University of Arkansas	29252	73.88	1,070 – 1,290	18408	61200	#352 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Undergraduates 29,252 Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,200
353	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	35248	69.39	1,210 – 1,370	21430	60200	#353 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 69% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Undergraduates 35,248 Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,430 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,200
354	Martin Luther College	850	89.45	1,080 – 1,310	18974	58300	#354 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Undergraduates 850 Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,974 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,300
355	University of North Carolina at Charlotte	26213	77.78	1,110 – 1,310	15045	59600	#355 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts 78% of applicants. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 47% of students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 26,213 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,600
356	Ohio Wesleyan University	1652	64.41	1,180 – 1,390	23006	54400	#356 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Found in Delaware, Ohio Wesleyan University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 100% of students attending Ohio Wesleyan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Undergraduates 1,652 Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $23,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,400
357	Missouri University of Science and Technology	5687	78.63	1,210 – 1,410	17366	67200	#357 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Located in Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology currently receive grant aid from the school. 88% of students......Read more Undergraduates 5,687 Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $17,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,200
358	Texas Tech University	34021	69.06	1,110 – 1,280	16919	61800	#358 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Undergraduates 34,021 Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,800
359	Emmanuel College	1948	76.77	1,170 – 1,320	31121	58000	#359 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Emmanuel College Boston, MA Found in Boston, Emmanuel College accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Emmanuel College currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 1,948 Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,000
360	Saint Johns University	1338	89.76	1,080 – 1,320	28504	61500	#360 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN Saint John’s University is an all-male school that has a partnership with the College of Saint Benedict, the women’s college. They share curriculum and access to resources. Saint John’s has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 81% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 1,338 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $28,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,500
361	Rutgers University-Newark	7989	71.36	1,040 – 1,280	18276	67600	#361 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Newark is one of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University, one of the oldest higher education institutions in the United States. Two student newspapers are published on campus – “The Observer” and “The Newark Targum” – as well the "Scarlet Magazine." Newark awards up to Doctor's degrees, with Business Administration......Read more Undergraduates 7,989 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,600
362	Robert Morris University	4325	89.89	1,050 – 1,240	23933	60600	#362 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 4,325 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 $60,600
363	University of Mary Washington	3531	74.13	1,190 – 1,370	21800	57200	#363 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 94% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 3,531 Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,800 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,200
364	Moravian University	2125	73.66	1,010 – 1,240	31743	58500	#364 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Moravian University Bethlehem, PA Based in Bethlehem, Moravian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Moravian University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,125 Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $31,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,500
365	Wentworth Institute of Technology	4182	87.83	1,210 – 1,460	35604	63700	#365 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Based in Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts 88% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 83% of students decide to stay at Wentworth Institute of Technology after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 4,182 Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,604 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,700
366	University of Northwestern-St Paul	3120	39.92	1,080 – 1,310	29117	56900	#366 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN University of Northwestern, St. Paul awards up to Master's degrees. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013. Students are known as the Eagles, and they participate in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. Undergraduates 3,120 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $29,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,900
367	Augustana College	2536	66.28	1,030 – 1,290	24714	56300	#367 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 66% 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 Undergraduates 2,536 Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,300
368	Virginia Military Institute	1496	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	54600	#368 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Undergraduates 1,496 Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,600
369	St. John's University-New York	15640	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	29656	67000	#369 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 15,640 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 $67,000
370	State University of New York at New Paltz	6113	62.67	1,190 – 1,370	18051	59300	#370 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY Located in New Paltz, State University of New York at New Paltz accepts 63% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 70% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At State University of New York at New Paltz, there is a 83% first......Read more Undergraduates 6,113 Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $18,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,300
371	Hanover College	1004	82.15	1,100 – 1,270	23683	57900	#371 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Undergraduates 1,004 Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,900
