College Rankings
Data-driven rankings of 3,663 colleges based on acceptance rates, graduation rates, earnings potential, and value. Transparent methodology using publicly available data.
Ranking Categories
Overall
Comprehensive ranking based on a composite score combining acceptance rate, graduation rate, earnings potential, and value.
Best Value
Colleges offering the best return on investment, weighing graduation outcomes and earnings against costs.
Top Earnings
Colleges whose graduates earn the highest median salaries after graduation.
Most Selective
Colleges ranked by acceptance rate from most to least selective.
Graduation Rate
Colleges ranked by their graduation rate, reflecting student success and institutional support.
Best Public
Top-ranked public universities based on our composite methodology.
Best Private
Top-ranked private colleges and universities based on our composite methodology.
Largest
Colleges and universities ranked by total enrollment, from largest to smallest.
Top 10 Overall
View full list →Methodology
Our college rankings use a transparent, composite scoring methodology based on publicly available data from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and institutional reports.
Graduation Rate (30%)
Six-year graduation rate from IPEDS. Higher completion rates indicate stronger student support and outcomes.
Selectivity (25%)
Admissions acceptance rate. Lower rates indicate higher academic standards and peer quality.
Earnings Potential (25%)
Median earnings of graduates 10 years after enrollment from College Scorecard data.
Value Score (20%)
Composite of graduation and earnings outcomes relative to cost, measuring return on educational investment.