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14 Mental Health in College

Find support, manage stress and protect your mental well-being throughout college

18 Maximize Your Campus Tour Expert tips for planning, touring and asking the right questions

22 The Benefits of Studying Abroad Expand your worldview, sharpen careerready skills and open doors through global learning experiences

26 Programs That Enhance Student Success These colleges provide undergrads with an enriched educational experience

28 Transferring from a Community College Plan ahead and use campus resources to make a smooth transition to a four-year university

32 What to Know Before Choosing an Online School Online programs offer flexibility and access, but success depends on discipline and careful research

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92 The Ultimate College Application Guide Step-by-step advice on deadlines, essays, recommendations and more to help you stay organized and stand out

98 Asking for College Recommendation Letters How you ask—and who you ask—can make all the difference in helping you stand out to admissions officers

102 Get Accepted to College with a Low GPA Boost your chances of admission by highlighting strengths beyond grades

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124 Understand the Federal Work-Study Program This financial aid program gives students a chance to fund college and grad school expenses while obtaining valuable work experience

126 Great Schools at Great Prices These institutions offer excellent value when factoring in academic performance and cost

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Mental Health on Campus: What Students Need to Know How to find support, navigate challenges and take care of your mental health in college.

by Sarah Wood DJUSTING TO COLLEGE life can be challenging, as students navigate newfound independence and more rigorous courses. It can feel especially daunting for students who face mental health challenges, which for many were heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Campuses are facing what many experts call a mental health crisis. For example, 70% of students said they’ve struggled with mental health since starting college, according to a U.S. News/Generation Lab report, which surveyed 3,649 college students in March 2024. This growing demand has placed increased pressure on campus counseling centers, many of which report longer wait times and higher caseloads than in previous years. “Many of the students were in high school or college during the pandemic, which was a very difficult time for mental health for young people in particular,” says Dr. Annelle Primm, senior medical adviser at the Steve Fund, a nonprofit that supports the mental health of young people of color. “Some struggle with remote learning, some had a hard time not spending social in-person time with their peers.” The pandemic is just one of many factors contributing to the high rates of students experiencing mental health challenges. Uncertainty during the current political and cultural climate in the U.S. has also sparked concerns, some experts say. “Uncertainty heightens stress and anxiety for most people,” says Dr. Lindsey Mortenson, chief mental health officer at the University of Michigan. “When you’re thinking about the college experience, anything that impacts their learning, their health and safety or their perceived job prospects has the potential to disrupt the kind of development we like to see in college. Uncertainty is a word we’re hearing a lot from parents, families, students, faculty and staff. That can be distracting if you’re spending a lot of time thinking about the ‘what ifs’ and worrying about what might

be on the horizon. It can take meaningful time and energy away from learning and positive social experiences.” Mental health is also becoming more broadly defined by the general public, says Markie Pasternak, senior manager of higher education at Active Minds, a nonprofit that promotes mental health awareness and education for young adults. “People who are in the mental health field have had a holistic model of mental health in their brain for a long time; thinking mental health isn’t just whether you have a disorder or a condition or not,” she says. “It includes your stress level, if you’re feeling lonely, grieving, your ability to focus—all these different

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attributes. I think now we’re also seeing students understand that, too.”

Many Students Struggle But Don’t Seek Help Despite expressing a need for care, however, most students are not seeking it. Per the U.S. News/Generation Lab report, only 37% of respondents searched for mental health resources at their college. Many students said they chose not to look for support because of negative past experiences, feeling that mental health care is ineffective, fear of social stigma, cost or uncertainty about how to connect with help resources. Of students who participated in the U.S. News/Generation Lab poll and in-

dicated they wanted mental health support, 77% said they were successfully connected to mental health care. Most of them—70%—said they received resources for help right away or after about a week, while 7% said they had to wait more than three months.

Role of Colleges in Addressing Students’ Mental Health Colleges have a “huge responsibility” to address students’ mental health challenges, from prevention to treatment and recovery, Mortenson says. “Many college students are on campuses that actually have greater resources and support than are often available at home,” she says. “For this reason, I tend to think of colleges ideally supporting what’s sometimes called ‘recovery in place’—this idea that healing and resilience are more likely when people stay in a supportive environment.” “When you look at the experiences of many faculty and staff members who are supporting college students today, we kind of grew up in a slightly different era where if students wobbled or struggled in college, they might have been sent home,” Mortenson says. “So I think BEST COLLEGES 15

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colleges have a really unique opportunity and responsibility to support recovery in place if that’s the best environment for the student.” Among students today, there’s less stigma and more openness to help-seeking and disclosing mental health struggles, explains Mortenson. But to further reduce the stigma, there should be efforts to “make mental health a community issue,” Pasternak says. “This is everyone’s issue to tackle.” Faculty and staff should be trained to recognize warning signs of a mental health issue or of suicide risk and connect students to support “without expecting them to act as therapists,” says Tony Walker, senior vice president of school programs and consulting at The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that helps protect emotional wellness and prevent suicide among teens and young adults.

Range of Needs and Resources Students in the survey sought care for a range of reasons, such as anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and trauma. Among respondents who received support, 69% said that it was sufficient. To address these issues, many colleges offer counseling services on campus and partner with national telehealth services to provide around-the-clock care. Telehealth can provide students with “access to a diverse array of clinicians,” Pasternak says. “There may not be a lot of counselors or staff on specific campuses who have the same identity or same background to a student who may feel that they have a marginalized identity,” she adds. “It can be a racial identity, it could be a sexual

of the inability to track things like vital signs, especially for students who might be on prescription medications for their mental health need,” Primm says. “So we miss that opportunity to gather that important information.” In addition to counseling services, many campuses offer peer support options. NAMI On Campus, for instance, is a nationwide student-led club that raises mental health awareness by educating the campus community through guest speakers and panels, and advocating for better on-campus mental health resources.

How to Seek Help in College Before stepping onto campus, be aware of available mental health resources, Primm says. “It may even be an important factor in choosing which college to go to and knowing that certain colleges may have more resources than others,” she says. “I think becoming aware of what the campus has to offer in the way of mental health support is critical. Know where those buildings are, who those people are and where to go when someone is in an emergency.” If you are experiencing problems that are becoming overwhelming and that start to interfere with your ability to function, it’s time to reach out for help. “If a student has a feeling that something is wrong, they should trust their gut and talk to someone about their concerns,” says Walker. “The good news is that most schools provide free counseling for a set number of visits, which is really effective most of the time. But it’s about making that initial phone call because we know that’s often the hardest part. And yet, many students who delay visiting their counseling center say, in retrospect, that they wish they would’ve done it sooner because it was so helpful.” Also, know that some patience is required. Research shows that the average American works with three therapists before finding the right fit. “Time is almost universally the number one impediment that students report to getting more help,” Mortenson says. “If you don’t get the appointment and the exact time frame that you wanted, or don’t find the perfect therapist right away, don’t give up. Make your health and mental health a priority and schedule that into your week, so six months don’t go by and you haven’t gotten the help that you still need.” If you’re seeking additional resources, you can text or call 988 for the suicide and crisis lifeline, or go to 988lifeline.org to use the organization’s online chat feature. But if there’s immediate danger of harm or a medical emergency, call 911. While the college years can be full of challenges, you don’t have to face them alone. Reaching out may feel intimidating, but taking that first step can make all the difference. l

This is everyone’s issue to tackle.~ orientation identity. But a telehealth option allows students to say, ‘I really want a therapist who’s going to understand where I’m coming from, from this specific seat.’” There’s also a greater sense of privacy, Primm says. “They don’t have to walk through a door or into a building that says ‘Mental Health Center’ or ‘Counseling Center,’ especially if they have concerns about being identified as someone seeking help,” she says. “That is a form of stigma, but for those people who are concerned about that, I think the privacy is a plus.” However, some students may prefer an in-person experience, experts say. “As a psychiatrist myself, I am conscious

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a campus in person is an important part of the college application process. Admissions professionals recommend scheduling campus visits to get a better feel for the schools and to determine if it’s a good fit. “They are very likely to show you things that you didn’t know you cared about. That’s a great first step,” says Rachel Rubin, founder and CEO of Spark Admissions, an admissions consulting company. “It’s important for families to think about what they want to know.” The College Board recommends spring of junior year as a good time to visit campuses for students who have already done the research on those colleges. Late summer and early fall before senior year are also convenient times, the College Board notes, adding that classes may already be in session, allowing prospective students a fuller glimpse of campus life. Another point to consider when deciding whether or

not to make the trip to a campus: Some colleges track whether prospective students make an in-person visit and count it as “demonstrated interest,” which could help admissions chances. To truly maximize your college visit, there are steps you can take beyond going on a basic tour of the campus. Here’s how to get the most out of your time at a potential school.

Ask Questions A campus visit is a great chance to not only see the campus, but also to ask questions about the school and what the experience is like on campus. While some information can be found on a school’s website, speaking with student ambassadors or school officials while visiting campus can provide additional information to help you make a smart college decision. “I think the best way to make the most of the tours is to ask a lot of good questions of the tour guide and to engage with any current students to get their opinion on life on the campus,” says Satyajit Dattagupta, chief enrollment officer and executive vice chancellor at Northeastern University in Massachusetts. BEST COLLEGES 19

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Get Student Perspectives

Learn About the Local Community

Talking to current students is a valuable part of vetting a college and can provide prospective students with unfiltered thoughts about the school and the student experience. They’ll likely have opinions to share on academics, facilities, dining services, student life and more. “Talk to as many students as you can to get a flavor of the student population,” says Liz Doe Stone, the CEO of Top Tier Admissions, an admissions consulting company. “Email students from your high school who attend that school and ask to get together for coffee when you’re on campus.”

While the college is the main attraction, students shouldn’t overlook the surrounding community where they may live and work when off campus. Take time to discover coffee shops, restaurants and other places you might enjoy visiting frequently, and consider how the community might factor into your education aspirations, says Kent Hopkins, the vice president for academic enterprise enrollment at Arizona State University. Determine whether the community will provide internship or externship opportunities or serve as a potential career launch pad, he says. Palmer adds that students should also consider whether they’re looking for an urban or rural experience, or what size city they prefer to live in.

Explore Campus Media Before You Visit Student newspapers can be a valuable source of insight into what’s happening at and around a college. But don’t stop there. The College Board’s campus visit checklist also recommends tuning in to the campus radio station and reading their literary reviews and department newsletters. “The more you can do ahead of time to get to know the campus culture so that you can ask good questions to current students, the better. It’s another great way to get a more authentic sense of what’s going on or what it would be like to be a student there,” says Stone. This allows visiting students to find out what issues are popular on campus, controversies happening, new programs being created, what students are excited about and trends to be aware of.

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Visit a Dining Hall or Student Center The college dining hall tends to be a community hub where students congregate to study or meet for clubs. Experts recommend that students and families should plan to eat at least one meal on campus to get a sense of available food options and other amenities. “That can be a great way not only to sample the on-campus food options, but also to have informal conversations with current students in line or at a nearby table,” Stone says. Some schools have particularly tasty options, and those with dietary restrictions should get a sense of whether the school can cater to their needs.

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Another place where students spend significant time is the campus library. Many campuses have more than one library, each with unique offerings to consider. Some even have coffee shops and restaurants. Stone notes that some are open-stack libraries, meaning students can browse, select and check out books themselves. Others are closed-stack, meaning library staffers retrieve the books for students. Similarly, some campus libraries offer a slew of private study rooms with modern technology available to use for various projects. Prospective students should use the campus visit to check out the school library and make sure that it fits their academic needs.

A great way to start can be touring facilities, sitting in on a class and meeting professors. This is a good way for students to learn about the areas where they might be spending the most time if they choose to attend school there, and it’s also valuable information when comparing different schools. For best results, you should email professors or administrators ahead of time to set up a meeting, but even informal visits can be valuable.

Check Out Other Campuses Nearby

Ask About Campus Safety

As students plan their visits, families should take note of other options near the schools they intend to visit. “If you’re going to spend some time traveling, whether it be across the state or across the country, you might as well try to maximize that and investigate other opportunities that are close and convenient,” says Collin Palmer, associate vice president of enrollment management, admissions at Kent State University in Ohio. Many major metro areas are home to multiple colleges, and even rural areas may have colleges that are surprisingly close together.

Feeling safe on school grounds is an important factor to consider when exploring colleges. Prospective students should ask tour guides about campus safety policies. One way to measure campus safety is by asking students directly how comfortable they feel at school, Hopkins says. In virtual campus tours, students can ask guides or the admissions office for more information on safety precautions taken at the school. Federal law requires colleges to release information re-

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so experts suggest meeting with the disabilities services office to ask what’s available and at what cost. “It’s really important for students to understand to what extent they need to fight for these services and always be on top of their teachers and make sure their accommodation plan goes out to everybody at the start of each semester,” explains Rubin.

lated to crime on and around campus, so families can check annual security reports to see recent incidents on campus. If anything stands out as a cause for concern, ask the school for more information on campus safety.

Get Financial Aid Information Along with understanding the culture of a school and the academic options, students should research financial aid opportunities. A campus visit is an opportunity to stop by the financial aid office. Finding out the types of aid available, such as merit-based and need-based, is one of the first questions students should ask, says Rubin. “Students can also bargain for more money once they’re accepted, and that’s where they really have a leg up,” she says. This can also help students budget for attending that school, Hopkins says, noting that families should be aware that cost of attendance is not the sticker price. Families should factor in fees, as well as room and board, travel expenses for students attending away from home and any aid or income that could help offset costs.

Meet with Clubs and Organizations Ask most any student and they will agree that a big part of the college experience is the social component, and experts say students should make sure they attend a school where they can get involved in clubs and organizations. For example, students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority should check out Greek life housing and meet with the campus administrator overseeing Greek organizations. Those who enjoy sports recreationally should reach out to presidents or leaders of clubs or someone who organizes intramural sports. “I always tell students to talk to any extracurricular leaders tied into your interest,” says Stone. “So if you’re a violin player, speak to someone in the music department. If you love drama, talk to someone who is the head of the theater club.”

Ask About Disability Accommodations Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, any school that accepts federal money is legally required to provide accommodations for qualifying students who are differently abled. Some do the bare minimum, but there are other schools that have strong programming because they have a high number of students needing services. Some charge fees for certain services, like tutoring,

Explore Various Virtual Tour Options If visiting a school isn’t an option, whether due to logistics or finances, you have another option. Now, there are online tools that allow prospective students to take virtual tours that give a true-to-life experience—right from home. l BEST COLLEGES 21

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Abroad Can Benefit College Students

Doing coursework outside the U.S. can help students learn powerful skills and provide an employment edge after college.

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OUR MOST MEMORABLE college experience may be a plane ride away. International opportunities obtained by studying abroad expose college students to foreign cultures, language immersion and interaction with diverse communities around the world, which could lead to increased self-awareness, improved critical thinking and even work opportunities, experts say. “We live and work in a globalized world. We are so interconnected, whether virtually or through physical contact,” says Lindsay Calvert, director of the IIENetwork and Center for International Opportunities Institute of International Education (IIE). “It is important for students to have these experiences, so they are able to work with and among different cultures.”

The World as a Classroom Nick Gozik, dean of global education at Elon University in North Carolina, is emphatic about the utility of study abroad. “It is difficult to imagine that a college graduate will not need the skills gained through study abroad and other global experiences,” he says. “Whether it is a doctor who treats patients originating from other countries, a teacher with students from underrepresented backgrounds or a scientist working in a multinational, it is increasingly necessary for graduates to be able to navigate difference and work with people from other cultures and backgrounds.” Living abroad can teach students additional valuable lessons that they can take into their future careers, says Samantha Brandauer, associate provost and executive director of the Center for Global Study and Engagement at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. Those lessons include “your ability to understand and tolerate ambiguity that comes from cross-cultural experiences and to sit with the ‘I don’t know,’” she says. “That is a valuable skill in your working environment, your abili-

ty to sit with the unknown that often comes with significant cross-cultural experiences.”

A Boost for Cognitive and Relational Skills College students can develop various personal, interpersonal and cognitive skills by studying abroad, studies indicate, including flexibility and adaptability, self-awareness and intercultural skills. In an IIE research study involving more than 4,500 college alumni who studied abroad between the 1999-2000 and 2016-2017 academic years, a majority of respondents said their overseas experience cultivated these qualities in them. The benefits generally increased with the length of the study period.

Professional Development Goes Global Students in study abroad programs often mix their desire for an adventure with foreign language acquisition, academic pursuits, short-term work opportunities such as internships, career building or a combination. Sera Park, who earned an art history degree at Temple University in Pennsylvania, went to the university’s Rome campus from spring to fall 2021, during the pandemic. “It was my dream to study in Italy,” she says. “My mom is an artist and I grew up around that but didn’t know what I wanted to do with my degree.” Park worked as an intern on an art conservation project with a local art conservator recommended by her professor. After completing her undergraduate studies, she secured internships at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and at the Brooklyn Museum. “Studying abroad definitely helped shape my future career path and opened many opportunities for me,” she says.

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The Career Edge Time spent abroad during college can also work in your favor when you’re back home and starting your career. According to the IIE research, when asked if their study abroad contributed to a job offer at some point, 67.5% of respondents who participated in a full academic year of the experience said yes, compared to 53.4% of those who studied overseas for roughly a semester and 42.5% of those who studied abroad for fewer than eight weeks. Indeed, among the most tangible ways that students are leveraging their study abroad experiences is in their job searches. Experts and students say that when searching for employment straight out of college and lacking significant employment history, one’s broader life experiences may count more. Having been in a foreign environment gives job applicants a broader scope for a narrative about how their background and experiences have built their character, experts say. Employers may have more favorable views of young job seekers with international experience, some research suggests. A 2016 QS Global Employer Survey Report found that six out of 10 employers around the world give extra credit for job applicants with study abroad on their resumes, and more than 80% said they actively seek graduates with overseas study experiences.

Why Some Students Stay Home There are multiple factors that can discourage U.S. students

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from applying to a study abroad program. Radcliffe These can include concerns about the Camera at the added expenses, fear of missing out on heart of the something at home, health challenges and University being far away from family and friends, of Oxford, experts say. England Interestingly, male students are less likely to study abroad than female students, says Brandauer. “For decades, it has been 60-40 in favor of women,” she says, and that’s been the national trend. Brandauer suspects that male students have “a harder time finding their social niche on a college campus, and once they identify with a group, then it is hard to leave that group,” she says. Students who are historically underrepresented in U.S. colleges, such as students with disabilities and some racial minorities, tend to also be underrepresented in study abroad participation, according to the 2023 IIE study. That study report also notes that many colleges have been making efforts to improve the access and experience for underrepresented students by offering scholarships, boosting advising and providing special information sessions. While there may be challenges associated with studying abroad, such as financial concerns or homesickness, for many students, the potential rewards seem to far outweigh the risks. For those seeking to make a meaningful impact on their personal and professional lives, studying abroad can be a truly transformative experience. l

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key. Excellence in such programs isn’t directly measured in the Best Colleges overall rankings. U.S. News surveyed college presidents, chief academic officers and deans of admissions in spring and early summer 2025, asking them to nominate up to 15 institutions with stellar programs in each of the eight categories. The colleges here are ranked in the order of most nominations received for their programs.

OME COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES are highly deter-

mined to offer programs that enhance student experience, recognizing that certain enrichment offerings, from learning communities and internships to senior capstone projects, are linked to success. Here, U.S. News highlights schools with outstanding programs in eight categories that education experts, including staff at the American Association of Colleges and Universities, agree are

First-Year Experience

Orientation can only go so far in making freshmen feel connected. Many schools now build into the curriculum first-year seminars or other academic programs that bring small groups of students together with faculty or staff on a regular basis.

1 Elon University (NC) 2 Agnes Scott College (GA) 3 Univ. of South Carolina (SC)* 4 Baylor University (TX) 5 Amherst College (MA) 5 Boston College (MA) 5 Brown University (RI) 8 Berea College (KY) 9 Bowdoin College (ME) 10 Georgia State University (GA)* 11 Princeton University (NJ) 12 Davidson College (NC) 13 Abilene Christian University (TX) 13 Bates College (ME) 15 Vanderbilt University (TN) 16 Beloit College (WI) 17 Yale University (CT) 18 Furman University (SC) 19 Duke University (NC) 20 Colorado College (CO) 20 University of Notre Dame (IN) ©

Learning Communities

In these communities, students typically take two or more linked courses as a group and get to know one another and their professors well. Some learning communities are also residential.

1 Elon University (NC)

Service Learning

10 Appalachian State University (NC)*

11 Abilene Christian University (TX)

Required (or for-credit) volunteer work in the community is an instructional strategy in these programs. What’s learned in the field bolsters what happens in class, and vice versa.

11 Duke University (NC) 11 Princeton University (NJ) 11 Univ. of Maryland, College Park (MD)* 15 Boston College (MA) 15 Syracuse University (NY) 17 Berry College (GA) 17 Georgia State University (GA)* 17 Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)* 17 Rice University (TX) 17 Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison (WI)* ©

Co-ops/Internships

Schools nominated in this category require or encourage students to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to work in the real world through closely supervised internships or practicums, or through cooperative education, in which one period of study typically alternates with one of work.

1 Northeastern University (MA) 2 Drexel University (PA) 3 Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)* 4 University of Cincinnati (OH)* 5 Rochester Inst. of Technology (NY) 6 Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)* 7 Berea College (KY)

1 Berea College (KY) 2 Elon University (NC) 3 Duke University (NC) 4 Tulane University of Louisiana (LA) 4 University of Notre Dame (IN) 6 Michigan State University (MI)* 7 Berry College (GA) 8 Brown University (RI) 8 Georgetown University (DC) 10 Boston College (MA) 11 Abilene Christian University (TX) 11 Stanford University (CA) 13 Agnes Scott College (GA) 14 Northeastern University (MA) 15 Bates College (ME) 15 Davidson College (NC) 15 Gonzaga University (WA) 15 Rhodes College (TN) 19 Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)* 19 Warren Wilson College (NC) ©

8 Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 9 Elon University (NC) 10 Cornell University (NY) 11 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA) 11 Worcester Polytechnic Inst. (MA) 13 Duke University (NC)

2 Agnes Scott College (GA)

14 Agnes Scott College (GA)

3 University of Michigan (MI)*

15 American University (DC)

4 Michigan State University (MI)*

15 Clemson University (SC)*

5 Vanderbilt University (TN)

17 Arizona State University (AZ)*

5 Yale University (CT)

17 Endicott College (MA)

Study Abroad

Programs at these schools involve substantial academic work abroad for credit—a year, a semester or an intensive experience equal to a course—and considerable interaction with the local culture.

1 New York University (NY) 2 Elon University (NC) 3 Middlebury College (VT) 4 Kalamazoo College (MI) 5 American University (DC) 6 Agnes Scott College (GA) 7 Georgetown University (DC) 8 Goucher College (MD)

7 Spelman College (GA)

19 Bentley University (MA)

8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)

19 Berry College (GA)

10 Michigan State University (MI)*

9 Baylor University (TX)

19 Kettering University (MI)

10 Syracuse University (NY)

9 Arcadia University (PA)

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Senior Capstone

12 Pepperdine University (CA)

18 Williams College (MA)

12 University of Michigan (MI)*

19 Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)*

14 Duke University (NC)

19 Grinnell College (IA)

Whether they’re called a senior capstone or go by some other name, these culminating experiences ask students nearing the end of their college years to create a project that integrates and synthesizes what they’ve learned. The project might be a thesis, a performance or an exhibit of artwork.

15 Dartmouth College (NH)

Writing in the Disciplines

15 Dickinson College (PA)

17 Boston College (MA)

These colleges typically make writing a priority at all levels of instruction and across the curriculum. Students are encouraged to produce and refine various forms of writing for a range of audiences in different disciplines.

17 Macalester College (MN) 17 St. Olaf College (MN) 17 Texas A&M University (TX)*

Undergraduate Research/ Creative Projects ©

Independently or in small teams, and mentored by a faculty member, students do intensive and selfdirected research or creative work that results in an original scholarly paper or product that can be formally presented on or off campus.

1 Princeton University (NJ) 2 Elon University (NC) 3 Swarthmore College (PA)

1 Brown University (RI)

4 Brown University (RI)

2 Duke University (NC)

5 Carnegie Mellon University (PA)

3 Swarthmore College (PA)

5 Yale University (CT)

4 Princeton University (NJ)

7 Worcester Polytechnic Inst. (MA)

5 Carleton College (MN)

8 Stanford University (CA)

5 Harvard University (MA)

9 The College of Wooster (OH)

7 Yale University (CT)

10 Amherst College (MA)

1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)

8 Elon University (NC)

10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)

2 California Institute of Technology (CA)

8 Hamilton College (NY)

12 Agnes Scott College (GA)

3 Harvard University (MA)

10 Amherst College (MA)

12 Allegheny College (PA)

4 Carnegie Mellon University (PA)

10 Cornell University (NY)

12 Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)*

5 Duke University (NC)

10 University of Iowa (IA)*

15 Carleton College (MN)

6 University of Michigan (MI)*

13 Oberlin College (OH)

16 Duke University (NC)

6 Yale University (CT)

14 Georgetown University (DC)

17 Haverford College (PA)

8 Elon University (NC)

14 Stanford University (CA)

18 Harvard University (MA)

9 Johns Hopkins University (MD)

16 Wellesley College (MA)

18 Harvey Mudd College (CA)

10 Stanford University (CA)

17 Emory University (GA)

18 Northeastern University (MA)

11 Princeton University (NJ)

18 Bates College (ME)

12 Amherst College (MA)

18 Davidson College (NC)

13 University of California, Berkeley (CA)*

20 Haverford College (PA)

14 Harvey Mudd College (CA)

20 Miami University–Oxford (OH)*

15 Carleton College (MN)

20 Middlebury College (VT)

15 Davidson College (NC)

20 St. John’s College (MD)

15 Rice University (TX)

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Transferring From a

Community College Transferring from a community college to a four-year university can be a smart move—but it takes planning, persistence and the right support.

by Sarah Wood and Cole Claybourn VERY YEAR, millions of community college students set their

sights on earning a bachelor’s degree. But turning that goal into reality can be harder than expected: 80% of community college students say they want a bachelor’s—but just 16% actually earn one within six years, according to the Tracking Transfer: Community College Effectiveness in Broadening Bachelor’s Degree Attainment 2024 report. The data highlights how widespread the challenge is and underscores the importance of better planning and stronger support systems for students hoping to continue their education. “There’s this major gap between aspirations and outcomes,” says Tania LaViolet, director of research and innovation at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and one of the study’s co-authors. Credit transfer headaches, cost barriers and a lack of support can all make the transfer process more complicated. For many, the journey is not a straight line but a series of stops and starts, reflecting the realities of

life outside of school. Students balance jobs, family responsibilities or commuting, which can make the logistics of transferring even harder. Even students with strong academic records can encounter obstacles that slow their progress, especially when transfer requirements vary by institution. And after landing at a four-year school, some students may still face a tough academic and social adjustment. This is especially true for first-generation college students, says Gail Gibson, executive director of the Kessler Scholars Collaborative, a national network of colleges that works to promote access and success for these students. For many, transferring can feel “like being on the moon because it’s so unfamiliar from the experience they had, maybe really success-

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fully, at the community college,” she says. Navigating new systems, figuring out campus culture and finding resources can take extra time and energy. The sudden increase in class sizes and differences in teaching styles can also come as a surprise. “Just the process of transferring from one institution to the next has its own layer of bureaucracy and complication,” she says. “What credits transfer and what credits don’t? Who do I need to see at each of these institutions to be successful in terms of making that transfer equation happen? There are these spots where, too often, the student who doesn’t have a lot of skill in navigating that is going to fall through the cracks.” Small oversights—such as not submitting a transcript on time or missing a required advising session—can easily delay progress toward a degree or a seamless transfer to a new school. This is why early advising and steady check-ins are often emphasized for students considering a transfer. It’s important for students to find someone to help them navigate the transfer process, conduct

research and choose a school that aligns with their financial aid needs. Starting early gives students more options, since deadlines, transfer pathways and scholarship opportunities can vary widely by institution. Looking at graduation rates for transfer students specifically can also provide a clearer picture of a school’s support systems. Here’s what community college students need to know about transferring to a four-year college or university.

The Transfer Process: What to Expect The transfer process can look a lot like applying to college the first time around—but with a few important differences. Requirements vary by school, but most four-year universities ask for an application (sometimes through the Common App), an essay, transcripts, letters of recommendation and—if required—test scores. Certain schools may also require mid-term grade reports or additional forms to verify standing at the community college. Some students benefit from articulation agreements, which are formal partnerships between community colleges and four-year schools designed to make transferring smoother. These agreements may guarantee admission if certain conditions are met and help ensure your credits will actually count toward a degree. In many cases, these agreements are posted online or available through transfer offices, but students should always confirm details directly with both schools. BEST COLLEGES 29

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Deadlines also differ from those for first-year students. Transfers typically apply on a single deadline— or through rolling admissions—and some schools require students to complete a certain number of college credits before applying. Missing these dates can extend the transfer timeline by a semester or more, so staying organized is key.

Consider a Reverse Transfer If you transfer to a four-year university before finishing your associate degree, you might still be able to earn that credential through a process called reverse transfer. Here’s how it works: Once you’ve taken enough credits at your four-year school to meet the associate degree requirements, you can send your transcript back to your community college. If everything checks out, the college will award you the degree—even if you haven’t finished your bachelor’s yet. This option allows students to demonstrate progress and show employers or graduate schools that they’ve completed a recognized credential along the way. Some states have official reverse transfer policies in place. In Illinois, for example, students who’ve completed at least 15 semester hours at a public community college and earned a total of 60 college credits can qualify. Similar policies exist in many regions, making it worth asking about during advising appointments. It’s a smart way to get recognized for the work you’ve already done, and to leave college with a credential in hand— even if your bachelor’s is still in progress.

Virginia Community College to Pomona College, a four-year university in California, says the social aspect was one of the biggest hurdles for him. He remembers being grouped together with first-year freshmen during orientation instead of others in his cohort. Finding peers with similar experiences often requires extra effort, whether through clubs, academic departments or transfer-specific groups. Waheed advocates for schools to implement orientation specifically for transfer students. He started a transfer club at Pomona to help others like him feel more at ease and get plugged in socially. “A lot of times you have to be the one to go out and be the one to say, ‘I want to join this club, or do this or do that,’” he says. “It’s about taking initiative.” Also, it can help to find courses that are academically challenging, interesting and exciting. Take the time to build relationships with these professors, as they can often be a resource during the transfer process. Office hours, study groups and campus events are easy entry points for building these important relationships.

Early transfer planning gives students greater options and stronger support.~

How to Start Strong After Transferring Immerse Yourself in Your New Campus

Students who arrive as first-year freshmen can participate in orientation and other events that help acclimate students socially to their new environment. However, those who arrive at a four-year university as a junior have much less runway to get situated socially and find community in clubs or organizations. The compressed timeline means students may need to be more proactive about getting involved. “Our research and others show that transfer students feel more of a sense of belonging at community colleges than they do when they get to a four-year school,” says Alexandra Logue, professor emerita at the Center for Advanced Study in Education of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. “It can be really difficult for them as a result.” Meelod Waheed, who transferred from Northern

Thirty percent of students lose at least a quarter of their existing academic credit during the transfer process, according to a report from the UPCEA, the online and professional education association. Losing credits not only lengthens the time needed to graduation but can also increase the overall financial cost of earning a degree. Even students at schools with articulation agreements should be aware that these agreements can change frequently or end abruptly when colleges change their course catalog or degree requirements. This may lead to transfer credits not being counted or treated as elective credits that don’t count toward general education or major requirements, Logue says. Keeping up with policy updates each semester can help prevent unwelcome surprises. Figuring out credit transfers can be confusing, so experts advise community college students to find a mentor—such as a faculty member or academic adviser— in their first semester to help with understanding the process and courses that typically transfer. A mentor can also help students think strategically about course loads, balancing difficult classes with those that build confidence. Transferring from a community college to a four-year school isn’t easy—but for many students, it’s worth it. The key is planning ahead, asking questions early and finding the right support along the way. Whether it’s a trusted advisor, a transfer club or a mentor who’s been through it, guidance can make all the difference. With the right tools and people in your corner, that bachelor’s degree is absolutely within reach. l

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Before Choosing an

Online College or University The benefits of earning a degree online makes it possible for many to receive higher education.

by Cole Claybourn and Emma Kerr AKING THE decision to attend an online college or

university can be a great choice for many students. Indeed, these students can expect more convenience, the ability to maintain a full or part-time job outside of school, easier childcare options, flexible hours and a unique learning environment. Whether it’s to pursue an associate, bachelor’s or advanced degree, online programs offer flexibility for those whose life circumstances, like family obligations or lack of accessible transportation, make attending in-person college classes impractical. Plus, some online programs

are available at a fraction of the cost of brick-and-mortar colleges, making a once unaffordable degree attainable for more students. Here, a few points to consider so you can make an informed decision about whether or not to enroll in an online degree program, and tips for choosing the right one for you and your educational goals.

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Determine if an Online Program Is Right for You It takes discipline and structure to succeed in an online format, experts say. Online courses are generally delivered through a learning management system —a virtual portal that serves as a classroom—where students can access lessons on their own and set their own schedules for completing the assigned coursework.

The flexibility of online programs is often what attracts people the most, but experts say it’s crucial for prospective students to consider their own personality, study habits and tendencies when evaluating whether an online program is right for them. This introspection is crucial for successful college outcomes. “These flexible online programs often attract people who fare poorly with a lack of structure and more freedom,” says Allen Koh, the CEO of Cardinal Education, an education consulting firm. “For a lot of people, I really encourage them to think about structure a little favorably, especially since education costs so much. It could BEST COLLEGES 33

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help them get out more quickly.” Because online programs offer more flexibility for completing course work and give you the option to work at your own pace, one of the biggest misconceptions about them is that they’re easier than traditional in-person courses. Experts warn that in reality, online courses can be more demanding for some students due to the self-discipline and prioritization skills required to succeed. “They are actually harder for many individuals because they require you to be very good at time management,” says Leah Pottle, the senior director of marketing and enrollment services for the University of New England. “You must also be diligent about making time to study and do your assignments.”

Choose an Accredited Program When it comes to picking any degree program, legitimacy matters. Schools must prove that they meet certain education standards. Officially, this means that they must be accredited by a “nationally recognized” accrediting agency (such as the Higher Learning Commission or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation) for students to receive federal financial aid, according to the U.S. Department of Education. It’s a voluntary process, but a program that lacks accreditation is definitely a red flag, experts say. “Some programs operate without accreditation, focusing primarily on profit,” says Pierre Huguet, the CEO and founder of H&C Education, an admissions consulting firm. “A degree from a non-accredited college or university is often not valued as proof of competence by employers. Accreditation assures that the courses are rigorous and meet the standards of other institutions that grant similar degrees.” Colleges typically list their accreditation directly on their website, but prospective students can also verify the accreditation status of specific programs through the Education Department’s Office of Postsecondary Education accreditation database. This is important because for specific career paths, programmatic accreditations are crucial and can help immensely in landing a job, Pottle says. “Programmatic accreditation should also give prospective students extra comfort, since it serves as a secondary layer of quality assurance,” says Pottle. “It says that it’s not just the college itself that has been reviewed and approved by an external body, but the program too has been through a rigorous review process and accepted as meeting or exceeding quality standards.”

Research the Curriculum Prospective students should also take time to explore course offerings, meet with department heads and professors and talk with former students to get a sense of coursework rigor. This can also be assessed by looking at how challenging the classes and work are, as well as at the strength of the overall curriculum. If students sense that a program will lack rigor and be “easy,” that may be a sign to avoid it, says Kristen Willmott, a senior private counselor and graduate school admissions director at Top Tier Admissions, an admissions consulting firm. “If you’re going to go through the trouble of working on your application and paying that application fee and ultimately diving forward with an online program, you want to make sure that the one you select jives with what you’re actually hoping to accomplish,” she says.

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The price tag of an online college should be considered, including how the cost compares to attending a brick-and-mortar school. This information is generally available on the university’s website. Be sure to do your research carefully, as the tuition number shown may not always be the actual price. Experts caution prospective students to be aware of hidden fees when applying to online programs. “Many schools will boast a lower tuition rate and then, after you commit to enroll with them, tack on a bunch of fees,” Pottle says. “Fees are not necessarily a red flag, but you want to be aware of them, and a school should be happy to be transparent with you about them—what they’re for, how much they are and how they’re added on. For example, are they per credit, per class or per semester?” The low costs of some online programs can be attractive, especially to students who are choosing an online education for financial reasons, but experts advise prospective students to be cautious. Something that seems too good to be true, such as earning a degree in a very short period of time or at an extremely low cost, could be a warning sign. Alternatively, if a program seems abnormally expensive, gather more information to make sure that the cost is justified. (For tips on how to pay for your online education, see page 35.) “Also, be cautious of programs that require large payments upfront,” Huguet says. “Accredited programs must follow strict ethical rules regarding funding requests and offerings.”

Find Your Support System A supportive environment and educational tools are crucial for college success. When it comes to available resources, the online experience differs greatly from attending an in-per-

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son school. For example, students lack access to physical spaces, like computer labs and libraries, and face-to-face meetings with professors and classmates. Schools have generally adapted to provide online students many of the benefits that in-person students experience, offering virtual office hours to meet with instructors and ways to collaborate virtually, says Rhiannon Pollard, faculty administrator and director of Instructional Design at the University of Central Florida. Part of the process of vetting a program is exploring what services and support are available for students. You’ll want to spend time thinking about what you may need and if the school you’re interested in will be able to accommodate you. “What does this school you’re looking at have in place to help you reach your goals?” Pottle says. “Is tutoring available? What does that cost? Will you have an adviser that’s specifically assigned to you? What kind of career support is there? These are all very valid questions to help you compare and contrast institutions and find the best college for you.” If this information isn’t available on the school’s website, don’t be shy about reaching out to someone in admissions or getting in touch with a faculty member. A school should be more than willing to share a list of resources with prospective students. “Nowadays, there don’t have to be many trade-offs when you choose online over residential,” says Pollard. “Even online students often have access to peer communities and connections and are able to network with each other.” You’ll want to add this to your list of topics to research when you look into an online school or program, as it’s not always a given.

How to Pay for Online Education

HE PRICE tag for an online college may not be much less than a brick-and-mortar school, but there are options to help ease the burden.

Apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid Scholarships and financial aid may be available, so prospective students should speak with the financial aid office and explore third-party scholarships. A common misconception is that there’s less financial aid for online programs than in-person programs, but experts say it’s mostly identical and that online students have the same access to federal financial aid and merit-based or need-based scholarships.

Look into Post-Grad Job Opportunities

Ask Your Employer About Company Benefits

Another good indicator of an online program’s quality is employment statistics of graduates. If the majority of graduates land jobs in their intended field, it’s typically a good sign that the program is adequately preparing students and that students are getting a good return on their investment, experts say. Prospective students can find this information on the university’s website or from the admissions office. Experts also advise directly asking job-attainment questions of the schools of interest and alumni before deciding to apply. If the degree is in a field that requires licensure or certification, such as nursing, education or psychology, prospective students should ensure the program meets the necessary criteria for professional practice in the state they intend to work, Huguet says. “For instance, some schools offer general psychological education that doesn’t meet state requirements for licensure,” he says. “For students who have gone through non-accredited, sub-standard programs, this could mean signing up for additional courses or paying out-of-pocket for supervised training from licensed professionals.” l

“Don’t forget to check in with your employer about tuition assistance or reimbursement,” says Pottle. “If your job does offer this, make sure to talk with your human resources department and your prospective school to see how you can best maximize that benefit and reduce your own outof-pocket cost.”