372	University at Albany	12889	70.44	1,160 – 1,330	17949	62800	#372 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University at Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, the University at Albany accepts 70% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending the University at Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 84% and 53% of students......Read more Undergraduates 12,889 Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,949 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,800
373	Geneva College	1299	95.56	1,040 – 1,300	23528	57600	#373 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA Courses at Geneva College focus on humanities and a Reformed Christian worldview. Its motto is “For Christ and Country.” 97% of attending students receive grant aid, averaging $21,913 each. Athletes, known as the Golden Tornadoes, compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. Undergraduates 1,299 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $23,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,600
374	Freed-Hardeman University	1873	59.68	1,010 – 1,230	20178	55600	#374 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Found in Henderson, Freed-Hardeman University accepts 60% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 86% and 64% of students will earn......Read more Undergraduates 1,873 Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,600
375	University of California-Merced	8234	97.04	980 – 1,160	13690	59300	#375 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of California-Merced Merced, CA UC Merced, opened in 2005, is one of the newest schools to join the University of California system. 84% of students receive institutional grant aid, $12,518 on average per student. Not far from Yosemite National Park, Lake Yosemite borders the campus’s north side. Undergraduates 8,234 Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,690 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,300
376	Rowan University	17157	76.54	1,100 – 1,310	23761	58900	#376 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Found in Glassboro, Rowan University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Rowan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Rowan University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and around 52% of students will earn a degree within......Read more Undergraduates 17,157 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,900
377	University of Houston	40366	75.77	1,130 – 1,320	14309	62900	#377 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Houston Houston, TX Found in Houston, the University of Houston’s acceptance rate is 76%. They require $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 56% of students attending the University of Houston currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 40,366 Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $14,309 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,900
378	Savannah College of Art and Design	15552	82.98	1,060 – 1,290	50821	50000	#378 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 15,552 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 $50,000
379	University of Evansville	1920	94.12	1,070 – 1,280	18773	56600	#379 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 1,920 Acceptance Rate 94.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,600
380	Gordon College	1221	90.01	1,110 – 1,350	25299	56700	#380 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Gordon College Wenham, MA Gordon College opened as the Boston Missionary Training Institute in 1889, receiving its current moniker just over 80 years later. With 35 areas of study and awarding up to Post-master's certificates, many students opt for the Business Administration and Management, General program....Read more Undergraduates 1,221 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,700
381	State University of New York at Cortland	5890	62.4	1,100 – 1,250	19847	57700	#381 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 62% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 50% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Undergraduates 5,890 Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,700
382	Wagner College	1666	88	1,180 – 1,300	28033	65800	#382 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Undergraduates 1,666 Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,800
383	Appalachian State University	19732	93.88	1,060 – 1,290	14978	55900	#383 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Appalachian State University Boone, NC Found in Boone, Appalachian State University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 44% of students at Appalachian State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 19,732 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,900
384	Washington College	933	93.79	1,100 – 1,340	29830	54000	#384 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. Undergraduates 933 Acceptance Rate 93.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,000
385	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	9656	79.97	1,120 – 1,290	14712	57100	#385 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 37% of students attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 9,656 Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,100
386	George Fox University	3530	92.82	1,010 – 1,360	32171	60600	#386 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 84% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Undergraduates 3,530 Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $32,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,600
387	University of Redlands	1941	82.72	1,130 – 1,340	28482	66300	#387 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Redlands Redlands, CA 79% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 64% go on to graduate within six years. There are 65 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Undergraduates 1,941 Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,300
388	College of Charleston	10596	73	1,140 – 1,330	21004	58600	#388 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking College of Charleston Charleston, SC Based in Charleston, the College of Charleston accepts 73% of applicants. They request $60 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students attending the College of Charleston will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 10,596 Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,600
389	West Chester University of Pennsylvania	14657	75.83	1,100 – 1,280	22546	61300	#389 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA West Chester University of Pennsylvania is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Popular undergraduate majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....Read more Undergraduates 14,657 Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,300
