2027 College Rankings

Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA)

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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	Davidson College	1860	12.62	1,420 – 1,510	27720	62866	#1 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $62,866
2	Macalester College	2068	28.13	1,350 – 1,490	40225	46244	#2 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $46,244
3	Lafayette College	2675	31.16	1,350 – 1,490	38442	80614	#3 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $80,614
4	Trinity University	2423	24.88	1,340 – 1,490	32224	55224	#4 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $55,224
5	Rhodes College	1739	51.51	1,320 – 1,460	31037	48898	#5 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $48,898
6	University of Tulsa	2852	61.5	1,220 – 1,510	13095	54779	#6 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $54,779
7	Hanover College	1004	82.15	1,100 – 1,270	23683	42876	#7 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $42,876
8	Austin College	1181	47.68	1,120 – 1,340	23462	45242	#8 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $45,242
9	Agnes Scott College	731	63.53	1,120 – 1,320	27499	41382	#9 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $41,382
10	Carroll University	2581	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	27031	54456	#10 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $54,456
11	Eckerd College	1893	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	43884	37505	#11 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) 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 $37,505
12	Alma College	1198	65.69	930 – 1,150	22094	45720	#12 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Alma College Alma, MI A fairly selective school, 3,200 applicants received acceptance letters to Alma College during the last admissions cycle. 10% decide to enroll. Classes are smaller, with a student-to-faculty ratio 14 to 1, and 79% of freshman stay at the school after they complete their first year....Read more Undergraduates 1,198 Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,720
13	Illinois College	1008	74.94	930 – 1,190	17375	40110	#13 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Illinois College Jacksonville, IL Founded in 1829, Illinois College is the second oldest college in the state. 100% of enrolled students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attendance, with each package averaging $31,609....Read more Undergraduates 1,008 Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,110
14	Coe College	1204	63.36	1,110 – 1,320	20864	47136	#14 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 63% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Undergraduates 1,204 Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
15	Monmouth College	713	90.85	1,010 – 1,230	17768	43158	#15 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Monmouth College Monmouth, IL Found in Monmouth, Monmouth College accepts 91% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 55% of students will graduate within four years. Business......Read more Undergraduates 713 Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,158
16	Queens University of Charlotte	1210	80.5	1,150 – 1,340	31839	48170	#16 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC Queens University of Charlotte opened its doors in 1857 as the Charlotte Female Institute. Co-educational today, women still make up a majority of the study body. It’s affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and as of 2026, controlled by Elon University. Undergraduates 1,210 Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,170
17	Westminster College	1110	91.67	1,080 – 1,210	20394	43938	#17 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Westminster College New Wilmington, PA 100% of students attending Westminster College receive grant aid, averaging $32,553 each. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, the school has an 72% first year retention rate, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 59% six year graduation rate. 580 athletes, known as the Titans, wear navy blue and white. Undergraduates 1,110 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,938
18	Waynesburg University	1032	89.81	950 – 1,240	18667	48994	#18 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA 100% of Waynesburg University’s students receive grant aid, averaging $24,971 each. Many undergraduates major in Business Administration and Management, General. The campus is home to four parks, totalling 15 acres. Statue Park is dedicated to Civil War casualties. Waynesburg is non selective. Undergraduates 1,032 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,994
19	Presbyterian College	903	65.15	1,060 – 1,240	20840	44387	#19 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Presbyterian College Clinton, SC Located in Clinton, Presbyterian College accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Presbyterian College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 903 Acceptance Rate 65.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,387
20	Buena Vista University	836	64.97	970 – 1,180	19704	43572	#20 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 76% first year retention rate, and 50% 4-year graduation rate. Every year BVU students volunteer at Buenafication Day, the school's annual day of community service. Popular majors among students include Elementary Education and Teaching, and Accounting. Undergraduates 836 Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
21	Westminster College	641	79.15	1,010 – 1,190	24358	40992	#21 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 641 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
22	William Peace University	778	86.33	1,050 – 1,250	24216	39738	#22 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) William Peace University Raleigh, NC Found in Raleigh, William Peace University accepts 86% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 778 Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,738
23	Blackburn College	522	63.19	890 – 1,150	18460	36665	#23 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Blackburn College Carlinville, IL Located in Carlinville, Blackburn College accepts 63% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Blackburn College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn a degree within four......Read more Undergraduates 522 Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,665
24	Muskingum University	1428	81.01	900 – 1,110	19695	40536	#24 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,428 Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $19,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
25	Maryville College	1144	68.85	1,040 – 1,240	21469	39305	#25 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 69% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 1,144 Acceptance Rate 68.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
26	University of Jamestown	1097	88	930 – 1,180	20510	51151	#26 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Undergraduates 1,097 Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
27	University of Dubuque	1395	87.31	950 – 1,200	26067	44960	#27 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,395 Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $26,067 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
28	Lyon College	658	62.76	1,080 – 1,240	19872	37629	#28 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 63% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 71% first year retention rate and a 38% four year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 658 Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
29	University of Pikeville	1164	89.67	960 – 1,180	13227	34508	#29 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY Based in Pikeville, the University of Pikeville accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,164 Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,508
30	Schreiner University	1302	92.17	930 – 1,070	22884	45527	#30 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 92% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 35% four......Read more Undergraduates 1,302 Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $22,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
31	Hastings College	936	65.4	970 – 1,270	24406	45590	#31 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 936 Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
32	Wilson College	1379	92.11	930 – 1,180	21748	37049	#32 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Wilson College Chambersburg, PA Based in Chambersburg, Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,379 Acceptance Rate 92.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,049
33	University of the Ozarks	796	91.72	930 – 1,180	20088	37651	#33 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 796 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
34	Belhaven University	1614	49.75	1,010 – 1,200	16299	38987	#34 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Belhaven University Jackson, MS Located in Jackson, Belhaven University accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 75% of students at Belhaven University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,614 Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,987
35	Lees-McRae College	869	80.36	1,040 – 1,240	29833	41599	#35 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Located in Banner Elk, Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 869 Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,599
36	King University	998	99.24	1,010 – 1,140	22748	52248	#36 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 998 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
37	Davis & Elkins College	663	94.33	760 – 1,040	19784	38495	#37 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV Found in Elkins, Davis & Elkins College’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Davis & Elkins College currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Undergraduates 663 Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 760 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,495
38	Tusculum University	940	72.17	930 – 1,110	20355	39925	#38 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 940 Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
39	Stillman College	731	62.25	800 – 930	15152	29790	#39 2027 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Presbyterian Church (USA) Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 62%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 731 Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 800 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790