Consider Out-of-State Public Schools Some public institutions offer all students enrolled in online programs in-state tuition regardless of where they live, notes Ray Schroeder, a professor emeritus at the University of Illinois— Springfield and senior fellow at UPCEA, the online and professional education association. This offering is a great advantage to students interested in a college out of state, proving that there are plenty of opportunities to cut tuition costs that aren’t always obvious.

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How We

Rank Colleges How U.S. News calculated the 2026 Best Colleges rankings

by Eric M. Brooks

OR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings have guided millions of students and families in their college search. The 2026 edition evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success. This transparent, rigorous methodology offers a foundation for navigating the complex landscape of higher education.

ELIGI BI LIT Y To be ranked, U.S. institutions must grant bachelor’s degrees, hold regional accreditation, offer traditional campus-based education, enroll new first-year bachelor’s students and at least 100 total undergraduates, offer a broad curriculum and have reported a six-year bachelor’s degree graduation rate of at least 25 full-time, first-year bachelor’s-seeking students. This means schools that are purely community colleges, entirely online or degreecompletion only were not included.

Rankings do not depend on participation in U.S. News surveys because alternative data sources are used for nonresponders. However, for the 2026 edition, 79% of ranked schools provided data, including 99 of the top 100 National Universities and 97 of the top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges.

T H E PRO C E S S First, to establish valid comparisons, we place institutions into the following categories: National Universities, National Liberal Arts Colleges, Regional Universities and Regional Colleges. The national universities offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and Ph.D. programs or professional practice doctorates, and emphasize faculty research (Page 42). The national liberal arts colleges focus almost exclusively on undergraduate education (Page 52). They award at least 50% of their degrees in the arts and sciences. The regional universities (Page 57) offer a broad scope of undergraduate degrees and

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years after graduation (5%), with top scores for schools where 95% of graduates earn above a high school graduate’s typical income. PEER ASSESSMENT (20%) This factor captures key aspects of a school’s quality, such as innovative teaching and institutional health, which are often difficult to measure otherwise. Presidents, provosts and deans rate institutions in their category with which they are familiar on a 5-point scale. FACULTY RESOURCES (11%) U.S. News measures a school’s commitment to quality instruction using three factors. A school earns a higher score for: a lower student-faculty ratio (3% for National Universities; 4% for others), a higher proportion of instructional faculty employed full-time (2%; 3%), and higher average full-time instructional faculty salaries (6%; 8%). FINANCIAL RESOURCES (8%) Measures perstudent spending on academic programs and services. This excludes non-core expenses like housing and recreation. STANDARDIZED TESTS (5%) Assesses median SAT/ACT scores of the incoming class, with adjustments for higher reporting. If in successive years fewer than half of applicants provided scores, a school instead had the weight reallocated to graduation rates. FACULTY RESEARCH (4%, National Universities only) Faculty research includes four bibliometric factors from a five-year window (2020-2024) that include a university’s average citations per publication, its fieldweighted citation impact and the share of its publications in the top 5% and top 25% of journals, based on Elsevier’s CiteScore. Each metric was extracted from SciVal based on Elsevier’s Scopus® Data.

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National Univer s Rank School (State) (*Public)

Overall score

1. Princeton University (NJ)† 2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)† 3. Harvard University (MA)† 4. Stanford University (CA)† 4. Yale University (CT)† 6. University of Chicago (IL)† 7. Duke University (NC)† 7. Johns Hopkins University (MD)† 7. Northwestern University (IL)† 7. University of Pennsylvania (PA)† 11. California Institute of Technology (CA)† 12. Cornell University (NY)† 13. Brown University (RI)† 13. Dartmouth College (NH)† 15. Columbia University1 (NY)† 15. University of California, Berkeley (CA)*† 17. Rice University (TX)† 17. University of California, Los Angeles (CA)*† 17. Vanderbilt University (TN)† 20. Carnegie Mellon University (PA)† 20. University of Michigan (MI)*† 20. University of Notre Dame (IN)† 20. Washington University in St. Louis (MO)† 24. Emory University (GA)† 24. Georgetown University (DC)† 26. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (NC)*† 26. University of Virginia (VA)*† 28. University of Southern California (CA)† 29. University of California, San Diego (CA)*† 30. University of Florida (FL)*† 30. The University of Texas–Austin (TX)*† 32. Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)*† 32. New York University (NY)† 32. University of California, Davis (CA)*† 32. University of California, Irvine (CA)*† 36. Boston College (MA)† 36. Tufts University (MA)† 36. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (IL)*† 36. University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI)*† 40. University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)*† 41. Ohio State University (OH)*† 42. Boston University (MA)† 42. Rutgers University–New Brunswick (NJ)*† 42. University of Maryland, College Park (MD)*† 42. University of Washington (WA)*† 46. Lehigh University (PA)† 46. Northeastern University (MA)† 46. Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)*† 46. University of Georgia (GA)*† 46. University of Rochester (NY)†

100 98 97 95 95 94 93 93 93 93 92 91 90 90 89 89 88 88 88 87 87 87 87 86 86 85 85 84 83 82 82 81 81 81 81 80 80 80 80 79 78 77 77 77 77 76 76 76 76 76

Average Peer Graduation first-year Total assessment and student undergraduate Annual tuition score retention retention enrollment and fees (5.0=highest) rank rate

5813 4535 7038 7904 6814 7519 6523 6356 9060 10013 987 16128 7910 4570 91114 33469 4789 33471 7221 7824 34454 8880 8220 7407 7833 21075 17901 20630 34955 36573 43165 20592 29060 32273 30204 9654 7126 37140 39083 23181 46815 18805 37985 31133 40754 5911 17432 44819 32399 6580

$59,7104 $64,730 $64,796 $68,544 $64,7004 $73,266 $73,172 $67,170 $70,589 $71,236 $68,208 $72,270 $74,550 $71,265 $68,1714 $55,323 $65,475 $48,674 $71,226 $68,096 $66,203 $67,607 $69,594 $68,056 $71,338 $45,228 $62,923 $75,162 $54,858 $28,6594 $42,7784 $35,092 $65,622 $50,324 $49,193 $73,508 $73,616 $38,398 $44,191 $49,885 $38,3654 $71,372 $39,652 $41,186 $44,640 $67,920 $69,289 $28,794 $32,336 $70,384

4.8 4.8 4.7 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.6 4.4 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.3 4.3 4.6 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.4 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.0 3.9 3.7 4.1 4.3 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.8 4.0 4.0 3.7 3.9 3.7 3.5 3.8 3.9 3.3 3.6 3.9 3.7 3.5

1 4 1 13 1 4 4 13 4 4 19 13 4 11 11 25 13 25 25 19 19 4 19 32 13 28 13 28 46 28 36 19 41 51 51 32 19 58 36 58 46 36 64 36 58 41 28 72 41 51

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98% 99% 98% 98% 99% 99% 98% 98% 98% 99% 97% 98% 99% 98% 97%4 97% 97% 97% 96% 98% 97% 99% 95% 96% 97% 97% 98% 96% 94% 98% 97% 98% 96% 93% 94% 96% 95% 95% 96% 93% 94% 95% 93% 96% 95% 94% 97% 93% 94% 91%

2024 graduation rate

Predicted

Actual

Overperformance (+) Underperformance (-)

94% 96% 95% 96% 96% 97% 97% 96% 93% 96% 96% 93% 96% 96% 96% 92% 93% 92% 95% 93% 87% 96% 96% 92% 95% 88% 95% 88% 88% 86% 89% 94% 87% 87% 86% 92% 93% 77% 85% 87% 85% 87% 74% 90% 83% 84% 92% 79% 84% 88%

98% 96% 98% 92% 96% 96% 97% 94% 95% 97% 94% 95% 96% 96% 95%5 93% 95% 93% 94% 94% 93% 95% 94% 91% 95% 91% 96% 92% 86% 91% 89% 94% 88% 86% 87% 91% 94% 85% 90% 83% 88% 89% 84% 89% 85% 88% 91% 83% 90% 85%

+4 None +3 -4 None -1 None -2 +2 +1 -2 +2 None None -1 +1 +2 +1 -1 +1 +6 -1 -2 -1 None +3 +1 +4 -2 +5 None None +1 -1 +1 -1 +1 +8 +5 -4 +3 +2 +10 -1 +2 +4 -1 +4 +6 -3

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Pel recipi grad rate

97 93 95 88 95 92 96 94 94 93% 96% 92% 92% 93% 93% 87% 93% 89% 89% 92% 89% 93% 92% 92% 92% 89% 92% 90% 82% 87% 84% 86% 86% 81% 84% 88% 93% 77% 86% 80% 80% 89% 80% 84% 80% 84% 90% 72% 85% 79%

rnce (+) rnce (-)

sities Pell recipient grad rate

Social mobility rank

Faculty salary rank

Student/ faculty ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

97% 93% 95% 88% 95% 92% 96% 94% 94% 93% 96% 92% 92% 93% 93%4 87% 93% 89% 89% 92% 89% 93% 92% 92% 92% 89% 92% 90% 82% 87% 84% 86% 86% 81% 84% 88% 93% 77% 86% 80% 80% 89% 80% 84% 80% 84% 90% 72% 85% 79%

52 95 85 153 95 204 104 101 69 136 173 117 159 125 87 87 98 30 185 136 166 198 136 65 153 77 173 87 27 59 101 255 69 22 13 204 173 144 231 19 226 104 52 237 144 136 136 294 136 159

1 4 3 5 6 2 12 14 10 7 8 16 20 9 16 18 18 11 20 24 33 13 24 30 23 39 24 46 27 57 33 39 30 27 30 35 112 27 46 14 35 57 71 39 86 52 65 46 71 52

5/1 3/1 7/1 6/1 5/1 5/1 5/1 6/1 6/1 8/1 3/1 9/1 6/1 6/1 6/14 18/1 6/1 20/1 8/1 6/1 15/1 8/1 7/1 9/1 11/1 14/1 14/1 8/1 19/1 16/1 18/1 21/1 8/1 22/1 19/1 10/1 10/1 20/1 18/1 17/1 14/1 10/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 10/1 16/1 15/1 17/1 10/1

1510-1580 1520-1580 1510-1580 1510-1580 1470-1570 1510-1580 1500-1570 1520-1570 1510-1570 1510-1570 N/A 1500-1570 1510-1580 1500-1570 1490-15704 N/A 1510-1570 N/A 1500-1570 1500-1570 1360-1530 1455-1560 1500-1570 1470-1550 1390-1550 28-34 1410-1540 1450-1550 N/A 1320-1500 1320-1530 1370-1540 1480-1560 N/A N/A 1440-1540 1470-1560 1380-1540 29-33 N/A 28-32 1420-1530 1310-1500 1390-15303 N/A 1370-1500 1440-1540 1200-1480 1270-1480 1410-1540

% first-year students submitting Financial SAT/ACT resources scores rank

Median debt for grads with federal loans

77% 100% 73% 69% 86% 76% 78% 68% 69% 67% N/A 53% 85% 73% 61%4 N/A 70% N/A 52% 75% 69% 59% 57% 63% 100% 69% 60% 42% N/A 100% 60% 100% 38% N/A N/A 45% 56% 55% 50% N/A 48% 43% 55% 43% N/A 39% 31% 100% 100% 25%

$10320 $14768 $14000 $12000 $12975 $15000 $13000 $10250 $15000 $15715 N/A $14000 $11428 $17500 $21500 $13000 $11000 $14000 $14000 $21750 $19500 $19000 $17500 $18250 $15500 $14000 $17500 $18000 $15500 $15000 $20500 $21672 $20500 $13000 $15000 $19000 $16250 $19500 $20484 $13993 $19976 $23250 $21500 $19000 $14615 $21960 $24250 $19500 $18500 $21000

4 1 12 4 1 8 8 8 17 17 1 25 21 12 8 51 25 12 17 34 38 25 4 12 30 38 51 25 25 43 47 99 30 38 56 47 38 151 43 142 82 56 64 77 30 51 60 121 164 21

% earning more than typical Bibliometric Rank^ HS grad

91% 96% 93% 92% 89% 90% 93% 93% 90% 93% 98% 92% 88% 90% 91% 89% 87% 86% 92% 92% 90% 93% 92% 89% 93% 88% 91% 87% 89% 89% 90% 95% 85% 87% 86% 92% 88% 91% 91% 85% 88% 90% 88% 91% 88% 95% 93% 92% 88% 90%

5 1 3 2 7 11 21 21 8 16 16 13 43 55 13 3 16 21 16 24 27 117 6 16 57 31 51 33 8 88 33 33 33 46 33 33 33 55 51 13 61 27 61 33 8 127 43 117 127 46

TO ASSESS MOR E than 1,700 of the country’s four-year colleges and universities, U.S. News first assigns each to a group of its peers, based on the categories of higher education institutions developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The National Universities category consists of 434 ranked institutions (225 public, 206 private and 3 for-profit) that offer a wide range of undergraduate majors as well as master’s and PhD degrees or professional practice doctorates; many institutions emphasize research. A list of the top 30 public national universities appears on Page 51. Data on up to 17 indicators of academic quality are gathered for national universities; 12-13 for other categories. Schools are ranked by total weighted score; those tied are listed alphabetically. See Page 40 for the rankings methodology. For more details on institutions, turn to the directory at the back of the book. BEST COLLEGES

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BE ST NATIONA L UNI V ERSITIE S 2024

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

51. Case Western Reserve University (OH)† 51. Florida State University (FL)*†

75 75

3.7 3.3

92% 96%

90% 73%

87% 86%

83% 83%

215 38

9/1 17/1

1440-1550 1270-1410

69% 100%

$24000 $18000

90% 86%

51. Texas A&M University (TX)*†

3.7

94%

81%

84%

75%

198

21/1

1150-1400

90%

$17804

90%

51. Virginia Tech (VA)*†

3.7

93%

78%

86%

79%

260

17/1

1280-1450

50%

$21500

92%

51. Wake Forest University (NC)†

3.6

93%

95%

89%

87%

231

10/1

32-34

48%

$21500

93%

51. William & Mary (VA)*†

3.9

95%

92%

89%

85%

247

13/1

1400-1530

59%

$18500

87%

57. University of California, Merced (CA)*†

2.9

82%

45%

69%

20/1

N/A

$16144

85%

74 57. Villanova University (PA)† 59. George Washington University (DC)† 73 59. The Pennsylvania State U.–University Park*† 73

3.5 3.6 3.7

95% 92% 93%

91% 85% 77%

92% 84% 86%

91% 85% 81%

198 189 321

10/1 13/1 16/1

1395-1510 1350-1500 1240-1420

28% 37% 36%

$25874 $20449 $25000

95% 91% 90%

59. Santa Clara University (CA)†

3.2

94%

85%

88%

85%

189

11/1

1350-1490

34%

$19162

92%

59. Stony Brook–SUNY (NY)*†

3.4

90%

72%

76%

77%

19/1

1330-1500

37%

$18228

89% 88%

59. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (MN)*† 73

3.8

91%

82%

85%

77%

266

17/1

26-31

41%

$19500

64. Michigan State University (MI)*†

3.6

90%

72%

81%

71%

266

17/1

1180-1360

45%

$23250

90%

64. North Carolina State University (NC)*†

3.3

94%

80%

85%

80%

185

15/1

28-32

48%

$20121

90% 95%

64. Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. (NY)†

3.5

91%

85%

84%

78%

220

14/1

1375-1510

60%

$23750

64. University of Massachusetts–Amherst*†

3.5

92%

75%

83%

74%

173

17/1

1310-1500

25%

$22763

89%

64. University of Miami (FL)†

3.4

94%

87%

84%

80%

266

11/1

1320-1480

52%

$17500

86%

69. Brandeis University (MA)†

3.5

87%

84%

86%

82%

125

9/1

1390-1520

40%

$25648

87%

69. Tulane University of Louisiana (LA)†

3.6

93%

92%

86%

83%

357

7/1

31-34

41%

$20500

84%

69. University of Connecticut (CT)*†

3.4

92%

80%

83%

77%

198

17/1

1210-1440

41%

$21500

90%

69. University of Pittsburgh (PA)*†

3.6

92%

85%

77%

315

13/1

1280-1460

50%

$24250

90%

73. Binghamton University–SUNY (NY)*†

3.1

90%

77%

82%

75%

17/1

1340-1490

53%

$18500

90%

73. Indiana University–Bloomington (IN)*†

3.6

91%

75%

80%

70%

294

18/1

1170-1400

56%

$19509

89%

75. Clemson University (SC)*†

3.4

93%

83%

87%

80%

284

16/1

1240-1410

55%

$21500

90%

75. Rutgers University–Newark (NJ)*†

2.9

84%

51%

64%

14/1

N/A

$21500

88%

75. Syracuse University (NY)†

3.4

90%

79%

84%

83%

173

15/1

1270-1440

31%

$26000

88%

75. University at Buffalo–SUNY (NY)*†

3.2

85%

68%

75%

70%

11/1

1210-1380

31%

$19000

87%

75. University of California, Riverside (CA)*†

3.2

88%

75%

76%

22/1

N/A

$17500

83%

80. Colorado School of Mines (CO)*†

3.5

93%

85%

82%

73%

338

18/1

1320-1480

60%

$23000

94%

80. Drexel University (PA)†

3.1

90%

72%

78%

76%

9/1

1240-1440

39%

$25325

92%

80. New Jersey Inst. of Technology (NJ)*†

2.9

90%

68%

73%

68%

16/1

1240-1480

46%

$21000

92% 96%

80. Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ)†

3.0

94%

86%

87%

82%

215

11/1

1380-1505

42%

$27000

84. Pepperdine University (CA)†

3.4

88%

84%

83%

84%

12/1

1290-1450

28%

$23510

85%

84. University of Illinois Chicago (IL)*†

3.1

80%

56%

62%

59%

17/1

1130-1350

35%

$16704

88%

84. Worcester Polytechnic Inst. (MA)†

3.1

94%

86%

90%

85%

288

13/1

N/A

$27000

96%

84. Yeshiva University (NY)†

2.9

92%

79%

85%

87%

204

7/1

1350-1510

35%

$18250

87%

88. American University (DC)†

3.3

88%

78%

75%

110

10/1

1280-1450

30%

$22750

88%

88. Baylor University (TX)†

3.3

91%

79%

80%

70%

294

15/1

1200-14003

49%

$23000

88%

88. Howard University (DC)†

3.4

91%

62%

70%

66%

13/1

1130-1330

32%

$24500

80%

88. Marquette University (WI)†

3.2

91%

75%

83%

76%

247

14/1

26-31

40%

$23940

92%

88. Rochester Inst. of Technology (NY)†

3.4

89%

72%

71%

68%

13/1

1300-1460

50%

$26778

89%

88. Southern Methodist University (TX)†

3.2

91%

86%

84%

75%

351

11/1

1340-1490

25%

$19500

88%

88. University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)*†

3.3

88%

87%

75%

71%

22/1

N/A

$16666

81%

88. University of Delaware (DE)*†

3.3

92%

77%

83%

73%

368

13/1

1200-1390

22%

$24572

91% 84%

88. University of South Florida (FL)*†

3.0

91%

70%

77%

76%

22/1

1130-1320

100%

$17988

97. Florida International University (FL)*†

2.8

93%

59%

75%

76%

22/1

1070-1260

100%

$16500

82%

97. Fordham University (NY)†

3.2

89%

80%

82%

81%

153

14/1

1320-1480

24%

$24300

89%

97. Rutgers University–Camden (NJ)*†

2.6

80%

52%

67%

62%

12/1

1050-1300

26%

$21500

88%

97. Texas Christian University (TX)†

3.1

93%

84%

85%

78%

321

14/1

1200-1380

42%

$21500

87% 87%

97. University of Colorado Boulder (CO)*†

3.6

90%

77%

74%

67%

372

19/1

1190-1400

55%

$19500

102. Auburn University (AL)*†

3.3

95%

78%

82%

69%

403

21/1

26-31

94%

$21000

89%

102. Gonzaga University (WA)†

3.1

93%

79%

86%

81%

279

12/1

1190-1380

29%

$24454

90%

102. Loyola Marymount University (CA)†

3.1

89%

82%

79%

76%

204

10/1

1260-1430

26%

$19500

85%

102. Saint Louis University (MO)†

3.1

88%

80%

73%

294

9/1

25-313

46%

$25000

92%

102. Temple University (PA)*†

3.0

83%

68%

75%

67%

166

12/1

1180-1390

17%

$24395

85%

102. University of Iowa (IA)*†

3.6

90%

74%

75%

65%

396

16/1

21-28

76%

$22500

89%

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Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

102. University of Missouri (MO)*†

3.3

93%

72%

75%

65%

351

17/1

23-30

70%

$20500

102. University of Tennessee–Knoxville (TN)*†

3.4

92%

75%

74%

64%

294

18/1

25-31

100%

$20500

86%

110. Brigham Young University (UT)†

3.1

91%

84%

81%

75%

331

22/1

28-32

58%

$11069

81%

90%

110. Chapman University (CA)†

2.7

92%

78%

82%

215

12/1

1260-1440

19%

$20500

85%

110. The University of Oklahoma (OK)*†

3.2

90%

72%

75%

68%

327

18/1

23-29

63%

$20654

88%

110. University of Oregon (OR)*†

3.5

86%

66%

72%

65%

250

18/1

1130-1360

13%

$20139

82%

110. University of San Diego (CA)†

3.0

91%

77%

84%

82%

220

13/1

N/A

$22940

88%

110. University of San Francisco (CA)†

2.9

84%

73%

70%

66%

11/1

1190-1390

15%

$23000

89% 88%

110. The University of Texas–Dallas (TX)*†

2.9

90%

72%

76%

72%

23/1

1160-1410

91%

$18000

117. Arizona State University (AZ)*†

3.5

87%

70%

68%

60%

173

18/1

19-28

46%

$19500

86%

117. Creighton University (NE)†

3.0

94%

80%

83%

73%

381

11/1

26-31

51%

$25000

92%

117. Elon University (NC)†

3.0

90%

78%

84%

82%

331

11/1

1130-1280

$20500

87%

117. George Mason University (VA)*†

3.1

86%

66%

68%

64%

110

16/1

1160-1360

21%

$19500

88%

117. Illinois Institute of Technology (IL)†

2.9

86%

73%

75%

73%

17/1

1180-14003

38%

$25000

92%

117. Iowa State University of Sci. and Tech.*†

3.2

88%

72%

75%

69%

356

18/1

21-28

59%

$22869

90%

117. San Diego State University (CA)*†

3.1

90%

69%

76%

72%

110

24/1

N/A

$15000

84%

117. University of Central Florida (FL)*†

2.9

92%

70%

78%

77%

28/1

1200-1350

99%

$18190

83%

117. University of Denver (CO)†

3.0

89%

80%

76%

77%

237

9/1

1190-1390

37%

$21844

87%

117. University of New Hampshire (NH)*†

2.9

87%

69%

76%

69%

166

17/1

1090-1330

25%

$26814

88%

127. California State University, Long Beach*†

2.7

87%

54%

69%

70%

26/1

N/A

$14289

81%

127. University at Albany–SUNY (NY)*†

2.8

84%

60%

61%

60%

16/1

1150-1320

11%

$19500

87%

127. University of Arizona (AZ)*†

3.4

83%

71%

68%

63%

279

20/1

21-29

29%

$19620

87%

127. University of Maryland Baltimore County*† 61

3.0

85%

70%

68%

173

17/1

1240-1420

30%

$19500

88%

127. University of South Carolina (SC)*†

3.2

92%

75%

79%

69%

349

20/1

1180-1360

44%

$21500

87%

132. Clark University (MA)†

2.7

86%

74%

77%

75%

125

9/1

1288-1460

21%

$26759

86%

132. CUNY–City College (NY)*†

2.8

79%

46%

57%

56%

14/1

1220-1460

N/A

$11990

82%

132. Loyola University Chicago (IL)†

3.2

82%

74%

75%

66%

224

13/1

1170-1360

38%

$24157

90%

132. Thomas Jefferson University (PA)†

2.6

83%

65%

69%

63%

110

12/1

1160-1330

25%

$14744

89%

132. University of Alabama at Birmingham*†

3.0

80%

66%

64%

55%

204

18/1

23-303

47%

$22300

86%

132. University of Houston (TX)*†

2.9

87%

63%

65%

63%

22/1

1160-1340

52%

$18194

85%

132. University of Vermont (VT)*†

3.1

89%

78%

79%

73%

331

17/1

1290-1440

35%

$20951

85%

139. California State University–Fullerton*†

2.6

82%

55%

72%

69%

25/1

860-1080

$13750

83%

139. Fairfield University (CT)†

2.7

91%

80%

84%

69%

351

12/1

1260-1390

19%

$26000

94%

139. University of the Pacific (CA)†

2.6

88%

68%

64%

13/1

1183-1480

26%

$19500

89%

139. Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)*†

3.0

85%

63%

59%

124

17/1

1010-1270

37%

$21500

85% 94%

143. Clarkson University (NY)†

2.5

85%

71%

75%

70%

237

13/1

1200-1390

60%

$26000

143. Miami University–Oxford (OH)*†

3.1

90%

78%

80%

72%

361

16/1

25-30

32%

$23000

89%

143. Oregon State University (OR)*†

3.1

88%

70%

61%

291

17/1

1140-1400

14%

$21221

86% 77%

143. Touro University (NY)†

2.0

89%

61%

76%

72%

10/1

1218-1453

14%

$15547

143. University of Dayton (OH)†

2.7

89%

72%

80%

69%

361

14/1

26-32

38%

$23250

93%

143. University of Kansas (KS)*†

3.3

86%

74%

69%

58%

419

18/1

20-28

64%

$21000

88%

143. University of Kentucky (KY)*†

3.3

87%

73%

71%

57%

408

18/1

21-28

57%

$22500

87%

143. University of North Carolina–Charlotte*†

2.9

85%

62%

69%

68%

21/1

21-283

40%

$21500

86%

151. Colorado State University (CO)*†

3.1

86%

68%

67%

54%

396

17/1

N/A

$20000

86%

151. James Madison University (VA)*†

3.0

92%

71%

78%

69%

420

17/1

1170-1340

17%

$20093

89%

151. Seattle University (WA)†

2.7

84%

73%

76%

70%

250

11/1

1200-1430

$19883

88%

151. St. John’s University (NY)†

2.8

79%

62%

66%

60%

15/1

1150-1340

25%

$25000

85%

151. University of Massachusetts–Lowell (MA)*† 57

2.6

84%

66%

65%

59%

144

17/1

1180-1370

29%

$23704

90%

151. University of Rhode Island (RI)*†

2.9

84%

63%

72%

65%

291

17/1

1020-1280

24%

$22250

88%

151. University of Utah (UT)*†

3.2

86%

80%

65%

58%

366

19/1

22-293

48%

$19000

85%

158. Kansas State University (KS)*†

3.0

86%

71%

59%

396

19/1

20-27

87%

$21250

88%

158. Michigan Technological University (MI)*†

2.7

89%

73%

68%

54%

372

13/1

1130-1350

91%

$24990

93%

158. Montclair State University (NJ)*†

2.4

78%

49%

65%

62%

18/1

910-1210

N/A

$22000

83%

158. Seton Hall University (NJ)†

3.0

81%

70%

69%

66%

198

14/1

1220-1390

30%

$22750

90%

158. Stockton University (NJ)*†

2.2

79%

56%

68%

64%

17/1

1030-1230

26%

$20500

85%

158. SUNY Col. of Envir. Sci. and Forestry (NY)*† 56

2.6

87%

66%

55%

342

14/1

N/A

$11000

88%

158. University of Cincinnati (OH)*†

2.9

85%

72%

75%

65%

381

19/1

24-29

42%

$21250

87%

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Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

158. University of Louisville (KY)*†

2.9

81%

64%

61%

52%

335

14/1

19-27

100%

$20500

86%

158. University of Nebraska–Lincoln (NE)*†

3.2

86%

70%

67%

55%

410

17/1

22-28

89%

$21000

88%

158. University of St. Thomas (MN)†

2.6

88%

71%

77%

71%

335

13/1

23-29

39%

$23250

93%

158. University of Tulsa (OK)†

2.7

92%

83%

72%

64%

342

10/1

25-34

74%

$21500

88%

169. The Catholic University of America (DC)†

2.9

87%

79%

80%

68%

396

11/1

1100-1350

15%

$26000

89%

169. DePaul University (IL)†

2.9

86%

69%

68%

63%

159

17/1

1140-1330

43%

$23168

85%

169. Duquesne University (PA)†

2.7

84%

72%

77%

70%

288

13/1

1180-1340

24%

$26244

91%

169. Florida A&M University (FL)*†

2.5

89%

44%

53%

50%

15/1

1030-1180

100%

$23548

79%

169. Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge*†

3.0

85%

68%

69%

58%

386

21/1

24-303

47%

$20500

86%

169. Mercer University (GA)†

2.5

82%

72%

70%

63%

173

11/1

1160-1350

57%

$24199

88%

169. Rowan University (NJ)*†

2.5

82%

65%

67%

59%

189

17/1

1110-1310

29%

$20500

86%

169. The University of Alabama (AL)*†

3.2

89%

76%

73%

63%

426

19/1

24-31

58%

$22750

88%

169. University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)*†

2.8

81%

68%

64%

189

13/1

17-25

$18500

80%

169. University of Mississippi (MS)*†

2.9

87%

71%

72%

60%

410

18/1

21-29

83%

$20000

84%

179. California State University–San Bernardino*† 54

2.4

80%

37%

55%

54%

22/1

820-1020

11%

$14715

80%

179. Quinnipiac University (CT)†

2.7

89%

71%

76%

64%

372

12/1

1150-1320

25%

$26000

93%

179. Samford University (AL)†

2.6

93%

77%

66%

410

13/1

22-28

91%

$19500

88%

179. Wayne State University (MI)*†

2.6

83%

56%

58%

52%

16/1

1060-1270

42%

$21250

83%

183. Bradley University (IL)†

2.3

83%

68%

74%

69%

125

11/1

1090-1300

37%

$27000

89%

183. California State University–Fresno (CA)*†

2.5

82%

44%

57%

53%

23/1

N/A

$14505

82%

183. Drake University (IA)†

2.6

84%

76%

74%

62%

379

11/1

24-29

23%

$23000

90%

183. Florida Atlantic University (FL)*†

2.6

84%

59%

63%

24/1

1040-1200

100%

$17236

82%

183. Hofstra University (NY)†

2.8

84%

72%

69%

59%

359

13/1

1230-1400

30%

$23621

86%

183. Simmons University (MA)†

2.3

85%

69%

72%

73%

9/1

1215-1380

13%

$24840

90%

183. University of Arkansas (AR)*†

3.0

86%

73%

71%

55%

426

20/1

21-28

100%

$21500

88%

183. University of Detroit Mercy (MI)†

2.2

83%

61%

67%

61%

144

12/1

1030-1260

57%

$23250

90%

183. University of Idaho (ID)*†

2.8

76%

61%

57%

49%

173

18/1

990-1230

57%

$21982

84%

192. East Carolina University (NC)*†

2.5

83%

58%

63%

57%

117

17/1

19-25

33%

$22750

87%

192. Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)*†

2.6

72%

57%

54%

48%

173

13/1

1030-1240

37%

$20000

86%

192. Missouri U. of Science and Technology*†

2.7

87%

74%

65%

50%

426

18/1

25-31

91%

$23250

94%

192. St. John Fisher University (NY)†

2.1

86%

66%

74%

69%

159

11/1

1120-1300

24%

$23250

91%

192. University of Nevada–Reno (NV)*†

2.5

80%

68%

61%

54%

351

17/1

19-26

73%

$18922

86%

192. Washington State University (WA)*†

3.0

78%

69%

60%

51%

349

13/1

N/A

$19500

88%

198. Adelphi University2 (NY)†

2.2

82%

64%

67%

63%

117

11/1

1120-1320

21%

$25000

87%

198. Gallaudet University (DC)†

2.9

71%

50%

47%

49%

6/1

14-17

100%

$18000

74% 79%

198. Georgia State University (GA)*†

2.9

79%

50%

53%

25/1

940-1200

45%

$20903

198. Ohio University (OH)*†

2.8

84%

65%

54%

359

18/1

22-28

45%

$21056

88%

198. Oklahoma State University (OK)*†

2.8

85%

69%

56%

392

19/1

20-274

92%4

$20500

87%

198. Texas Tech University (TX)*†

2.9

85%

66%

69%

60%

342

21/1

1090-1280

44%

$21500

87%

198. University of North Carolina–Greensboro*† 51

2.6

78%

50%

56%

55%

18/1

22-24

12%

$22858

80%

198. University of North Carolina–Wilmington*† 51

2.5

88%

70%

71%

64%

220

17/1

24-29

17%

$19500

83%

198. University of St. Thomas (TX)†

2.1

73%4

56%

69%

71%

15/1

980-1210

34%

$19928

86%

198. Valparaiso University (IN)†

2.7

75%

67%

70%

58%

255

11/1

1060-1280

35%

$26942

89%

208. Mississippi State University (MS)*†

2.7

83%

68%

67%

50%

392

16/1

21-29

91%

$22142

86%

208. Robert Morris University (PA)†

2.1

83%

61%

66%

61%

14/1

N/A

$26950

89%

208. San Francisco State University (CA)*†

2.6

81%

49%

51%

50%

16/14

N/A

$15371

83%

208. University of North Texas (TX)*†

2.5

77%

59%

61%

58%

26/1

980-1230

52%

$19250

83%

208. Xavier University (OH)†

2.8

77%

68%

53%

420

11/1

22-29

41%

$23250

91%

213. Ball State University (IN)*†

2.6

78%

60%

62%

53%

144

14/1

1080-1260

38%

$23250

85%

213. Belmont University (TN)†

2.6

87%

75%

70%

63%

396

12/1

24-30

55%

$20500

78%

213. Chatham University (PA)†

2.2

78%

65%

63%

64%

10/14 1070-1295

29%

$23250

85%

213. The New School (NY)†

2.8

85%

68%

69%

57%

372

9/1

N/A

$22266

69%

213. Russell Sage College (NY)†

2.1

78%

49%

56%

49%

12/1

1020-1250

$22000

83%

213. University of La Verne (CA)†

2.0

64%

55%

63%

61%

12/1

986-1236

$23500

84%

213. University of Massachusetts–Boston*†

2.7

70%

55%

50%

15/1

1100-1290

24%

$21974

88%

213. The U. of Texas–Rio Grande Valley (TX)*†

2.2

81%

45%

51%

50%

20/1

880-10903

48%

$12950

81%

213. The University of Texas–San Antonio (TX)*† 49

2.7

80%

55%

53%

51%

24/1

1000-1220

68%

$20500

83%

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Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

222. Illinois State University (IL)*†

2.5

81%

58%

65%

52%

351

20/1

990-1210

52%

$20482

89%

222. Lipscomb University (TN)†

2.1

84%

72%

66%

321

13/1

23-30

62%

$19500

84%

222. Loyola University New Orleans (LA)†

2.7

80%

64%

59%

53%

104

13/1

20-26

52%

$26000

76%

222. New Mexico State University (NM)*†

2.5

73%

52%

55%

50%

15/1

870-1110

86%

$17095

74%

222. Portland State University (OR)*†

2.5

76%

53%

17/1

950-1270

$20500

80%

222. St. Catherine University (MN)†

2.0

80%

58%

61%

56%

9/1

20-26

25%

$24181

89%

222. University of North Florida (FL)*†

2.3

85%

63%

64%

62%

125

18/1

1070-1270

100%

$15531

83%

222. The University of Texas–Arlington (TX)*†

2.6

73%

59%

54%

52%

25/1

1010-1240

82%

$17527

89%

222. University of Wyoming (WY)*†

2.7

79%

68%

59%

50%

431

14/1

N/A

$18000

84%

222. West Virginia University (WV)*†

2.7

83%

66%

64%

52%

392

19/1

1000-1210

78%

$22500

86%

232. Bethel University (MN)†

2.1

86%

70%

71%

57%

321

12/1

22-28

37%

$21500

87%

232. Florida Institute of Technology (FL)†

2.5

80%

69%

62%

55%

327

9/1

1120-1320

100%

$27000

87%

232. Kent State University (OH)*†

2.6

81%

61%

64%

53%

279

20/1

21-273

32%

$24500

82%

232. North Carolina A&T State University*†

2.4

77%

45%

57%

50%

20/1

17-23

39%

$27000

79%

232. North Dakota State University (ND)*†

2.4

78%

65%

64%

55%

410

17/1

19-25

52%

$23199

90%

232. Pacific University (OR)†

2.3

79%

67%

53%

250

10/1

990-1240

12%

$23223

86%

232. University of Colorado Denver (CO)*†

2.8

73%

60%

46%

136

17/1

980-1220

25%

$20500

86%

232. University of Missouri–Kansas City*†

2.5

75%

66%

54%

44%

315

13/1

20-28

57%

$18750

87%

232. University of Nevada–Las Vegas (NV)*†

2.7

79%

59%

50%

48%

159

19/1

18-25

74%

$19450

83%

232. Winston-Salem State University1 (NC)*†

2.1

75%4

31%

48%5

46%4

16/14

14-18

17%

$25000

84%

242. Andrews University (MI)†

1.8

83%

66%

70%

60%

189

10/14 1070-13704

72%4

$26000

82%

242. Biola University (CA)†

2.1

84%

73%

68%

61%

198

12/1

1160-1370

30%

$23875

78%

242. D’Youville University (NY)†

1.9

74%

59%

67%

53%

101

14/1

1002-1245

18%

$25000

93%

242. Grand Valley State University (MI)*†

2.3

76%

65%

67%

57%

291

15/1

940-1190

57%

$24500

86%

242. Northern Arizona University (AZ)*†

2.5

75%

60%

61%

53%

231

19/1

20-26

32%

$19000

85%

242. Sacred Heart University (CT)†

2.3

83%

66%

73%

63%

416

15/1

1180-1340

15%

$25000

90%

242. Seattle Pacific University (WA)†

2.2

72%

55%

62%

58%

266

11/1

1090-1330

21%

$24000

86%

242. Union University (TN)†

2.0

89%

69%

66%

53%

321

9/1

22-30

98%

$20714

83%

242. University of Alabama at Huntsville (AL)*†

2.5

84%

74%

64%

53%

420

17/1

24-31

61%

$20705

90%

242. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth*†

2.5

63%

53%

52%

45%

110

16/1

1050-1270

11%

$25000

89%

242. University of Missouri–St. Louis*†

2.4

73%

59%

56%

48%

13/1

19-27

31%

$20000

85%

242. University of New Mexico (NM)*†

2.8

75%

60%

46%

40%

279

15/1

890-1170

56%

$18450

80%

242. University of North Dakota (ND)*†

2.5

84%

70%

60%

53%

420

17/1

21-27

39%

$22057

91%

242. Utah State University (UT)*†

2.6

71%

68%

57%

55%

327

19/1

20-28

85%

$14340

79%

242. West Chester University of Pennsylvania*† 46

2.1

83%

62%

71%

61%

294

21/1

1100-1270

15%

$23500

88%

257. California State University–East Bay1*†

2.2

79%4

41%

47%5

42%4

17/14

N/A

$16544

85%

257. Gannon University (PA)†

2.0

76%

61%

67%

62%

204

11/1

1050-1290

29%

$27000

89%

257. La Salle University (PA)†

2.2

74%

53%

62%

50%

173

11/1

940-1320

N/A

$25000

88% 90%

257. Marian University (IN)†

1.9

75%

60%

67%

57%

144

11/1

N/A

$27000

257. Middle Tennessee State University (TN)*†

2.2

79%

58%

54%

48%

17/1

20-26

99%

$20000

81%

257. Nova Southeastern University (FL)†

2.0

76%

65%

63%

56%

204

16/1

1030-1300

58%

$24250

86% 83%

257. Oakland City University (IN)†

1.7

78%

45%

65%

73%

12/1

N/A

$16758

257. Sam Houston State University (TX)*†

2.3

73%

54%

55%

50%

21/1

930-1120

58%

$21983

85%

257. South Dakota State University (SD)*†

2.4

84%

66%

62%

52%

386

17/1

19-25

77%

$23250

90% 85%

257. Springfield College (MA)†

2.1

81%

66%

74%

59%

368

11/1

1080-1330

$26250

257. Suffolk University (MA)†

2.2

75%

63%

61%

56%

166

15/1

1112-1303

25%

$26889

87%

257. Tennessee Tech University (TN)*†

2.2

78%

63%

58%

48%

266

17/1

21-27

97%

$15650

85%

257. Texas State University (TX)*†

2.4

80%

55%

49%

144

21/1

980-12003

47%

$21000

85%

257. University of Maine (ME)*†

2.8

83%

63%

55%

41%

381

15/1

N/A

$25000

86%

257. The University of Texas–El Paso (TX)*†

2.4

79%

44%

50%

49%

20/1

860-1080

56%

$18000

81%

257. Western Carolina University (NC)*†

2.2

79%

58%

60%

55%

16/1

19-25

25%

$21868

84%

273. Augusta University (GA)*†

2.2

76%

55%

48%

44%

255

16/14 1010-1210

64%

$20500

85%

273. Gwynedd Mercy University (PA)†

1.7

78%

53%

65%

64%

315

12/1

1023-1186

26%

$25000

92%

273. Hampton University (VA)†

2.3

84%

56%

57%

48%

136

15/1

846-1125

54%

$25442

83%

273. Marymount University (VA)†

2.2

72%

56%

54%

48%

189

11/1

N/A

$25000

89%

273. The Master’s University and Seminary 1†

2.0

85%4

66%

70%5

71%4

14/14

N/A

$20500

77%

273. Misericordia University (PA)†

1.9

78%

65%

72%

58%

379

11/1

928-1228

$26973

89%

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Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