390	Principia College	299	68.98	1,060 – 1,290	18248	59900	#390 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Principia College Elsah, IL Principia College offers up to Bachelor's degrees. Found on the Mississippi River, part of the campus is named a National Historic Landmark District. Class sizes are extremely small, with an average 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 75% of students stay on after the first year and 71% graduate within six years. Undergraduates 299 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,248 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,900
391	Simpson College	1235	86.22	1,400 – 1,460	23282	53600	#391 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $37,896 on average. Attending students enjoy an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Undergraduates 1,235 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,600
392	Rutgers University-Camden	3857	66.29	1,050 – 1,290	19821	67200	#392 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Found in Camden, Rutgers University-Camden accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $70 to apply. Approximately 88% of students attending Rutgers University-Camden currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Undergraduates 3,857 Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $19,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,200
393	St Bonaventure University	2134	85.33	1,070 – 1,260	27373	55900	#393 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY St. Bonaventure University has a first year retention rate of 83%, a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and a 69% six year graduation rate. A NCAA Division I without football school, student-athletes compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer are popular sports. Undergraduates 2,134 Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $27,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,900
394	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	7088	74.48	1,000 – 1,200	18252	57400	#394 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA Found in Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 64% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 7,088 Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $18,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,400
395	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	7886	64.81	1,170 – 1,380	42976	73100	#395 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 7,886 Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $42,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,100
396	Manhattan University	2378	82.16	1,020 – 1,360	29717	66300	#396 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Manhattan University Riverdale, NY Found in Riverdale, Manhattan University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 90% of students attending Manhattan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Manhattan University, there is......Read more Undergraduates 2,378 Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,300
397	Howard University	11519	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	33368	62100	#397 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Undergraduates 11,519 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 $62,100
398	Randolph-Macon College	1800	91.05	1,000 – 1,260	28912	58300	#398 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA Randolph-Macon College was founded in 1830, making it the oldest Methodist-run college in continuous operation in the United States. Although the school offers up to Master's degrees, most students are undergraduates....Read more Undergraduates 1,800 Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $28,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,300
399	University of Utah	29335	90.15	1,110 – 1,340	16583	64100	#399 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 29,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Undergraduates 29,335 Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $16,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,100
400	St. Mary's College of Maryland	1622	72.55	1,120 – 1,350	21071	55700	#400 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Founded in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was originally known as St. Mary’s Female Seminary. It shares its campus with Historic St. Mary’s City, which was the state’s first colony and capital. A majority of students attending today are female, but the school has been co-educational since 1949. Undergraduates 1,622 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,700
401	Illinois Institute of Technology	3190	61.87	1,220 – 1,430	24796	66600	#401 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 62% 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 Undergraduates 3,190 Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $24,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,600
402	Whitworth University	1868	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	59400	#402 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Elementary Education and Teaching. 78% of students return after completing their first year, and 70% will graduate within 6 years. Undergraduates 1,868 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,400
403	Northwestern Michigan College	3253	69.95	--	7427	59900	#403 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI Based in Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 52% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,253 Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,900
404	Luther College	1384	83.98	1,100 – 1,370	24511	52400	#404 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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%. Undergraduates 1,384 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,400
405	Northwest University	659	88.65	1,090 – 1,290	24251	59700	#405 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Northwest University Kirkland, WA Found in Kirkland, Northwest University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Northwest University will receive grant aid from the school. At Northwest University, there is a 80% first year......Read more Undergraduates 659 Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,700
406	St. John's College	471	55.14	1,280 – 1,440	30930	41600	#406 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking St. John's College Annapolis, MD Based in Annapolis, St- John's College’s acceptance rate is 55% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students at St- John's College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 471 Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $30,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,600
407	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	3229	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41864	72400	#407 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Undergraduates 3,229 Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,400
