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2026 Best Colleges in America

66 Universities Found

The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S.

51-66 of 66 results
#51 BEST COLLEGES

University of Hawaii at Manoa

2500 Campus Rd, Honolulu · university

Looking into University of Hawaii at Manoa? See what it offers — majors, tuition, campus life & more.

Acceptance rate
84%
Tuition
$34,000
SAT Score
1100
#52 BEST COLLEGES

Radford University

801 E Main St, Radford · university

Discover if Radford University fits your goals — tuition, majors & student culture explained.

Acceptance rate
80%
Tuition
$10,000
SAT Score
1000
#53 BEST COLLEGES

Middle Georgia State University - Macon Campus

100 University Pkwy, Macon · university

See what life is like at Middle Georgia State University - Macon Campus — a top university.

Acceptance rate
1%
Tuition
$5,220
SAT Score
1050
#54 BEST COLLEGES

Davenport University

Richard M. DeVos and Jay Van Andel Academic Center, 6191 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids · university

See what you can study at Davenport University — majors, tuition & campus life.

Acceptance rate
70%
Tuition
$25,000
SAT Score
1000
#55 BEST COLLEGES

University of Miami

1320 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables · university

Learn key facts about University of Miami — tuition, majors & life on campus.

Acceptance rate
27%
Tuition
$54,000
SAT Score
1300
#56 BEST COLLEGES

Central Michigan University

1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant · university

Learn about Central Michigan University programs, tuition & aid, admissions deadlines, campus life and more.

Acceptance rate
69%
Tuition
$12,000
SAT Score
1000
#57 BEST COLLEGES

Indiana State University

200 N 7th St, Terre Haute · university

Explore why global students choose Indiana State University — majors, fees & student life.

Acceptance rate
82%
Tuition
$10,000
SAT Score
1000
#58 BEST COLLEGES

Washington and Lee University

204 W Washington St, Lexington · university

Explore why global students choose Washington and Lee University — majors, fees & student life.

Acceptance rate
17%
Tuition
$68,045
SAT Score
1490
#59 BEST COLLEGES

Tulane University

6823 St Charles Ave, New Orleans · university

Tulane University guide — academics, aid & student life.

Acceptance rate
11%
Tuition
$60,000
SAT Score
1400
#60 BEST COLLEGES

Lehigh University

27 Memorial Dr W, Bethlehem · university

Learn all about Lehigh University — tuition, aid & more.

Acceptance rate
32%
Tuition
$55,000
SAT Score
1300
#61 BEST COLLEGES

Walden University

100 Washington Square, 100 Washington Ave S Suite 1210, Minneapolis · university

Get insights into Walden University: tuition, scholarships, admissions criteria, academics & campus experience.

Acceptance rate
80%
Tuition
$10,000
SAT Score
1000
#62 BEST COLLEGES

Emory University

201 Dowman Dr, Atlanta · university

Your guide to Emory University: tuition costs, financial aid, admissions, top majors & campus experience.

Acceptance rate
19%
Tuition
$55,000
SAT Score
1400
#63 BEST COLLEGES

Georgetown University

3700 O St NW, Washington · university

Your guide to studying at Georgetown University — scholarships, admissions & majors.

Acceptance rate
12%
Tuition
$67,824
SAT Score
1400
#64 BEST COLLEGES

UMass Boston

100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston · university

Learn about UMass Boston: tuition and fees, financial aid options, admissions, programs, campus life & more.

Acceptance rate
75%
Tuition
$15,000
SAT Score
1100
#65 BEST COLLEGES

University of Dayton

300 College Park, Dayton · university

Learn about University of Dayton: programs, tuition, admissions & campus life.

Acceptance rate
72%
Tuition
$46,000
SAT Score
1100
#66 BEST COLLEGES

Sacred Heart University

Merton Hall, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield · university

Explore tuition, admissions & programs for international students at Sacred Heart University.

Overall Grade
B-
Acceptance rate
65%
Tuition
$45,000
SAT Score
1100