273. Pace University (NY)†

2.5

75%

63%

60%

55%

224

15/1

1180-1340

16%

$23250

86%

273. Regis University (CO)†

2.2

72%

65%

69%

60%

266

11/1

22-29

N/A

$25000

90%

273. University of Memphis (TN)*†

2.5

77%

54%

51%

44%

125

16/1

18-24

94%

$23300

81%

273. Wichita State University (KS)*†

2.5

72%

62%

51%

47%

125

19/1

18-25

76%

$20500

84%

283. Aurora University1 (IL)†

1.8

78%4

46%

58%5

59%4

18/14

930-1133

$20318

88%

283. Azusa Pacific University (CA)†

2.1

84%

61%

62%

49%

294

10/1

983-1238

$23219

82%

283. Central Michigan University (MI)*†

2.3

75%

59%

48%

315

16/1

960-1200

68%

$27000

88%

283. The College of St. Scholastica1 (MN)†

1.9

78%4

62%

65%5

50%4

308

10/14

21-27

24%

$20000

92%

283. DeSales University (PA)†

2.0

83%

66%

72%

67%

308

12/1

1090-1260

26%

$25788

86%

283. George Fox University (OR)†

2.0

83%

67%

72%

65%

266

17/1

1070-1340

12%

$24250

83%

283. Maryville University of St. Louis (MO)†

1.9

85%

64%

66%

57%

250

13/1

N/A

$22000

92%

283. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (MN)† 43

2.1

75%

64%

66%

59%

231

19/1

20-28

N/A

$21500

89% 89%

283. University of South Dakota (SD)*†

2.5

79%

64%

60%

49%

416

16/1

19-25

66%

$23592

283. Western New England University (MA)†

2.0

74%

63%

64%

50%

386

12/1

1130-1310

20%

$25500

93%

293. Bowling Green State University (OH)*†

2.5

82%

61%

47%

403

17/1

19-26

82%

$25000

84% 85%

293. Old Dominion University (VA)*†

2.5

77%

53%

46%

39%

237

13/1

1100-12803

15%

$24000

293. University of New England2 (ME)†

2.1

79%

66%

70%

62%

357

11/1

N/A

$25250

91%

293. University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras1*†

2.4

80%4

38%

50%5

53%4

12/14

N/A

$5500

57% 89%

293. University of St. Francis (IL)†

1.9

75%

58%

67%

62%

204

11/1

900-11503

46%

$21079

293. University of the Incarnate Word (TX)†

2.0

71%

52%

51%

47%

12/1

900-1140

32%

$27000

85%

293. The University of Toledo (OH)*†

2.3

77%

62%

58%

43%

410

18/1

23-29

36%

$22250

88%

293. Western Michigan University (MI)*†

2.4

81%

60%

58%

51%

338

16/1

970-1220

59%

$26188

85%

301. Bellarmine University (KY)†

2.1

75%

67%

64%

50%

342

12/1

19-26

53%

$25000

89%

301. Boise State University (ID)*†

2.7

79%

64%

59%

48%

403

20/1

N/A

$20500

85%

301. Dominican University New York (NY)†

1.7

66%

44%

53%

60%

13/1

1050-1190

$25000

88%

301. East Tennessee State University (TN)*†

2.2

76%

60%

53%

45%

231

18/14

19-26

83%

$19442

79%

301. Edgewood University1 (WI)†

1.8

75%4

62%

64%5

61%4

153

13/14

N/A

$24424

89%

301. Harding University (AR)†

2.0

87%4

69%

69%5

58%4

410

16/14

20-29

93%

$26500

85%

301. Immaculata University (PA)†

1.8

83%

57%

71%

61%

185

11/1

1156-1323

28%

$27000

91%

301. Lesley University1 (MA)†

2.1

77%4

60%

61%5

53%4

260

10/14

N/A

$21000

78%

301. Northern Illinois University (IL)*†

2.3

70%

50%

49%

36%

260

15/1

N/A

$22162

86%

301. Oklahoma City University2 (OK)†

2.0

84%

70%

65%

59%

361

12/1

21-27

83%

$20835

80%

301. Shenandoah University (VA)†

2.1

82%

64%

66%

57%

361

10/1

965-1207

$25000

83%

301. Southern Illinois University–Carbondale*†

2.2

67%

62%

57%

45%

342

11/1

900-1180

45%

$21543

84%

301. University of Hartford (CT)†

2.4

83%

58%

62%

51%

368

11/1

1120-1310

25%

$27000

81%

301. University of Indianapolis (IN)†

2.2

71%

56%

45%

237

12/1

N/A

$26864

88%

301. University of Nebraska Omaha (NE)*†

2.5

78%

58%

49%

45%

321

15/1

19-26

74%4

$19000

87%

301. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee*†

2.7

75%

59%

53%

47%

284

16/1

18-244

N/A4

$23000

87%

301. Widener University1 (PA)†

2.0

78%4

66%

67%5

50%4

386

11/14 1050-1260

11%

$27000

93%

318. Concordia University Irvine (CA)†

2.0

75%

63%

58%

50%

125

14/1

N/A

$24247

85%

318. Florida Gulf Coast University1 (FL)*†

2.1

83%4

61%

57%5

51%4

266

21/14 1040-12104 126%4

$17622

84%

N/A

318. Kean University (NJ)*†

2.1

76%

42%

47%

43%

17/1

930-1150

$23250

84%

318. Louisiana Tech University (LA)*†

2.4

82%

65%

62%

50%

384

22/1

21-27

85%

$22135

84%

318. Marshall University (WV)*†

2.3

72%

55%

51%

44%

220

16/1

910-1150

100%

$23250

80%

318. Montana State University1 (MT)*†

2.6

78%4

69%

56%5

41%4

431

18/14

20-274

66%4

$22500

85%

318. Oakland University (MI)*†

2.2

78%

62%

58%

46%

308

17/1

900-1170

84%

$22750

86%

318. Point Park University (PA)†

1.9

74%

54%

59%

47%

125

12/1

1035-1240

31%

$27000

75%

318. University of Houston–Clear Lake (TX)*†

2.1

73%

58%

52%

50%

237

16/1

970-1160

74%

$17831

87%

318. University of Southern Mississippi (MS)*†

2.2

72%

54%

49%

47%

153

18/1

20-29

98%4

$22500

80%

318. Wilkes University (PA)†

1.9

72%

61%

63%

53%

237

13/1

1020-1250

21%

$26000

92%

329. Abilene Christian University (TX)†

2.2

81%

65%

59%

44%

430

13/1

1000-1230

100%

$24250

86%

329. Clark Atlanta University (GA)†

2.2

71%

43%

49%

47%

16/1

N/A

$27000

71%

329. Concordia University Wisconsin (WI)†

1.9

77%

65%

69%

60%

331

12/1

22-28

N/A

$25750

89%

329. Eastern Kentucky University (KY)*†

2.1

77%

57%

55%

46%

204

18/1

18-24

89%

$22500

82%

329. Ferris State University (MI)*†

2.0

78%

49%

56%

37%

420

15/14

890-1200

66%

$21000

87%

329. Husson University (ME)†

1.8

75%

50%

59%

54%

15/1

1000-1220

N/A

$27000

87%

329. Indiana University of Pennsylvania*†

2.1

75%

48%

54%

43%

338

17/1

970-1180

32%

$26798

85%

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Rank School (State) (*Public)

329. Morgan State University (MD)*† 329. Radford University (VA)*† 329. Texas Woman’s University (TX)*† 329. University of Hawaii at Hilo (HI)*† 329. University of Lynchburg (VA)† 329. University of Tennessee–Chattanooga*† 329. The University of Texas at Tyler (TX)*† 343. Campbell University (NC)† 343. Cleveland State University (OH)*† 343. Georgia Southern University (GA)*† 343. Lincoln Memorial University1 (TN)† 343. Mount St. Joseph University (OH)† 343. Pontifical Catholic U. of Puerto Rico–Ponce1† 343. Prairie View A&M University (TX)*† 343. University of Mary1 (ND)† 343. University of Northern Colorado (CO)*† 352. Alvernia University (PA)† 352. Arkansas State University (AR)*† 352. Clarke University (IA)† 352. St. Ambrose University (IA)† 352. Texas A & M University-Kingsville (TX)*† 352. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh2 (WI)*† 358. Carson-Newman University (TN)† 358. Daemen University (NY)† 358. Mississippi College1 (MS)† 358. Missouri State University1 (MO)*† 358. University of Louisiana at Monroe (LA)*† 363. Indiana State University (IN)*† 363. Jackson State University (MS)*† 363. Keiser University (FL)† 363. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville*† 363. Trevecca Nazarene University (TN)† 363. University of Central Arkansas (AR)*† 363. University of Montana (MT)*† 363. University of South Alabama (AL)*† 363. Walsh University (OH)† 363. Western Kentucky University (KY)*† 373. Eastern Michigan University (MI)*† 373. Kennesaw State University (GA)*† 373. Long Island University1 (NY)† 373. Regent University (VA)† 373. Tarleton State University (TX)*† 373. The University of Akron (OH)*† 373. University of Findlay (OH)† 373. University of Louisiana at Lafayette (LA)*† 373. University of West Georgia (GA)*† 373. William Carey University1 (MS)† 373. Wingate University (NC)† 384. Baker University (KS)† 384. Briar Cliff University1 (IA)† 384. Capitol Technology University (MD)† 384. Dallas Baptist University (TX)† 384. East Texas A&M University (TX)*† 384. Gardner-Webb University1 (NC)† 384. Mary Baldwin University (VA)† 384. Northern Kentucky University (KY)*† 384. Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL)† 384. University of Arkansas–Little Rock1 (AR)*† 384. University of Michigan–Flint (MI)*†

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

39 39 39 39 39 39 39 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 37 37 37 37 37 37 36 36 36 36 36 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33

2.3 2.1 2.2 2.5 1.9 2.5 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.3 1.7 1.9 2.0 2.1 1.8 2.3 1.7 2.2 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 1.9 1.8 1.9 2.3 2.0 2.5 2.0 1.6 2.1 1.7 2.0 2.6 2.1 1.8 2.2 2.2 2.4 2.0 1.9 2.0 2.2 1.9 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.6 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.9 2.1 1.8 2.3 2.2

73% 76% 70% 73% 71% 73% 77% 76% 70% 78% 69%4 69% 79%4 74%4 83%4 76% 72% 78% 67% 76% 65% 72%4 73% 76% 80%4 79%4 73% 66% 61% 71% 76% 73% 73% 75% 76% 72% 78% 69% 77% 77%4 56% 72% 73% 74% 74% 78% 80%4 70% 66% 60%4 77% 64% 57% 69%4 63% 75% 68% 71%4 78%

44% 51% 51% 55% 59% 63% 63% 63% 56% 59% 61% 57% 23% 37% 64% 57% 52% 60% 57% 62% 45% 58% 54% 60% 66% 65% 57% 49% 42% 40% 62% 56% 58% 60% 62% 60% 60% 53% 61% 60% 50% 53% 58% 65% 62% 45% 60% 54% 61% 61% 73% 64% 47% 57% 44% 60% 61% 50% 51%

41% 49% 49% 48% 57% 51% 54% 60% 51% 55% 52%5 56% 45%5 43% 65%5 52% 56% 53% 56% 61% 42% 57%5 51% 59% 63%5 58%5 50%5 43% 51% 58% 55% 52% 54% 49% 52% 58% 58% 46% 52% 49%5 57% 48% 52% 58% 53% 43% 48%5 46% 58% 49%5 51%5 58% 43% 53%5 34% 54% 55% 38%5 40%

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

38% 41% 47% 38% 49% 42% 52% 48% 43% 50% 39%4 49% 47%4 39% 65%4 44% 42% 41% 56% 42% 38% 47%4 45% 44% 53%4 47%4 41%4 33% 47% 56% 43% 46% 42% 43% 43% 42% 45% 36% 50% 44%4 53% 43% 37% 42% 44% 41% 34%4 41% 45% 37%4 42%4 52% 37% 54%4 32% 46% 47% 37%4 34%

117 237 69 204 308 338 294 342 237 226 166 294 87 117 366 294 294 284 144 420 104 372 153 335 361 384 237 315 65 42 396 189 315 403 226 284 392 250 260 266 144 231 418 368 372 87 185 159 294 204 104 386 98 255 62 403 308 226 283

17/1 14/1 16/1 12/1 11/1 19/1 17/1 13/1 16/14 25/1 9/14 12/1 22/14 16/1 10/14 14/1 14/1 17/1 9/1 11/1 16/14 21/14 12/1 14/1 14/14 21/14 16/14 16/1 12/1 14/1 15/1 20/1 15/1 18/1 19/1 14/1 19/1 14/1 23/1 13/14 18/1 25/1 17/1 10/1 18/1 18/1 13/14 16/1 12/1 12/14 9/14 14/1 17/1 11/14 15/1 17/1 13/1 11/14 14/1

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SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

840-1070 25% 940-1160 13% N/A N/A 15-22 59% 980-1240 11% 20-25 100% 1010-12003 48% 20-27 48% 18-26 33% 970-1150 53% 19-244 81%4 20-28 53% 1123-1336 1% 850-10304 109%4 N/A N/A 950-1190 24% 1093-1286 N/A 18-24 81% 16-24 11% 930-1170 23% 990-1110 1% 18-24 N/A 19-25 75% N/A N/A 19-264 N/A4 19-254 83%4 18-24 96% 880-1110 84% 15-20 40% N/A N/A 950-11903 47% 18-24 100% 19-25 97% 23-28 2% 20-26 90% 18-26 42% 16-21 6% 920-1170 73% 1000-1220 54% 1140-1350 40% 990-1250 15% 980-1160 61% 17-25 78% N/A N/A 23-28 46% 950-1140 68% 20-274 90%4 18-25 19% 16-21 8% N/A N/A N/A N/A 960-1213 44% 910-1150 41% 20-26 36% N/A N/A 18-25 78% 950-1220 39% 18-234 91%4 962-1240 65%

$27250 $24000 $19218 $20500 $27000 $19500 $17137 $22500 $21797 $23250 $20000 $26827 $15500 $27000 $24000 $20470 $27000 $20500 $26717 $25000 $22934 $21500 $21500 $22091 $22500 $21992 $21500 $24000 $30470 $26125 $20500 $18744 $20346 $22400 $24929 $27000 $22095 $25000 $23833 $23577 $24534 $19606 $23250 $25439 $22902 $23970 $20832 $25000 $25000 $23250 $20264 $21591 $20500 $24222 $26586 $23000 $22500 $22000 $25000

82% 86% 85% 71% 87% 84% 87% 86% 85% 84% 88% 90% 46% 82% 90% 82% 87% 83% 88% 90% 84% 89% 81% 90% 83% 83% 84% 87% 74% 74% 88% 80% 83% 76% 85% 88% 82% 85% 85% 85% 74% 85% 86% 87% 85% 84% 76% 85% 89% 90% 98% 80% 84% 83% 79% 85% 75% 84% 85%

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Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

2024 graduation rate Predicted

Actual

Pell recipient grad rate

SCHOOLS RANKED 392 THROUGH 434 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY Alabama State University (AL)*† 2.0 70% 36% 1.7 68%4 42% American International College1 (MA)†

31% 40%5

29% 40%4

255 110

School (State) (*Public)

First-year student retention rate

% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

Social mobility rank

Student/ faculty ratio

15/1 16/14

15-20 N/A

34% N/A

$31000 $27000

74% 87% 85%

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

Barry University (FL)†

1.9

63%

41%

38%

40%

125

7/1

900-1102

61%

$26997

Belhaven University (MS)†

1.7

68%

53%

49%

38%

13/14

18-24

75%

$26333

78%

Brenau University (GA)†

1.7

65%

46%

35%

25%

266

11/1

930-1200

16%

$27000

81% 74%

Colorado Technical University1 (CO)†

2.0

44%4

25%

17%5

12%4

266

29/14

N/A

$29832

Grand Canyon University1 (AZ)†

1.8

68%4

54%

44%5

37%4

266

21/14

19-24

$22114

88%

Hardin-Simmons University (TX)†

1.8

65%

56%

46%

38%

408

15/1

1010-1190

52%

$24711

89%

Idaho State University1 (ID)*†

2.4

74%4

55%

35%5

27%4

386

13/14

N/A

$20039

80%

Judson College at Southeastern1 (NC)†

1.7

86%

51%

52%5

N/A

11/14

18-26

36%

N/A

82%

Lamar University (TX)*†

1.9

63%

50%

37%

33%

294

28/1

930-11403

47%

$21250

87% 78%

Liberty University (VA)†

1.7

79%4

57%

67%

57%

396

19/1

1060-1340

30%

$24500

National Louis University (IL)†

1.9

50%

23%

34%5

33%4

260

17/1

N/A

$19750

80%

Our Lady of the Lake University (TX)†

1.7

63%

45%

46%

42%

117

11/1

N/A

$24999

84%

Pontifical Catholic U. of Puerto Rico–Arecibo1†

1.9

82%4

31%

36%5

37%4

125

12/14

N/A

$15500

46%

Roosevelt University (IL)†

2.1

61%

57%

46%

43%

247

13/1

895-1175

27%

$22000

80% 82%

Saint Leo University1 (FL)†

1.8

58%4

49%

47%5

46%4

117

20/14

N/A

$25278

South College (TN)†

1.6

62%

38%

37%5

29%4

189

23/14

N/A

$18668

76%

Southeastern University (FL)†

1.7

69%

47%

46%

40%

104

27/1

N/A

$21500

70%

Southern University and A&M College (LA)*†

2.0

60%

33%

27%

24%

288

17/1

15-19

75%

$29251

79%

St. Thomas University (FL)†

1.8

57%

46%

48%

46%

17/1

N/A

$19125

80% 82%

Tennessee State University (TN)*†

2.1

33%

37%

35%

166

11/1

16-21

98%

$27000

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi*†

2.2

58%

52%

40%

215

19/1

970-1200

54%

$23000

83%

Texas Southern University (TX)*†

2.0

66%

30%

22%

20%

342

17/1

800-1000

51%

$29000

76%

Texas Wesleyan University1 (TX)†

1.9

63%4

48%

30%5

27%4

266

13/14

970-1150

11%

$23125

84%

Trinity International University1 (IL)†

1.8

5%4

58%

47%5

37%4

260

9/14

N/A

$26082

79%

U. Ana G. Mendez–Gurabo Campus1 (PR)†

1.8

75%4

16%

29%5

30%4

189

26/14

N/A

$13448

47%

University of Alaska Fairbanks1 (AK)*†

2.5

72%4

70%

39%5

25%4

433

12/14

N/A

$20291

81%

University of Bridgeport1 (CT)†

1.9

63%4

43%

45%5

39%4

166

16/14

880-1115

$25750

84%

University of Charleston1 (WV)†

2.1

69%4

43%

43%5

37%4

327

15/14

N/A

$19500

83%

University of Colorado–Colorado Springs1*†

2.5

67%4

61%

44%5

37%4

372

15/14 1020-1240

41%

$20000

84%

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor1 (TX)†

1.9

68%4

56%

52%5

44%4

308

17/14

970-12004

54%4

$26000

84%

University of Maryland Eastern Shore*†

2.2

62%

44%

35%

29%

226

11/1

860-1098

$27000

79%

University of New Orleans (LA)*†

2.2

67%

53%

38%

34%

215

18/1

18-25

87%

$18750

78%

University of Pikeville (KY)†

1.8

68%

44%

42%

40%

173

14/1

17-24

75%

$20679

82%

University of the Cumberlands (KY)†

1.7

74%

51%

50%

77%

159

25/1

17-22

50%

$14911

85%

Valdosta State University (GA)*†

2.0

67%4

46%

41%5

36%4

110

17/1

920-11003

44%

$24779

82%

William Woods University1 (MO)†

1.9

74%4

60%

56%5

40%4

294

11/14

N/A

$21983

84%

Wilmington University1 (DE)†

2.1

54%4

54%

23%5

23%4

308

12/14

N/A

$20000

86%

Wright State University (OH)*†

2.1

68%

58%

42%

28%

426

16/1

17-24

50%

$22750

85%

The Top 31 Public National Universities

Rank School (State)

1. University of California, Berkeley 2. University of California, Los Angeles 3. University of Michigan 4. University of North Carolina– Chapel Hill 4. University of Virginia 6. University of California, San Diego 7. University of Florida 7. The University of Texas–Austin

9. Georgia Institute of Technology 9. University of California, Davis 9. University of California, Irvine 12. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 12. University of Wisconsin–Madison 14. University of California, Santa Barbara 15. Ohio State University

16. Rutgers University–New Brunswick 16. University of Maryland, College Park 16. University of Washington 19. Purdue University–Main Campus 19. University of Georgia 21. Florida State University 21. Texas A&M University 21. Virginia Tech 21. William & Mary (VA)

25. University of California, Merced 26. The Pennsylvania State University– University Park 26. Stony Brook–SUNY (NY) 26. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities 29. Michigan State University 29. North Carolina State University 29. University of Massachusetts–Amherst BEST COLLEGES 51

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Best

National Liberal Rank School (State) (*Public)

Overall score

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

Graduation and retention rank

Average first-year student retention rate

1. Williams College (MA)† 2. Amherst College (MA)† 3. United States Naval Academy (MD)*† 4. Swarthmore College (PA)† 5. Bowdoin College (ME)† 5. United States Air Force Academy (CO)*† 7. Claremont McKenna College (CA)† 7. Pomona College (CA)† 7. Wellesley College (MA)† 10. Carleton College (MN)† 10. Harvey Mudd College (CA)† 10. United States Military Academy at West Point (NY)*† 13. Barnard College (NY)† 13. Davidson College (NC)† 13. Grinnell College (IA)† 13. Hamilton College (NY)† 13. Middlebury College (VT)† 13. Smith College (MA)† 13. Vassar College (NY)† 13. Wesleyan University (CT)† 21. Washington and Lee University (VA)† 22. Colgate University (NY)† 22. University of Richmond (VA)† 24. Bates College (ME)† 24. Colby College (ME)† 24. Haverford College (PA)† 27. College of the Holy Cross (MA)† 28. Macalester College (MN)† 29. Mount Holyoke College (MA)† 30. Bryn Mawr College2 (PA)† 30. Bucknell University (PA)† 30. Colorado College (CO)† 30. Lafayette College (PA)† 34. Denison University (OH)† 35. Franklin & Marshall College (PA)† 35. Occidental College (CA)† 37. Pitzer College (CA)† 37. Scripps College (CA)† 37. Skidmore College (NY)† 37. Soka University of America (CA)† 37. Spelman College (GA)† 37. Trinity College (CT)† 37. Trinity University (TX)† 44. Union College (NY)† 45. Berea College (KY)† 45. Dickinson College (PA)† 45. Furman University (SC)† 45. Kenyon College (OH)† 45. The University of the South (TN)† 50. Connecticut College (CT)† 50. Hillsdale College (MI)† 50. St. Olaf College (MN)† 50. Wabash College (IN)† 50. Wheaton College (IL)†

100 98 96 95 94 94 93 93 93 92 92 92 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 89 87 87 86 86 86 84 83 82 81 81 81 81 80 79 79 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 76 75 75 75 75 75 74 74 74 74 74

4.7 4.6 4.3 4.5 4.5 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.4 4.4 4.3 4.1 4.3 4.3 4.1 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.2 3.9 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.0 4.1 3.7 3.8 3.6 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.7 2.8 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.9 3.6 3.6 2.3 3.7 3.3 3.2

1 4 10 4 1 12 4 4 12 12 4 29 4 12 28 12 12 23 12 10 3 19 29 19 24 19 19 24 38 38 29 29 29 59 45 48 35 35 48 24 66 38 54 45 130 48 48 35 59 54 24 38 66 29

97% 97% 97% 94% 97% 95% 98% 98% 96% 96% 96% 95% 97% 95% 93% 95% 94% 94% 95% 95% 97% 93% 91% 91% 94% 94% 95% 92% 89% 92% 94% 94% 90% 89% 90% 90% 94% 94% 90% 90% 94% 90% 93% 90% 79% 92% 91% 92% 89% 90% 97% 92% 93% 93%

2024 graduation rate

Predicted

93% 89% 86% 93% 92% 77% 90% 93% 90% 93% 94% 77% 85% 89% 87% 90% 91% 89% 87% 85% 93% 91% 86% 87% 92% 94% 86% 85% 84% 86% 87% 91% 85% 83% 84% 83% 85% 89% 79% 77% 58% 82% 81% 86% 49% 80% 83% 87% 79% 79% 90% 78% 68% 78%

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Actual

Overperformance (+) Underperformance (-)

Pell recipient grad rate

Social mobility rank

94% 94% 93% 92% 95% 92% 91% 93% 92% 90% 92% 87% 93% 91% 88% 91% 91% 89% 91% 93% 94% 91% 85% 90% 89% 90% 87% 87% 84% 82% 86% 88% 88% 79% 84% 81% 83% 83% 83% 92% 78% 84% 84% 81% 58% 80% 79% 82% 80% 82% 90% 84% 77% 85%

+1 +5 +7 -1 +3 +15 +1 None +2 -3 -2 +10 +8 +2 +1 +1 None None +4 +8 +1 None -1 +3 -3 -4 +1 +2 None -4 -1 -3 +3 -4 None -2 -2 -6 +4 +15 +20 +2 +3 -5 +9 None -4 -5 +1 +3 None +6 +9 +7

93% 92% N/A 92% 93% N/A 92% 94% 92% 88% 94% N/A 95% 91% 90% 91% 86% 89% 92% 93% 91% 94% 81% 96% 84% 89% 90% 88% 85% 74% 86% 89% 86% 77% 85% 86% 86% 92% 88% 87% 76% 83% 84% 81% 56% 79% 69% 83% 74% 90% N/A 78% 74% 84%

15 9 N/A 21 55 N/A 45 9 15 84 49 N/A 26 45 45 35 106 21 6 26 126 106 104 101 122 49 49 35 69 119 144 126 126 30 33 21 69 109 73 9 2 106 84 97 9 109 168 180 126 77 N/A 90 26 35

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Fa sa r

1 2

2 3

2 3 1 1

1 3 2

3 1 3 2 4 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 5 4 4 4 9 4 2 3 5 5 4 3 4 7 6 5 5 7

Arts Colleges

al ity k

Faculty salary rank

Student/ faculty ratio

% faculty who are full time

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year students submitting SAT/ACT scores

5 9 A 1 5 A 5 9 5 4 9 A 6 5 5 5 6 1 6 6 6 6 4 1 2 9 9 5 9 9 4 6 6 0 3 1 9 9 3 9 2 6 4 7 9 9 8 0 6 7 A 0 6 5

1 4 15 6 12 22 6 29 30 2 22 37 13 19 3 13 9 16 31 20 5 16 6 33 11 37 27 46 22 16 10 20 28 37 35 63 59 46 42 40 97 49 22 32 59 54 43 35 40 70 63 57 54 72

7/1 7/1 8/1 8/1 9/1 8/1 8/1 7/1 8/1 9/1 8/1 6/1 10/1 8/1 9/1 9/1 9/1 8/1 7/1 7/1 7/1 9/1 7/1 9/1 10/1 9/1 9/1 10/1 9/1 8/1 9/1 9/1 10/1 9/1 9/1 9/1 10/1 10/1 8/1 7/1 12/1 9/1 9/1 9/1 9/1 11/1 10/1 9/1 9/1 9/1 8/1 12/1 9/1 10/1

94% 91% 96% 94% 95% 100% 94% 93% 96% 96% 98% 96% 88% 99% 95% 91% 97% 98% 95% 96% 95% 97% 88% 96% 98% 93% 97% 92% 92% 95% 97% 89% 94% 93% 91% 90% 90% 91% 87% 86% 87% 94% 91% 100% 88% 94% 89% 95% 92% 90% 83% 88% 94% 78%

1490-1570 1490-1580 1210-1410 1490-1560 1470-15503 1230-1440 1470-1560 1490-1560 1460-1560 1450-1560 1500-1570 1200-1430 1470-1560 1400-1530 1410-1540 1450-1550 1445-1550 1420-1540 1448-1550 1415-1540 1430-15403 1430-1540 1410-1530 1420-1530 1460-1550 1460-1550 1240-14103 1390-15203 1380-1530 1280-1510 1315-1470 1230-1460 1350-1500 1320-1490 1310-1463 1380-1520 N/A 1440-1540 1340-1480 1333-1510 1108-1320 1298-1470 1340-1500 1330-1480 22-28 1310-1460 1268-1440 1358-1503 27-31 1350-1500 30-33 28-32 1060-1270 1260-1470

52% 61% 100% 55% 48% 100% 39% 50% 61% 59% 68% 100% 50% 51% 50% 50% 46% 43% 43% 42% 44% 36% 33% 16% 52% 56% 45% 41% 15% 85% 39% 45% 33% 51% 34% 28% N/A 40% 33% 17% 39% 10% 43% 43% 41% 28% 50% 21% 54% 24% 66% 40% 59% 55%

Financial resources rank

Median debt for grads with federal loans

% earning more than typical HS grad

3 6 1 9 10 13 6 10 13 15 25 6 36 36 16 29 10 19 19 55 26 32 26 35 21 32 51 55 47 45 48 29 52 48 68 58 32 22 64 1 94 26 62 58 22 81 42 61 64 78 5 113 42 88

$12761 $13740 N/A $17500 $18500 N/A $13500 $11782 $10000 $16750 $25000 N/A $18000 $18688 $17500 $17000 $13857 $17550 $18625 $17000 $19500 $15000 $21000 $14275 $19157 $13621 $27000 $23000 $22902 $25000 $27000 $18257 $16000 $26000 $19000 $23000 $16750 $13500 $19500 $15650 $25000 $23000 $22954 $25337 $3591 $19000 $23250 $18527 $22855 $23500 N/A $26000 $27000 $23250

84% 86% N/A 83% 88% N/A 87% 79% 83% 84% 95% N/A 90% 84% 81% 92% 83% 81% 80% 83% 90% 88% 92% 87% 84% 82% 91% 79% 83% 80% 93% 74% 94% 85% 88% 82% 70% 82% 79% 68% 79% 88% 88% 91% 68% 91% 88% 80% 79% 83% N/A 83% 90% 83%

What Is a National Liberal Arts College? THE CO U NTRY ’ S 2 01 liberal

arts colleges emphasize undergraduate education and award at least half of their degrees in the arts and sciences, which include such disciplines as English, the biological and physical sciences, history, foreign languages and the visual and performing arts but exclude professional disciplines such as business, education and nursing. There are 182 private and 19 public liberal arts colleges. The top public colleges appear below.

The Top 10 Public Colleges Rank School (State)

1. United States Naval Academy (MD) 2. United States Air Force Academy (CO) 3. U.S. Military Academy at West Point (NY) 4. Virginia Military Institute (VA) 5. St. Mary’s College of Maryland (MD) 6. Massachusetts Col. of Liberal Arts (MA) 6. University of Minnesota-Morris (MN) 8. Purchase College–SUNY (NY) 8. University of Mary Washington (VA) 10. New College of Florida (FL) 10. U. of New Hampshire at Manchester1 (NH) 10. University of North Carolina–Asheville (NC)

BEST COLLEGES

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BE ST NATIONA L LIBER A L A RT S COLLE GE S 2024 graduation rate

% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

55. Centre College (KY)†

3.4

88%

82%

81%

80%

104

11/1

25-32

58%

$27000

55. Rhodes College (TN)†

3.6

91%

83%

84%

81%

149

9/1

28-32

50%

$21761

89%

55. Thomas Aquinas College (CA)†

2.8

92%

78%

84%

10/1

1220-1400

57%

$18000

75%

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer First-year assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

85%

58. DePauw University (IN)†

3.5

89%

77%

76%

73%

10/1

1120-1370

76%

$27000

87%

58. Gettysburg College (PA)†

3.5

91%

83%

80%

10/1

1270-1460

35%

$26999

90%

58. Oberlin College (OH)†

3.9

91%

87%

81%

87%

159

9/1

1360-15203 48%

$26000

69%

58. St. Lawrence University (NY)†

3.4

91%

76%

79%

78%

11/1

1255-1420

20%

$27000

85%

58. Whitman College2 (WA)†

3.4

89%

86%

81%

80%

158

9/1

1310-1480

29%

$18437

79%

63. Principia College (IL)†

2.4

82%

72%

75%

N/A

6/1

1060-1250

57%

N/A

63. Reed College1 (OR)†

3.7

86%4

81%

76%5

66%4

172

9/14 1300-15104 71%4

$21500

75%

65. Lawrence University (WI)†

3.3

87%

73%

77%

78%

7/1

24-31

54%

$26000

73%

65. Virginia Military Institute (VA)*†

3.2

81%

70%

76%

64%

174

9/1

1050-1270

$22996

94%

67. Agnes Scott College (GA)†

3.4

81%

65%

71%

66%

10/1

1160-1340

44%

$26749

75%

67. Kalamazoo College (MI)†

3.3

86%

75%

76%

70%

10/1

1175-1380

38%

$26077

81%

67. Wofford College (SC)†

3.3

91%

78%

83%

76%

137

12/1

85%

70. Bard College (NY)†

3.5

85%

75%

72%

79%

70. Gustavus Adolphus College1 (MN)†

3.1

84%4

68%

77%5

70%4

70. Muhlenberg College (PA)†

3.2

90%

77%

82%

83%

73. College of St. Benedict (MN)†

3.1

86%

71%

77%

69%

1198-13433 48%

$25732

9/1

1290-1440

22%

$24254

57%

11/14

25-31

39%

$26774

90%

9/1

1250-1410

22%

$25455

83%

126

11/1

20-273 49%

$26944

91%

73. Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY)†

3.4

86%

73%

77%

109

11/1

1190-1380

29%

$27000

87%

75. Lake Forest College (IL)†

3.1

90%

66%

78%

76%

13/1

1190-1393

26%

$26158

85%

76. Allegheny College (PA)†

3.0

78%

68%

73%

65%

8/1

1173-1358

37%

$27000

85%

76. The College of Wooster (OH)†

3.3

82%

77%

74%

63%

144

10/1

1220-14603 47%

$26500

81%

76. Earlham College (IN)†

3.1

77%

69%

56%

118

7/1

1110-12903 32%

$23488

68%

76. Knox College (IL)†

3.1

83%

68%

64%

11/1

1180-1440

34%

$27000

78%

76. Wheaton College (MA)†

3.3

82%

69%

73%

64%

109

12/1

1220-1390

20%

$26000

85%

76. Willamette University (OR)†

3.3

87%

76%

71%

66%

12/1

1220-1410

37%

$21500

79%

82. Saint Johns University (MN)†

3.1

86%

68%

75%

65%

153

12/1

21-27

56%

$27000

93%

82. Stonehill College (MA)†

2.9

84%

68%

76%

68%

160

12/1

N/A

$25000

93%

84. Austin College (TX)†

3.0

79%

68%

67%

60%

11/1

1100-1310

32%

$24500

81%

84. Drew University (NJ)†

2.8

88%

66%

70%

68%

11/1

1103-1338

25%

$25288

82%

84. Hope College (MI)†

3.0

88%

74%

81%

74%

150

11/1

1100-13403 39%

$26800

87%

84. Saint Mary’s College (IN)†

2.9

88%

68%

69%

56%

10/1

1130-1325

67%

$27000

90%

84. Southwestern University (TX)†

3.1

81%

73%

69%

122

11/1

1130-1300

57%

$25000

81%

65%

84. St. John’s College (MD)†

3.5

86%

75%

71%

60%

153

7/1

1270-1470

52%

$27000

84. Ursinus College (PA)†

2.9

87%

70%

73%

10/1

1200-1385

26%

$27000

87%

84. Washington & Jefferson College (PA)†

3.0

81%

69%

70%

61%

11/1

N/A

$27000

89%

92. Beloit College (WI)†

3.1

81%

61%

71%

68%

12/1

1200-1430

15%

$25738

73%

92. Juniata College (PA)†

2.9

83%

71%

74%

68%

11/1

1070-1300

43%

$27000

84%

92. Washington College (MD)†

2.9

84%

71%

65%

53%

122

8/1

1140-1390

14%

$26956

84%

92. Whittier College (CA)†

2.9

66%

62%

60%

59%

8/1

N/A

$24937

80%

96. Augustana College (IL)†

3.1

82%

69%

73%

64%

139

12/1

1030-1270

70%

$27000

89%

96. Hendrix College (AR)†

3.1

80%

75%

72%

68%

11/1

23-31

72%

$26688

75%

96. Lewis & Clark College (OR)†

3.3

86%

76%

75%

73%

109

12/1

1210-1390

14%

$19500

74%

96. Lycoming College (PA)†

2.7

76%

56%

60%

58%

10/1

1080-1298

20%

$27000

83%

96. Morehouse College (GA)†

3.7

87%

53%

59%

52%

15/1

18-25

$25000

81%

96. Randolph-Macon College (VA)†

3.0

84%

67%

70%

67%

119

11/1

980-1220

28%

$27000

88%

96. Saint Anselm College (NH)†

2.8

88%

71%

80%

76%

153

12/1

1110-1270

20%

$27000

94%

96. St. John’s College (NM)†

3.3

82%

68%

55%

42%

7/1

1300-1440

51%

$27000

52%

96. St. Mary’s College of Maryland (MD)*†

3.1

86%

71%

70%

67%

172

10/1

1143-1340

32%

$21000

83%

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% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