408	Westminster University	868	65.13	1,120 – 1,290	26844	61400	#408 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Westminster College became Westminster University in 2023. Over 50 Olympians have studied at the school. During the 2014 Olympics, 23 Westminster students were part of Team USA – 18 in 2018. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most sought after program at the school. Undergraduates 868 Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,400
409	Austin College	1181	47.68	1,120 – 1,340	23462	56900	#409 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Psychology, General. Undergraduates 1,181 Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,900
410	Molloy University	3396	66.33	1,070 – 1,310	24405	71600	#410 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Undergraduates 3,396 Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,600
411	Rockhurst University	1964	93.92	1,040 – 1,280	25787	63300	#411 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO There is no application fee at Rockhurst University, where 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $34,562 on average. Rockhurt’s motto is Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum which is Latin for “Wisdom has built herself a home.” The most popular major among students is Registered Nursing. Undergraduates 1,964 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,300
412	Harding University	3536	70.52	1,050 – 1,330	22806	53900	#412 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Harding University Searcy, AR In the last admissions cycle, Harding University 44% of accepted students decided to attend the following fall. In addition, 98% of students attending Harding receive institutional grant aid to help them afford tuition. Student athletes are known as the Bisons, and they wear black and gold....Read more Undergraduates 3,536 Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,900
413	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	23003	73.67	1,050 – 1,280	19561	61400	#413 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $15,592. OSU is fairly selective. Undergraduates 23,003 Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $19,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,400
414	Transylvania University	950	66.05	1,090 – 1,320	25442	53800	#414 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Undergraduates 950 Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,800
415	Ohio University-Main Campus	20786	86.89	1,140 – 1,310	21907	62700	#415 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 87% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 20,786 Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,700
416	Virginia Commonwealth University	21469	90.61	1,040 – 1,300	26836	62100	#416 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Based in Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 81% of students at Virginia Commonwealth University currently receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more Undergraduates 21,469 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,100
417	John Paul the Great Catholic University	287	79.63	1,020 – 1,290	35175	48400	#417 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido, CA Located in Escondido, John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 80% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending John Paul the Great Catholic University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 287 Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,400
418	University of Mary	2821	75.3	1,090 – 1,260	20156	60100	#418 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Mary Bismarck, ND Although the University of Mary calls North Dakota home and sits along the Missouri River, satellite campuses can be found all over the United States. It also has a study-abroad campus in Rome. In the classroom, students enjoy a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 2,821 Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,100
419	Montserrat College of Art	204	66.83	810 – 1,230	34166	60500	#419 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA The Montserrat College of Art is a Specialized Institutions—Schools of art, music, and design school, awarding Bachelor's degrees. Popular areas of study include Illustration, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Graphic Design....Read more Undergraduates 204 Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $34,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,500
420	Azusa Pacific University	2759	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	62800	#420 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Undergraduates 2,759 Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,800
421	University of Illinois Chicago	24260	75.76	1,040 – 1,320	10852	62100	#421 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Around 24,000 undergraduates are currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Chicago, and it's the largest university within the Chicago metropolitan area. With 16 colleges, it offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Undergraduates 24,260 Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $10,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,100
422	Bellarmine University	2365	93.71	1,020 – 1,250	23165	60200	#422 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Bellarmine University Louisville, KY Bellarmine University is a private Catholic university providing a liberal arts education. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 78% first year retention rate, and 71% six year graduation rate. BU is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville right near the Bardstown Road corridor. Undergraduates 2,365 Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,200
423	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	533	52.69	1,120 – 1,390	30232	80300	#423 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Found in Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 533 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,300
424	Saint Vincent College	1157	78.63	1,040 – 1,240	23758	54300	#424 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Saint Vincent College was established in 1846, making it the first Benedictine monastery in the country. The Bearcats are part of the Presidents' Athletic Conference, competing in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse, among others....Read more Undergraduates 1,157 Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,300
425	Carroll University	2581	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	27031	58200	#425 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 2,581 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 $58,200
426	California State University-Long Beach	36056	45.43	1,030 – 1,240	10607	65000	#426 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Just minutes from the beach, CSU, Long Beach offers several Physical Education courses you might want to take if you love the water, including Surfing, Aqua Aerobics, Swimming, and Beach Volleyball. Appropriately, the school mascot is a shark named Elbee. CSULB is a Hispanic-serving institution and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Undergraduates 36,056 Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,000
