2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

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Total enrollment rankings are a simple look at which institutions have the largest student body. This gives students and families an idea of which campuses are the largest and smallest.

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Each of these rankings is based on an analysis of data about the school’s selectivity, financial health, graduation rates, student success, and more. We’ve outlined our full methodology here.

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Rank	Institution	Total Enrollment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Boston University	37737	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	27551	65655	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League 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. Total Enrollment 37,737 3.0% Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $27,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
2	Georgetown University	20031	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	37967	83222	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League 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 Total Enrollment 20,031 1.8% Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $37,967 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
3	Fordham University	16153	56.28	1,350 – 1,490	45368	68008	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. Total Enrollment 16,153 Acceptance Rate 56.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
4	American University	12321	61.87	1,300 – 1,450	40189	61328	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $63 for graduate applications. About 62% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more Total Enrollment 12,321 5.4% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $40,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
5	Lehigh University	7692	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	33289	88810	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League 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. Total Enrollment 7,692 1.3% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
6	Loyola University Maryland	4897	75.49	1,230 – 1,390	31857	64453	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 75% 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 Total Enrollment 4,897 4.1% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $31,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
7	Bucknell University	3969	28.93	1,180 – 1,400	38486	78852	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Total Enrollment 3,969 2.0% Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
8	Colgate University	3211	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	26954	64949	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League 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. Total Enrollment 3,211 2.1% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $26,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
9	College of the Holy Cross	3107	17.61	1,260 – 1,420	35455	69984	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA The College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England, and today it’s part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school has a 94% first year retention rate, and an impressive 90% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. Total Enrollment 3,107 3.5% Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $35,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
10	Lafayette College	2775	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	34728	80614	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 85% graduate in four years. Total Enrollment 2,775 0.4% Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $34,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

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Methodology

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

37,737 3.0%

11.1%

1,430 – 1,530

$27,551

$65,655

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

20,031 1.8%

12.9%

1,400 – 1,550

$37,967

$83,222

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

16,153

56.3%

1,350 – 1,490

$45,368

$68,008

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

12,321 5.4%

61.9%

1,300 – 1,450

$40,189

$61,328

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

7,692 1.3%

25.9%

1,380 – 1,500

$33,289

$88,810

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

4,897 4.1%

75.5%

1,230 – 1,390

$31,857

$64,453

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

3,969 2.0%

28.9%

1,180 – 1,400

$38,486

$78,852

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

3,211 2.1%

13.9%

1,450 – 1,530

$26,954

$64,949

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

3,107 3.5%

17.6%

1,260 – 1,420

$35,455

$69,984

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Patriot League

2,775 0.4%

31.5%

1,370 – 1,490

$34,728

$80,614

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37,737
3.0%

20,031
1.8%

12,321
5.4%

7,692
1.3%

4,897
4.1%

3,969
2.0%

3,211
2.1%

3,107
3.5%

2,775
0.4%