96. Susquehanna University (PA)†

2.9

86%

65%

77%

68%

134

12/1

1100-13003 47%

$27000

96. University of Puget Sound (WA)†

3.3

84%

74%

68%

67%

180

10/1

1170-1380

41%

$25000

82%

107. Hampden-Sydney College (VA)†

2.9

84%

69%

62%

59%

175

9/1

1030-1250

13%

$26000

88%

107. Patrick Henry College (VA)†

2.3

88%

53%

74%

N/A

14/1

1240-1420

90%

N/A

109. Sarah Lawrence College1 (NY)†

3.5

84%4

77%

73%5

63%4

147

10/14 1270-1440

18%

$27000

62%

72%

$27000

83%

880-11803 45%

$25565

84%

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer First-year assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted

109. Transylvania University (KY)†

2.8

86%

72%

71%

65%

143

12/1

111. Illinois College (IL)†

2.7

71%

56%

64%

57%

12/1

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

24-30

86%

111. Linfield University (OR)†

2.6

80%

66%

70%

71%

12/1

N/A

$25000

92%

111. Luther College (IA)†

3.1

77%

73%

71%

58%

180

9/1

22-29

26%

$27000

86% 91%

111. St. Norbert College (WI)†

2.6

84%

70%

72%

58%

147

14/1

21-28

32%

$26731

115. Hanover College (IN)†

2.7

82%

63%

67%

58%

12/1

1110-1280

38%

$25250

85%

115. Massachusetts Col. of Liberal Arts (MA)*†

2.7

76%

59%

56%

45%

8/1

N/A

$23750

78%

115. Meredith College (NC)†

2.6

79%

60%

65%

67%

9/1

23-29

25%

$25000

80%

115. Saint Michael’s College (VT)†

2.7

80%

68%

73%

66%

166

10/1

1120-1280

13%

$26922

85%

115. University of Minnesota-Morris (MN)*†

2.7

74%

68%

63%

61%

9/1

20-26

28%

$18995

86%

115. Westmont College (CA)†

2.8

85%

75%

70%

54%

186

11/1

1230-1440

35%

$23250

85%

121. Bennington College (VT)†

3.1

82%

73%

71%

63%

141

9/1

1291-1403

14%

$26000

56%

121. Cornell College1 (IA)†

3.1

74%4

69%

66%5

71%4

12/14

23-30

37%

$27000

79%

121. Ohio Wesleyan University (OH)†

3.1

85%

68%

58%

57%

12/1

25-31

44%

$27000

81%

121. Saint Vincent College (PA)†

2.5

82%

64%

69%

57%

135

10/1

1020-1230

60%

$27000

88%

121. Westminster College (PA)†

2.6

81%

60%

67%

61%

13/1

N/A

$26060

88%

126. Coe College (IA)†

2.9

73%

64%

66%

60%

11/1

22-28

51%

$27000

87%

126. College of the Atlantic (ME)†

3.0

85%

73%

69%

60%4

126

10/1

1240-1430

25%

$25050

64%

126. Covenant College (GA)†

2.2

88%

71%

70%

63%

13/1

23-30

83%

$22500

73%

126. Goucher College (MD)†

3.1

79%

66%

57%

54%

9/1

1080-1366

34%

$26000

79% 85%

126. Roanoke College (VA)†

2.9

76%

64%

67%

58%

162

11/1

1090-1300

30%

$27000

131. Albion College (MI)†

2.7

71%

58%

62%

52%

11/1

N/A

$27000

88%

131. Central College (IA)†

2.7

80%

59%

66%

51%

160

12/1

19-254 66%4

$26984

87%

131. Purchase College–SUNY (NY)*†

2.7

80%

60%

62%

57%

12/1

1178-1363

12%

$21067

65%

131. University of Mary Washington (VA)*†

2.8

84%

64%

66%

60%

177

14/1

1170-1370

30%

$20500

84%

135. Claflin University (SC)†

2.6

75%

37%

52%

47%

13/1

890-1160

18%

$29000

72%

135. Concordia College–Moorhead (MN)†

2.7

84%

67%

66%

52%

180

12/1

21-284 50%4

$26847

89%

135. Eckerd College (FL)†

2.9

76%

71%

66%

63%

166

11/1

1160-1330

42%

$27000

76%

135. Emmanuel College (MA)†

2.5

79%

62%

68%

63%

137

13/1

1170-1340

15%

$27000

87%

135. Hollins University (VA)†

2.9

74%

66%

64%

61%

8/1

1106-1358

31%

$27000

69%

135. New College of Florida (FL)*†

2.0

76%

77%

67%

56%

101

8/1

1060-1246 100%

135. U. of New Hampshire at Manchester1 (NH)*† 53

2.4

68%4

53%

69%5

N/A

9/14 1030-1250

32%

$17375

65%

$26814

88%

135. University of North Carolina–Asheville (NC)*†

3.0

72%

61%

54%

49%

13/1

23-29

24%

$20500

70%

143. Centenary College2 (LA)†

2.6

70%

65%

56%

61%

10/1

20-25

89%

$27000

81%

143. Ripon College (WI)†

2.7

72%

61%

63%

59%

12/1

20-26

50%

$27000

87%

143. Salem College (NC)†

2.3

68%

66%

57%

48%

9/1

16-22

13%

$26649

69%

146. Aquinas College (MI)†

2.4

78%

61%

65%

62%

11/1

910-11403 47%

$23000

86%

146. Franklin College (IN)†

2.5

73%

56%

60%

59%

12/1

1060-1240

43%

$27000

85%

146. Houghton University (NY)†

2.3

83%

60%

67%

56%

12/1

1170-1375

27%

$25250

75% 85%

146. Millsaps College (MS)†

2.9

59%

65%

58%

36%

188

8/1

21-28

71%

$27000

146. New Saint Andrews College (ID)†

2.1

85%

45%

62%5

N/A

19/1

1155-1358

63%

N/A

151. Hartwick College (NY)†

2.7

74%

54%

53%

55%

119

9/1

1070-1290

$27000

88%

22-28

89%

$21050

77%

858-10984 100%4

$5000

48%

$23000

82%

151. Ouachita Baptist University (AR)†

2.3

82%

67%

64%

51%

168

13/1

151. University of Puerto Rico–Cayey1 (PR)*†

2.5

79%4

23%

48%5

49%4

19/14

154. Bethany Lutheran College (MN)†

2.1

72%

58%

55%

52%

12/1

21-26

59%

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Peer First-year assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted

% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

154. Monmouth College (IL)†

2.7

74%

62%

65%

55%

144

10/14 1000-1210

27%

$27000

79%

156. Dillard University (LA)†

2.7

77%

42%

43%

39%

14/1

18-22

41%

$31000

78%

156. Fisk University (TN)†

3.0

74%

37%

30%

8/1

19-24

99%

$27000

63%

156. Gordon College (MA)†

2.4

84%

64%

68%

53%

177

10/1

1130-1355

37%

$26250

78% 53%

Rank School (State) (*Public)

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

156. Hampshire College (MA)†

2.7

78%

74%

54%

59%

17/1

N/A

$26893

156. Oglethorpe University (GA)†

2.9

73%

62%

54%

13/1

1040-1295

29%

$25000

75%

156. Randolph College1 (VA)†

2.5

68%4

56%

52%5

46%4

101

7/14

960-1210

$26950

76%

156. Wartburg College (IA)†

2.7

76%

65%

64%

49%

187

13/1

21-27

27%

$27000

89%

163. Presbyterian College (SC)†

2.7

80%

61%

51%

37%

170

12/1

980-1200

24%

$26000

84%

164. Sweet Briar College (VA)†

2.5

69%

66%

52%

48%

109

9/1

1020-1350

10%

$27000

81%

164. Westminster College1 (MO)†

2.5

63%4

59%

58%5

53%4

179

10/14

18-234 78%4

$27000

87%

164. Wittenberg University1 (OH)†

2.5

74%4

60%

58%5

38%4

180

12/14

20-27

41%

$27000

86%

167. Bridgewater College (VA)†

2.3

75%

58%

53%

48%

141

13/1

1020-1360

11%

$26000

86%

167. Lyon College (AR)†

2.4

71%

63%

47%

39%

11/1

N/A

$21500

80%

167. University of Virginia’s College at Wise (VA)*† 45

2.4

73%4

52%

49%

44%

133

14/1

915-1120

19%

$16750

77%

170. Albright College1 (PA)†

2.4

63%4

50%

47%5

36%4

10/14

N/A

$27000

88%

170. Maryville College (TN)†

2.5

71%

61%

50%

37%

165

12/1

20-284 85%4

$25375

85%

172. Guilford College1 (NC)†

2.7

66%4

50%

51%5

34%4

150

12/14

18-26

29%

$26000

77%

173. Johnson C. Smith University (NC)†

2.5

71%

32%

34%

31%

12/1

N/A

$30000

70%

173. Simpson University (CA)†

2.5

60%

52%

49%

39%

17/1

N/A

$18750

81%

175. Ave Maria University (FL)†

2.2

79%

59%

54%

52%

175

12/14

N/A

$20776

73%

176. Medgar Evers College–CUNY2 (NY)*†

2.4

50%

26%

25%

27%

14/14

780-1000

N/A

$10988

81%

176. Providence Christian College1 (CA)†

2.2

82%4

33%

44%5

N/A

12/14

N/A

$25000

N/A

178. Marymount Manhattan College (NY)†

2.4

70%

63%

49%

42%

162

7/1

1105-1323

19%

$25750

68% 79%

178. Virginia Wesleyan University (VA)†

2.6

74%

54%

42%

30%

140

15/1

1140-1350

$27000

180. Bryn Athyn Col. of New Church1 (PA)†

1.8

66%4

59%

43%5

38%4

109

8/14 1060-1298

38%

$22250

N/A

180. Georgetown College (KY)†

2.5

69%

59%

49%

37%

180

13/1

20-25

48%

$25200

82%

180. Tougaloo College (MS)†

2.3

83%

43%

55%

56%

9/1

16-27

N/A

$30046

69%

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

Average first-year student retention rate

2024 graduation rate

% first-year Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical HS scores loans grad

Actual

Pell recipient grad rate

SCHOOLS RANKED 183 THROUGH 201 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY 2.1 90%4 28% Allen University1 (SC)†

18%5

12%4

191

16/14

N/A

$34290

Antioch College (OH)†

2.3

72%

51%

41%

N/A

6/1

N/A

Bennett College1 (NC)†

2.4

90%4

35%

21%5

17%4

171

7/14

858-946

20%

$28130

76%

Bethany College1 (WV)†

2.2

63%4

49%

44%5

31%4

190

12/14

N/A

$27000

76%

Bethune-Cookman University (FL)†

2.4

56%

32%

31%

27%

17/1

830-10004

62%4

$31000

74%

Cheyney U. of Pennsylvania1 (PA)*†

2.1

68%4

31%

24%5

18%4

15/14

N/A

$21785

75%

East-West University1 (IL)†

1.9

37%4

24%

11%5

16%4

152

29/14

N/A

$26986

79%

Hebrew Theological College1 (IL)†

2.2

N/A

73%

33%5

N/A

5/14

N/A

10%

N/A

75%

Holy Cross College1 (IN)†

2.7

79%4

72%

32%5

35%4

126

12/14

980-1300

$24000

84% 58%

School (State) (*Public)

Predicted

Social mobility rank

Student/ faculty ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

58%

Lane College1 (TN)†

2.0

45%4

18%

20%5

17%4

122

17/14

N/A

$30500

Oakwood University1 (AL)†

2.1

64%4

41%

48%5

38%4

153

10/14

N/A

$27000

71%

Penn State University–Brandywine1 (PA)*†

2.1

72%4

37%

24%5

20%4

109

14/14 1110-1340

32%

$25000

90%

Rust College1 (MS)†

2.0

66%

21%

24%5

25%4

153

11/14

N/A

$26159

68%

Southern Virginia University (VA)†

2.1

82%

46%

43%

33%

109

17/14

18-25

39%

$24224

69%

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (PA)*†

2.2

69%

50%

40%

36%

135

14/1

1055-1253

14%

$24250

90%

Univ. of Science and Arts of Okla. (OK)*†

2.3

66%

50%

44%

43%

15/1

21-26

86%

$21750

68%

Virginia Union University (VA)†

2.2

67%

31%

35%

34%

17/1

768-935

$29000

71%

Warren Wilson College (NC)†

2.8

71%

57%

42%

34%

164

12/1

25-29

19%

$25000

63%

Young Harris College1 (GA)†

2.1

67%4

54%

45%5

46%4

189

11/14

N/A

$27000

73%

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Best

Regional Universities FINAL ART

What Is a Regional University?

Regions at a glance These are the four regions into which U.S. News places schools.

L I K E T H E N AT I O N A L U N I V E R S I T I E S , the institutions

that appear here provide a wide range of undergraduate majors and master’s programs in many disciplines; the difference is that they offer few, if any, doctoral programs. The 572 ranked universities in this category are not ranked nationally but rather against their peer group in one of four regions—North, South, Midwest and West—because in general, they tend to draw students most heavily from surrounding states.

2024

NORTH ©

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Rank School (State) (*Public)

1. Bentley University (MA) 2. Providence College (RI)

100 97 3. Rhode Island School of Design1 (RI) 96 95 4. The College of New Jersey (NJ)* 5. Bryant University (RI) 87 6. Saint Joseph’s University (PA) 86 7. Loyola University Maryland (MD) 85 8. University of Scranton (PA) 84 9. Marist University (NY) 83 10. CUNY–Baruch College (NY)* 81 11. Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MA)* 80 11. Towson University (MD)* 80 13. Ithaca College (NY) 78 13. Le Moyne College (NY) 78 13. Monmouth University (NJ) 78 16. Siena University (NY) 77 17. CUNY–John Jay Col. of Crim. Justice (NY)* 76 17. SUNY–Geneseo (NY)* 76 19. Emerson College (MA) 75 20. SUNY–New Paltz (NY)* 21. CUNY–Hunter College (NY)* 21. Ramapo College of New Jersey (NJ)* 21. SUNY Maritime College (NY)* 24. Salve Regina University (RI) 25. New York Inst. of Technology (NY) 25. St. Bonaventure University (NY) 25. SUNY Oneonta (NY)* 28. Manhattan University (NY) 28. Niagara University (NY) 28. SUNY Oswego (NY)* 28. Wentworth Inst. of Technology (MA) 32. Canisius University (NY) 33. CUNY–Lehman College (NY)* 33. SUNY Cortland (NY)* 35. Fairleigh Dickinson University–Florham (NJ)

74 72 72 72 71 70 70 70 69 69 69 69 68 67 67 66

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

Midwest West

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

3.7 3.8 3.8 3.6 3.3 3.5 3.8 3.4 3.6 3.3 3.1 3.5 3.5 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.3 3.4

93% 94% 93%4 91% 87% 89% 87% 85% 86% 89% 87% 83% 85% 84% 80% 83% 82% 87%

86% 79% 71% 78% 76% 74% 75% 73% 74% 62% 69% 59% 71% 65% 62% 67% 40% 68%

87% 86% 89%5 86% 80% 79% 79% 80% 80% 72% 74% 69% 76% 73% 72% 75% 54%5 72%

82% 88% 87%4 85% 69% 69% 69% 72% 74% 74% 78% 66% 72% 63% 70% 70% 56%4 63%

76 91 59 80 135 135 139 106 118 1 80 48 132 48 23 54 3 103

12/1 1280-1430 11/1 1250-1390 8/14 1370-1540 14/1 1140-1340 13/1 1190-1330 11/1 1170-1350 12/1 1200-1370 11/1 1160-1318 15/1 1190-1340 21/1 1100-1400 13/1 N/A 14/1 950-1235 11/1 1230-1390 12/1 1160-1330 12/1 1140-1310 12/1 1110-1360 16/1 1000-1250 16/1 1190-1340

21% 24%

$25023 $27000

95% 93%

20% 42% 12% 27% 17% 28% 13% N/A N/A 19% 25% 18% 20% 12% N/A 13%

$27000 $23250 $26849 $25500 $27000 $27000 $25000 $11512 $25000 $18718 $24000 $23000 $27000 $26561 $11000 $19500

75% 92% 94% 94% 92% 91% 91% 86% 94% 87% 82% 89% 88% 92% 84% 89%

3.4 3.1 3.3 2.9 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.2 2.9 2.7 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.9

87% 85% 78% 84% 83% 83% 78% 86% 75% 76% 80% 70% 84% 73% 73% 81% 78%

79% 60% 52% 61% 66% 62% 60% 62% 58% 67% 59% 55% 64% 63% 33% 58% 60%

77% 72% 57% 70% 66% 77% 59% 67% 70% 65% 75% 60% 68% 66% 51% 68% 66%

70% 64% 57% 64% 57% 73% 57% 61% 63% 56% 64% 55% 61% 59% 52% 63% 55%

124 19 1 85 134 36 29 88 46 59 48 13 101 57 6 70 48

14/1 16/1 13/1 17/1 15/1 13/1 12/1 13/1 15/1 15/1 10/1 15/1 17/1 11/1 17/1 15/1 13/1

21% 15% N/A 25% 32% 18% 24% 20% 24% 11% 20% 26% 31% N/A N/A N/A 2%

$23000 $18750 $11000 $21000 $23250 $27000 $23334 $26000 $19812 $26000 $25475 $20880 $25028 $24250 $10950 $21500 $25000

76% 80% 84% 86% 95% 90% 88% 88% 86% 92% 88% 84% 94% 87% 84% 89% 81%

1270-1420 1170-1340 1110-1400 1120-1300 1123-1288 1160-1330 1190-1420 1070-1290 1100-1260 1180-1358 1060-1235 1060-1270 1110-1320 N/A 850-1220 N/A N/A

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NORTH © Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

35. Roger Williams University (RI)

3.0

81%

67%

70%

157

14/1

1140-1310

21%

$26940

35. SUNY Polytechnic Institute (NY)*

3.0

69%

70%

55%

49%

14/1

1210-1430

18%

$17250

89%

38. Berklee College of Music (MA)

3.8

89%

73%

67%

62%

164

9/1

N/A

$25000

53%

38. CUNY–Brooklyn College (NY)*

2.8

80%

48%

54%

53%

15/1

1140-1420

N/A

$11000

81%

38. CUNY–Queens College (NY)*

2.9

79%

51%

53%

13/1

1010-1290

N/A

$10298

81%

38. Endicott College (MA)

3.0

84%

69%

75%

68%

157

13/1

1193-1340

11%

$27000

92%

38. Merrimack College (MA)

3.1

79%

60%

70%

58%

160

13/1

1070-1240

13%

$27000

91%

38. Moravian University (PA)

2.8

79%

62%

72%

63%

10/1

1070-1285

21%

$26793

87%

38. Saint Peter’s University (NJ)

2.7

72%

42%

58%

57%

12/1

868-1190

N/A

$20500

83%

45. Elizabethtown College (PA)

2.7

83%

74%

76%

59%

146

13/1

1105-1310

31%

$27000

91%

45. Messiah University (PA)

2.6

89%

72%

75%

66%

12/1

1110-1350

58%

$25621

80%

45. Rider University (NJ)

2.8

78%

58%

61%

54%

13/1

1100-1320

14%

$26130

85%

45. Salisbury University (MD)*

2.9

78%

62%

68%

58%

149

14/1

1180-1320

12%

$21000

86%

45. University of Saint Joseph (CT)

2.6

82%

56%

64%

58%

10/1

850-1170

11%

$27000

91%

50. Assumption University (MA)

2.6

84%

64%

75%

69%

142

11/1

N/A

$27000

92%

50. Nazareth University (NY)

2.7

85%

71%

73%

67%

109

8/1

1075-1325

11%

$26038

85%

50. Notre Dame of Maryland University (MD)

2.8

73%

55%

50%

44%

10/1

1033-1210

N/A

$22666

91%

50. St. Joseph’s University, New York (NY)

2.6

81%

55%

69%

64%

12/1

1110-1270

21%

$22000

85%

90%

50. SUNY–Plattsburgh (NY)*

2.8

73%

55%

59%

50%

14/1

1080-1250

$21196

83%

55. Elms College (MA)

2.1

76%

53%

68%

64%

11/1

1150-1320

$25000

88%

55. Fairleigh Dickinson U.–Metropo. Campus (NJ) 62

3.0

77%

51%

54%

50%

12/1

N/A

$25000

81%

55. Hood College (MD)

2.9

68%

57%

48%

10/1

N/A

$25000

86%

55. Regis College (MA)

2.5

79%

59%

71%

10/1

N/A

$25500

86%

55. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania* 62

2.8

84%

53%

66%

54%

108

21/1

980-1190

22%

$25000

86%

55. St. Francis University (PA)

2.6

83%

69%

74%

62%

103

15/1

1070-1220

48%

$27000

89%

61. Alfred University (NY)

2.8

78%

52%

57%

47%

10/1

1095-1310

30%

$26000

81%

61. Iona University (NY)

3.0

77%

55%

56%

46%

109

16/1

1110-1300

$25999

89%

61. Marywood University (PA)

2.6

80%

59%

72%

61%

12/1

1070-1250

29%

$26186

87%

64. Southern Connecticut State University*

2.5

78%

48%

50%

45%

11/1

830-1100

24%

$22250

85%

64. SUNY Brockport (NY)*

2.7

72%

52%

55%

48%

17/1

1100-1280

16%

$20000

86%

66. Eastern Connecticut State University (CT)* 59

2.6

84%

59%

57%

49%

121

15/1

1070-1260

17%

$24250

84%

66. Mercyhurst University (PA)

2.7

80%

63%

66%

50%

126

14/1

1080-1280

47%

$25305

83%

66. Molloy University (NY)

2.5

85%

67%

70%

59%

120

12/1

1088-1290

21%

$27000

90%

66. Seton Hill University (PA)

2.9

81%

61%

67%

62%

113

12/1

1020-1220

43%

$27000

85%

70. Stevenson University (MD)

2.8

79%

61%

68%

61%

15/1

N/A

$26000

91%

70. Wagner College (NY)

2.7

84%

70%

65%

50%

142

11/1

1190-1290

20%

$25000

88%

72. Fitchburg State University (MA)*

2.6

69%

52%

55%

47%

11/1

1063-1228

13%

$24239

88%

72. McDaniel College (MD)

2.9

76%

61%

63%

55%

13/1

N/A

$25000

87%

72. Mount St. Mary College (NY)

2.4

74%

59%

65%

59%

12/1

1090-1255

$26007

90%

72. Mount St. Mary’s University (MD)

3.1

71%

60%

65%

57%

142

13/1

1046-1280

15%

$25391

87%

76. Arcadia University (PA)

2.5

79%

59%

67%

61%

10/1

1065-1265

14%

$27000

84%

76. Central Connecticut State University (CT)* 55

2.6

77%

53%

48%

43%

126

14/1

960-1190

26%

$22300

87%

76. Lebanon Valley College (PA)

2.5

83%

65%

53%

153

9/1

1140-1303

25%

$27000

91%

76. Monroe University (NY)

1.9

67%

24%

60%

57%

17/1

N/A

$18818

70%

76. SUNY at Fredonia (NY)*

2.6

76%

52%

50%

40%

11/1

1160-1370

$24250

81%

76. University of Baltimore (MD)*

2.7

65%4

51%

38%

32%

10/1

740-1330

12%

$23250

86%

76. University of New Haven (CT)

2.9

76%

61%

62%

58%

126

16/1

1060-1265

N/A

$27000

88%

76. Utica University (NY)

2.5

71%

51%

56%

47%

13/1

1030-1210

16%

$22500

89%

84. Caldwell University (NJ)

2.3

77%

44%

57%

53%

12/1

1130-1370

N/A

$25000

84%

84. Carlow University (PA)

2.4

95%

55%

60%

53%

11/1

N/A

$25500

83% 72%

84. Johnson & Wales University–Providence (RI) 54

3.0

82%

51%

50%

40%

129

15/1

890-1160

16%

$26000

84. Manhattanville University (NY)

2.6

74%

57%

58%

57%

10/1

N/A

$25000

82%

84. Norwich University (VT)

2.6

79%

58%

60%

52%

142

11/1

990-1200

25%

$25000

86%

84. Rhode Island College (RI)*

2.6

73%

45%

48%

45%

14/1

870-1120

11%

$20500

85%

84. Roberts Wesleyan University (NY)

2.2

84%

59%

67%

60%

10/1

990-1305

11%

$23750

88%

84. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania* 54

2.8

77%

52%

56%

40%

161

18/1

1000-1210

31%

$25000

89%

84. William Paterson University of N.J.*

2.6

74%

42%

44%

36%

18/1

N/A

$22334

84%

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Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

84. York College of Pennsylvania (PA)

2.6

78%

59%

64%

56%

151

15/1

1030-1230

46%

$26000

94. Champlain College (VT)

2.5

82%

64%

65%

129

14/1

1220-1380

20%

$26814

85%

94. Salem State University (MA)*

2.6

75%

45%

50%

47%

12/1

970-1180

N/A

$25000

85% 91%

89%

94. St. Joseph’s College1 (ME)

2.4

80%4

46%

69%5

55%4

129

10/14

910-1140

$27000

94. SUNY Potsdam (NY)*

2.6

78%

52%

45%

40%

11/1

N/A

$24250

78%

98. Albertus Magnus College (CT)

2.5

67%

39%

50%

17/1

N/A

$30964

84%

98. Bridgewater State University (MA)*

2.6

75%

54%

53%

48%

17/1

1060-1263

$24286

85%

98. Cedar Crest College (PA)

2.1

71%

55%

60%

56%

9/1

900-1190

18%

$27000

88%

98. Centenary University1 (NJ)

2.0

75%4

45%

61%5

55%4

12/14

N/A

$23163

81%

98. CUNY–College of Staten Island (NY)*

2.6

76%

46%

43%

18/1

N/A

$14350

83%

98. Frostburg State University (MD)*

2.7

69%

51%

53%

54%

13/1

970-1170

$21105

82%

98. Holy Family University (PA)

2.3

77%

45%

60%

54%

14/1

910-1150

$25125

91% 86%

98. Millersville University of Pennsylvania*

2.7

77%

56%

58%

45%

159

17/1

1020-1210

26%

$23507

98. SUNY College–Old Westbury1 (NY)*

2.6

74%4

44%

48%5

46%4

17/14

N/A

$14997

80%

98. Western Connecticut State University2*

2.4

70%4

56%

51%5

47%4

11/14

840-1150

$24147

83%

98. Westfield State University1 (MA)*

2.5

71%4

51%

59%5

47%4

115

15/14

N/A

$22457

86%

98. Worcester State University1 (MA)*

2.6

77%4

56%

59%5

50%4

109

15/14 1008-1280

$19500

87%

110. Framingham State University (MA)*

2.7

71%

48%

41%

12/1

1100-1280

$25000

85%

110. Georgian Court University (NJ)

2.2

78%

51%

56%5

46%4

12/1

N/A

$21816

84%

112. Geneva College (PA)

2.3

79%

61%

62%

70%

15/1

1000-1250

72%

$25198

79%

112. King’s College (PA)

2.5

76%

59%

60%

44%

135

11/1

1070-1270

25%

$27000

85%

112. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania*

2.7

78%

50%

54%

43%

139

18/1

22-29

13%

$26000

83%

115. School of Visual Arts (NY)

2.6

85%

70%

76%

64%

151

9/1

1188-1490

$27000

63%

116. Bowie State University (MD)*

2.7

68%

40%

38%

34%

15/1

770-970

$22985

85%

116. La Roche University (PA)

2.3

71%

45%

56%

51%

8/1

940-1200

14%

$25000

83%

116. Lasell University (MA)

2.2

70%

53%

59%

56%

13/1

1048-1218

$26000

84%

116. Lincoln University (PA)*

2.1

73%

35%

44%

41%

12/1

820-960

15%

$28250

79%

116. Mercy University (NY)

2.4

76%

38%

45%

42%

16/1

N/A

$19637

79%

121. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania* 46

2.3

78%

52%

56%

49%

133

20/1

990-1190

36%

$26000

87%

121. Delaware State University (DE)*

2.6

70%

40%

39%

36%

17/1

800-1020

28%

$26000

82%

121. Felician University (NJ)

2.2

76%

37%

47%

44%

15/1

890-1150

12%

$25000

88%

121. Nichols College (MA)

2.0

72%

57%

63%

52%

16/1

1000-1190

19%

$27000

87%

121. Saint Elizabeth University1 (NJ)

2.2

80%4

32%

41%5

43%4

11/14

N/A

$24934

85%

121. St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY)

2.5

73%

49%

54%

35%

156

16/1

880-1085

$23198

83%

121. Waynesburg University (PA)

2.1

72%

54%

65%

58%

103

12/1

930-1250

18%

$27000

89%

128. Chestnut Hill College1 (PA)

2.1

67%4

44%

60%5

48%4

10/14

N/A

$26389

85%

128. Goldey-Beacom College (DE)

2.1

72%

47%

57%

39%

18/1

N/A

$18900

79%

128. Keuka College (NY)

2.3

73%

50%

58%

53%

10/1

1008-1183

N/A

$27000

90%

128. Neumann University (PA)

2.5

72%

48%

53%

45%

13/1

848-1100

N/A

$27000

86% 84%

128. University of Southern Maine1 (ME)*

2.8

76%4

48%

41%5

43%4

106

14/14

995-1280

13%

$19060

133. Bay Path University (MA)

2.2

73%

41%

44%

42%

8/1

1010-1210

$24901

85%

133. Penn State University– Behrend (PA)*

2.6

83%

51%

43%

47%

115

13/1

1120-1310

34%

$25000

90%

133. SUNY Buffalo State University (NY)*

3.0

58%

38%

34%

33%

14/1

990-1248

N/A

$21028

79%

136. Delaware Valley University (PA)

2.4

69%

55%

56%

46%

153

14/1

1078-1253

20%

$25000

87%

136. East Stroudsburg University (PA)*

2.6

72%

41%

43%

34%

148

20/1

1000-1180

12%

$24218

85%

136. Pennsylvania Western University (PA)*

2.1

72%

51%

52%

43%

109

18/1

940-1140

24%

$23725

84%

139. Rivier University1 (NH)

2.0

76%4

57%

58%5

49%4

14/14

N/A

$26956

91%

140. Cairn University1 (PA)

1.9

84%4

53%

60%5

65%4

11/14 1050-1260

27%

$26926

75%

140. Curry College1 (MA)

2.2

68%4

50%

52%5

37%4

162

11/14 1020-1240

$25000

86%

140. Plymouth State University (NH)*

2.4

68%

49%

55%

51%

113

15/1

N/A

$26000

85%

140. Trinity Washington University1 (DC)

2.8

71%4

38%

41%5

35%4

118

9/14

N/A

$28250

85%

144. York College–CUNY (NY)*

2.4

57%

35%

32%

33%

13/1

990-1210

N/A

$11000

81%

145. University of the District of Columbia*

2.2

68%

39%

44%

30%

146

8/1

N/A

$24872

78%

146. Eastern University (PA)

2.3

65%

48%

60%

52%

100

21/1

N/A

$25000

82%

146. Lancaster Bible College1 (PA)

1.8

75%4

53%

65%5

56%4

18/14 1080-1270

36%

$20500

67%

146. New Jersey City University (NJ)*

2.1

65%

30%

34%

30%

101

14/1

N/A

$18500

82%

146. Vermont State University (VT)*

2.5

68%

48%

43%

37%

14/1

N/A

$15000

84%

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School (State) (*Public)

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

SCHOOLS RANKED 150 THROUGH 164 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY 2.0 62%4 41% Anna Maria College1 (MA)

43%5

39%4

13/14

N/A

$25000

Berkeley College (NJ)

2.0

55%

31%

40%

36%

14/1

N/A

$23251

73%

Coppin State University (MD)*

2.4

66%

40%

26%

12/1

880-1020

$25000

81% 88%

91%

Franklin Pierce University1 (NH)

2.5

73%4

50%

46%5

41%4

124

13/14

945-1140

$27000

Harrisburg Univ. of Science and Tech. (PA)

2.2

74%

42%

34%

31%

135

18/1

N/A

$27000

83%

Metropolitan College of New York1 (NY)

2.0

38%

31%

27%5

28%4

13/14

N/A

$27688

72%

New England College (NH)

2.4

61%

40%

35%

28%

141

12/1

N/A

$26000

74%

Pennsylvania State University–Harrisburg (PA)*

2.6

82%

46%

26%

42%

121

15/1 1120-1310

26%

$25000

90%

Post University (CT)

2.0

33%

23%

24%

21%

153

23/1

N/A

$30157

80%

Southern New Hampshire University (NH)

2.7

60%4

40%

41%5

35%4

163

18/1

N/A

$21082

85%

SUNY Empire State University (NY)*

2.5

46%4

40%

20%5

23%4

121

17/1

N/A

$18730

84%

Thomas College1 (ME)

2.0

79%4

47%

50%5

48%4

23/14

N/A

$24250

83%

Unity Environmental University1 (ME)

1.9

42%4

50%

54%5

44%4

149

36/14

N/A

$25000

75%

Washington Adventist University (MD)

1.9

65%

42%

28%

32%

9/1

860-1130

33%

$30500

84%

Wilson College (PA)

2.2

74%

51%

48%

40%

115

15/1

930-1180

14%

$26328

78%

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

1. The Citadel, Military College of SC*

100

3.8

86%

63%

75%

11/1

22-27

17%

$21096

92%

2. Rollins College (FL)

3.8

85%

76%

75%

71%

12/1

1190-1340

40%

$25500

78%

3. Appalachian State University (NC)*

3.6

84%

66%

75%

67%

16/1

21-27

32%

$20231

84%

4. Berry College (GA)

3.5

84%

73%

69%

65%

12/1

22-28

19%

$23250

83%

2024

SOUTH © Rank School (State) (*Public)

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

4. Embry-Riddle Aero. U.–Daytona Beach (FL) 90

3.7

88%

67%

59%

18/1

1160-1380

77%

$23666

92%

6. Christopher Newport University (VA)*

3.4

81%

73%

72%

64%

116

14/1

1060-1290

41%

$25000

87%

7. Stetson University (FL)

3.4

78%

66%

62%

58%

10/1

1060-1270

28%

$23250

84%

8. Savannah College of Art and Design (GA)

3.6

87%

65%

69%

58%

107

21/1

1040-1270

100%

$25148

71%

9. College of Charleston (SC)*

3.7

82%

67%

66%

60%

17/1

1140-1310

29%

$23250

82%

10. Tuskegee University (AL)

3.0

81%

47%

55%

11/1

18-25

58%

$27000

81%

11. Florida Southern College (FL)

2.9

80%

69%

71%

67%

11/1

1150-1330

42%

$25000

84%

12. Georgia College & State University (GA)*

3.4

82%

69%

64%

115

17/1

1070-1230

99%

$22250

87%

13. University of Tampa (FL)

3.4

85%

67%

64%

57%

125

17/1

1140-1300

28%

$24211

84% 81%

14. Murray State University (KY)*

3.1

75%

61%

64%

53%

17/1

19-26

100%

$20500

14. University of West Florida (FL)*

3.0

89%

59%

54%

22/1

20-27

100%

$16624

81%

16. John Brown University (AR)

2.7

81%

69%

62%

45%

14/1

21-28

63%

$21250

82%

16. Longwood University (VA)*

2.9

80%

54%

61%

51%

108

14/1

1030-1210

27%

$25000

86%

16. Queens University of Charlotte (NC)

2.9

74%

65%

61%

47%

109

7/1

1140-1340

25%

$25000

84%

16. Xavier University of Louisiana (LA)

3.3

72%

56%

48%

39%

12/1

19-24

79%

$24053

80%

20. University of Tennessee–Martin (TN)*

3.0

77%

53%

46%

16/1

19-25

100%

$21024

83%

20. Winthrop University (SC)*

3.0

73%

53%

57%

49%

13/1

1010-1220

45%

$26975

79%

22. University of Montevallo (AL)*

2.9

73%

61%

54%

51%

13/1

18-26

54%

$24000

77%

23. Asbury University (KY)

2.7

83%

66%

65%

52%

13/1

20-27

45%

$24028

69%

23. Bob Jones University (SC)

2.0

84%

57%

64%

57%

14/1

21-28

72%

$16585

69%

23. Freed-Hardeman University (TN)

2.4

86%

64%

71%

88%

13/1

19-26

100%

$21500

79%

23. Milligan University (TN)

2.6

82%

66%

63%

48%

10/1

23-29

72%

$25219

83%

27. Emory & Henry University (VA)

2.7

66%

57%

56%

52%

14/1

1030-1240

31%

$26332

80% 82%

27. Morehead State University (KY)*

3.0

65%

52%

46%

16/1

19-25

89%

$22250

27. North Carolina Central University (NC)*

2.7

73%

33%

42%

40%

14/1

15-21

11%

$28250

77%

30. University of North Alabama (AL)*

3.1

80%

55%

42%

18/1

19-26

80%

$22077

83%

31. Anderson University (SC)

2.8

83%

67%

66%

57%

113

14/1

1100-1280

77%

$26700

84%

31. Lee University (TN)

2.8

82%

62%

63%

55%

13/1

20-27

90%

$25750

75%

33. Coastal Carolina University (SC)*

3.3

77%

55%

48%

40%

100

17/1

1050-1220

31%

$23750

81%

33. Converse University (SC)

2.6

80%

55%

62%

57%

11/1

1010-1250

41%

$27000

75%

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SOUTH © Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