427	The College of Saint Scholastica	1810	92.98	1,010 – 1,210	26083	63600	#427 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 17% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Undergraduates 1,810 Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,600
428	University of Alabama in Huntsville	6743	62.92	1,150 – 1,400	19396	64400	#428 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Located in Huntsville, the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,743 Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,400
429	Agnes Scott College	731	63.53	1,120 – 1,320	27499	55100	#429 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA One of the Seven Sisters, Agnes Scott College is a women’s undergraduate school but offers co-educational graduate programs as well. The school underwent many name changes since it was founded in 1889, starting with the Decatur Female Seminary....Read more Undergraduates 731 Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,100
430	Augustana University	2140	72.89	1,090 – 1,290	24977	57800	#430 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Physical Therapy/Therapist are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Undergraduates 2,140 Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,800
431	Knox College	1108	77.2	1,150 – 1,440	25709	52300	#431 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,108 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,300
432	University of Alabama at Birmingham	11959	88.18	1,150 – 1,380	17997	62100	#432 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Found in Birmingham, the University of Alabama at Birmingham accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 76% of students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham currently receive institutional......Read more Undergraduates 11,959 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,100
433	New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary	865	100	--	14164	59400	#433 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA Found in New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary accepts 100% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 24% of students attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid. At New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, there is a 92%......Read more Undergraduates 865 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,400
434	Niagara University	2638	87.6	1,070 – 1,270	16613	65500	#434 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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. Undergraduates 2,638 Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,500
435	Ouachita Baptist University	1715	70.72	1,080 – 1,310	24532	52900	#435 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Ouachita Baptist University, associated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, first opened in 1886. 577 athletes are known as the Tigers wear purple and gold while competing in Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, and other sports....Read more Undergraduates 1,715 Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,900
436	Union Adventist University	625	100	980 – 1,170	24844	63100	#436 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 625 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,100
437	The Master's University and Seminary	1908	84.02	1,020 – 1,260	37919	57400	#437 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Undergraduates 1,908 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $37,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,400
438	Eckerd College	1893	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	43884	52300	#438 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Undergraduates 1,893 Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $43,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,300
439	New College of Florida	855	73.2	1,070 – 1,250	9078	56200	#439 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking New College of Florida Sarasota, FL A Public school, the New College of Florida awards institutional grant aid to 100% of attending students. 153 athletes may also be eligible for athletic scholarships, as New College is a NAIA Division I institution. In class, students enjoy a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 855 Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $9,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,200
440	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	5753	86.4	1,050 – 1,370	10777	67500	#440 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA The University of Washington, Bothell accepts 86% of applicants – 23% enroll and 86% stay on after finishing their first year. Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular undergraduate programs. Undergraduates 5,753 Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $10,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,500
441	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	25312	73.95	1,010 – 1,260	11940	67200	#441 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, is located within the Los Angeles metropolitan area and bordered by the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. Students can find the 77-acre Voorhis Ecological Reserve in the northwestern part of the campus....Read more Undergraduates 25,312 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,200
442	University of New Haven	4969	55.89	1,120 – 1,320	34557	57600	#442 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of New Haven West Haven, CT Located in West Haven, the University of New Haven accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of New Haven will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Undergraduates 4,969 Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $34,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,600
443	Carroll College	1112	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	55100	#443 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Undergraduates 1,112 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,100
444	Hobe Sound Bible College	131	100	840 – 1,200	11926	59900	#444 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Hobe Sound Bible College Hobe Sound, FL Located in Hobe Sound, Hobe Sound Bible College accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 131 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,900
445	San Jose State University	29890	80.39	990 – 1,290	13892	74500	#445 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is the founding campus of the California State University system. Its roots date back to 1857, making it the oldest public university in the western US. Classified as a Master's Colleges and Universities I school, SJSU offers up to Doctor's degrees. Undergraduates 29,890 Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $13,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,500