33. Mississippi University for Women (MS)*

2.7

67%

50%

47%

41%

10/1

17-24

97%4

$15000

33. University of North Carolina–Pembroke*

2.8

72%

40%

44%

41%

14/1

18-22

12%

$25000

80%

37. Austin Peay State University (TN)*

3.1

66%

46%

39%

31%

14/1

18-234

51%4

$20547

80%

37. Christian Brothers University (TN)

2.4

75%

63%

55%

46%

9/1

19-24

64%

$27000

88%

37. Jacksonville University (FL)

2.7

75%

56%

51%

41%

100

12/1

1100-1280

43%

$22000

88% 72%

84%

37. Johnson University1 (TN)

2.2

74%4

55%

62%5

50%4

11/14

19-244

89%4

$21500

37. University of Puerto Rico–Mayaguez1*

2.4

84%4

38%

45%5

45%4

19/14

N/A

$8250

72%

42. North Greenville University (SC)

2.6

72%

57%

55%

52%

13/1

1060-12403

35%

$23082

75%

42. Southern Adventist University (TN)

2.3

80%

60%

60%5

53%4

13/1

19-25

100%

$24500

83%

42. Virginia State University (VA)*

2.7

69%

36%

39%

35%

14/1

840-1070

11%

$26500

80%

45. Alcorn State University (MS)*

2.5

76%

30%

57%

52%

16/1

15-19

100%

$27000

78%

45. Columbia International University (SC)

2.3

66%4

48%

47%

39%

13/1

N/A

$20000

66%

45. Lenoir-Rhyne University (NC)

2.8

76%

49%

48%

38%

14/1

N/A

$26000

81%

45. Troy University (AL)*

3.0

71%

52%

50%

41%

16/1

18-25

62%

$25000

81% 82%

49. University of North Georgia (GA)*

3.1

71%

60%

50%

44%

118

19/1

980-1210

55%

$17750

50. Delta State University (MS)*

2.4

67%

52%

48%

42%

12/1

17-23

100%

$20390

86%

50. Fort Valley State University (GA)*

2.4

79%

27%

41%

21/1

930-1070

$31000

74%

52. Fayetteville State University (NC)*

2.6

75%

32%

38%

20/1

15-19

10%

$22987

77%

52. Jacksonville State University (AL)*

2.7

65%

53%

55%

49%

19/1

17-244

51%4

$22189

83% 82%

54. Francis Marion University (SC)*

2.7

70%

45%

43%

39%

13/1

870-1115

27%

$27000

54. Spalding University (KY)

2.4

64%

46%

52%

41%

10/1

15-22

87%

$25250

85%

54. West Liberty University1 (WV)*

2.2

69%4

44%

52%5

49%4

12/14

890-1125

41%

$23250

78%

57. Arkansas Tech University (AR)*

2.6

74%

46%

48%

42%

17/1

17-23

90%

$21000

79%

57. Lynn University (FL)

2.7

77%

58%

52%

45%

113

16/1

1038-1200

20%

$17940

72%

59. Columbia College (SC)

2.3

60%

34%

37%

30%

12/1

N/A

$22750

80%

59. Norfolk State University (VA)*

2.7

73%

32%

39%

34%

15/1

820-1030

10%

$29000

80%

59. Northwestern State University of Louisiana* 50

2.5

70%

46%

41%

15/1

18-24

91%

$25000

83%

62. Eastern Mennonite University (VA)

2.2

76%4

64%

67%

43%

122

9/1

N/A

$24813

82%

62. Piedmont University (GA)

2.3

70%

49%

47%

41%

12/1

1038-1245

34%

$25000

86%

64. Auburn University at Montgomery (AL)*

2.9

68%

45%

33%

30%

13/1

18-24

57%

$25000

86% 82%

64. Columbus State University (GA)*

2.7

70%

46%

43%

37%

19/1

800-1060

25%

$26000

64. Nicholls State University (LA)*

2.7

77%4

53%

49%5

42%4

120

17/14

19-24

84%

$22675

80%

64. Southern Wesleyan University1 (SC)

2.2

66%4

47%

55%5

42%4

12/14

980-1200

45%

$26000

76%

64. University of Mobile (AL)

2.5

74%

56%

57%

35%

15/1

22-28

37%4

$26500

74%

69. University of South Carolina–Aiken (SC)*

2.8

67%

48%

40%

36%

16/1

980-1220

37%

$24275

82%

70. Charleston Southern University (SC)

2.6

63%

56%

50%

40%

12/1

930-1160

80%

$26471

84%

71. Bryan College1 (TN)

2.2

65%4

57%

55%5

42%4

13/14

N/A

$23000

N/A

71. Midway University (KY)

2.1

65%

50%

44%

41%

15/1

20-25

32%

$21301

87%

71. Universidad Adventista de las Antillas1

2.1

76%4

23%

45%5

46%4

18/14

N/A

$15750

63%

74. Everglades University (FL)

1.9

74%

40%

61%

63%

17/1

N/A

$38996

73%

74. Southeastern Louisiana University (LA)*

2.5

73%

50%

45%

38%

100

21/1

20-25

97%

$22113

82%

76. Averett University1 (VA)

2.1

59%4

47%

44%5

43%4

13/14

960-1191

10%

$25000

86%

76. King University1 (TN)

2.4

60%4

51%

46%5

34%4

100

12/14

N/A

$22750

86%

76. Southern Arkansas University (AR)*

2.4

66%

46%

44%

37%

17/1

17-24

99%

$18750

83%

76. University of Mount Olive1 (NC)

2.2

77%4

42%

47%5

44%4

19/14

17-22

N/A

$27209

83%

80. Clayton State University (GA)*

2.4

71%

35%

41%

40%

20/1

860-1050

54%

$25706

82%

81. McNeese State University (LA)*

2.7

68%

52%

47%

38%

131

20/1

18-23

94%

$23000

82%

82. Campbellsville University1 (KY)

2.3

60%4

41%

42%5

49%4

21/14

N/A

$17156

78%

82. Pfeiffer University1 (NC)

2.2

68%4

44%

37%5

45%4

14/14

N/A

$26163

90%

82. Shepherd University1 (WV)*

2.4

72%4

51%

47%5

41%4

112

16/14

900-11404

68%4

$21600

85% 82%

85. Fairmont State University (WV)*

2.3

67%

47%

39%

30%

121

14/1

860-1090

99%

$21000

85. Thomas More University1 (KY)

2.5

67%4

50%

45%5

30%4

128

14/14

20-27

39%

$26236

91%

85. University of West Alabama1 (AL)*

2.5

61%4

43%

37%5

33%4

17/14

17-224 102%4

$24944

89%

88. South Carolina State University (SC)*

2.3

56%

36%

37%

19/1

14-19

$31000

77%

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SOUTH ©

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

88. University of the Virgin Islands (VI)*

2.4

69%

44%

28%

27%

9/1

783-1030

19%

$16800

80%

90. Albany State University (GA)*

2.3

79%

23%

34%

32%

22/1

770-930

62%

$25024

78%

Rank School (State) (*Public)

90. Concord University (WV)*

2.2

65%

49%

39%

26%

16/1

830-1090

78%

$18900

81%

90. Lindsey Wilson University (KY)

2.2

63%

40%

43%

24/1

17-23

N/A4

$16784

75%

90. Methodist University (NC)

2.4

65%

52%

43%

30%

130

12/1

22-27

26%

$27000

81%

90. Tusculum University (TN)

2.4

63%

46%

34%

32%

16/1

16-21

70%

$23250

80%

90. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (PR)

2.2

79%

30%

52%

49%

23/1

20-25

$16250

55%

96. Alabama A&M University (AL)*

2.5

70%

33%

24%

23%

19/1

14-19

94%

$31000

83%

96. Georgia Southwestern State University*

2.4

56%

46%

41%

40%

17/1

890-1110

36%

$18851

84%

96. Union Commonwealth University1 (KY)

2.3

58%4

39%

35%5

38%4

14/14

14-214

75%4

$24250

85%

99. Coker University1 (SC)

2.3

63%4

49%

38%5

29%4

12/14

N/A

$26000

75%

99. Greensboro College (NC)

2.2

66%

43%

46%

39%

12/1

N/A

$25607

77%

101. Henderson State University1 (AR)*

2.3

59%4

45%

38%5

36%4

17/14

N/A

$19500

81%

101. Louisiana State University–Shreveport1*

2.6

63%4

51%

35%5

22%4

110

27/14

19-244

94%4

$22500

80%

103. Cumberland University (TN)

2.3

62%

51%

42%

35%

116

19/1

N/A

$17952

91%

103. Florida National University (FL)

1.9

77%

24%

39%

41%

21/1

N/A

$27554

59%

103. Grambling State University1 (LA)*

2.6

76%4

22%

33%5

30%4

110

25/14

15-194

60%4

$36500

68%

106. Louisiana Christian University (LA)

2.0

52%

47%

45%

47%

10/1

N/A

$21875

80%

107. Inter American U. of Puerto Rico–San German

1.9

80%

21%

37%

25/1

N/A

$8500

42%

107. University of Holy Cross1 (LA)

2.5

69%4

50%

34%5

34%4

132

6/14

N/A

$26995

86%

107. West Virginia State University1 (WV)*

2.3

63%4

44%

33%5

27%4

12/14

830-1073

32%

$23338

77%

110. Wheeling University (WV)

2.4

54%

51%

118

14/14

850-1050

21%

$25125

86%

111. Savannah State University1 (GA)*

2.3

70%4

28%

26%5

28%4

21/14

N/A

$28000

77%

112. Middle Georgia State University (GA)*

2.5

65%

37%

24%

19%

106

18/1

950-1190

25%

$19000

81% 90%

112. Thomas University1 (GA)

1.9

64%4

53%

33%5

N/A

122

11/14

970-1110

45%

$21198

114. Faulkner University (AL)

2.3

64%

47%

37%

29%

128

14/1

18-243

85%4

$23000

76%

114. Life University (GA)

1.9

59%

51%

38%

34%

15/1

920-1130

26%

$16666

79%

114. University of Arkansas–Monticello1 (AR)*

2.4

69%4

44%

28%5

30%4

126

12/14

N/A

$19971

76%

117. Bayamon Central University (PR)

1.9

80%

22%

34%

35%

14/14

N/A

$9393

39%

117. ECPI University1 (VA)

1.7

53%4

38%

35%5

29%4

12/14

N/A

$20000

78%

117. Inter American U. of PR–Metropo. Campus1 23

2.0

73%4

26%

31%5

28%4

19/14

N/A

$10975

63%

117. Mississippi Valley State University1 (MS)* 23

2.2

58%4

34%

25%5

19%4

13/14

14-184

70%4

$28413

59%

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student score retention (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

School (State) (*Public)

SCHOOLS RANKED 121 THROUGH 133 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY Bethel University (TN) 2.2 59%4 Bluefield University1 (VA)

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

36%

32%5

N/A

18/1

15-21

87%

$27249

85%

2.1

49%4

38%

31%5

23%4

126

15/14

N/A

$21855

82%

1.9

65%4

26%

21%5

N/A

10/14

N/A

$10500

35%

Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Aguadilla

1.9

75%

17%

29%

28%

27/14

N/A

$6250

44%

Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Arecibo1

1.9

75%4

19%

33%5

31%4

26/14

N/A

$9000

43%

National University College1 (PR)

1.9

56%4

18%

33%5

33%4

13/14

N/A

$9500

40%

Salem University1 (WV)

2.0

52%4

45%

22%5

23%4

16/14

N/A

$24694

88%

Shorter University (GA)

2.1

67%4

44%

35%5

34%4

15/14

18-25

13%

$25000

79%

Southern University at New Orleans (LA)*

2.3

52%

25%

13%

124

15/1

14-18

75%

$31000

72%

Universidad Ana G. Mendez–Carolina Campus1 (PR)

2.0

70%4

17%

30%5

31%4

23/14

N/A

$14500

38%

Universidad Ana G. Mendez–Cupey Campus1 (PR)

1.9

70%4

18%

30%5

30%4

21/14

N/A

$14250

44%

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico (PR)

2.1

78%

25%

28%

26%

100

18/1

N/A

$22564

82%

Warner University1 (FL)

1.9

45%4

38%

32%5

26%4

100

13/14 840-10704

65%4

$22250

77%

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Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

1. Butler University (IN)

100

4.2

87%

82%

79%

71%

120

11/1

1160-1350

54%

$26000

91%

2. John Carroll University (OH)

3.6

83%

72%

79%

74%

13/1

25-32

27%

$26000

90%

2. Milwaukee School of Engineering (WI)

3.8

84%

73%

67%

60%

12/1

25-31

42%

$27000

96%

4. Calvin University (MI)

3.6

87%

75%

74%

63%

13/1

1083-13303

48%

$23250

87%

5. Dordt University (IA)

3.4

85%

66%

73%

69%

12/1

21-29

100%

$21500

82%

6. Rockhurst University (MO)

3.4

79%

70%

74%

68%

13/1

19-26

44%

$18250

92%

7. Augustana University (SD)

3.4

86%

75%

73%

65%

12/1

21-27

56%

$25000

91%

7. Elmhurst University (IL)

3.3

80%

52%

70%

15/1

990-1260

28%

$20489

89% 86%

Rank School (State) (*Public)

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

7. Truman State University (MO)*

3.6

85%

79%

69%

57%

120

12/1

25-313

45%

$21000

10. University of Northern Iowa (IA)*

3.5

82%

68%

58%

18/1

19-25

44%

$19691

87%

11. Kettering University (MI)

3.1

94%

77%

71%

69%

11/1

1090-13003

49%

$27000

98%

12. Baldwin Wallace University (OH)

3.2

84%

61%

67%

58%

12/1

1060-12903

33%

$27000

82%

12. Otterbein University (OH)

3.3

80%

66%

68%

61%

12/1

19-27

64%

$26000

86%

14. Indiana Wesleyan University (IN)

3.2

83%

65%

66%

55%

12/1

960-1180

70%

$24250

87%

14. University of Michigan–Dearborn (MI)*

3.2

82%

62%

58%

55%

16/1

990-1255

59%

$22500

87%

14. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (WI)*

3.6

87%

70%

71%

68%

20/1

24-28

26%

$22500

90%

17. Cedarville University (OH)

3.2

89%

72%

73%

62%

15/1

22-29

79%

$20937

81%

18. University of Evansville (IN)

3.4

83%

71%

65%

59%

108

10/1

N/A

$24606

83%

18. University of Minnesota Duluth (MN)*

3.4

81%

66%

65%

60%

16/1

23-28

41%

$22024

90%

20. North Central College (IL)

3.2

77%

65%

64%

58%

12/1

1055-1310

27%

$24500

87%

20. S.D. School of Mines and Tech. (SD)*

3.5

83%

68%

56%

43%

155

13/1

24-30

100%

$27000

94%

22. Hamline University2 (MN)

3.2

74%4

61%

64%5

53%4

13/14

19-28

26%

$23770

87%

22. Winona State University (MN)*

3.1

78%

57%

53%

104

16/1

19-25

37%

$21500

91%

24. University of Nebraska at Kearney (NE)*

3.1

80%

57%

58%

54%

14/1

19-26

84%

$19500

87%

25. Dominican University (IL)

3.1

78%

51%

55%

51%

12/1

870-1120

12%

$24411

90%

25. Drury University (MO)

3.1

76%

69%

62%

56%

15/1

22-29

65%

$20979

76%

25. Franciscan University of Steubenville1 (OH) 70

2.9

88%4

68%

74%5

74%4

19/14 1100-12904

56%4

$23384

77%

25. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (WI)*

3.3

82%

65%

66%

60%

104

19/1

22-28

45%

$20909

87%

29. Lewis University (IL)

2.9

79%

60%

67%

65%

13/1

960-1210

28%

$21500

90%

29. University of Illinois–Springfield (IL)*

3.1

75%

59%

52%

45%

13/1

940-12003

43%

$19128

87%

31. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (WI)* 68

3.3

78%

55%

63%

51%

113

21/1

18-24

89%

$23188

88%

32. Augsburg University (MN)

3.3

72%

50%

52%

47%

14/1

N/A

$25347

86%

32. Carroll University (WI)

3.1

78%

66%

71%

56%

14/1

21-27

36%

$27000

90%

32. Webster University (MO)

2.9

69%

63%

64%

55%

8/1

18-25

25%

$23000

84%

35. Huntington University (IN)

2.9

84%

59%

64%

54%

10/14

930-1150

81%

$25576

77%

36. University of Northwestern–St. Paul (MN)

3.0

83%

63%

68%

62%

16/1

20-28

39%

$21325

78%

36. University of Saint Francis (IN)

3.1

71%

55%

54%

47%

11/1

870-1070

87%

$25976

88%

38. College of Saint Mary (NE)

2.8

80%

59%

61%

51%

8/1

18-24

70%

$24250

89%

39. Nebraska Wesleyan University (NE)

3.2

75%

64%

66%

54%

104

12/1

22-27

25%

$26970

89%

39. Olivet Nazarene University (IL)

3.0

73%

58%

61%

53%

16/1

950-1227

50%

$25000

88%

39. University of Mount Union (OH)

3.0

77%

59%

44%

15/1

18-25

70%

$27000

85%

42. Ashland University (OH)

2.7

76%

60%

61%

49%

14/1

20-25

55%

$25000

88%

42. Capital University (OH)

3.0

76%

62%

60%

50%

124

9/1

18-25

54%

$26889

84%

42. Northwestern College1 (IA)

3.2

80%4

65%

66%5

45%4

150

14/14

N/A

$23249

84%

42. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN)

2.9

62%

44%

46%

41%

9/1

875-10704

53%4

$19512

81%

46. Carthage College (WI)

3.1

73%

64%

54%

116

14/1

19-26

44%

$26000

84%

46. Muskingum University (OH)

2.8

73%

53%

56%

47%

13/1

17-22

76%

$25369

89%

46. Saint Xavier University (IL)

3.0

76%

49%

57%

51%

16/1

N/A

$22223

88%

49. Buena Vista University (IA)

2.8

77%

51%

62%

55%

13/1

19-26

39%

$25000

82%

49. Lawrence Technological University (MI)

3.0

78%

67%

60%

43%

150

10/1

1000-1240

58%

$27000

93%

49. Minnesota State University–Moorhead1*

3.0

72%4

59%

55%5

45%4

124

17/14

19-244

65%4

$20000

87%

49. Northern Michigan University (MI)*

3.3

78%

52%

53%

40%

149

18/1

N/A

$21474

80%

49. University of Wisconsin–Platteville (WI)*

3.0

79%

59%

61%

52%

130

20/1

21-28

33%

$21977

91%

54. Eastern Illinois University (IL)*

2.8

72%

43%

48%

41%

14/1

880-1100

$21500

84%

54. Minnesota State University–Mankato*

3.1

80%

57%

54%

50%

141

22/1

18-24

N/A

$21106

90%

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Rank School (State) (*Public)

54. North Park University (IL)

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

2.9

61%

49%

58%

53%

12/1

N/A

$25500

84%

54. University of Wisconsin–River Falls1 (WI)* 59

3.0

73%4

58%

59%5

56%4

17/14

19-25

N/A

$20500

86%

54. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point*

3.1

74%

54%

57%

47%

21/1

20-263

48%

$21503

86%

59. Mount Mary University (WI)

2.7

67%

38%

43%

41%

9/1

17-21

23%

$25288

82%

59. University of Central Missouri (MO)*

3.0

74%

55%

54%

46%

16/1

17-24

68%

$21000

84%

61. Benedictine University (IL)

3.1

66%

53%

50%

43%

15/1

910-1250

$22500

90%

61. Bethel University (IN)

2.9

72%

51%

53%

45%

12/1

900-1150

71%

$25000

80%

61. Dakota State University (SD)*

2.9

75%

56%

52%

46%

124

19/1

20-27

83%

$23500

89%

61. Doane University (NE)

2.9

79%

61%

57%

44%

146

10/1

19-25

N/A

$25000

89%

61. Northern State University (SD)*

2.7

77%

54%

49%

37%

133

18/1

19-24

80%

$22320

87%

61. Ursuline College (OH)

2.7

70%

51%

67%

65%

7/1

20-26

20%

$26250

82%

61. Viterbo University (WI)

2.8

76%

65%

68%

58%

136

10/1

22-26

39%

$25000

93%

68. Grace College and Seminary1 (IN)

2.5

80%4

56%

69%5

63%4

23/14

950-1200

38%

$19500

75%

68. Mount Mercy University1 (IA)

92%

2.7

70%4

59%

58%5

46%4

13/14

19-25

$23699

68. Southeast Missouri State University (MO)* 56

3.0

76%

59%

58%

51%

21/1

15-20

$21500

83%

71. Bemidji State University1 (MN)*

2.9

78%4

56%

49%5

40%4

150

16/14

18-234

55%4

$19750

86%

71. Heidelberg University (OH)

2.8

74%

58%

52%

42%

16/1

16-23

67%

$27000

87%

71. University of Sioux Falls (SD)

2.9

74%

57%

62%

55%

18/1

18-23

N/A

$23249

87%

74. Madonna University (MI)

2.7

72%

54%

60%

53%

11/1

880-1080

31%

$23000

84% 85%

74. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay1 (WI)* 54

3.2

70%4

59%

53%5

51%4

23/14

18-25

N/A

$18500

74. Washburn University (KS)*

3.3

68%

54%

44%

32%

154

14/1

N/A

$18127

84%

74. Western Illinois University (IL)*

2.7

61%

45%

36%

12/1

870-1110

43%

$25251

86%

78. Anderson University (IN)

3.0

60%

52%

54%

42%

130

10/1

900-1160

71%

$27000

86%

78. Cornerstone University1 (MI)

2.6

84%4

57%

63%5

55%4

15/14

N/A

$25000

79%

78. Emporia State University (KS)*

2.9

77%

53%

56%

48%

16/1

18-24

N/A

$19500

85%

78. Fort Hays State University1 (KS)*

2.9

77%4

48%

49%5

37%4

120

14/14

19-254

96%4

$21000

85%

78. University of Dubuque (IA)

3.1

77%

43%

42%

31%

11/1

17-24

39%

$25750

89%

78. University of Southern Indiana (IN)*

2.9

75%

54%

48%

37%

130

15/1

1030-1240

55%

$20105

85%

84. Alverno College (WI)

2.7

61%

43%

51%

47%

13/1

16-22

N/A

$27000

85%

84. Grand View University1 (IA)

2.7

73%4

53%

53%5

55%4

12/14

N/A

$22500

84%

84. Manchester University (IN)

2.7

72%

53%

49%

37%

13/14

N/A

$26854

90%

84. Mount Vernon Nazarene University1 (OH)

2.4

80%4

60%

64%5

54%4

12/14

18-254

85%4

$25000

79%

84. Northwest Missouri State University (MO)* 52

2.9

74%

52%

54%

43%

119

18/1

18-24

68%

$21500

85%

84. Pittsburg State University1 (KS)*

2.9

78%4

54%

54%5

44%4

140

15/14

18-24

17%

$18969

87%

84. Spring Arbor University (MI)

2.8

76%

61%

63%

52%

14/1

935-1165

33%

$26375

78%

84. University of Wisconsin–Stout (WI)*

3.0

79%

59%

55%

46%

147

18/1

20-27

33%

$23000

89%

92. Evangel University (MO)

2.6

76%

49%

65%

57%

15/1

18-25

76%

$24736

78%

92. Mount Marty University (SD)

2.5

68%

58%

51%

48%

13/1

18-253

N/A4

$26396

89%

92. University of Saint Mary (KS)

3.1

65%

51%

48%

11/1

17-243

41%

$22018

87%

95. MidAmerica Nazarene University (KS)

2.8

71%

57%

54%

43%

11/1

17-23

69%

$15000

89%

95. St. Cloud State University (MN)*

2.8

70%

50%

39%

31%

135

20/1

17-25

23%

$21058

88%

95. Stephens College1 (MO)

2.7

71%4

50%

49%5

43%4

7/14

16-234

52%4

$27000

73%

95. Wayne State College1 (NE)*

2.9

73%4

50%

52%5

41%4

116

19/14

N/A

$19000

84%

99. Saginaw Valley State University (MI)*

3.0

77%

56%

48%

38%

124

16/1

850-1070

87%

$25000

87% 83%

99. Youngstown State University1 (OH)*

2.8

77%4

50%

49%5

43%4

18/14

17-244

95%4

$24000

101. Concordia University1 (NE)

2.8

78%4

63%

60%5

49%4

110

14/14

19-26

$25750

83%

101. Malone University1 (OH)

2.5

72%4

52%

54%5

40%4

12/14

17-244

82%4

$26289

81%

101. McKendree University (IL)

2.8

67%

57%

53%

36%

110

17/1

830-1270

19%

$23250

88%

101. Purdue University–Northwest (IN)*

2.9

66%

53%

43%

37%

17/1

890-1140

77%

$21229

86%

105. Concordia University, St. Paul (MN)

2.9

68%

48%

46%

32%

133

18/1

19-24

N/A

$17832

88%

105. Greenville University1 (IL)

2.4

70%4

47%

52%5

45%4

12/14

811-12194

56%4

$23875

78%

107. Metropolitan State University1 (MN)*

2.5

73%4

33%

36%5

44%4

14/14

16-23

N/A

$17100

87%

107. Southwest Baptist University (MO)

2.5

66%

51%

52%

56%

10/14

18-244

73%4

$20957

81%

107. Southwest Minnesota State University1*

2.7

70%4

48%

43%5

34%4

144

16/14

17-234

N/A4

$20500

90%

110. Judson University (IL)

2.3

60%

54%

57%

61%

10/1

800-1110

56%

$25000

85%

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Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

110. Marian University1 (WI)

2.6

62%4

47%

49%5

36%4

12/14

N/A

$25000

92%

112. Indiana University East (IN)*

2.6

62%

41%

39%

15/1

960-1170

27%

$18000

82%

112. Lakeland University1 (WI)

2.4

67%4

41%

50%5

54%4

13/14

N/A

$25000

88%

112. Minot State University (ND)*

2.7

67%

53%

45%

30%

159

12/1

18-24

63%

$19609

87%

112. Ohio Dominican University (OH)

2.5

64%

49%

41%

32%

12/1

20-28

11%

$26000

88%

112. Purdue University–Fort Wayne (IN)*

3.1

67%

50%

36%

31%

103

13/1

970-12303

48%

$21500

85%

112. Shawnee State University (OH)*

2.4

72%

53%

54%

44%

12/1

N/A

$23000

82%

118. Newman University1 (KS)

2.6

71%4

61%

56%5

41%4

128

13/14

N/A

$20801

85%

118. University of Wisconsin–Parkside (WI)*

2.9

69%

53%

40%

33%

16/1

17-23

32%

$20492

83%

120. Avila University (MO)

2.4

70%

49%

53%

49%

19/1

16-21

61%

$25000

88%

120. Indiana University–Kokomo (IN)*

2.6

69%

45%

41%

15/1

960-1150

39%

$16961

86%

120. Maranatha Baptist University (WI)

2.1

87%

52%

64%

62%

10/1

20-28

75%

$14143

61%

120. Morningside University1 (IA)

2.6

69%4

55%

54%5

46%4

138

12/14

12-22

$26028

90%

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

124. Davenport University1 (MI)

2.7

74%4

54%

49%5

41%4

136

18/14

N/A

$26000

86%

124. Friends University1 (KS)

2.7

70%4

50%

49%5

56%4

14/14

17-224

68%4

$25000

83%

124. Lindenwood University (MO)

2.7

66%

60%

49%

39%

144

14/1

22-28

28%

$26000

85%

124. Lourdes University1 (OH)

2.5

64%4

53%

49%5

32%4

13/14

N/A

$27000

85%

124. University of Jamestown (ND)

2.7

67%

51%

49%

29%

155

13/1

N/A

$27000

93%

129. Concordia University Chicago (IL)

2.9

61%

49%

36%

30%

13/1

N/A

$23000

87%

130. Rockford University (IL)

2.7

65%

49%

47%

48%

9/1

820-1130

35%

$22274

89%

131. Graceland University (IA)

2.2

56%

47%

42%

32%

10/1

N/A

$21212

85%

131. Indiana University–South Bend (IN)*

2.8

65%

41%

40%

35%

14/1

950-1190

31%

$21355

82%

133. Columbia College Chicago (IL)

2.7

66%

59%

52%

47%

110

15/1

N/A

$25000

66%

133. Missouri Western State University (MO)*

2.6

54%

47%

39%

32%

16/1

16-23

N/A4

$19968

82%

135. Crown College (MN)

2.3

67%

47%

58%5

58%4

24/1

N/A

$22500

71%

135. Indiana University Southeast (IN)*

2.7

64%

45%

39%

29%

13/1

970-1180

40%

$19684

85%

135. University of Wisconsin–Superior (WI)*

2.8

72%

56%

42%

29%

155

14/1

18-24

18%

$22500

81%

138. Missouri Southern State University (MO)*

2.6

63%

47%

40%

30%

120

15/1

17-24

75%

$19174

84%

138. Tiffin University (OH)

2.6

72%

42%

40%

38%

21/1

15-21

71%

$27000

87%

140. Chadron State College1 (NE)*

2.5

70%4

56%

40%5

32%4

104

15/14

N/A

$18875

82% 83%

141. Indiana Tech (IN)

2.8

60%

43%

47%

37%

142

13/1

875-1140

50%

$26391

141. Indiana University Northwest (IN)*

2.6

71%

45%

37%

32%

14/1

910-1180

34%

$21710

82%

143. Black Hills State University1 (SD)*

2.7

72%4

54%

42%5

30%4

147

17/14

18-234

74%4

$26000

77%

143. Midland University1 (NE)

2.5

73%4

51%

44%5

34%4

143

13/14

18-244

54%4

$26134

84%

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student score retention (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

School (State) (*Public)

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

SCHOOLS RANKED 145 THROUGH 160 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY 2.4 72%4 47% Baker College1 (MI)

19%5

22%4

138

8/14 960-1170

31%

$25000

77%

Bellevue University1 (NE)

40%5

N/A

159

17/14

N/A

$20000

89%

2.5

51%4

47%

Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN)

2.3

42%

37%

23%

20%

11/1

770-990

55%

$21534

85%

Chicago State University1 (IL)*

2.1

47%4

36%

22%5

12%4

108

10/14

N/A

$30625

77%

Columbia College1 (MO)

2.6

67%4

47%

37%5

36%4

20/14

N/A

$23879

82%

Franklin University1 (OH)

2.5

N/A

46%

33%5

21%4

113

16/14

N/A

$20836

87%

Governors State University (IL)*

2.1

55%

28%

22%

19%

150

10/1

N/A

$18618

83%

Herzing University1 (WI)

2.0

48%4

29%

27%5

N/A

19/14

N/A

$21500

75%

2.3

66%4

47%

43%5

34%4

113

12/14

18-24

46%

$26000

85%

Missouri Baptist University (MO)

2.6

67%

48%

43%

45%

21/14

14-19

11%

$22500

81%

Northeastern Illinois University (IL)*

2.6

52%

35%

22%

11/1

773-1040

12%

$14600

83%

Ohio Christian University1 (OH)

2.2

50%4

36%

44%5

36%4

11/14

15-17

$29579

69%

Park University1 (MO)

2.5

57%4

44%

25%5

26%4

158

13/14

N/A

$21685

84% 85%

Lake Erie College1 (OH) 1

Peru State College1 (NE)*

2.3

63%4

48%

37%5

29%4

128

16/14

N/A

$21875

Upper Iowa University (IA)

2.4

68%

42%

33%

34%

25/1

17-23

15%

$25000

84%

Waldorf University1 (IA)

2.4

52%4

39%

19%5

15%4

116

22/14

N/A

$18752

88%

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% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

1. Cal. Polytech. State U.–San Luis Obispo*

100

4.3

95%

81%

87%

80%

18/1

1220-1440

35%

$18500

91%

2. University of Portland (OR)

3.8

88%

78%

80%

75%

9/1

1160-1370

$21370

90%

3. California State Polytechnic U.–Pomona*

4.1

87%

50%

68%

64%

25/1

N/A

$16000

87%

4. San Jose State University (CA)*

3.8

87%

53%

69%

66%

27/1

1070-1340

11%

$15000

89%

Rank School (State) (*Public)

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

5. Saint Edward’s University (TX)

3.8

80%

63%

60%

12/1

970-1240

22%

$24803

82%

6. University of Washington–Bothell (WA)*

3.3

86%

54%

65%

60%

22/1

1090-1390

10%

$14615

88%

7. St. Mary’s College of California (CA)

3.2

86%

65%

69%

64%

10/1

N/A

$23691

87%

7. University of Washington–Tacoma (WA)*

3.3

80%

52%

63%

57%

15/1

N/A

$14615

88%

9. California State University–Stanislaus*

3.0

82%

40%

53%

17/1

N/A

$13540

85%

9. University of Dallas (TX)

3.5

77%

72%

74%

69%

11/1

1120-1370

59%

$23117

82%

11. California State U.–Monterey Bay (CA)*

3.3

80%

52%

59%

56%

26/1

N/A

$12750

83%

11. University of Redlands (CA)

3.3

84%

66%

67%

64%

10/1

1108-1350

19%

$26000

85%

13. California State University–Los Angeles*

3.3

72%

25%

53%

52%

22/1

N/A

$13000

82%

13. St. Mary’s University of San Antonio (TX)

3.3

73%

61%

59%

54%

12/1

940-1190

52%

$25563

86%

15. Whitworth University (WA)

3.2

78%

66%

71%

64%

12/1

1090-1330

18%

$25000

82%

16. California Lutheran University (CA)

2.9

79%

68%

70%

13/1

1150-1330

10%

$21669

84%

16. California State University–Chico (CA)*

3.1

81%

53%

63%

55%

22/1

953-1285

$16552

84%

16. Point Loma Nazarene University (CA)

3.1

86%4

76%

77%

72%

13/1

1175-1365

14%

$22990

83%

16. Westminster University (UT)

3.2

76%

67%

64%

61%

8/1

23-29

44%

$22250

86%

20. California State University–Northridge*

3.5

73%

40%

57%

55%

24/1

N/A

$13872

80%

20. New Mexico Tech (NM)*

2.8

77%

57%

9/1

1080-1310

98%

$19085

91%

22. California State University–Sacramento*

3.6

81%

40%

56%

23/1

N/A

$15000

87%

23. California State U.–Channel Islands1*

2.8

73%4

48%

56%5

53%4

15/14

N/A

$15000

83%

23. California State University–San Marcos*

3.4

78%

44%

55%

51%

24/1

N/A

$17350

84%

23. Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)*

3.5

80%

48%

49%

43%

17/1

985-1260

14%

$18000

74%

23. Sonoma State University (CA)*

3.1

79%

56%

58%

52%

17/1

N/A

$16705

84%

23. Western Washington University (WA)*

3.3

79%

68%

65%

57%

18/1

1110-1320

10%

$18500

83%

28. California Institute of the Arts1 (CA)

3.1

86%4

68%

67%5

72%4

7/14

N/A

$25000

59%

28. Mount Saint Mary’s University (CA)

2.9

71%

49%

52%

50%

8/1

N/A

$25949

86%

28. Pacific Lutheran University (WA)

3.0

82%

58%

69%

62%

13/1

1040-1260

17%

$22578

86%

31. California State University–Bakersfield*

3.1

79%

36%

50%

47%

19/1

895-1155

$16600

83%

31. Dominican University of California (CA)

2.5

86%

64%

77%

69%

9/1

980-1178

$27000

91%

33. California Baptist University (CA)

3.1

74%

53%

62%

53%

21/1

N/A

$26063

83%

34. ArtCenter College of Design (CA)

2.3

86%

68%

79%

74%

8/14

N/A

$31000

74% 92%

34. Montana Technological University (MT)*

2.9

77%

68%

58%

49%

106

14/1

19-25

95%

$18750

36. California State U.–Dominguez Hills1*

2.8

66%4

31%

49%5

46%4

18/14

N/A

$13807

81%

36. LeTourneau University (TX)

3.0

81%

64%

59%

56%

14/1

990-13303

35%

$26000

87%

38. Chaminade University of Honolulu (HI)

2.8

65%

47%

51%

35%

12/1

1085-1320

$23250

85%

38. Stephen F. Austin State University (TX)*

3.1

72%

54%

53%5

45%4

17/1

960-1150

58%

$23409

86%

38. Texas A&M International University (TX)*

2.9

78%

38%

46%

48%

21/14

890-1090

58%

$15000

80%

41. La Sierra University (CA)

2.3

77%

49%

58%

13/1

918-1236

$27000

79%

41. The University of North Texas–Dallas (TX)* 55

3.1

65%

40%

42%

38%

19/1

800-1040

$18606

86%

43. Oklahoma Baptist University (OK)

2.9

72%

63%

53%

42%

16/1

19-25

86%

$24801

80%

43. Vanguard University of Southern California 54

2.5

70%

51%

57%

55%

13/1

980-1270

$22000

80%

43. Woodbury University (CA)

2.4

74%

47%

62%

71%

8/1

N/A

$26960

79%

46. Central Washington University (WA)*

2.9

70%

50%

54%

46%

17/1

N/A

$19500

84%

46. Fresno Pacific University (CA)

2.5

71%

52%

58%5

45%4

10/1

N/A

$23146

82%

46. Parker University1 (TX)

N/A

47%

60%5

70%4

7/14

N/A

$12288

68%

46. Walla Walla University (WA)

2.6

85%

62%

58%

44%

14/1

995-1263

40%

$26842

87%

50. Weber State University (UT)*

3.3

67%

52%

47%

38%

20/1

18-24

N/A4

$15113

82%

50. West Texas A&M University (TX)*

3.1

70%

54%

48%

41%

14/1

960-1170

80%

$19500

85%

52. Eastern Washington University1 (WA)*

2.9

67%4

46%

49%5

41%4

20/14

N/A

$19500

84%

52. Northwest University (WA)

2.1

84%

63%

68%

61%

9/1

1040-1350

17%

$20891

80%

54. Heritage University1 (WA)

2.1

58%4

39%

45%5

38%4

7/14

N/A

$14573

90%

55. University of Guam (GU)*

2.8

77%

56%

37%

44%

14/1

N/A

$16786

72%

56. Angelo State University (TX)*

2.8

69%

46%

44%

39%

20/1

910-1150

78%

$20000

86%

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Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

56. Northwest Nazarene University (ID)

2.4

77%

58%

71%

64%

14/1

940-12104

97%4

$23750

81%

56. Saint Martin’s University (WA)

2.3

65%

61%

52%

38%

11/1

16-20

17%

$22500

87%

56. Texas A&M–San Antonio (TX)*

3.4

66%

43%

40%

37%

18/1

840-1070

48%

$18401

N/A

56. Western Oregon University (OR)*

2.9

76%4

49%

47%5

38%4

13/14

868-1108

$20609

81%

61. Houston Christian University (TX)

2.9

69%

52%

49%

44%

17/1

990-1190

39%

$22642

83%

62. University of Central Oklahoma1 (OK)*

3.3

66%4

51%

36%5

33%4

17/14

17-244

89%4

$21000

81%

62. University of Houston–Downtown (TX)*

3.1

67%

38%

33%

35%

18/1

940-1110

45%

$18750

84%

64. Southern Utah University (UT)*

2.8

76%

63%

50%

46%

22/1

N/A

$12500

78%

65. Colorado Christian University (CO)

2.8

84%

61%

63%

56%

17/1

N/A

$28312

83%

65. Oklahoma Christian University (OK)

2.9

71%

63%

56%

47%

104

19/1

19-26

76%

$26000

84%

67. The Evergreen State College1 (WA)*

2.9

68%4

58%

43%5

41%4

20/14

890-1260

16%

$20500

68%

67. Southern Nazarene University1 (OK)

2.5

92%4

52%

47%5

51%4

11/14

N/A

$21900

86%

69. Northeastern State University (OK)*

2.6

61%

50%

35%

30%

14/1

17-23

78%4

$17367

82%

69. University of Texas Permian Basin (TX)*

2.6

61%

55%

38%

32%

19/1

900-11203

43%

$17750

84%

71. Bushnell University (OR)

2.4

76%

56%

39%

12/1

18-20

$23500

80%

72. Corban University1 (OR)

2.2

82%4

61%

60%5

60%4

16/14

N/A

$22625

79%

72. Oral Roberts University (OK)

2.0

80%

54%

57%

43%

17/1

1050-1270

24%

$27000

76%

72. University of Alaska Anchorage (AK)*

3.2

71%

57%

28%

17%

111

11/1

1020-1210

18%

$20210

83%

75. Eastern Oregon University (OR)*

2.6

71%

47%

43%

36%

14/1

N/A

$20500

77%

75. Western Colorado University (CO)*

2.6

72%

55%

47%

34%

108

17/1

1168-1353

17%

$20250

75%

77. Jessup University (CA)

2.1

77%

56%

51%

14/1

1041-1228

$23700

80%

77. Lubbock Christian University1 (TX)

2.5

74%4

55%

47%5

32%4

110

12/14

900-11604

54%4

$20948

83% 86%

77. Midwestern State University (TX)*

2.3

69%

47%

43%

35%

17/1

930-1140

49%

$21030

77. Southwestern Oklahoma State University*

2.7

68%

54%

41%

33%

104

19/1

16-23

71%

$15954

85%

81. Colorado State University Pueblo (CO)*

3.0

64%

44%

40%

36%

20/1

870-1105

48%

$21500

83%

81. East Texas Baptist University (TX)

2.3

71%

52%

47%

41%

14/1

18-24

34%

$23250

84%

81. Nelson University1 (TX)

2.1

81%4

41%

49%5

40%4

15/14

926-11104

89%4

$24725

74%

81. NewSchool of Architecture and Design1 (CA) 35

2.2

46%

50%

49%5

N/A

6/14

N/A

$31000

87%

81. Northwestern Oklahoma State U. (OK)*

2.8

65%

44%

31%

44%

15/1

16-21

95%

$17355

85%

86. Hawaii Pacific University (HI)

2.9

56%

59%

35%

32%

102

15/1

1068-1280

21%

$22000

87% 82%

86. Metropolitan State University of Denver1*

3.1

70%4

45%

30%5

28%4

14/14

880-1110

33%

$21500

86. Rocky Mountain College (MT)

2.2

69%

61%

48%

38%

14/1

18-24

50%

$26000

86%

86. Schreiner University (TX)

2.3

66%

51%

43%

37%

16/1

797-1022

$23250

83%

90. Prescott College1 (AZ)

2.6

75%4

41%

44%5

40%4

9/14

N/A

$16300

60%

90. Southern Oregon University1 (OR)*

2.7

68%4

51%

44%5

34%4

100

23/14

N/A

$20332

77%

90. Texas A&M University–Texarkana1 (TX)*

2.5

60%4

49%

27%5

27%4

13/14

16-224

67%4

$18953

83%

93. Eastern New Mexico University1 (NM)*

2.5

62%4

43%

35%5

30%4

17/14

850-10704

76%4

$16500

74%

93. Utah Valley University (UT)*

3.0

73%

59%

40%

33%

101

25/1

N/A

$14750

81%

95. Montana State University Billings (MT)*

3.2

56%

49%

41%

26%

108

14/1

17-24

N/A

$18209

86%

95. Texas A&M University–Victoria1 (TX)*

2.4

61%4

33%

24%5

32%4

14/14

993-1180

41%

$18973

90%

97. New Mexico Highlands University1 (NM)*

2.4

57%4

45%

26%5

14%4

10/14

N/A

$11399

82%

98. Cameron University (OK)*

2.3

67%

38%

40%

18/1

15-20

N/A4

$21500

79%

98. Southeastern Oklahoma State U.1 (OK)*

2.7

71%4

47%

32%5

29%4

22/14

18-234

80%4

$17000

82%

100. East Central University (OK)*

2.6

61%

44%

34%

27%

18/1

16-22

103%4

$17671

84%

100. Sul Ross State University (TX)*

2.4

45%

41%

30%

34%

13/1

930-1110

20%

$15900

73%

102. Adams State University1 (CO)*

2.5

55%4

41%

31%5

23%4

14/14

N/A

$19500

82%

103. Concordia University Texas1 (TX)

2.3

63%4

51%

39%5

32%4

16/14

860-11004

51%4

$21852

88%

103. National University (CA)

2.0

N/A

57%

43%5

N/A

16/1

N/A

$25000

87%

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Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