446	College of the Ozarks	1500	10.97	1,040 – 1,220	11637	57000	#446 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Thanks to a student work program and donations, students don’t have to pay tuition to attend the College of the Ozarks. It has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 86% first year retention rate. CofO is extremely selective and out of those accepted, 80% decided to attend. Undergraduates 1,500 Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,000
447	University of Vermont	12159	73.04	1,300 – 1,450	20084	53100	#447 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 73% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $55 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 12,159 Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $20,084 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,100
448	Mississippi Christian University	2583	84.16	1,110 – 1,340	28559	58300	#448 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Mississippi Christian University Clinton, MS Located in Clinton, Mississippi Christian University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Mississippi Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Undergraduates 2,583 Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,300
449	New York Institute of Technology	3646	81.02	1,190 – 1,430	24688	68600	#449 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 3,646 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 $68,600
450	Andrews University	1384	81.85	1,020 – 1,270	24728	59300	#450 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 1,384 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 $59,300
451	Oklahoma City University	1546	71.03	1,050 – 1,270	24051	57300	#451 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University has a 71% acceptance rate, and 99% of enrolled students receive institutional aid. On the field, the Stars wear blue and white and are cheered on by their mascot, a ram named Starsky. A NAIA Division I school, the average athletic scholarship is $42,297. Undergraduates 1,546 Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,300
452	Shenandoah University	2723	77.85	1,040 – 1,270	27181	60500	#452 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Shenandoah University Winchester, VA Found in Winchester, Shenandoah University’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Shenandoah University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Shenandoah University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 2,723 Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $27,181 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,500
453	St Catherine University	2602	90.47	1,020 – 1,280	20918	60400	#453 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 90%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,602 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,400
454	Cornell College	1094	79.9	1,140 – 1,350	25220	48100	#454 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA Students at Cornell College follow a “block plan,” where they attend one course at a time over a few weeks. In a year, students can expect to finish eight blocks, or courses. Classes tend to be smaller, with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. King Chapel on campus is home to an over 3,000-piped organ. Undergraduates 1,094 Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,100
455	Mississippi State University	19093	83.63	1,080 – 1,340	18478	59500	#455 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Found in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University accepts 84% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 19,093 Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,500
456	Florida Institute of Technology	4279	57.96	1,140 – 1,330	37361	70900	#456 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 10% 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. Undergraduates 4,279 Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $37,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,900
457	SUNY Maritime College	1401	78.5	1,050 – 1,280	20312	64800	#457 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY SUNY Maritime College, founded in 1847, is located about 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Students at SUNY Maritime College can "Chart Your Own Course," which means they can choose from one of two different experiences—the Traditional Lifestyle (a more traditional campus experience) or the Regiment Lifestyle (preparing cadets......Read more Undergraduates 1,401 Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,312 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,800
458	SUNY at Purchase College	3283	74.05	1,210 – 1,380	18211	54200	#458 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY Found in Purchase, SUNY at Purchase College accepts 74% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 3,283 Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,200
459	The College of Idaho	1042	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	56400	#459 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the oldest private liberal arts college in the state. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Undergraduates 1,042 Acceptance Rate 49.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,400
460	Florida Atlantic University	25626	54.97	1,060 – 1,240	10225	62200	#460 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Based in Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 85% of students decide to stay at......Read more Undergraduates 25,626 Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,200
461	Maine Maritime Academy	977	96.15	1,090 – 1,290	23618	65800	#461 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. A non selective school, 27% of those accepted enroll. Undergraduates 977 Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,800
462	Hampden-Sydney College	931	37.52	1,090 – 1,320	29717	52900	#462 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA Hampden-Sydney College is the oldest privately-charted college in the south. This all-male school focuses heavily on tradition. The campus sprawls over 1,300 acres, with part of it named to the National Register of Historic Places. The most popular major currently at H-SC is Business/Managerial Economics. Undergraduates 931 Acceptance Rate 37.5% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,900
463	Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	3469	85.21	1,170 – 1,410	41506	74300	#463 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA Located in Boston, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’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 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences,......Read more Undergraduates 3,469 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 $74,300
464	Valparaiso University	2056	89.94	1,070 – 1,300	21766	56800	#464 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Valparaiso University is affiliated with the Lutheran Church and has one of the largest campus chapels in the country. The school’s motto is "In luce tua videmus lucem,” which is Latin for “In Thy light we see light.” 90% of applicants receive acceptance letters. Undergraduates 2,056 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,800