SCHOOLS RANKED 105 THROUGH 115 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY 2.0 67%4 Academy of Art University1 (CA)

62%

39%5

24%4

113

15/14

N/A

$31000

67%

Hope International University (CA)

63%

44%

45%

36%

13/1

840-1220

$23000

80%

2.1

Langston University1 (OK)*

2.3

59%4

42%

24%5

17%4

16/14

N/A

$26000

79%

Mid-America Christian University1 (OK)

2.0

70%4

39%

33%5

32%4

13/14

N/A

$26394

81%

Naropa University1 (CO)

2.1

57%4

50%

37%5

N/A

9/14

N/A

$24712

47%

Oklahoma Wesleyan University1 (OK)

2.5

49%4

44%

32%5

18%4

107

15/14

N/A

$24813

86%

University of Alaska–Southeast (AK)*

2.3

76%

66%

21%

N/A

112

8/1

930-1150

28%

$19111

85%

University of Providence (MT)

1.9

71%

62%

38%

37%

11/1

16-24

29%

$18750

87%

University of the Southwest (NM)

2.2

53%4

34%

21%5

19%4

21/14

N/A

$21303

85%

Wayland Baptist University (TX)

2.4

35%

42%

19%

14%

102

12/1

830-1010

42%

$23106

83%

Western New Mexico University (NM)*

2.5

58%

40%

24%5

20%4

13/14

N/A

$23000

80%

The Top Public Regional Universities © NORTH

SOUTH

MIDWEST

WEST

Rank School (State)

1. The College of New Jersey 2. CUNY–Baruch College (NY) 3. Massachusetts Maritime Academy 3. Towson University (MD) 5. CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice 5. SUNY–Geneseo (NY) 7. SUNY–New Paltz (NY) 8. CUNY–Hunter College (NY) 8. Ramapo College of New Jersey (NJ) 8. SUNY Maritime College (NY) 11. SUNY Oneonta (NY) 12. SUNY Oswego (NY) 13. CUNY–Lehman College (NY) 13. SUNY Cortland (NY) 15. SUNY Polytechnic Institute (NY)

1. Citadel Military College of South Carolina 2. Appalachian State University (NC) 3. Christopher Newport University (VA) 4. College of Charleston (SC) 5. Georgia College & State University 6. Murray State University (KY) 6. University of West Florida 8. Longwood University (VA) 9. University of Tennessee at Martin 9. Winthrop University (SC) 11. University of Montevallo (AL) 12. Morehead State University (KY) 12. North Carolina Central University 14. University of North Alabama 15. Coastal Carolina University (SC) 15. Mississippi University for Women 15. U. of North Carolina–Pembroke

1. Truman State University (MO) 2. University of Northern Iowa (IA) 3. University of Michigan–Dearborn 3. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse 5. University of Minnesota Duluth 6. S.D. School of Mines and Tech. 7. Winona State University (MN) 8. University of Nebraska at Kearney 9. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire 10. University of Illinois–Springfield 11. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater 12. Minnesota State U.–Moorhead1 12. Northern Michigan University 12. University of Wisconsin–Platteville 15. Eastern Illinois University 15. Minnesota State University–Mankato 15. University of Wisconsin–River Falls1 15. U. of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

1. California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo 2. California State Polytechnic University–Pomona 3. San Jose State University (CA) 4. University of Washington–Bothell 5. University of Washington–Tacoma 6. California State U.–Stanislaus 7. California State U.–Monterey Bay 8. California State U.–Los Angeles 9. California State University–Chico 10. California State U.–Northridge 10. New Mexico Tech 12. California State U.–Sacramento 13. California State U.–Channel Islands1 13. California State U.–San Marcos 13. Cal Poly Humboldt 13. Sonoma State University (CA) 13. Western Washington University

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Regional Colleges

FINAL ART

What Is a Regional College?

Regions at a glance These are the four regions into which U.S. News places schools.

T H E S E S C H O O L S F O C U S almost entirely on the

undergraduate experience and offer a broad range of programs in the liberal arts (which account for fewer than half of bachelor’s degrees granted) and in fields such as business, nursing and education. They award only a few graduate degrees. Because most of the 273 ranked colleges in the category draw heavily from nearby states, they are ranked by region: North, South, Midwest, West.

NORTH © Rank School (State) (*Public)

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

1. United States Coast Guard Academy (CT)* 100 2. Cooper Union for Adv. of Sci. and Art (NY) 92 3. U.S. Merchant Marine Acad. (NY)* 80 4. Pennsylvania College of Technology (PA)* 71 5. Grove City College (PA) 69 6. Elmira College (NY) 52 7. Farmingdale State College–SUNY (NY)* 50 7. Maine Maritime Academy (ME)* 50 9. Keene State College (NH)* 46 9. University of Maine at Farmington (ME)* 46 11. University of Mount Saint Vincent (NY) 44 12. Colby-Sawyer College (NH) 43 12. SUNY College of Technology at Canton* 43 14. University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (PA)* 41 15. SUNY College of Technology–Delhi1 (NY)* 40 39 16. Alfred State College–SUNY (NY)* 17. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (PA)* 38 18. CUNY–New York City Col. of Technology* 36 18. Vaughn College of Aeron. and Tech. (NY) 36 20. SUNY Cobleskill (NY)* 21. St. Francis College1 (NY) 22. Paul Smith’s College (NY) 22. Pennsylvania State University–Scranton1* 24. Pennsylvania State University–Abington* 24. SUNY Morrisville (NY)* 26. Thiel College (PA) 26. University of Valley Forge (PA) 28. Mount Aloysius College2 (PA) 29. Pennsylvania State U.–Greater Allegheny1* 30. Pennsylvania State U.–Fayette-Eberly1* 31. Dean College (MA) 31. Hilbert College1 (NY) 31. University of Maine–Fort Kent (ME)* 34. Mitchell College1 (CT) 35. Montserrat College of Art (MA)

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

4.1 4.2 3.7 4.1 3.5 3.3 3.4 3.3 3.4 3.1 3.1 3.4 3.3 3.3 3.0 3.3 3.1 3.4

99%4 92% 84% 81% 88% 72% 82% 82% 79% 73% 73% 77% 69% 75% 68%4 66% 65% 65%

88% 88% 82% 49% 73% 60% 47% 54% 50% 49% 37% 53% 34% 45% 37% 43% 44% 25%

89%5 81% 80%5 58% 83% 65% 57% 59% 60% 52% 57% 54% 41% 56% 51%5 54% 51% 21%

N/A 79% 79%4 51% N/A 71% 55% 49% 58% 44% 50% 46% 34% 46% 49%4 43% 44% 22%

N/A 14 37 40 N/A 2 21 38 47 5 4 50 13 46 17 30 34 16

7/14 8/1 9/1 12/1 13/1 11/1 18/1 10/1 17/1 13/1 12/1 12/1 18/1 14/1 12/14 15/1 12/1 13/1

35 34 33 33

2.9 2.8 2.8 2.9 3.2

84% 69% 54%4 76%4 75%4

31 31 29 29 28 27 24 23 23 23 22 20

3.1 3.2 2.9 3.1 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.3 2.8 2.8 2.5 N/A

77%4 57% 74% 78% 71%4 69%4 74%4 68% 63%4 89% 57%4 91%

42% 41% 43% 41% 34% 30% 39% 38% 41% 39% 42% 39% 46% 39% 40% 44% 50%

36% 53% 52%5 49%5 32%5 59% 39% 53% 49% 47%5 24%5 31%5 46% 52%5 34% 50%5 53%

35% 43% 47%4 39%4 36%4 52% 28% 40% 49% 40%4 34%4 32%4 40% 36%4 28% 44%4 50%

1 12 9 31 9 22 34 39 11 52 17 42 53 26 24 7 14

16/1 16/1 13/14 12/14 11/14 14/1 14/1 13/1 11/1 8/1 8/14 9/14 15/1 15/14 34/1 14/14 8/1

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SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

Midwest West

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

1210-1380 1400-1550 1110-1300 N/A 1150-1350 1090-1385 1040-1240 1095-1260 910-1130 960-1240 920-1200 N/A N/A 980-1220

91% 50% 100% N/A 69% 9% 21% 38% N/A 40% 4% N/A N/A 50%

N/A $15000 $8833 $23961 N/A $27000 $14718 $27000 $25749 $24499 $25000 $27000 $20000 $24250

N/A 76% 90% 89% 75% 89% 87% 94% 84% 76% 89% 87% 82% 90%

N/A 990-1200 1010-1200 880-1200

N/A 10% 37% N/A

$15180 $13750 $24250 $10533

78% 84% 90% 77%

1010-1220 990-1170

26% 10%

$21125 $16023

80% 76%

N/A N/A 1070-1280 1070-1265 N/A N/A 920-1140 900-1105

N/A N/A 25% 27% 2% N/A 25% 12%

$23250 $22750 $25000 $25000 $18742 $27000 $27000 $24287

83% 80% 90% 90% 74% 84% 67% 87%

1020-1215 1080-1265 N/A

18% 15% N/A

$25000 $25000 $25000

90% 90% 60%

980-1180 N/A

N/A N/A

$24750 $20160

83% 90%

N/A N/A

$25150 $27000

65% 60%

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NORTH © Rank School (State) (*Public)

35. Pennsylvania State University–Beaver1* 35. Pennsylvania State University–Schuylkill1* 38. Boricua College1 (NY) 38. Pennsylvania State U.–Wilkes-Barre1* 40. Pennsylvania State University–DuBois1* 41. Pennsylvania State University–Altoona1* 41. Pennsylvania State U.–New Kensington1* 43. Pennsylvania State U.–Lehigh Valley1* 43. Pennsylvania State U.–Mont Alto1* 45. Berkeley College (NY) 45. University of Maine–Augusta1 (ME)* 47. Central Penn College1 (PA) 48. Pennsylvania State University–Hazleton1* 48. University of Maine–Presque Isle1 (ME)* 50. Pennsylvania State University–York1*

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Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

20 20 19 19 18 17 17 15 15 14 14 12 10 10 6

3.1 3.1 N/A 3.2 2.8 3.3 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.3 N/A 2.8 2.9 3.1

76%4 82%4 85%4 79%4 79%4 77%4 77%4 82%4 75%4 50%4 63%4 64%4 72%4 73%4 77%4

36% 35% 26% 39% 42% 33% 40% 31% 36% 29% 36% 27% 39% 36% 37%

21%5 20%5 44%5 18%5 20%5 17%5 22%5 15%5 20%5 44% 18%5 34%5 14%5 30%5 11%5

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student score retention (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

School (State) (*Public)

SCHOOLS RANKED 51 THROUGH 56 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY The College of Westchester (NY) N/A 61%4 2.4 54%4 Fisher College1 (MA) 2.2 57% Keystone College (PA) N/A 77%4 Pennsylvania State University–Berks1 (PA)* 2.9 52%4 Pennsylvania State University–Shenango1 (PA)* N/A 63%4 Villa Maria College1 (NY)

SOUTH © Rank School (State) (*Public)

28% 29% 29% 31% 43% 37%

41% 34%5 35% 28%5 11%5 34%5

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

1. High Point University (NC) 100 86 2. Florida Polytechnic University (FL)* 81 3. Flagler College (FL) 77 4. Catawba College (NC) 76 5. Wesleyan College1 (GA) 75 6. University of the Ozarks (AR) 7. University of South Carolina–Upstate* 72 70 8. Huntingdon College (AL) 69 9. Elizabeth City State University (NC)* 69 9. LaGrange College (GA) 69 9. Tennessee Wesleyan University (TN) 68 12. Belmont Abbey College (NC) 68 12. Lander University (SC)* 68 12. Lees-McRae College (NC) 68 12. Spring Hill College (AL) 67 16. Blue Mountain Christian University (MS) 67 16. Miami Dade College (FL)* 67 16. Newberry College (SC) 66 19. University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff (AR)* 66 19. University of Puerto Rico–Arecibo (PR)* 65 21. Barton College (NC) 65 21. Beacon College (FL) 65 21. Kentucky Wesleyan College (KY) 65 21. University of Arkansas–Fort Smith (AR)* 21. University of Puerto Rico–Humacao1 (PR)* 65 65 21. William Peace University (NC)

4.1 3.3 3.5 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.4 3.0 3.0 3.2 2.8 3.0 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.5 2.8 2.2 3.0 2.9 2.5 2.8

85% 75% 76% 77% 75%4 69% 70% 67% 74%4 67% 72% 70% 70% 69% 70% 68% 64% 69% 64% 76% 65% 85% 53% 70% 75%4 74%

64% 52% 55% 50% 49% 52% 40% 48% 31% 55% 47% 47% 42% 46% 56% 49% 29% 42% 42% 21% 46% 55% 51% 38% 25% 47%

74% 55% 56% 48% 54%5 51% 43% 48% 44%5 45% 48% 48% 50% 42% 52% 55% 51% 45% 40% 53% 46% 58% 46% 39% 49%5 45%

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

27%4 17%4 27%4 13%4 37%4 20%4 35%4 19%4 19%4 41% 19%4 44%4 16%4 23%4 20%4

27 19 3 42 32 41 48 29 33 7 49 28 25 45 51

11/14 12/14 20/14 10/14 8/14 12/14 9/14 15/14 9/14 21/1 15/14 8/14 11/14 28/14 12/14

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

36% 26%4 30% 23%4 N/A 27%4

6 22 20 34 N/A 42

76 56 42 24 9 47 7 19 3 29 36 81 11 32 60 18 5 11 20 2 31 N/A 36 34 3 20

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

1050-1320 990-1180 N/A 1060-1305 1060-1250 1050-1260 1030-1270 1140-1315 1080-1230 N/A

29% 17% N/A 20% 29% 30% 24% 31% 26% N/A

$25000 $25000 $6733 $25000 $25000 $25000 $25000 $25000 $25000 $30426

90% 90% 74% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 73%

N/A N/A 1060-1320 N/A 1070-1270

N/A N/A 27% N/A 36%

$22734 $23194 $25000 $16000 $25000

78% 89% 90% 77% 90%

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

19/1 N/A 14/14 N/A 12/1 940-1030 13/14 1090-1310 7/14 1040-1230 9/14 N/A

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

70% 52% 59% 39% 56%4 39% 39% 39% 49%4 38% 40% 40% 44% 38% 42% 57% 49% 38% 36% 53% 36% N/A 36% 58% 52%4 41%

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

N/A N/A 6% 33% 11% N/A

$26967 $25000 $26000 $25000 $25000 $21250

69% 80% 74% 90% 90% 73%

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

18/1 1110-1320 29% 17/1 1230-1380 100% 14/1 56% 960-1180 12/1 47% 17-25 7/14 6% 876-943 14/1 20-25 100% 15/1 42% 940-1150 15/1 35% 20-25 16/1 2% N/A 13/1 N/A N/A 13/1 91%4 19-23 12/1 50% 950-1183 19/1 55% 950-1178 11/1 0% N/A 10/1 61%4 19-244 13/1 96% 19-24 22/1 N/A N/A 15/1 7% 905-1145 12/1 80% 14-18 19/1 N/A N/A 14/1 2% N/A 12/1 N/A N/A 15/1 82%4 12-244 17/1 81%4 18-23 11/14 N/A N/A 13/1 22% 22-27

$24575 $14250 $24250 $25000 $24094 $20875 $22310 $27000 $21463 $25730 $20000 $26000 $25000 $17375 $27000 $18534 $9252 $26805 $24202 $4500 $25877 $25000 $23250 $18250 $5500 $22250

93% N/A 79% 81% 78% 80% 83% 85% 71% 83% 81% 79% 86% 85% N/A 78% 73% 80% 75% 49% 85% N/A 80% 80% 50% 79%

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SOUTH © Rank School (State) (*Public)

27. Davis and Elkins College1 (WV) 27. Mars Hill University1 (NC) 27. West Virginia Wesleyan College (WV) 30. Brescia University1 (KY) 30. Brevard College (NC) 32. Welch College (TN) 33. Alice Lloyd College (KY) 33. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (NC) 33. North Carolina Wesleyan University (NC) 36. Kentucky State University2 (KY)* 36. Pontifical Catholic U. of PR–Mayaguez1 38. Baptist University of Florida (FL) 38. Dalton State College1 (GA)* 38. Reinhardt University (GA) 38. University of Puerto Rico–Ponce1 (PR)* 38. University of South Carolina–Beaufort* 43. Mid-Atlantic Christian University1 (NC) 43. Philander Smith College (AR) 43. Toccoa Falls College (GA) 46. Florida College1 (FL) 46. Louisiana State University–Alexandria1* 46. West Virginia U. Institute of Technology1* 46. Williams Baptist University (AR) 50. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College1 (GA)* 50. Bluefield State University1 (WV)* 50. Erskine College (SC) 50. University of Puerto Rico–Aguadilla (PR)* 54. Georgia Gwinnett College (GA)* 54. Montreat College1 (NC) 54. Truett McConnell University (GA) 54. University of Puerto Rico–Carolina1 (PR)* 54. University of Tennessee Southern (TN)* 59. Glenville State University1 (WV)* 60. Ferrum College1 (VA) 60. Talladega College2 (AL) 62. Central Baptist College (AR) 63. Emmanuel University (GA) 63. Kentucky Christian University1 (KY) 65. Point University1 (GA) 65. Voorhees University (SC) 67. Chowan University (NC) 67. College of Coastal Georgia (GA)* 67. Edward Waters University1 (FL) 67. Livingstone College (NC) 71. Crowley’s Ridge College1 (AR) 72. Inter American U. of Puerto Rico–Guayama1 73. Inter American U. of Puerto Rico–Fajardo1 73. LeMoyne-Owen College1 (TN) 75. Inter American U. of PR–Barranquitas1 76. Florida Memorial University1 (FL) 76. Inter American U. of Puerto Rico–Bayamon1 76. Stillman College (AL) 76. University of Puerto Rico–Bayamon1 (PR)* 80. Benedict College (SC) 80. Webber International University1 (FL) 82. Inter American U. of Puerto Rico–Ponce1 83. Miles College1 (AL) 84. Morris College1 (SC) 84. Shaw University (NC) 86. University of Puerto Rico–Utuado1 (PR)*

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

64 64 64 61 61 60 59 59 59 57 57 56 56 56 56 56 55 55 55 54 54 54 54 53 53 53 53 52 52 52 52 52 51 50 50 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 46 46 45 43 42 42 41 40 40 40 40 39 39 36 35 32 32 31

2.7 3.1 2.8 2.8 3.1 2.6 3.1 2.6 2.8 2.6 2.6 2.1 2.9 3.1 2.3 3.0 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.5 2.8 2.9 2.5 2.8 2.2 3.2 2.8 2.8 N/A 2.6 2.4 2.8 2.2 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.2 2.5 2.9 2.3 2.4 2.2 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.0 2.5 2.1 2.4 2.2

58%4 61%4 67% 57%4 62% 61% 57% 72% 58% 63% 77%4 N/A 60%4 62% 80%4 61% 53%4 66% 63% 77%4 68%4 61%4 70% 69%4 55%4 56% 69% 63% 62%4 67% 76%4 77% 63%4 59%4 81%4 59%4 57%4 45%4 71%4 56% 71% 59% 53%4 71% 71%4 81%4 69%4 60%4 77%4 57%4 71%4 53% 78%4 57% 55%4 76%4 56%4 47%4 52% 60%4

40% 42% 54% 51% 44% 56% 43% 40% 37% 38% 28% 40% 32% 50% 20% 45% 41% 37% 41% 53% 35% 40% 41% 37% 44% 47% 23% 31% 48% 39% 31% 44% 31% 33% 44% 36% 45% 37% 33% 36% 28% 35% 22% 28% 36% 14% 18% 27% 18% 26% 17% 31% 23% 31% 39% 16% 27% 29% 28% 27%

45%5 39%5 57% 45%5 49% 63% 36% 34% 42% 31% 37%5 55% 29%5 44% 48%5 34% 45%5 33% 42% 36%5 33%5 33%5 26% 34%5 36%5 45% 43%5 21% 36%5 38% 49%5 35% 39%5 30%5 42%5 35%5 45% 34%5 36%5 43% 30% 26% 29%5 28% 39%5 40%5 33%5 21%5 37%5 32%5 30%5 25% 30%5 24% 25%5 33%5 25%5 23%5 22% 13%5

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

34%4 36%4 49% 40%4 39% N/A 33% 28% 37% 29% 39%4 N/A 31%4 36% 54%4 31% 38%4 39% 39% 31%4 29%4 27%4 26% 25%4 36%4 42% 41%4 20% 30%4 30% 51%4 27% 31%4 25%4 77%4 32%4 36% 27%4 47%4 38% 28% 21% 23%4 27% N/A 37%4 31%4 22%4 31%4 14%4 28%4 25% 7%4 17% 25%4 33%4 20%4 22%4 20% 17%4

15 32 63 47 60 N/A 47 58 39 17 53 N/A 27 65 8 52 13 24 10 84 68 70 29 78 27 71 13 55 65 77 1 73 51 58 20 80 62 42 74 42 65 71 39 35 N/A 5 15 54 26 56 41 74 82 82 20 47 79 36 69 42

11/14 880-1125 10/14 N/A 13/1 892-1160 8/14 N/A 11/1 18-233 8/1 18-28 16/1 16-21 14/1 880-1130 12/1 N/A 14/1 12-143 14/14 N/A 9/1 930-1200 20/14 N/A 13/1 N/A 21/14 N/A 16/1 900-1170 9/14 N/A 11/1 N/A 18/1 1010-1230 13/14 17-204 14/14 17-224 4 12/1 900-11204 12/14 16-224 23/14 900-1110 17/14 870-10804 15/1 915-1177 20/14 791-1023 19/1 860-1110 12/14 N/A 13/1 19-25 17/14 785-10194 14/1 18-24 15/14 N/A 11/14 880-1100 19/14 N/A 8/1 17-23 16/1 N/A 12/14 18-234 13/14 972-1237 8/1 N/A 15/14 880-1145 22/1 875-1100 18/14 N/A 15/1 N/A 9/14 N/A 25/14 N/A 23/14 N/A 9/14 N/A 23/14 N/A 16/14 N/A 28/14 N/A 16/1 13-17 21/14 N/A 13/1 820-1013 18/14 N/A 22/14 N/A 12/14 N/A 10/14 N/A 15/1 N/A 9/14 N/A

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% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

46% N/A 51% N/A 48% 83% 80% 16% N/A 52%4 0% 67% N/A N/A N/A 27% 7% N/A 17% 103%4 100%4 110%4 96%4 47% 65%4 35% 100%4 34% N/A 58% N/A4 96% N/A 6% N/A 80% N/A 52%4 7% N/A 6% 15% N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 27% N/A 67% N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

$27000 $26000 $27000 $29430 $25000 $19500 $19599 $26000 $25000 $25938 $15500 $23590 $12937 $23900 $5500 $24000 $27000 $24736 $22250 $12000 $19000 $22500 $21820 $16750 $18250 $27000 $5500 $20076 $25813 $23439 $5500 $21500 $25000 $27000 $28500 $22250 $24325 $22250 $25250 $26700 $29491 $15039 N/A $31125 $26228 $9500 $5750 $28070 $5200 $30063 $8250 $29067 $5500 $32500 $25250 $6375 $31217 $31400 $32500 $3500

77% 74% 86% 82% 69% 78% 72% 72% 80% 79% 46% 71% 81% 81% 39% 83% 82% 74% 66% 79% 76% 86% 75% 77% 82% 78% 39% 83% 83% 82% 42% 82% 80% 81% 57% 81% 79% 83% 68% 65% 75% 78% 80% 63% 88% 40% 38% 76% 39% 74% 57% 62% 53% 65% 77% 43% 65% 67% 71% 24%

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Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student score retention (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

School (State) (*Public)

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

SCHOOLS RANKED 87 THROUGH 96 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY 2.1 21%4 Arkansas Baptist College1 (AR)

25%

3%5

1%4

15/14

N/A

$25375

Brewton-Parker College (GA)

2.4

48%

28%

17%

18%

15/1

N/A

72%

Caribbean University–Carolina1 (PR)

1.9

N/A

14%

25%5

N/A

9/14

N/A

$10500

35%

Caribbean University–Ponce1 (PR)

N/A

50%4

10%

32%5

N/A

10/14

N/A

$10500

35%

Colegio Universitario de San Juan (PR)*

2.4

57%

18%

19%

10%

11/14

N/A

37%

East Georgia State College1 (GA)*

2.6

N/A

30%

4%5

N/A

22/14

N/A

$11750

60%

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc–San Juan1 (PR)

N/A

21%

27%5

19%4

17/14

N/A

$14000

50%

Gordon State College1 (GA)*

2.6

48%4

25%

15%5

9%4

21/14

15-21

$17500

77%

Herzing University–Atlanta1 (GA)

1.9

N/A

23%

19%5

N/A

14/14

N/A

$21500

75%

Saint Augustine’s University (NC)

1.8

53%4

22%

20%5

19%4

3/1

N/A

$29669

70%

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

MIDWEST © Rank School (State) (*Public)

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

1. Ohio Northern University (OH) 2. Illinois Wesleyan University (IL)

100 98 3. College of the Ozarks (MO) 95 4. Taylor University (IN) 93 5. Simpson College (IA) 90 6. Alma College (MI) 82 7. Benedictine College (KS) 81 8. Loras College (IA) 80 9. Cottey College (MO) 79 10. Hiram College (OH) 78 11. Goshen College (IN) 77 11. William Jewell College (MO) 77 13. Trine University (IN) 76 14. University of Minnesota Crookston (MN)* 72 70 15. Marietta College (OH) 15. Millikin University (IL) 70 15. Valley City State University (ND)* 70 18. Central Methodist University (MO) 69 19. Lake Superior State University (MI)* 67 19. McPherson College (KS) 67 19. North Central University (MN) 67 67 19. Wisconsin Lutheran College (WI) 23. Blackburn College (IL) 66 24. Hastings College1 (NE) 65 64 25. Bethel College (KS) 25. Trinity Christian College (IL) 64 25. Union Adventist University (NE) 28. Culver-Stockton College (MO) 28. Dakota Wesleyan University (SD) 30. Adrian College (MI) 30. Dunwoody College of Tech. (MN) 32. Bismarck State College (ND)* 32. Wilmington College (OH) 34. Northwestern Michigan College1 (MI)* 35. Quincy University (IL) 36. Emmaus Bible College1 (IA) 37. Kansas Wesleyan University1 (KS) 38. Bluffton University (OH) 38. Tabor College (KS) 40. Ottawa University (KS) 41. Dickinson State University (ND)* 42. Southwestern College (KS) 43. Eureka College (IL)

64 61 61 60 60 58 58 57 53 51 50 49 49 48 46 45 44

67%

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

3.7 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.8 3.2 3.3 2.9 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.6 2.5 2.9 2.9

84% 80% 90% 89% 81% 85% 83% 82% 71% 72% 80% 74% 80% 77%4 69% 75% 71% 62% 79% 66% 82% 73% 58%4 68%4 65%

64% 70% 52% 66% 58% 56% 59% 58% 62% 52% 65% 68% 51% 45% 61% 53% 53% 50% 51% 51% 53% 59% 45% 54% 53%

72% 75% 64% 73% 64% 63% 62% 65% 39% 55% 65% 68% 64% 50% 62% 55% 53% 51% 50% 33% 65% 64% 45%5 52%5 43%

63% 77% 61% 60% 57% 54% 50% 55% 33% 51% 58% 76% 53% 51% 57% 41% 60% 43% 40% 24% 63% 55% 44%4 49%4 41%

30 8 1 46 12 16 43 37 3 4 32 43 25 11 37 53 57 16 55 33 5 30 10 41 23

13/1 50% 24-29 12/1 1120-1340 31% 15/1 20-25 100% 14/1 1070-1330 91% 13/1 2% 31-33 9/1 N/A 978-1173 15/1 22-293 49% 12/1 N/A N/A 7/1 11% 14-24 11/1 N/A N/A 9/1 880-11103 12% 11/1 57% 18-24 16/1 68% 980-1230 17/14 N/A N/A 10/1 61% 17-24 10/1 44% 860-1130 11/1 68% 17-23 12/1 17-233 43% 13/1 N/A N/A 16/1 18-233 32% 11/14 N/A N/A 11/1 34% 23-29 7/1 90% 14-30 14/14 2% N/A 10/1 70% 16-22

$27000 $27000 N/A $20500 $26000 $27000 $24599 $26000 $19043 $27000 $22974 $24498 $25000

91% 86% 70% 85% 86% 88% 85% 85% 66% 81% 76% 91% 87%

$20500 $27000 $27000 $20369 $17619 $23250 $25242

89% 87% 88% 86% 84% 87% 86%

$23200 $26000 $24242

73% 89% 81%

$27000 $24000

89% 82%

2.3 2.3 3.0 2.8 3.1 N/A 2.8 2.6 N/A 2.6 2.0 2.8 2.4 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.6 2.3

84% 84% 65% 76% 60%4 76% 67% 72% N/A 70% 70%4 60%4 60% 53% 58% 67% 55% 50%

55% 50% 42% 50% 51% 51% 46% 46% 45% 51% 46% 49% 47% 48% 37% 47% 42% 47%

67%5 58% 40% 48% 50%5 79%5 55% 47% 70%5 45% 51%5 36%5 50%5 41%5 30%5 51% 36% 42%

47%4 69% 34% 46% 41%4 N/A 45% 44% N/A 32% 39%4 37%4 43%4 22%4 32%4 44% 25% 34%

28 5 8 15 39 N/A 62 21 N/A 62 5 48 25 52 14 65 24 47

10/1 1050-1320 28% 8/1 78% 16-25 16/1 N/A 18-21 12/1 N/A 19-24 15/14 880-1120 30% 12/1 N/A 17-23 13/1 84% 16-22 12/1 62% 16-23 12/14 N/A N/A 12/1 1000-1200 75% 8/14 20-264 70%4 13/14 N/A N/A 9/1 75% 16-22 15/1 18-234 66%4 15/1 24% 16-22 16/1 17-22 100% 9/1 N/A N/A 15/1 22% 840-1010

$25009 $27000 $26000 $27000

84% 92% 86% 93%

$27000 $16000 $11533 $24208

82% 90% 87% 81%

$12500 $24000 $17250

73% 85% 65%

$23250 $27000 $23887 $21500 $18442 $25000 $23250

90% 84% 78% 86% 87% 89% 84%

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MIDWEST © Rank School (State) (*Public)

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

44. Defiance College (OH)

2.2

54%

42%

31%

30%

15/1

N/A

$26813

84%

44. The University of Olivet1 (MI)

2.2

57%4

43%

42%5

31%4

14/14

N/A

$27000

83%

46. Bethany College1 (KS)

2.5

49%4

43%

29%5

21%4

12/14

N/A

$23250

88%

47. York University1 (NE)

2.4

67%4

41%

36%5

19%4

11/14

16-234

90%4

$21500

78%

48. Faith Baptist Bible Col. & Theolog. Seminary1 (IA)

1.7

80%4

40%

47%5

48%4

15/14

18-254

73%4

$12971

51%

48. Mayville State University1 (ND)*

2.3

67%4

55%

36%5

27%4

14/14

N/A

$18585

87%

48. Sterling College1 (KS)

2.3

59%4

39%

36%5

22%4

9/14

N/A

$24625

75%

51. Lincoln University1 (MO)*

2.3

50%4

35%

26%5

22%4

13/14

N/A

$28875

82%

51. Wilberforce University1 (OH)

2.2

70%4

27%

25%5

17%4

12/14

15-21

$26468

72%

53. Barclay College1 (KS)

2.4

N/A

40%

40%5

N/A

7/14

N/A

$27000

68%

53. Grace Christian University1 (MI)

2.2

59%4

38%

48%5

38%4

15/14

N/A

$24375

62%

53. William Penn University1 (IA)

2.4

56%4

31%

30%5

20%4

13/14

16-22

47%

$22415

89%

56. Miami University–Middletown1 (OH)*

2.4

62%4

46%

20%5

26%4

16/14

N/A

$23000

89%

56. University of Northwestern Ohio1 (OH)

2.4

62%4

38%

39%5

28%4

25/14

N/A

$17084

86%

58. Hannibal-LaGrange University1 (MO)

2.0

79%4

39%

37%5

31%4

7/14

17-25

48%

$18599

78%

58. Wright State U.–Lake Campus1 (OH)*

2.4

65%4

40%

37%5

24%4

13/14

N/A

$22750

85%

60. Calvary University1 (MO)

N/A

62%4

43%

48%5

N/A

8/14

16-234

118%4

$20839

68%

60. Kuyper College1 (MI)

N/A

53%

49%5

N/A

18/14

N/A

$21389

64%

62. Miami University-Hamilton1 (OH)*

2.4

53%4

41%

18%5

15%4

13/14

N/A

$23000

89%

63. University of Rio Grande1 (OH)

2.4

64%4

35%

22%5

15%4

15/14

N/A

$17750

82%

64. Rochester Christian University1 (MI)

2.1

67%4

41%

40%5

33%4

13/14

N/A

$24475

77%

65. Ohio State University–Lima1 (OH)*

2.4

43%4

44%

13%5

14%4

16/14

N/A

$19976

88%

66. Harris-Stowe State University (MO)*

1.9

68%

26%

28%

13/1

N/A

$25930

73%

66. Ohio State University–Marion1 (OH)*

2.3

49%4

46%

8%5

7%4

15/14

N/A

$19976

88%

66. St. Augustine College1 (IL)

2.8

62%

30%

9%5

N/A

12/14

N/A

$4423

64%

69. Great Lakes Christian College1 (MI)

N/A

39%4

38%

26%5

N/A

13/14

N/A

70. Vincennes University1 (IN)*

2.5

52%4

36%

24%5

N/A

25/14

N/A

$12000

81%

71. Central State University1 (OH)*

1.7

51%4

24%

25%5

24%4

17/14

N/A

$30739

70%

71. Missouri Valley College (MO)

2.1

53%

36%

24%

19%

16/14

16-22

22%

$25950

78%

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student score retention (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

School (State) (*Public)

SCHOOLS RANKED 73 THROUGH 78 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY Central Christian College of Kansas (KS) 2.2 45% 2.3 29%4 Kent State University at Ashtabula1 (OH)* 2.3 61%4 Kent State University at Salem1 (OH)* 2.4 53%4 Kent State University at Stark1 (OH)* 2.4 51%4 Kent State University at Trumbull1 (OH)* 2.3 60%4 Kent State University at Tuscarawas1 (OH)* 2.1 31%4 Ohio State University–Mansfield1 (OH)* 2.3 26%4 Ohio State University–Newark1 (OH)*

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40% 38% 39% 43% 38% 39% 41% 42%

24%5 4%5 8%5 10%5 7%5 8%5 7%5 5%5

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student Overall score retention score (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

22%4 N/A 2%4 1%4 N/A 6%4 7%4 4%4

53 72 59 69 70 60 48 56

13/1 22/14 24/14 21/14 32/14 20/14 17/14 28/14

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

$27000 $24500 $24500 $24500 $24500 $24500 $19976 $19976

80% 82% 82% 82% 82% 82% 88% 88%

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U.–Prescott (AZ) 100

4.3

82%

54%

68%

66%

17/1

1143-1370

54%

$23666

2. California State U.–Maritime Academy1*

3.5

76%4

70%

66%5

67%4

10/14

N/A

$24965

94%

3. Carroll College1 (MT)

3.8

81%4

65%

68%5

54%4

11/14 1080-1330

$25757

84%

92%

4. Oregon Institute of Technology (OR)*

3.4

69%

58%

53%

45%

17/1

1000-1270

12%

$22500

91%

5. College of Idaho (ID)

N/A

82%

55%

63%

48%

10/1

1070-12803

43%

$24500

82%

6. Warner Pacific University1 (OR)

N/A

77%4

33%

51%5

100%4

10/14

N/A

$25000

81%

7. John Paul the Great Catholic University (CA)

N/A

85%

52%

64%

53%

17/1

1090-1260

33%

$26968

58%

8. Brigham Young University–Hawaii1 (HI)

3.1

67%4

62%

49%5

37%4

16/14

21-25

35%

$9413

69%

8. Brigham Young University–Idaho1 (ID)

3.1

70%4

42%

49%5

51%4

20/14

20-264

72%4

$13969

73%

8. Texas Lutheran University (TX)

N/A

62%

55%

54%

40%

11/1

1030-1230

32%

$25000

84%

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Rank School (State) (*Public)

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

8. University of Hawaii–West Oahu (HI)*

N/A

78%

50%

53%

17/1

15-21

55%

$14500

83%

12. Pacific Union College (CA)

N/A

88%4

56%

43%5

41%4

11/14

930-11904

50%4

$27500

86%

13. Life Pacific University (CA)

N/A

73%

43%

38%

35%

13/1

N/A

$22395

63%

14. Colorado Mesa University (CO)*

N/A

75%4

45%

47%

37%

18/1

930-1160

59%

$22000

82%

15. McMurry University (TX)

N/A

64%

46%

44%

42%

16/1

950-1160

19%

$27000

87%

15. University of Montana Western1 (MT)*

N/A

79%4

38%

45%5

48%4

15/14

N/A

$21000

78%

17. Fort Lewis College (CO)*

2.9

66%

48%

43%

32%

14/1

980-1220

35%

$18389

75%

17. Southwestern Adventist University (TX)

N/A

73%

43%

44%5

39%4

12/1

910-1200

100%

$26998

76%

17. University of Silicon Valley1 (CA)

N/A

58%

50%

41%5

N/A

13/14

N/A

$31000

74%

20. Huston-Tillotson University1 (TX)

N/A

51%4

30%

33%5

41%4

16/14

N/A

$30750

N/A

21. Howard Payne University (TX)

N/A

51%

28%

22%

10/1

880-1160

58%

$26793

79%

22. Montana State Univ. Northern1 (MT)*

2.7

69%4

36%

33%5

26%4

13/14

N/A

$18500

84%

22. University of Advancing Technology1 (AZ)

N/A

79%4

38%

37%5

25%4

14/14

N/A

$28812

76%

24. Lewis-Clark State College1 (ID)*

2.8

64%4

40%

33%5

32%4

16/14

N/A

$18500

84%

25. Nevada State University1 (NV)*

N/A

77%4

39%

31%5

N/A

19/14

N/A

$19691

89%

26. Arizona Christian University (AZ)

2.8

54%

40%

36%

16/1

16-26

10%

$23000

73%

27. Northern New Mexico College1 (NM)*

N/A

61%4

36%

19%5

17%4

11/14

N/A

79%

27. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. (OK)*

N/A

56%

36%

20%

19%

17/1

14-20

53%

$12500

76%

27. Rocky Mountain Col. of Art and Design1 (CO)

N/A

58%4

39%

40%5

24%4

12/14

N/A

$31000

68%

27. Rogers State University (OK)*

N/A

70%

29%

31%

22%

18/1

17-23

70%

$20500

83%

27. Snow College1 (UT)*

N/A

49%

43%

36%5

N/A

21/14

N/A

$7000

71%

32. Alaska Pacific University1 (AK)

N/A

46%

22%5

N/A

8/14

N/A

$23500

83%

33. Wiley College1 (TX)

N/A

32%4

26%

24%5

22%4

18/14

N/A

$24989

69%

34. Utah Tech University (UT)*

N/A

68%

44%

28%

22%

20/1

N/A

$15000

77%

35. Northern Marianas College1 (MP)*

N/A

59%4

28%

24%5

25%4

21/14

N/A

44%

36. Colorado Mountain College (CO)*

N/A

56%

51%

14%

N/A

9/1

N/A

$9000

72%

36. Jarvis Christian University1 (TX)

N/A

49%4

23%

22%5

3%4

10/14

N/A

$27000

55%

2024

Peer First-year graduation rate assessment student score retention (5.0=highest) rate Predicted Actual

School (State) (*Public)

Pell recipient Social Student/ grad mobility faculty rate rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% first-year Median % earning students debt for more submitting grads with than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

SCHOOLS RANKED 38 THROUGH 41 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY N/A N/A Great Basin College1 (NV)*

39%

5%5

N/A

17/14

N/A

$15750

78%

South Texas College1 (TX)*

N/A

61%4

25%

12%5

12%4

22/14

N/A

63%

Southwestern Christian University1 (OK)

N/A

50%4

36%

16%5

28%4

12/14

N/A

$20715

79%

Texas College (TX)

N/A

60%

32%

14%

11%

23/14

N/A

$31000

67%

The Top Public Regional Colleges © NORTH

SOUTH

MIDWEST

WEST

Rank School (State)

1. United States Coast Guard Academy (CT) 2. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (NY) 3. Pennsylvania College of Technology 4. Farmingdale State College– SUNY (NY) 5. Maine Maritime Academy (ME)

1. Florida Polytechnic University 2. University of South Carolina–Upstate 3. Elizabeth City State University (NC) 4. Lander University (SC) 5. Miami Dade College (FL)

1. University of Minnesota Crookston 2. Valley City State University (ND) 3. Lake Superior State University (MI) 4. Bismarck State College (ND) 5. Northwestern Michigan College1

1. California State University–Maritime Academy1 2. Oregon Institute of Technology 3. University of Hawaii– West Oahu 4. Colorado Mesa University 5. University of Montana Western1 BEST COLLEGES 75

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Historically Black Colleges

O DETERMINE WHICH Historically Black Colleges and mobility, post-graduate earnings relative to high school graduUniversities offer the best undergraduate education, ates, student indebtedness, admission test scores, and faculty U.S. News surveys HBCU administrators, asking the resources. Outcome measures, such as graduation and retention rates, are given the most weight, president, provost, and adtogether accounting for over 50% of missions dean to rate the the total ranking score. academic quality of other HBCUs To be eligible for these rankings, with which they are familiar. a school must be designated as an The 2026 rankings are partially Outcomes 52% HBCU by the Department of Educabased on two years of survey results, tion, and have been eligible for the 20% Peer Assessment which contribute to the peer assessoverall rankings. ment score. The methodology also 15% Faculty Resources HBCUs in the top 90 percent are nuincorporates nearly all the indicators merically ranked; those in the bottom from the overall Best Colleges rank8% Financial Resources 10 percent appear alphabetically. For ings, though with slightly different 5% SAT/ACT Scores more detail on the methodology, visit weightings. These indicators include: www.usnews.com/hbcu. graduation and retention rates, social

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Key Measures

Total Peer First-year Pell underassessment student Actual recipient Social Faculty Student/ Overall graduate score retention graduation graduation mobility salary faculty score enrollment (5.0=highest) rate rate rate rank rank ratio

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% firstyear Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

1. Spelman College (GA)

100

2712

4.5

94%

76%

12/1 1108-1320

39%

$25000

79%

2. Howard University (DC)

11519

4.4

91%

68%

66%

221

13/1 1130-1330

32%

$24500

80%

3. Morehouse College (GA)

2847

4.2

87%

55%

52%

143

15/1

18-25

$25000

81%

4. Tuskegee University (AL)

2659

3.8

81%

59%

55%

11/1

18-25

58%

$27000

81%

5. Florida A&M University (FL)

7890

3.8

89%

55%

50%

284

15/1 1030-1180

100%

$23548

79%

6. Xavier University of Louisiana (LA)

2688

4.0

72%

48%

39%

12/1

19-24

79%

$24053

80%

7. Hampton University (VA)

3728

4.1

84%

54%

48%

136

316

15/1

846-1125

54%

$25442

83%

8. North Carolina A&T State University

12497

4.3

77%

56%

50%

276

20/1

17-23

39%

$27000

79%

9. Morgan State University (MD)

9027

4.0

73%

43%

38%

117

196

17/1

840-1070

25%

$27250

82%

10. Delaware State University (DE)

4581

3.7

70%

43%

36%

17/1

800-1020

28%

$26000

82%

11. Bowie State University (MD)

5136

3.3

68%

40%

34%

15/1

770-970

$22985

85%

11. Virginia State University (VA)

5129

3.5

69%

42%

35%

14/1

840-1070

11%

$26500

80%

13. Claflin University (SC)

1731

3.4

75%

51%

47%

13/1

890-1160

18%

$29000

72%

13. North Carolina Central University

6595

3.6

73%

46%

40%

14/1

15-21

11%

$28250

77%

15. Jackson State University (MS)

4650

3.4

61%

39%

47%

343

12/1

15-20

40%

$30470

74%

16. Clark Atlanta University (GA)

3618

3.5

71%

46%

47%

356

16/1

N/A

$27000

71%

17. Dillard University (LA)

1068

3.3

77%

47%

39%

158

14/1

18-22

41%

$31000

78%

18. Elizabeth City State University (NC)

2155

2.9

74%4

44%5

49%4

16/1

N/A

$21463

71%

18. Lincoln University (PA)

1545

3.0

73%

48%

41%

12/1

820-960

15%

$28250

79%

18. Prairie View A&M University (TX)

850-10304 109%4 $27000

82%

8836

3.6

74%4

42%

39%

117

343

16/1

18. University of the District of Columbia 56

3610

3.0

68%

46%

30%

146

132

8/1

N/A

$24872

78%

22. Fisk University (TN)

1035

3.3

74%

44%

30%

195

8/1

19-24

99%

$27000

63%

22. University of Maryland Eastern Shore 55

2476

3.2

62%

35%

29%

226

184

11/1

860-1098

$27000

79%

22. Winston-Salem State University1

42604

3.1

75%4

48%5

46%4

284

16/14

14-18

17%

$25000

84%

25. Fayetteville State University (NC)

6074

2.9

75%

39%

38%

20/1

15-19

10%

$22987

77%

26. Norfolk State University (VA)

5412

3.5

73%

37%

34%

15/1

820-1030

10%

$29000

80%

27. University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff

1817

2.8

64%

41%

36%

12/1

14-18

80%

$24202

75%

28. Fort Valley State University (GA)

2707

3.0

79%

44%

41%

21/1

930-1070

$31000

74%

29. Alcorn State University (MS)

2532

3.0

76%

48%

52%

16/1

15-19

100%

$27000

78%

29. Coppin State University (MD)

1907

2.9

66%

26%

12/1

880-1020

$25000

81%

31. Tennessee State University (TN)

5057

3.2

33%

35%

166

316

11/1

16-21

98%

$27000

82%

32. Alabama A&M University (AL)

6370

3.5

70%

27%

23%

19/1

14-19

94%

$31000

83%

32. Kentucky State University2 (KY)

1933

2.7

63%

33%

29%

14/1

12-143

52%4 $25938

79%

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Rank School (State) (*Public)

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

% firstyear Median students debt for % earning submitting grads with more than SAT/ACT federal typical scores loans HS grad

34. South Carolina State University (SC) 46

2950

3.0

56%

33%

37%

19/1

14-19

$31000

77%

35. Alabama State University (AL)

3521

3.3

70%

29%

255

284

15/1

15-20

34%

$31000

74%

36. Johnson C. Smith University (NC)

1252

2.8

71%

38%

31%

158

12/1

N/A

$30000

70%

37. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania1 42

7244

2.4

68%4

24%5

18%4

15/14

N/A

$21785

75%

37. Oakwood University1 (AL)

12794

2.8

64%4

48%5

38%4

153

194

10/14

N/A

$27000

71%

37. Tougaloo College (MS)

1286

2.9

83%

38%

56%

200

9/1

16-27

N/A

$30046

69%

40. Albany State University (GA)

6193

2.9

79%

34%

32%

22/1

770-930

62%

$25024

78%

40. Philander Smith College (AR)

755

2.6

66%

32%

39%

11/1

N/A

$24736

74%

42. Bluefield State University1 (WV)

12494

2.4

55%4

36%5

36%4

17/14

870-10804

43. Southern U. and A&M College (LA)

6713

3.3

60%

29%

24%

288

372

17/1

15-19

43. Virginia Union University (VA)

65%4 $18250

82%

75%

$29251

79% 71%

1205

2.9

67%

39%

34%

191

17/1

768-935

$29000

45. West Virginia State University1 (WV) 37

33224

2.6

63%4

33%5

27%4

12/14

830-1073

32%

$23338

77%

46. Voorhees University (SC)

440

2.4

56%

36%

38%

8/1

N/A

$26700

65%

47. Bethune-Cookman University (FL)

2739

2.8

56%4

32%

27%

175

17/1

830-10004

62%4 $31000

74%

47. Huston-Tillotson University1 (TX)

9824

2.6

51%4

33%5

41%4

16/14

N/A

$30750

N/A

49. Texas Southern University (TX)

6844

3.1

66%

23%

20%

342

316

17/1

800-1000

51%

$29000

76%

50. Livingstone College (NC)

924

2.4

71%

25%

27%

15/1

N/A

$31125

63%

50. Savannah State University1 (GA)

28574

2.9

70%4

26%5

28%4

21/14

N/A

$28000

77%

52. Bennett College1 (NC)

1954

2.7

90%4

21%5

17%4

171

190

7/14

858-946

20%

$28130

76%

52. Talladega College2 (AL)

689

2.6

81%4

42%5

77%4

19/14

N/A

$28500

57%

54. Grambling State University1 (LA)

42794

3.1

76%4

33%5

30%4

110

25/14

15-194

60%4 $36500

68%

54. Lincoln University1 (MO)

17074

2.5

50%4

26%5

22%4

13/14

N/A

$28875

82%

54. Rust College1 (MS)

4294

2.3

66%

24%5

25%4

153

198

11/14

N/A

$26159

68%

54. Wilberforce University1 (OH)

6024

2.5

70%4

25%5

17%4

12/14

15-21

$26468

72%

58. Florida Memorial University1 (FL)

12994

2.7

57%4

32%5

14%4

16/14

N/A

$30063

74% 73%

58. Harris-Stowe State University (MO)

1002

2.6

68%

24%

28%

13/1

N/A

$25930

58. Langston University1 (OK)

17434

2.7

59%4

24%5

17%4

102

16/14

N/A

$26000

79%

61. Mississippi Valley State University1

20054

2.6

58%4

25%5

19%4

13/14

14-184

70%4 $28413

59%

62. Benedict College (SC)

1628

2.9

57%

23%

17%

13/1

820-1013

67%

$32500

65%

62. Edward Waters University1 (FL)

11134

2.6

53%4

29%5

23%4

18/14

N/A

80%

64. LeMoyne-Owen College1 (TN)

6464

2.3

60%4

21%5

22%4

9/14

N/A

$28070

76%

65. Stillman College (AL)

731

2.6

53%

27%

25%

16/1

13-17

27%

$29067

62%

65. Wiley College1 (TX)

6364

2.6

32%4

24%5

22%4

18/14

N/A

$24989

69%

67. Southern University at New Orleans

2179

2.9

52%

17%

13%

124

15/1

14-18

75%

$31000

72%

68. Central State University1 (OH)

34294

2.7

51%4

25%5

24%4

17/14

N/A

$30739

70%

68. Shaw University (NC)

877

2.6

52%

18%

20%

15/1

N/A

$32500

71%

Total Peer First-year Pell underassessment student Actual recipient Social Faculty Student/ graduate score retention graduation graduation mobility salary faculty enrollment (5.0=highest) rate rate rate rank rank ratio

School (State) (*Public)

% first-year Median students debt for % earning SAT/ACT submitting grads with more than 25th-75th SAT/ACT federal typical percentile scores loans HS grad

SCHOOLS RANKED 70 THROUGH 77 ARE LISTED HERE ALPHABETICALLY Allen University1 (SC)

6354

2.4

90%4

18%5

12%4

191

196

16/14

N/A

$34290

58%

Arkansas Baptist College (AR)

373

2.1

21%

15/14

N/A

$25375

67%

Jarvis Christian University1 (TX)

7304

2.5

49%4

22%5

3%4

10/14

N/A

$27000

55%

Lane College1 (TN)

8224

2.3

45%4

20%5

17%4

122

191

17/14

N/A

$30500

58%

Miles College1 (AL)

11514

2.7

56%4

25%5

20%4

12/14

N/A

$31217

65%

Morris College1 (SC)

4214

2.3

47%4

23%5

22%4

10/14

N/A

$31400

67%

Saint Augustine’s University (NC)

173

1.9

53%4

20%5

19%4

3/1

N/A

$29669

70%

Texas College1 (TX)

6444

2.4

60%4

14%5

11%4

23/14

N/A

$31000

67%

Sources: Statistical data from the schools or U.S. Department of Education. The 2025 and 2024 peer assessment data were collected by U.S. News.

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Business Programs

ACH YEAR, U.S. NEWS RANKS undergraduate business

programs accredited by AACSB International. The results are based solely on ratings from B-school deans and senior faculty of the academic quality of business programs with which they’re familiar on a scale of 1 (marginal)

Top Programs

Rank School (B-school) (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) 4.7 1. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) 4.7 3. University of California, Berkeley (Haas)* 4.6 4. University of Michigan (Ross)* 4.5 5. New York University (Stern) (NY) 4.4 6. Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) (PA) 4.3 6. The University of Texas–Austin (McCombs)* 4.3 8. Cornell University (Dyson) (NY) 4.2 8. Indiana University–Bloomington (Kelley)* 4.2 8. U. of N. Carolina–Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler)* 4.2 8. University of Southern California (Marshall) 4.2 12. Emory University (Goizueta) (GA) 4.0 12. Georgetown University (McDonough) (DC) 4.0 12. Ohio State University (Fisher)* 4.0 12. U. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Gies)* 4.0 12. University of Notre Dame (Mendoza) (IN) 4.0 12. University of Virginia (McIntire) (VA)* 4.0 12. Washington University in St. Louis (Olin) 4.0 19. Georgia Institute of Technology (Scheller)* 3.9 19. University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI)* 3.9 19. University of Georgia (Terry) (GA)* 3.9 19. U. of Minnesota–Twin Cities (Carlson)* 3.9 19. University of Washington (Foster) (WA)* 3.9 24. Arizona State University (Carey) (AZ)* 3.8 24. Michigan State University (Broad) (MI)* 3.8 24. Purdue U.–Main Campus (Krannert) (IN)* 3.8 24. Rice University (TX) 3.8 24. Texas A&M University (Mays) (TX)* 3.8 24. Penn State–University Park (Smeal)* 3.8 24. U. of Maryland, College Park (Smith)* 3.8 24. University of Florida (Warrington) (FL)* 3.8 32. Boston College (Carroll) (MA) 3.7 32. University of Arizona (Eller) (AZ)* 3.7 32. University of California–Irvine (Merage)* 3.7 32. University of Colorado Boulder (Leeds)* 3.7 32. University of Iowa (Tippie) (IA)* 3.7 37. Babson College (Olin) (MA) 3.6 37. Boston University (Questrom) (MA) 3.6 37. Brigham Young Univ. (Marriott) (UT) 3.6 37. University of Tennessee–Knoxville (Haslam)* 3.6 41. Case Western Reserve U. (Weatherhead) (OH) 3.5 41. George Washington University (DC) 3.5 41. Tulane University (Freeman) (LA) 3.5 41. University of South Carolina (Moore)* 3.5 41. University of Arkansas (Walton)* 3.5 41. University of Miami (FL) 3.5 41. University of Oregon (Lundquist)* 3.5 41. University of Pittsburgh (PA)* 3.5 41. University of Utah (Eccles)* 3.5

to 5 (distinguished); 43% of participants responded to the survey U.S. News conducted in the spring and early summer of 2025. Respondents were also asked to nominate up to 15 programs they consider best in a number of specialty areas; the schools, receiving the five most mentions in the 2025 survey appear here.

Rank School (B-school) (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

41. Wake Forest University (NC) 3.5 51. Auburn University (Harbert) (AL)* 3.4 51. Florida State University (FL)* 3.4 51. Georgia State University (Robinson)* 3.4 51. Southern Methodist University (Cox) (TX) 3.4 51. Syracuse University (Whitman) (NY) 3.4 51. The University of Alabama (Culverhouse)* 3.4 51. The University of Oklahoma (Price)* 3.4 51. The University of Texas–Dallas (Jindal)* 3.4 51. University of California, San Diego (Rady)* 3.4 51. University of Connecticut (CT)* 3.4 51. University of Rochester (NY) 3.4 51. Villanova University (PA) 3.4 51. Virginia Tech (Pamplin)* 3.4 64. Baylor University (Hankamer) (TX) 3.3 64. Clemson University (SC)* 3.3 64. Northeastern U. (D’Amore-McKim) (MA) 3.3 64. Pepperdine University (CA) 3.3 64. San Diego State University (Fowler) (CA)* 3.3 64. Santa Clara University (Leavey) (CA) 3.3 64. United States Air Force Academy (CO)* 3.3 64. U. of Massachusetts–Amherst (Isenberg)* 3.3 64. University of Missouri (Trulaske)* 3.3 64. University of Nebraska–Lincoln* 3.3 64. University of Kansas* 3.3 64. University of Kentucky (Gatton)* 3.3 64. William & Mary (Mason) (VA)* 3.3 77. American University (Kogod) (DC) 3.2 77. CUNY–Baruch College (Zicklin) (NY)* 3.2 77. Fordham University (Gabelli) (NY) 3.2 77. Lehigh University (PA) 3.2 77. Loyola University Chicago (Quinlan) (IL) 3.2 77. North Carolina State University (Poole)* 3.2 77. Oklahoma State University (Spears) (OK)* 3.2 77. Rochester Inst. of Tech. (Saunders) (NY) 3.2 77. Rutgers University–New Brunswick (NJ)* 3.2 77. Texas Christian University (Neeley) 3.2 77. University of Illinois Chicago (IL)* 3.2 88. Bentley University (MA) 3.1 88. Brandeis University (MA) 3.1 88. Colorado State University (CO)* 3.1 88. Creighton University (Heider) (NE) 3.1 88. DePaul University (Driehaus) (IL) 3.1 88. George Mason University (VA)* 3.1 88. Gonzaga University (WA) 3.1 88. Howard University (DC) 3.1 88. Louisiana State U.–Baton Rouge (Ourso)* 3.1 88. Loyola Marymount University (CA) 3.1 88. Miami University–Oxford (Farmer) (OH)* 3.1

Rank School (B-school) (State) (*Public)

88. Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. (Lally) (NY) 3.1 88. Temple University (Fox) (PA)* 3.1 88. University at Buffalo–SUNY (NY)* 3.1 88. University of California, Riverside* 3.1 88. University of Cincinnati (Lindner) (OH)* 3.1 88. University of Delaware (Lerner)* 3.1 88. University of Denver (Daniels) (CO) 3.1 88. University of Houston (Bauer) (TX)* 3.1 88. University of San Diego (Knauss) (CA) 3.1 88. Washington State University (Carson)* 3.1 109. Binghamton University–SUNY (NY)* 3.0 109. Calif. Poly. State U.–San Luis Obispo (Orfalea)* 3.0 109. Drexel University (LeBow) (PA) 3.0 109. Florida International University* 3.0 109. Iowa State University of Sci. and Tech. (Ivy)* 3.0 109. James Madison University (VA)* 3.0 109. Marquette University (WI) 3.0 109. Oregon State University (OR)* 3.0 109. Rutgers University–Newark (NJ)* 3.0 109. Saint Louis University (Chaifetz) (MO) 3.0 109. Seton Hall University (Stillman) (NJ) 3.0 109. St. John’s University (Tobin) (NY) 3.0 109. Stony Brook–SUNY (NY)* 3.0 109. Texas Tech University (Rawls)* 3.0 109. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (Lubar)* 3.0 109. U. of Alabama at Birmingham (Collat)* 3.0 109. University of Central Florida* 3.0 109. University of Hawaii at Manoa (Shidler)* 3.0 109. University of Louisville (KY)* 3.0 109. University of Mississippi* 3.0 109. University of Richmond (Robins) (VA) 3.0 109. University of South Florida (Muma)* 3.0 131. Bucknell University (PA) 2.9 131. California State University–Los Angeles* 2.9 131. Fairfield University (Dolan) (CT) 2.9 131. Kansas State University* 2.9 131. Loyola University Maryland (Sellinger) 2.9 131. Mississippi State University* 2.9 131. Quinnipiac University (CT) 2.9 131. Rutgers University–Camden (NJ)* 2.9 131. University of North Carolina–Charlotte (Belk)* 2.9 131. University of Colorado Denver* 2.9 131. University of Maine* 2.9 131. University of Memphis (Fogelman) (TN)* 2.9 131. University of Nevada–Las Vegas (Lee)* 2.9 131. University of New Hampshire (Paul)* 2.9 131. University of San Francisco (CA) 2.9 131. University of Vermont* 2.9 131. Utah State University (Huntsman)* 2.9

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Top Programs

Rank School (B-school) (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

131. Virginia Commonwealth University* 131. Washington and Lee U. (Williams) (VA) 150. Boise State University (ID)* 150. Butler University (IN) 150. Calif. State Poly. University–Pomona* 150. California State U.–Fullerton (Mihaylo)* 150. Elon University (Love) (NC) 150. Florida Atlantic University* 150. Hofstra University (Zarb) (NY) 150. Kennesaw State University (Coles) (GA)* 150. Northern Illinois University (IL)* 150. Ohio University* 150. Old Dominion University (Strome) (VA)* 150. San Jose State University (Lucas) (CA)* 150. Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) 150. The University of Texas–Arlington* 150. United States Coast Guard Academy (CT)* 150. University of Massachusetts–Boston* 150. University of Colorado–Colorado Springs* 150. University of Idaho* 150. University of Montana* 150. University of Nebraska Omaha* 150. University of New Mexico (Anderson)* 150. U. of North Carolina–Greensboro (Bryan)* 150. University of Tennessee–Chattanooga* 150. West Virginia University (Chambers)*

2.9 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8

Rank School (B-school) (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

174. Ball State University (Miller) (IN)* 2.7 174. Bowling Green State U. (Schmidthorst) (OH)* 2.7 174. Chapman University (Argyros) (CA) 2.7 174. The Citadel, Military College of SC* 2.7 174. Duquesne University (Palumbo) (PA) 2.7 174. Loyola University New Orleans (LA) 2.7 174. Pace University (Lubin) (NY) 2.7 174. Providence College (RI) 2.7 174. Saint Joseph’s University (Haub) (PA) 2.7 174. Seattle University (Albers) (WA) 2.7 174. University of Missouri–Kansas City (Bloch)* 2.7 174. University at Albany–SUNY (NY)* 2.7 174. University of Dayton (OH) 2.7 174. U. of Massachusetts–Lowell (Manning)* 2.7 174. University of Portland (Pamplin) (OR) 2.7 174. University of Rhode Island* 2.7 174. University of Tampa (Sykes) (FL) 2.7 174. University of Wyoming* 2.7 174. Wayne State University (MI)* 2.7 174. Xavier University (Williams) (OH) 2.7 194. Appalachian State University (Walker) (NC)* 2.6 194. Arkansas State University (AR)* 2.6 194. Belmont University (TN) 2.6 194. California State University–Long Beach* 2.6 194. California State University–Northridge* 2.6 194. College of Charleston (SC)* 2.6

Rank School (B-school) (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

194. Drake University (IA) 2.6 194. East Carolina University (NC)* 2.6 194. Georgia Southern University* 2.6 194. Idaho State University* 2.6 194. Illinois State University* 2.6 194. Kent State University (Crawford) (OH)* 2.6 194. Marshall University (Lewis) (WV)* 2.6 194. Montana State University* 2.6 194. New Jersey Inst. of Technology* 2.6 194. Northern Arizona University (Franke)* 2.6 194. Portland State University (OR)* 2.6 194. Rollins College (FL) 2.6 194. San Francisco State University (CA)* 2.6 194. Southern Illinois University–Carbondale* 2.6 194. The University of Texas–San Antonio* 2.6 194. U. of Massachusetts Dartmouth (Charlton)* 2.6 194. University of Missouri–St. Louis* 2.6 194. University of Alabama at Huntsville* 2.6 194. University of Arkansas–Little Rock* 2.6 194. University of Nevada–Reno (NV)* 2.6 194. University of North Texas (Ryan)* 2.6 194. University of St. Thomas (Opus) (MN) 2.6 194. Valparaiso University (IN) 2.6 194. Wichita State University (Barton) (KS)* 2.6 194. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) 2.6

Note: Peer assessment surveys were conducted in 2025 by U.S. News. To be ranked in a specialty, an undergraduate business school may have either a program or course offerings in that subject area. Extended undergraduate business rankings can be found at usnews.com/best-colleges. U.S. News surveyed 533 business programs.

Best in the Specialties

ACCOUNTING 1. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Gies)* 2. The University of Texas–Austin (McCombs)* 3. Brigham Young University (Marriott) (UT) 4. Indiana University–Bloomington (Kelley)* 5. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

ANALYTICS 1. Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) (PA) 2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) 3. Georgia Institute of Technology (Scheller)* 4. New York University (Stern) 5. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Babson College (Olin) (MA) 2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) 3. University of Michigan (Ross)* 4. University of California, Berkeley (Haas)* 5. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

FINANCE 1. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) 2. New York University (Stern) 3. University of Michigan (Ross)* 4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) 5. The University of Texas–Austin (McCombs)*

INSURANCE 1. University of Georgia (Terry)* 2. Florida State University*

(*Public)

PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

3. University of Wisconsin–Madison* 4. Georgia State University (Robinson)* 5. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 1. University of South Carolina (Moore)* 2. Georgetown University (McDonough) (DC) 3. Florida International University* 4. New York University (Stern) 5. George Washington University (DC)

MANAGEMENT 1. University of Michigan (Ross)* 2. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) 3. University of California, Berkeley (Haas)* 4. Indiana University–Bloomington (Kelley)* 4. New York University (Stern)

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1. Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) (PA) 2. Georgia Institute of Technology (Scheller)* 2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) 2. University of Arizona (Eller)* 5. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (Carlson)*

MARKETING 1. University of Michigan (Ross)* 2. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) 3. The University of Texas–Austin (McCombs)* 4. Indiana University–Bloomington (Kelley)* 4. New York University (Stern)

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) 2. University of Michigan (Ross)* 3. Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) (PA) 4. Purdue University–Main Campus (Krannert) (IN)* 4. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) 2. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) 3. Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) (PA) 4. University of California, Berkeley (Haas)* 5. Georgia Institute of Technology (Scheller)*

REAL ESTATE 1. University of Wisconsin–Madison* 2. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) 3. University of Southern California (Marshall) 4. University of Georgia (Terry)* 5. New York University (Stern)

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/LOGISTICS 1. Michigan State University (Broad)* 2. Arizona State University (Carey)* 3. University of Tennessee–Knoxville (Haslam)* 4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) 5. Ohio State University (Fisher)*

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Best

Engineering Programs

is a bachelor’s or master’s; universities that grant doctorates in engineering (their programs are ranked separately) likely have far more engineering specialties and course offerings at the undergraduate level. For the 2025 surveys, 34% in the non-doctoral group responded; 49% did so for the doctorate group. Respondents were also asked to name up to 15 top programs in specialty areas; those mentioned most often in 2025 appear here.

N THESE PAGES, U.S. News ranks undergraduate engineering programs accredited by ABET. Rankings are based solely on ratings of academic quality from engineering deans and senior faculty at accredited programs. They rated programs with which they’re familiar on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (distinguished). Students who prefer a program focused on undergrads can use the list of institutions whose terminal degree

Top Programs © AT ENGINEERING SCHOOLS WHOSE HIGHEST DEGREE IS A BACHELOR’S OR MASTER’S Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

1. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN)

4.7

21. Gonzaga University (WA)

3.5

38. LeTourneau University (TX)

3.1

2. Harvey Mudd College (CA)

4.4

21. Kettering University (MI)

3.5

38. Loyola University Chicago (IL)

3.1

3. Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering (MA) 4.3

21. Loyola Marymount University (CA)

3.5

38. Manhattan University (NY)

3.1

3. U.S. Military Academy at West Point (NY)* 4.3

21. San Jose State University (CA)*

3.5

38. Seattle University (WA)

3.1

5. Calif. Poly. State University–San Luis Obispo* 4.2

21. Union College (NY)

3.5

38. University of Puerto Rico–Mayaguez (PR)* 3.1

5. United States Naval Academy (MD)*

4.2

26. California State University, Long Beach*

3.4

38. Wentworth Inst. of Technology (MA)

3.1

7. Bucknell University (PA)

4.1

26. California State University–Los Angeles*

3.4

46. California State University–Fresno*

3.0

7. United States Air Force Academy (CO)*

4.1

26. Valparaiso University (IN)

3.4

46. California State University–Fullerton*

3.0

9. California State Polytechnic U.–Pomona*

3.9

29. James Madison University (VA)*

3.3

46. Elizabethtown College (PA)

3.0

9. Cooper Union for Adv. of Sci. and Art (NY)

3.9

29. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (NY)*

3.3

46. Kent State University (OH)*

3.0

9. Milwaukee School of Engineering (WI)

3.9

29. University of St. Thomas (MN)

3.3

46. Maine Maritime Academy (ME)*

3.0

12. United States Coast Guard Academy (CT)*

3.8

29. Virginia Military Institute (VA)*

3.3

46. Mercer University (GA)

3.0

13. Lafayette College (PA)

3.7

33. California State University–Sacramento*

3.2

46. Montana Technological University*

3.0

14. The Citadel, Military Coll. of SC*

3.6

33. Massachusetts Maritime Academy*

3.2

46. Oregon Institute of Technology*

3.0

14. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U.–Prescott (AZ) 3.6

33. Miami University–Oxford (OH)*

3.2

46. Purdue University–Northwest (IN)*

3.0

14. Ohio Northern University

3.6

33. New York Institute of Technology

3.2

46. SUNY Maritime College (NY)*

3.0

14. Smith College (MA)

3.6

33. Trinity University (TX)

3.2

46. San Francisco State University (CA)*

3.0

14. Swarthmore College (PA)

3.6

38. Bradley University (IL)

3.1

46. University of Massachusetts–Boston*

3.0

14. University of San Diego (CA)

3.6

38. Calvin University (MI)

3.1

46. University of Minnesota Duluth*

3.0

14. Wake Forest University (NC)

3.6

38. Hofstra University (NY)

3.1

46. University of Portland (OR)

3.0

Best in the Specialties © AT ENG. SCHOOLS WHOSE HIGHEST DEGREE IS A BACHELOR’S OR MASTER’S (*Public)

AEROSPACE/AERONAUTICAL/ASTRONAUTICAL

COMPUTER

MECHANICAL

1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U.–Prescott (AZ) 2. California Polytechnic State U.–San Luis Obispo* 3. California State Polytechnic University–Pomona* 3. California State University, Long Beach* 5. United States Air Force Academy (CO)*

1. California Polytechnic State U.–San Luis Obispo* 2. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) 3. California State Polytechnic University–Pomona* 4. Bucknell University (PA) 4. Harvey Mudd College (CA)

1. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) 2. California Polytechnic State U.–San Luis Obispo* 3. Bucknell University (PA) 3. Harvey Mudd College (CA) 3. U.S. Military Academy at West Point (NY)*

CIVIL

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC/COMMUNICATIONS

1. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) 2. California Polytechnic State U.–San Luis Obispo* 3. Bucknell University (PA) 4. California State Polytechnic University–Pomona* 5. U.S. Military Academy at West Point (NY)*

1. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) 2. California Polytechnic State U.–San Luis Obispo* 3. Bucknell University (PA) 4. Harvey Mudd College (CA) 5. California State Polytechnic University–Pomona*

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Top Programs © AT ENGINEERING SCHOOLS WHOSE HIGHEST DEGREE IS A DOCTORATE Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2. Stanford University (CA) 3. Georgia Institute of Technology* 3. University of California, Berkeley* 5. California Institute of Technology 5. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign* 5. University of Michigan* 8. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 8. Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)* 10. Cornell University (NY) 11. Princeton University (NJ) 11. The University of Texas–Austin* 13. Johns Hopkins University (MD) 14. University of Wisconsin–Madison* 14. University of California, Los Angeles* 14. Virginia Tech* 17. Duke University (NC) 17. Northwestern University (IL) 17. Texas A&M University* 17. University of California, San Diego* 21. Columbia University (NY) 21. Harvard University (MA) 21. Rice University (TX) 21. Penn State–University Park*

4.8 4.7 4.6 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.4 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

Rank School (State) (*Public)

21. University of Maryland, College Park* 21. University of Pennsylvania 21. University of Washington* 28. Ohio State University* 28. University of Colorado Boulder* 28. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities* 28. University of Southern California 32. University of California, Davis* 32. University of Florida* 32. Vanderbilt University (TN) 35. Arizona State University* 35. North Carolina State University* 35. Northeastern University (MA) 35. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) 35. University of California, Irvine* 35. University of Virginia* 35. Yale University (CT) 42. Brown University (RI) 42. Case Western Reserve University (OH) 42. Colorado School of Mines* 42. University of California, Santa Barbara* 42. University of Notre Dame (IN) 42. Washington University in St. Louis 48. Boston University (MA)

Rank School (State) (*Public)

48. Michigan State University* 50. Clemson University (SC)* 50. Iowa State University of Sci. and Tech.* 50. Rutgers University–New Brunswick (NJ)* 50. Tufts University (MA) 50. University of Arizona* 50. University of Delaware* 50. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill* 57. Auburn University (AL)* 57. Dartmouth College (NH) 57. Lehigh University (PA) 57. Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) 57. University of Massachusetts–Amherst* 57. University at Buffalo–SUNY (NY)* 57. University of Pittsburgh (PA)* 64. Drexel University (PA) 64. New York University 64. Oregon State University* 64. Stony Brook–SUNY (NY)*

3.8 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.3

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

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64. University of Connecticut* 64. University of Tennessee–Knoxville* 64. University of Utah* 64. Worcester Polytechnic Inst. (MA)

3.3 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

Best in the Specialties © AT ENGINEERING SCHOOLS WHOSE HIGHEST DEGREE IS A DOCTORATE (*Public)

AEROSPACE/AERONAUTICAL/ASTRONAUTICAL

CIVIL

INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2. Georgia Institute of Technology* 3. Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)* 4. California Institute of Technology 4. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University– Daytona Beach (FL) 4. University of Michigan*

1. University of California, Berkeley* 2. Georgia Institute of Technology* 3. Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)* 4. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign* 5. The University of Texas–Austin*

1. Georgia Institute of Technology* 2. Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)* 3. University of Michigan* 4. University of California, Berkeley* 5. Northwestern University (IL)

COMPUTER

MATERIALS

BIOLOGICAL/AGRICULTURAL 1. Iowa State University of Sci. and Tech.* 2. University of California, Davis (CA)* 2. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign* 4. Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)* 4. Texas A&M University*

BIOMEDICAL 1. Georgia Institute of Technology* 1. Johns Hopkins University (MD) 3. Duke University (NC) 4. Stanford University (CA) 5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

CHEMICAL 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2. Georgia Institute of Technology* 3. University of California, Berkeley* 4. University of Delaware* 5. The University of Texas–Austin*

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 3. Stanford University (CA) 3. University of California, Berkeley* 5. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign*

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC/COMMUNICATIONS 1. University of California, Berkeley* 2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3. Georgia Institute of Technology* 4. Stanford University (CA) 5. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign*

ENVIRONMENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Georgia Institute of Technology* 2. University of California, Berkeley* 3. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign* 3. University of Michigan* 5. Stanford University (CA)

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2. University of California, Berkeley* 3. Georgia Institute of Technology* 4. Northwestern University (IL) 5. Stanford University (CA) 5. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign*

MECHANICAL 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2. Stanford University (CA) 2. University of California, Berkeley* 4. Georgia Institute of Technology* 4. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign*

PETROLEUM 1. Texas A&M University* 2. The University of Texas–Austin* 3. University of Tulsa (OK) 4. Colorado School of Mines* 4. Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge* 4. Penn State–University Park* 4. The University of Oklahoma*

Note: Peer assessment surveys were conducted in spring and early summer 2025 by U.S. News. To be ranked in a specialty, a school may have either a program or course offerings in that subject area; ABET accreditation of that program is not needed. Extended rankings can be found at www.usnews.com/best-colleges. U.S. News surveyed 211 undergraduate engineering programs at colleges that offer doctoral degrees in engineering and 291 engineering programs at colleges where the terminal degree in engineering is a bachelor’s or master’s.