465	College for Creative Studies	1376	91.94	990 – 1,210	36055	49400	#465 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI The College for Creative Studies awards up to Master's degrees, with many undergraduates studying Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects. Classes are on the smaller size thanks to a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 82% continue at CCS after completing their first year. Undergraduates 1,376 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $36,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,400
466	Regis College	987	69.79	860 – 1,070	28575	68200	#466 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Regis College Weston, MA Regis College was founded as a women’s school by the Roman Catholic Sisters of St. Joseph. It started accepting men in 2007. Regis offers up to Doctor's degrees, with 35 available programs and majors. There are currently more graduates than undergraduates attending. Undergraduates 987 Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 860 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $28,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,200
467	Rider University	3052	77.41	1,120 – 1,310	26506	57600	#467 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Based in Lawrenceville, Rider University accepts 77% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Rider University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 74% and its four year graduation rate is 55%. The common areas of......Read more Undergraduates 3,052 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,600
468	Massachusetts College of Art and Design	1825	83.11	990 – 1,180	24864	51400	#468 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA Found in Boston, Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,825 Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,400
469	Concordia University-Wisconsin	2401	78.19	1,110 – 1,310	31916	60400	#469 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Based in Mequon, Concordia University-Wisconsin accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Concordia University-Wisconsin currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students decide to stay at Concordia......Read more Undergraduates 2,401 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,400
470	Moore College of Art and Design	535	56.46	1,200 – 1,390	43626	54600	#470 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Moore College of Art and Design accepts 56% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 100% of students at Moore College of Art and Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 535 Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,600
471	Columbia College	876	88.78	930 – 1,120	21530	59800	#471 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Columbia College Columbia, MO Columbia College is a private institution affiliated with the Disciples of Christ within the Christian Church. Although the school calls Missouri home, Columbia also has campuses across nine states, including on US military bases. General Studies is the most popular area of study. Undergraduates 876 Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,800
472	Kettering University	1212	78.67	1,100 – 1,310	35609	62600	#472 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Kettering University Flint, MI Located in Flint, Kettering University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,212 Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $35,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,600
473	Nova Southeastern University	7057	75.57	1,050 – 1,340	31858	71100	#473 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 76% 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 Undergraduates 7,057 Acceptance Rate 75.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,100
474	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	2806	77.47	1,080 – 1,240	55631	51200	#474 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 2,806 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 $51,200
475	Milligan University	867	72.29	1,120 – 1,280	21165	57700	#475 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $31,220 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Undergraduates 867 Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,700
476	Asbury University	2066	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	23033	54400	#476 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,516 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Undergraduates 2,066 Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,400
477	University of New Hampshire at Manchester	455	80.87	980 – 1,240	9760	62400	#477 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH The University of New Hampshire at Manchester has programs that focus on urban issues. Two popular majors include Business/Commerce, and General. According to the UNH Manchester website, it has a 94% placement rate for graduates....Read more Undergraduates 455 Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,400
478	Baldwin Wallace University	2532	77.39	1,120 – 1,300	27991	59200	#478 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 75% first year retention rate....Read more Undergraduates 2,532 Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,200
479	West Virginia University	18206	85.14	1,020 – 1,220	15169	59500	#479 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 91% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 18,206 Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,169 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,500
480	St. John's College	368	52.79	1,300 – 1,480	25209	41600	#480 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking St. John's College Santa Fe, NM St. John’s College sits in the shadow of Atalaya Mountain. A very small school, it should come as no surprise that the student-to-faculty ratio is low – 8 to 1. The mascot of the New Mexico branch is the axolotl. 93% of students receive institutional grants. Undergraduates 368 Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $25,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,600
481	Western New England University	2616	83.48	1,090 – 1,310	27056	61300	#481 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Western New England University Springfield, MA Based in Springfield, Western New England University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 97% of students attending Western New England University will receive institutional grant aid. They receive $30,597 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 2,616 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,300
482	University of Northern Iowa	7800	93.13	1,010 – 1,220	16437	56900	#482 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 80% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 51% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Undergraduates 7,800 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,900
483	Stockton University	7583	90.1	1,020 – 1,250	20761	59200	#483 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Stockton University Galloway, NJ Found in Galloway, Stockton University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 7,583 Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,200
484	Seton Hill University	1502	79.53	1,020 – 1,250	23056	53000	#484 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Seton Hill University opened in 1885 as a women’s college. It only became co-educational in 2002 – as a result, a majority of the student body are women. Common majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Physician Assistant, and Creative Writing....Read more Undergraduates 1,502 Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,000
485	Linfield University	1641	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	29936	64500	#485 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Elementary Education and Teaching is the most popular program by far....Read more Undergraduates 1,641 Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,500
486	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg	4047	97.6	1,120 – 1,320	23788	63400	#486 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Located in Middletown, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 4,047 Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,788 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,400
487	California College of the Arts	1004	91.1	940 – 1,220	46823	53400	#487 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Classified within the Specialized Institutions—Schools of art, music, and design, the California College of the Arts offers up to Master's degrees. The institution opened in 1907 during the Arts and Crafts movement. Vanderbilt University will take over the campus in the summer of 2027. Undergraduates 1,004 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 $53,400
488	Roanoke College	1793	83.06	1,110 – 1,320	26044	55000	#488 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Roanoke College Salem, VA Found in Salem, Roanoke College accepted 83% 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 attending Roanoke College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 1,793 Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,000
489	Liberty University	52961	98.98	1,060 – 1,290	29532	61000	#489 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking 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 Undergraduates 52,961 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 $61,000
490	Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music	317	78.35	--	7260	51200	#490 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, PR Found in San Juan, Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music’s acceptance rate is 78% and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 25% of students attending Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 317 Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,260 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,200
491	Stevenson University	3154	80.06	1,010 – 1,190	27162	59200	#491 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Based in Owings Mills, Stevenson University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Stevenson University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 81% of......Read more Undergraduates 3,154 Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,200
492	California Institute of the Arts	870	32.34	--	56239	44700	#492 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 32% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Undergraduates 870 Acceptance Rate 32.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $56,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,700
493	University of West Florida	9971	58.22	1,020 – 1,220	10092	65000	#493 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of West Florida Pensacola, FL Found in Pensacola, the University of West Florida accepts 58% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of students at the University of West Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 9,971 Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,000
494	Otis College of Art and Design	1188	80.34	1,270 – 1,400	54295	60100	#494 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 80% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,188 Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $54,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,100
495	Washington & Jefferson College	1517	80.64	1,040 – 1,280	22702	59700	#495 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA Washington & Jefferson College came about in 1865 when Washington College and Jefferson College, both founded in the early 1800s, merged. The 60-acre campus is home to McMillan Hall, which was built in 1793, and the school was featured in the Netflix show, “Mindhunter.” 74% of students graduate within six years. Undergraduates 1,517 Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,700
496	University of North Florida	14837	68.15	1,010 – 1,240	11135	59300	#496 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, the University of North Florida accepts 68% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 61% of students attending the University of North Florida will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the......Read more Undergraduates 14,837 Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,300
497	Walla Walla University	1314	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	25505	59700	#497 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 31% 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. Undergraduates 1,314 Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $25,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,700
498	University of Hartford	4223	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	31261	59000	#498 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 4,223 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,000
499	Cleveland Institute of Art	545	61.35	1,050 – 1,310	30837	50100	#499 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Art accepts 61% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Cleveland Institute of Art will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 545 Acceptance Rate 61.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,100
500	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion	2075	88.94	970 – 1,210	23402	65000	#500 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion is a NAIA Division II school, with 541 Wildcats primarily competing in the Mid-States Football Association. With a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, IWU has an 83% first year retention rate. Many are studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Undergraduates 2,075 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,000