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Best

Computer Science Programs

O BE ELIGIBLE FOR the U.S. News ranking of under-

graduate computer science programs, a program must be accredited by ABET or be at a regionally accredited institution and have recently granted at least 50 computer science bachelor’s degrees in a recent year, including at least 25 in the most recently available year, according to U.S. Department of Education data. The overall rankings are based solely on ratings of academic quality from surveys

of computer science deans and senior faculty. Respondents rated the quality of programs with which they are familiar on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (distinguished); 25% responded to U.S. News’s 2025 survey. In addition to the overall rankings, those surveyed were asked to nominate up to 15 programs they consider to be the best in various specialty areas. The programs receiving the five most mentions in each specialty area are listed.

Top Programs

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5.0 2. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 4.9 2. Stanford University (CA) 4.9 2. University of California, Berkeley* 4.9 5. Georgia Institute of Technology* 4.7 5. Princeton University (NJ) 4.7 7. Cornell University (NY) 4.6 7. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign* 4.6 9. California Institute of Technology 4.5 9. The University of Texas–Austin* 4.5 9. University of Washington* 4.5 12. Harvard University (MA) 4.4 12. University of California, San Diego* 4.4 12. University of Michigan* 4.4 15. University of California, Los Angeles* 4.3 16. Columbia University (NY) 4.2 16. Johns Hopkins University (MD) 4.2 16. Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)* 4.2 16. University of Maryland, College Park * 4.2 16. University of Wisconsin–Madison* 4.2 16. University of Pennsylvania 4.2 16. University of Southern California 4.2 16. Yale University (CT) 4.2 24. Duke University (NC) 4.1 25. Brown University (RI) 4.0 25. Harvey Mudd College (CA) 4.0 25. University of California, Irvine* 4.0 25. University of Chicago (IL) 4.0 25. Virginia Tech* 4.0 30. New York University 3.9 30. Northwestern University (IL) 3.9 30. Rice University (TX) 3.9 30. University of Colorado Boulder (CO)* 3.9 30. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill* 3.9 35. Northeastern University (MA) 3.8 35. University of Massachusetts–Amherst (MA)* 3.8 35. University of California, Davis* 3.8 35. University of California, Santa Barbara* 3.8 39. Dartmouth College (NH) 3.7 39. Ohio State University (OH)* 3.7 39. Penn State–University Park* 3.7 39. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (MN)* 3.7 39. University of Virginia* 3.7 39. Vanderbilt University (TN) 3.7 45. Texas A&M University* 3.6 45. University of Notre Dame (IN) 3.6 45. Washington University in St. Louis (MO) 3.6 48. Arizona State University* 3.5

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

Rank School (State) (*Public)

48. Boston University (MA) 3.5 48. North Carolina State University* 3.5 48. Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. (NY) 3.5 48. University of California, Santa Cruz* 3.5 48. University of Florida* 3.5 54. Indiana University–Bloomington* 3.4 54. Michigan State University* 3.4 54. Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) 3.4 54. Rutgers University–New Brunswick (NJ)* 3.4 54. Stony Brook–SUNY (NY)* 3.4 54. Tufts University (MA) 3.4 54. University of Arizona* 3.4 54. University of California, Riverside* 3.4 54. William & Mary (VA)* 3.4 63. Emory University (GA) 3.3 63. George Washington University (DC) 3.3 63. Georgetown University (DC) 3.3 63. Oregon State University* 3.3 63. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) 3.3 63. University of Illinois Chicago* 3.3 63. University of Pittsburgh (PA)* 3.3 63. University of Utah* 3.3 71. Colorado State University* 3.2 71. The University of Texas–Dallas* 3.2 71. United States Naval Academy (MD)* 3.2 71. University of Connecticut* 3.2 71. University of Iowa* 3.2 71. University of Oregon* 3.2 71. University of Tennessee–Knoxville* 3.2 78. Auburn University (AL)* 3.1 78. Calif. Polytechnic State U.–San Luis Obispo* 3.1 78. Case Western Reserve University (OH) 3.1 78. Clemson University (SC)* 3.1 78. Colorado School of Mines* 3.1 78. Drexel University (PA) 3.1 78. George Mason University (VA)* 3.1 78. Illinois Institute of Technology 3.1 78. Pomona College (CA) 3.1 78. Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) 3.1 78. Syracuse University (NY) 3.1 78. United States Air Force Academy (CO)* 3.1 78. U.S. Military Academy at West Point (NY)* 3.1 78. University of Nebraska–Lincoln* 3.1 78. University at Buffalo–SUNY (NY)* 3.1 78. University of Central Florida* 3.1 78. University of Delaware* 3.1 78. University of Georgia* 3.1 78. University of Rochester (NY) 3.1

Rank School (State) (*Public)

78. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) 3.1 98. Amherst College (MA) 3.0 98. Boston College (MA) 3.0 98. Iowa State University of Sci. and Tech. (IA)* 3.0 98. San Diego State University (CA)* 3.0 98. Swarthmore College (PA) 3.0 98. University of Maryland Baltimore County* 3.0 98. Washington State University (WA)* 3.0 98. Wellesley College (MA) 3.0 98. Wesleyan University (CT) 3.0 107. Brandeis University (MA) 2.9 107. Brigham Young University (UT) 2.9 107. Bucknell University (PA) 2.9 107. California State University–Los Angeles* 2.9 107. Lehigh University (PA) 2.9 107. New Jersey Institute of Technology* 2.9 107. SUNY Buffalo State University (NY)* 2.9 107. University of North Carolina–Charlotte* 2.9 107. University of Kansas (KS)* 2.9 107. Williams College (MA) 2.9 117. Binghamton University–SUNY (NY)* 2.8 117. California State Polytechnic U.–Pomona* 2.8 117. Florida State University* 2.8 117. San Jose State University (CA)* 2.8 117. Temple University (PA)* 2.8 117. The University of Alabama* 2.8 117. University of New Mexico* 2.8 117. University of San Diego (CA) 2.8 125. Georgia State University* 2.7 125. Howard University (DC) 2.7 125. Kansas State University* 2.7 125. Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge* 2.7 125. Michigan Technological University* 2.7 125. Missouri U. of Science and Technology* 2.7 125. The University of Texas–Arlington* 2.7 125. University of Massachusetts–Boston* 2.7 125. University of South Carolina* 2.7 125. University of Kentucky* 2.7 125. Villanova University (PA) 2.7 136. Baylor University (TX) 2.6 136. Boise State University (ID)* 2.6 136. Carleton College (MN) 2.6 136. Loyola Marymount University (CA) 2.6 136. Mount Holyoke College (MA) 2.6 136. Santa Clara University (CA) 2.6 136. Smith College (MA) 2.6 136. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth* 2.6 136. University of Missouri* 2.6

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Top Programs

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

136. University of Arkansas* 136. University of Houston (TX)* 136. University of Idaho* 136. University of Louisville (KY)* 136. University of South Florida* 136. University of Vermont* 136. Virginia Commonwealth University* 136. Wake Forest University (NC) 136. Wayne State University (MI)* 154. Clarkson University (NY) 154. DePaul University (IL) 154. Florida International University* 154. Grinnell College (IA) 154. Loyola University Chicago (IL) 154. Mississippi State University* 154. Oklahoma State University* 154. Portland State University* 154. Rutgers University–Newark (NJ)* 154. San Francisco State University (CA)* 154. Texas Tech University* 154. The University of Oklahoma* 154. The University of Texas–El Paso* 154. The University of Texas–San Antonio* 154. University of Cincinnati (OH)* 154. University of Colorado–Colorado Springs* 154. University of Massachusetts–Lowell* 154. University of Miami (FL) 154. University of Mississippi* 154. University of Nevada–Las Vegas* 154. University of New Hampshire* 154. University of San Francisco (CA) 154. Vassar College (NY) 177. Barnard College (NY) 177. Gonzaga University (WA)

2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

Rank School (State) (*Public)

177. Loyola University Maryland 177. Middlebury College (VT) 177. New Mexico State University* 177. Southern Methodist University (TX) 177. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee* 177. University at Albany–SUNY (NY)* 177. University of Alabama at Birmingham* 177. University of Alabama at Huntsville* 177. University of Colorado Denver* 177. University of Hawaii at Manoa* 177. University of Maine 177. University of Nebraska Omaha* 177. University of Rhode Island* 177. Utah State University* 193. CUNY–City College (NY)* 193. California State University, Long Beach* 193. Embry-Riddle Aero. U.–Daytona Beach (FL) 193. Florida Institute of Technology 193. Fordham University (NY) 193. Haverford College (PA) 193. Hofstra University (NY) 193. Indiana University Indianapolis* 193. Kennesaw State University (GA)* 193. Montana State University* 193. New York Institute of Technology 193. Rutgers University–Camden (NJ)* 193. University of Alaska Anchorage* 193. University of Denver (CO) 193. University of Michigan–Dearborn* 193. University of Nevada–Reno* 193. University of North Texas* 193. West Virginia University* 193. Wright State University (OH)* 212. California State University–Fullerton*

2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.2

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

212. California State University–Northridge* 212. California State University–Sacramento* 212. Colgate University (NY) 212. Florida A&M University* 212. James Madison University (VA)* 212. Marquette University (WI) 212. Milwaukee School of Engineering (WI) 212. Oakland University (MI)* 212. Ohio University* 212. Old Dominion University (VA)* 212. Southern Illinois University–Carbondale* 212. Towson University (MD)* 212. University of Louisiana at Lafayette* 212. University of New Haven (CT) 212. University of Wyoming* 212. Wichita State University (KS)* 229. American University (DC) 229. Ball State University (IN)* 229. California State University–Monterey Bay* 229. California State University–Fresno* 229. The Citadel, Military College of SC* 229. Colby College (ME) 229. Florida Atlantic University* 229. Idaho State University* 229. Macalester College (MN) 229. Miami University–Oxford (OH)* 229. Occidental College (CA) 229. Purdue University–Northwest (IN)* 229. Quinnipiac University (CT) 229. Rowan University (NJ)* 229. Saint Louis University (MO) 229. University of Memphis (TN)*

2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1

Best in the Specialties (*Public)

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

CYBERSECURITY

1. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3. Stanford University (CA) 4. University of California, Berkeley* 5. Georgia Institute of Technology*

1. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 2. Georgia Institute of Technology* 3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4. Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)* 5. Stanford University (CA)

BIOCOMPUTING/BIOINFORMATICS/ BIOTECHNOLOGY

DATA ANALYTICS/SCIENCE 1. University of California, Berkeley* 2. Stanford University (CA) 3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 5. Georgia Institute of Technology*

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2. University of California, San Diego* 3. University of Washington* 4. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 4. Johns Hopkins University (MD) 4. Princeton University (NJ) 4. Stanford University (CA)

1. University of Southern California 2. University of Utah* 3. Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) 4. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2. University of California, Berkeley* 3. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 4. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign* 5. Stanford University (CA)

MOBILE/WEB APPLICATIONS 1. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 1. Georgia Institute of Technology*

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES 1. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3. Stanford University (CA) 4. University of California, Berkeley* 5. Cornell University (NY)

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

GAME/SIMULATION DEVELOPMENT

COMPUTER SYSTEMS

1. Stanford University (CA) 4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 4. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign*

1. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3. Georgia Institute of Technology* 3. Stanford University (CA) 3. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign*

THEORY 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2. Stanford University (CA) 3. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 4. University of California, Berkeley* 5. Princeton University (NJ) BEST COLLEGES

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Best

Nursing Programs

HE U.S. NEWS ranking of nursing programs consolidates

schools with four-year BSN programs and schools with RN to BSN programs. To be eligible, an institution must house a baccalaureate-level program accredited by CCNE, ACEN or NLN CNEA and have awarded at least 50 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees in a recent year—including at least

30 in the most recently available year—according to recent U.S. Department of Education data. Results are based solely on peer assessment score, derived from ratings by nursing school deans, department heads and senior faculty in 2025. Officials rated the academic quality of programs they’re familiar with on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (distinguished); 30% surveyed responded.

Top Programs

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

1. Duke University (NC) 2. Emory University (GA)

4.5 4.4

40. Penn State–University Park*

3.7

74. University of Arkansas*

3.5

40. The University of Texas–Austin*

3.7

74. University of Central Florida*

3.5

2. University of Pennsylvania

4.4

40. University of Massachusetts–Amherst*

3.7

74. University of Colorado–Colorado Springs*

3.5

4. Ohio State University*

4.3

40. University of Cincinnati (OH)*

3.7

74. University of Louisville (KY)*

3.5

4. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill*

4.3

40. University of Colorado Denver*

3.7

74. University of North Carolina–Greensboro*

3.5

6. University of Illinois Chicago*

4.2

40. University of Connecticut*

3.7

74. University of Rhode Island*

3.5

6. University of Michigan*

4.2

40. University of Delaware*

3.7

74. University of Texas–San Antonio (TX)*

3.5

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

8. University of Wisconsin–Madison*

4.1

40. University of Florida*

3.7

98. Augusta University (GA)*

3.4

8. University of Iowa*

4.1

40. University of Kansas*

3.7

98. Binghamton University–SUNY (NY)*

3.4

8. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities*

4.1

40. University of Kentucky*

3.7

98. California State University, Long Beach*

3.4

8. University of Pittsburgh (PA)*

4.1

40. University of Utah*

3.7

98. East Carolina University (NC)*

3.4

8. University of Washington*

4.1

40. Virginia Commonwealth University*

3.7

98. George Mason University (VA)*

3.4

13. Boston College (MA)

4.0

40. Washington State University*

3.7

98. Georgia College & State University*

3.4

13. Case Western Reserve University (OH)

4.0

59. California State University–Los Angeles (CA)* 3.6

98. James Madison University (VA)*

3.4

13. Indiana University Indianapolis*

4.0

59. Gonzaga University (WA)

98. Saint Louis University (MO)

3.4

13. Loyola University Chicago (IL)

4.0

59. Louisiana State U. Health Sciences Center* 3.6

98. San Francisco State University (CA)*

3.4

13. New York University

4.0

59. Purdue University–Main Campus (IN)*

3.6

98. South Dakota State University*

3.4

13. University of Alabama at Birmingham*

4.0

59. Rutgers University–Camden (NJ)*

3.6

98. The University of Texas at Tyler*

3.4

13. University of California, Los Angeles*

4.0

59. Rutgers University–New Brunswick (NJ)*

3.6

98. University of Missouri*

3.4

13. University of Maryland, Baltimore*

4.0

59. San Diego State University (CA)*

3.6

98. University of Alabama at Huntsville*

3.4

13. University of Virginia*

4.0

59. Texas A&M University*

3.6

98. University of Massachusetts–Lowell*

3.4

22. Oregon Health and Science University*

3.9

59. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth*

3.6

98. University of Nevada–Las Vegas*

3.4

22. The University of Alabama*

3.9

59. University of Missouri–Kansas City*

3.6

98. University of North Carolina–Wilmington*

3.4

22. University of South Carolina*

3.9

59. University at Buffalo–SUNY (NY)*

3.6

98. U. of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center*

3.4

22. University of Rochester (NY)

3.9

59. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences* 3.6

98. University of South Florida*

3.4

22. University of San Francisco (CA)

3.9

59. University of Miami (FL)

98. U.of Texas Medical Branch–Galveston (TX)* 3.4

22. Villanova University (PA)

3.9

59. U. of Texas Health Science Center–Houston* 3.6

98. Wayne State University (MI)*

3.4

28. Baylor University (TX)

3.8

59. University of Vermont*

3.6

118. CUNY–Hunter College (NY)*

3.3

28. George Washington University (DC)

3.8

74. Boise State University (ID)*

3.5

118. California State University–Fullerton*

3.3

28. Marquette University (WI)

3.8

74. Brigham Young University (UT)

3.5

118. Indiana State University*

3.3

28. Michigan State University*

3.8

74. Duquesne University (PA)

3.5

118. Indiana University–South Bend*

3.3

28. Northeastern University (MA)

3.8

74. Fairfield University (CT)

3.5

118. Kent State University (OH)*

3.3

28. The Catholic University of America (DC)

3.8

74. Florida State University*

3.5

118. Ohio University*

3.3

28. University of Massachusetts–Boston*

3.8

74. Georgia State University*

3.5

118. Old Dominion University (VA)*

3.3

28. University of Arizona*

3.8

74. Indiana Wesleyan University

3.5

118. Samford University (AL)

3.3

28. University of California, Irvine*

3.8

74. Mercer University (GA)

3.5

118. Seattle University (WA)

3.3

28. University of Nebraska Medical Center*

3.8

74. Montana State University*

3.5

118. Seton Hall University (NJ)

3.3

28. U. of Texas Health Science Center–Houston* 3.8

74. Purdue University–Northwest (IN)*

3.5

118. University of Hawaii at Manoa*

3.3

28. University of Tennessee–Knoxville*

3.8

74. Stony Brook–SUNY (NY)*

3.5

118. University of Michigan–Flint*

3.3

40. Arizona State University*

3.7

74. Texas Christian University

3.5

118. University of Mississippi*

3.3

40. Auburn University (AL)*

3.7

74. Texas Woman’s University*

3.5

118. University of New Mexico*

3.3

40. Clemson University (SC)*

3.7

74. The University of Texas–Arlington*

3.5

118. University of North Dakota*

3.3

40. Creighton University (NE)

3.7

74. Thomas Jefferson University (PA)

3.5

118. University of Northern Colorado*

3.3

40. MGH Institute of Health Professions (MA)

3.7

74. University of North Carolina–Charlotte*

3.5

118. University of Portland (OR)

3.3

40. Medical University of South Carolina*

3.7

74. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee*

3.5

135. California State University–Bakersfield*

3.2

3.6

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Top Programs

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

Rank School (State) (*Public)

Peer assessment score (5.0=highest)

135. California State University–Sacramento*

3.2

186. California State University–Chico*

3.0

214. Weber State University (UT)*

2.9

135. Drexel University (PA)

3.2

186. California State University–Fresno*

3.0

214. Western Kentucky University*

2.9

135. Georgia Southern University*

3.2

186. California State University–Northridge*

3.0

214. Westminster University (UT)

2.9

135. Idaho State University*

3.2

186. California State University–San Bernardino* 3.0

214. Wichita State University (KS)*

2.9

135. Kennesaw State University (GA)*

3.2

186. East Tennessee State University*

3.0

214. Widener University (PA)

2.9

135. Sacred Heart University (CT)

3.2

186. Eastern Michigan University*

3.0

214. William Carey University (MS)

2.9

135. San Jose State University (CA)*

3.2

186. Goldfarb Sch. of Nursing, Barnes-Jewish Col. (MO) 3.0

214. Wright State University (OH)*

2.9

135. St. Catherine University (MN)

3.2

186. Illinois Wesleyan University

3.0

249. Augustana University (SD)

2.8

135. St. John Fisher University (NY)

3.2

186. Lewis-Clark State College (ID)*

3.0

249. Bethel University (MN)

2.8

135. Temple University (PA)*

3.2

186. Mount Saint Mary’s University (CA)

3.0

249. Bowling Green State University (OH)*

2.8

135. Texas Tech U. Health Sciences Ctr.-Lubbock* 3.2

186. Northern Arizona University*

3.0

249. California State University–Monterey Bay*

2.8

135. University of South Carolina–Aiken*

3.2

186. Northern Illinois University*

3.0

249. California State University–Dominguez Hills* 2.8

135. University of Indianapolis

3.2

186. SUNY Brockport (NY)*

3.0

249. California State University–East Bay*

135. University of Louisiana at Lafayette*

3.2

186. Saint Xavier University (IL)

3.0

249. California State University–San Marcos*

2.8

135. University of Maine*

3.2

186. Samuel Merritt University (CA)

3.0

249. Calvin University (MI)

2.8 2.8

2.8

135. University of Memphis (TN)*

3.2

186. University of Missouri–St. Louis*

3.0

249. Chaminade University of Honolulu (HI)

135. University of New Hampshire*

3.2

186. University of Hartford (CT)

3.0

249. Delaware State University*

2.8

135. University of Scranton (PA)

3.2

186. University of Hawaii at Hilo*

3.0

249. Fayetteville State University (NC)*

2.8

135. University of South Carolina–Upstate*

3.2

186. University of Nevada–Reno*

3.0

249. Florida Gulf Coast University*

2.8

135. University of South Dakota*

3.2

186. University of South Alabama*

3.0

249. Fort Hays State University (KS)*

2.8

135. University of West Georgia*

3.2

186. University of Southern Mississippi*

3.0

249. Francis Marion University (SC)*

2.8

135. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh*

3.2

186. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire*

3.0

249. Georgia Gwinnett College*

2.8

135. West Virginia University*

3.2

186. Ursuline College (OH)

3.0

249. Georgia Southwestern State University*

2.8

135. Xavier University (OH)

3.2

186. Valdosta State University (GA)*

3.0

249. Iona University (NY)

2.8

160. Arkansas State University*

3.1

186. Wilmington University (DE)

3.0

249. Mississippi University for Women*

2.8

160. Ball State University (IN)*

3.1

214. Auburn University at Montgomery (AL)*

2.9

249. Nevada State University*

2.8

160. College of Central Florida*

3.1

214. Barry University (FL)

2.9

249. Notre Dame of Maryland University

2.8

160. Florida Atlantic University*

3.1

214. Brigham Young University–Idaho

2.9

249. Oakland University (MI)*

2.8

160. Florida International University*

3.1

214. CUNY–Lehman College (NY)*

2.9

249. Olivet Nazarene University (IL)

2.8

160. Grand Valley State University (MI)*

3.1

214. California State University–Channel Islands* 2.9

249. Pacific Lutheran University (WA)

2.8

160. Indiana University Northwest*

3.1

214. Cedarville University (OH)

2.9

249. Point Loma Nazarene University (CA)

2.8

160. Indiana University–Kokomo*

3.1

214. Clayton State University (GA)*

2.9

249. Saint Mary’s College (IN)

2.8

160. Molloy University (NY)

3.1

214. East Texas A&M University*

2.9

249. Salve Regina University (RI)

2.8

160. New Mexico State University*

3.1

214. Florida A&M University*

2.9

249. Seattle Pacific University (WA)

2.8

160. North Dakota State University*

3.1

214. Illinois State University*

2.9

249. Sonoma State University (CA)*

2.8

160. Pace University (NY)

3.1

214. Indiana University of Pennsylvania*

2.9

249. Southern Connecticut State University*

2.8

160. Quinnipiac University (CT)

3.1

214. Indiana University East*

2.9

249. Southern University and A&M College (LA)* 2.8

160. SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University* 3.1

214. Indiana University Southeast*

2.9

249. Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi*

160. The College of New Jersey*

3.1

214. Marian University (IN)

2.9

249. Texas Tech U. Health Sciences Center-El Paso* 2.8

160. The University of Akron (OH)*

3.1

214. Marymount University (VA)

2.9

249. The University of Toledo (OH)*

2.8

160. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay*

3.1

214. Milwaukee School of Engineering (WI)

2.9

249. Towson University (MD)*

2.8

160. University of Alaska Anchorage*

3.1

214. Minnesota State University–Mankato*

2.9

249. University of North Carolina–Pembroke*

2.8

160. University of Arkansas–Little Rock*

3.1

214. Missouri State University*

2.9

249. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX)

2.8

160. University of Houston (TX)*

3.1

214. Rockhurst University (MO)

2.9

249. University of North Alabama*

2.8

160. University of Louisiana at Monroe*

3.1

214. Saint Anselm College (NH)

2.9

249. University of Saint Joseph (CT)

2.8

160. University of North Florida*

3.1

214. Simmons University (MA)

2.9

249. University of South Carolina–Beaufort*

2.8

160. University of Tennessee–Chattanooga*

3.1

214. The University of Texas–El Paso*

2.9

249. University of Southern Indiana*

2.8

160. University of Wyoming*

3.1

214. University of Detroit Mercy (MI)

2.9

249. University of Southern Maine*

2.8

160. Valparaiso University (IN)

3.1

214. University of Maine–Augusta*

2.9

249. Wagner College (NY)

2.8

160. Winston-Salem State University (NC)*

3.1

214. University of St. Francis (IL)

2.9

249. West Chester University of Pennsylvania*

2.8

186. Adelphi University (NY)

3.0

214. University of Tampa (FL)

2.9

249. Western Carolina University (NC)*

2.8

186. Azusa Pacific University (CA)

3.0

214. Utah State University*

2.9

249. Western Connecticut State University (CT)* 2.8

186. Belmont University (TN)

3.0

214. Washburn University (KS)*

2.9

2.8

Note: Peer assessment surveys were conducted in spring and early summer 2025 by U.S. News. Extended bachelor’s in nursing degree rankings can be found at www.usnews.com/best-colleges. U.S. News surveyed and ranked 686 undergraduate nursing degree programs.

BEST COLLEGES

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Colleges for Social Mobility

OWER-INCOME STUDENTS are less likely to graduate

from college than their peers, even when controlling for grades and test scores. This ranking, which U.S. News defines as a measure of social mobility, identifies schools that are most successful at serving Pell Grant recipients—students from families with exceptional financial need. The ranking is based on two key factors: Pell Grant Graduation Rates: An average of the six-year bachelor’s graduation rates for Pell Grant recipients who entered between fall 2015

National Universities

Rank School (State) (*Public)

% of Pell recipients (entering 2015)

Pell graduation rate

48% 51% 54% 64% 61% 48% 48% 52% 68% 49% 52% 55% 36% 34% 57% 66% 61% 45% 56% 33% 32% N/A 69% 47% 42% 32% 48% 34% 67% 62% 37% 54% 30% 35% 28% 42% N/A 27% 42% 61% 40% 62%

76% 76% 70% 69% 64% 69% 61% 71% 56% 62% 62% 59% 77% 84% 55% 54% 53% 66% 73% 80% 76% N/A 50% 49% 60% 81% 60% 82% 50% 53% 63% 50% 89% 68% 71% 58% N/A 83% 64% 50% 63% 56%

1. Florida International University (FL)* 1. University of California, Riverside (CA)* 3. California State University, Long Beach (CA)* 3. University of California, Merced (CA)* 5. Rutgers University–Newark (NJ)* 6. California State University–Fullerton (CA)* 6. University of La Verne (CA) 8. University of St. Thomas (TX) 9. CUNY–City College (NY)* 9. Montclair State University (NJ)* 9. Rutgers University–Camden (NJ)* 9. University of Illinois Chicago (IL)* 13. Stony Brook–SUNY (NY)* 13. University of California, Irvine (CA)* 13. University of North Carolina–Greensboro (NC)* 16. California State University–San Bernardino* 17. Georgia State University (GA)* 17. Howard University (DC) 19. Oakland City University (IN) 19. University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)* 21. University of South Florida (FL)* 22. Aurora University (IL) 22. Florida A&M University (FL)* 22. Russell Sage College (NY) 22. University at Albany–SUNY (NY)* 22. University of California, Davis (CA)* 27. Dominican University New York (NY) 27. University of California, San Diego (CA)* 27. The University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley* 30. California State University–Fresno (CA)* 30. Florida Atlantic University (FL)* 30. San Francisco State University (CA)* 30. University of California, Los Angeles (CA)* 34. New Jersey Inst. of Technology (NJ)* 34. University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)* 34. University of North Texas (TX)* 34. University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras (PR)* 38. Florida State University (FL)* 38. Stockton University (NJ)* 40. North Carolina A&T State University (NC)* 40. University of Houston (TX)* 42. Keiser University (FL)

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and fall 2018. (Actual data for the most recent available year is also provided.) Comparative Performance: How the graduation rate of Pell Grant recipients at a given school compares to the graduation rate of all other undergrads at that school. Additionally, scores are adjusted upward the higher the proportion of Pell Grant recipients in the student body. For more information on the methodology, see Page 38. Additional schools with strong performance in this area can be found at www.usnews.com.

Rank School (State) (*Public)

42. Portland State University (OR)* 42. University of Central Florida (FL)* 42. University of Massachusetts–Boston (MA)* 42. The University of Texas–Arlington (TX)* 42. The University of Texas–San Antonio (TX)* 42. University of the Pacific (CA) 49. Chatham University (PA) 49. St. John’s University (NY) 49. University at Buffalo–SUNY (NY)* 52. Clark Atlanta University (GA) 52. The Master’s University and Seminary (CA) 52. Princeton University (NJ) 52. Rutgers University–New Brunswick (NJ)* 52. Sam Houston State University (TX)* 52. St. Catherine University (MN) 52. The University of Texas–El Paso (TX)* 59. Belhaven University (MS) 59. University of Florida (FL)* 59. University of San Francisco (CA) 62. Gallaudet University (DC) 62. Mary Baldwin University (VA) 62. Wayne State University (MI)* 65. California State University–East Bay (CA)* 65. Emory University (GA) 65. Jackson State University (MS)* 65. Winston-Salem State University (NC)* 69. New York University (NY) 69. Northwestern University (IL) 69. Simmons University (MA) 69. Texas Woman’s University (TX)* 69. University of North Carolina–Charlotte (NC)* 74. Drexel University (PA) 74. Touro University (NY) 74. University of the Incarnate Word (TX) 77. Illinois Institute of Technology (IL) 77. Pepperdine University (CA) 77. St. Thomas University (FL) 77. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (NC)* 81. Husson University (ME) 81. Kean University (NJ)* 81. Robert Morris University (PA) 81. Western Carolina University (NC)*

% of Pell recipients (entering 2015)

Pell graduation rate

49% 30% 46% 44% 46% 35% 32% 37% 35% 65% N/A 21% 28% 45% 47% 63% 49% 24% 27% 58% 65% 46% N/A 20% 77% N/A 20% 21% 29% 51% 32% 26% 33% 49% 30% 18% 55% 22% 49% 63% 37% 38%

53% 77% 50% 52% 51% 64% 64% 60% 70% 47% N/A 97% 80% 50% 56% 49% 38% 87% 66% 49% 32% 52% N/A 92% 47% N/A 86% 94% 73% 47% 68% 76% 72% 47% 73% 84% 46% 89% 54% 43% 61% 55%

N/A=Data for 2018 were not provided by the school. Rank is based on 2015 through 2017 Pell Grants graduation rate data from the federal government that the school was required to report.

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Rank School (State) (*Public)

85. Harvard University (MA) 85. Rochester Inst. of Technology (NY) 87. Columbia University (NY) 87. Middle Tennessee State University (TN)* 87. New Mexico State University (NM)* 87. Pontifical Catholic U. of Puerto Rico–Ponce 87. University of California, Berkeley (CA)* 87. University of Missouri–St. Louis (MO)* 87. University of Southern California (CA) 87. University of West Georgia (GA)* 95. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA) 95. The University of Texas–Dallas (TX)* 95. Yale University (CT) 98. Binghamton University–SUNY (NY)* 98. East Texas A&M University (TX)* 98. Rice University (TX)

% of Pell recipients (entering 2015)

Pell graduation rate

18% 28% N/A 48% 50% N/A 23% 47% 18% 53% 19% 27% 20% 27% 55% 17%

95% 68% N/A 48% 50% N/A 87% 48% 90% 41% 93% 72% 95% 75% 37% 93%

National Liberal Arts Colleges

Rank School (State) (*Public)

1. Thomas Aquinas College (CA) 2. Spelman College (GA) 3. Lake Forest College (IL) 4. Agnes Scott College (GA) 5. Lycoming College (PA) 6. Vassar College (NY) 7. Drew University (NJ) 8. Salem College (NC) 9. Amherst College (MA) 9. Berea College (KY) 9. Illinois College (IL) 9. Pomona College (CA) 9. Soka University of America (CA) 14. Whittier College (CA) 15. Knox College (IL) 15. Wellesley College (MA) 15. Williams College (MA) 18. University of Puerto Rico–Cayey (PR)* 19. Allegheny College (PA) 19. Austin College (TX) 21. Occidental College (CA) 21. Smith College (MA) 21. Swarthmore College (PA) 24. Bard College (NY) 24. Morehouse College (GA) 26. Barnard College (NY) 26. Wabash College (IN) 26. Wesleyan University (CT) 29. Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) 30. Denison University (OH) 30. Franklin College (IN) 30. Purchase College–SUNY (NY)* 33. Claflin University (SC) 33. Franklin & Marshall College (PA) 35. Fisk University (TN) 35. Hamilton College (NY) 35. Hendrix College (AR) 35. Macalester College (MN) 35. Wheaton College (IL) 40. Bethany Lutheran College (MN)

% of Pell recipients (entering 2015)

Pell graduation rate

42% 45% 42% 43% 50% 26% 34% 48% 30% 90% 44% 20% 27% 38% 37% 23% 20% N/A 37% 32% 20% 18% 21% N/A 48% 18% 35% 17% N/A 22% 44% 38% 80% 17% 60% 19% 30% 18% 24% 33%

84% 76% 76% 66% 58% 92% 68% 48% 92% 56% 57% 94% 87% 59% 64% 92% 93% N/A 65% 60% 86% 89% 92% N/A 52% 95% 74% 93% N/A 77% 59% 57% 47% 85% 30% 91% 68% 88% 84% 52%

Rank School (State) (*Public)

40. Centenary College (LA) 40. Kalamazoo College (MI) 40. University of Minnesota-Morris (MN)* 44. Juniata College (PA) 45. Claremont McKenna College (CA) 45. Davidson College (NC) 45. Grinnell College (IA) 45. Washington & Jefferson College (PA) 49. College of the Holy Cross (MA) 49. Harvey Mudd College (CA) 49. Haverford College (PA) 49. Hollins University (VA) 49. Ohio Wesleyan University (OH) 49. Tougaloo College (MS) 55. Bowdoin College (ME) 56. Linfield University (OR) 56. Meredith College (NC) 56. Oglethorpe University (GA) 56. Ursinus College (PA) 60. Houghton University (NY) 60. Massachusetts Col. of Liberal Arts (MA)* 60. Simpson University (CA) 63. Albright College (PA) 63. Covenant College (GA) 63. Hampshire College (MA) 63. Lawrence University (WI) 63. St. Lawrence University (NY) 63. Westminster College (PA) 69. Beloit College (WI) 69. Dillard University (LA) 69. Mount Holyoke College (MA) 69. Pitzer College (CA) 73. Albion College (MI) 73. Skidmore College (NY) 73. St. John’s College (NM) 73. Virginia Union University (VA) 77. Connecticut College (CT) 78. University of North Carolina–Asheville (NC)* 79. Aquinas College (MI) 79. Goucher College (MD) 81. Coe College (IA) 81. Muhlenberg College (PA) 81. Univ. of Science and Arts of Okla. (OK)* 84. Carleton College (MN) 84. DePauw University (IN) 84. Lyon College (AR) 84. Providence Christian College (CA) 84. Saint Mary’s College (IN) 84. Trinity University (TX) 90. Cheyney U. of Pennsylvania (PA)* 90. Hanover College (IN) 90. Johnson C. Smith University (NC) 90. Medgar Evers College–CUNY (NY)* 90. Ripon College (WI) 90. St. Olaf College (MN) 96. Willamette University (OR) 97. Bethune-Cookman University (FL) 97. Cornell College (IA) 97. Gettysburg College (PA) 97. Union College (NY)

% of Pell recipients (entering 2015)

Pell graduation rate

37% 26% 35% 28% 19% 16% 22% 34% 14% 14% 15% 33% 37% 77% 16% 28% 33% 40% 25% 46% 47% 38% N/A 26% 28% 24% 23% 41% 36% 76% 16% 13% 46% 17% 37% 76% 16% 39% 28% 29% 42% 19% 42% 13% 22% 44% N/A 28% 16% N/A 35% 83% 84% 40% 20% 26% 81% N/A 19% 13%

61% 70% 61% 68% 92% 91% 90% 61% 90% 94% 89% 61% 57% 56% 93% 71% 67% 54% 73% 56% 45% 39% N/A 63% 59% 78% 78% 61% 68% 39% 85% 86% 52% 88% 42% 34% 90% 49% 62% 54% 60% 83% 43% 88% 73% 39% N/A 56% 84% N/A 58% 31% 27% 59% 78% 66% 27% N/A 80% 81%

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BEST COLLEGES FOR SOCIAL MOBILITY

Regional Universities

% of Pell recipients (entering 2015)

Pell graduation rate

NORTH 1. CUNY–Baruch College (NY)* 1. CUNY–Hunter College (NY)* 3. CUNY–John Jay College of Crim. Justice (NY)* 3. Monroe University (NY) 5. Saint Peter’s University (NJ) 6. CUNY–Brooklyn College (NY)* 6. CUNY–Lehman College (NY)* 8. CUNY–Queens College (NY)* 9. Fairleigh Dickinson U.–Metropolitan Campus (NJ) 9. SUNY College–Old Westbury (NY)* 11. Centenary University (NJ) 12. Caldwell University (NJ) 13. SUNY Oswego (NY)* 14. Cairn University (PA) 15. Elms College (MA) 16. Bay Path University (MA) 16. Cedar Crest College (PA) 16. Felician University (NJ) 19. La Roche University (PA) 19. Saint Elizabeth University (NJ) 19. SUNY–New Paltz (NY)* 22. Notre Dame of Maryland University (MD) 23. Albertus Magnus College (CT) 23. Monmouth University (NJ) 23. Salem State University (MA)* 26. Carlow University (PA) 27. University of Saint Joseph (CT) 28. Mercy University (NY) 29. New York Inst. of Technology (NY) 30. Roberts Wesleyan University (NY) 30. SUNY Brockport (NY)* 32. Rhode Island College (RI)* 33. CUNY–College of Staten Island (NY)* 33. Lincoln University (PA)* 33. Thomas College (ME) 36. Alfred University (NY) 36. Anna Maria College (MA) 36. Chestnut Hill College (PA) 36. Salve Regina University (RI) 36. SUNY–Plattsburgh (NY)*

54% 60% N/A 72% 67% 65% 77% 53% 52% N/A N/A 57% 50% N/A 38% 64% 43% 62% 50% N/A 39% 57% 59% 33% 51% 51% 45% 70% 44% 36% 45% 58% 51% 71% N/A 49% N/A N/A 23% 39%

74% 57% N/A 57% 57% 53% 52% 53% 50% N/A N/A 53% 55% N/A 64% 42% 56% 44% 51% N/A 64% 44% 50% 70% 47% 53% 58% 42% 57% 60% 48% 45% 43% 41% N/A 47% N/A N/A 73% 50%

SOUTH 1. Tuskegee University (AL) 2. Universidad Adventista de las Antillas (PR) 3. Fort Valley State University (GA)* 4. Bob Jones University (SC) 4. Southern Wesleyan University (SC) 4. West Liberty University (WV)* 7. Columbia International Univ. (SC) 7. North Carolina Central Univ. (NC)* 7. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (PR) 7. University of Puerto Rico–Mayaguez (PR)* 11. U. of North Carolina–Pembroke (NC)* 12. Campbellsville University (KY) 12. Converse University (SC) 14. Fayetteville State University (NC)* 15. Florida National University (FL) 15. Winthrop University (SC)* 17. Columbia College (SC) 17. Everglades University (FL) 19. Johnson University (TN) 19. Union Commonwealth University (KY) 21. Clayton State University (GA)* 21. Mississippi Univ. for Women (MS)* 21. National University College (PR)

63% N/A 80% 41% N/A N/A 48% 72% 78% N/A 63% N/A 45% 74% 77% 46% 69% 67% N/A N/A 67% 62% N/A

55% N/A 41% 57% N/A N/A 39% 40% 49% N/A 41% N/A 57% 38% 41% 49% 30% 63% N/A N/A 40% 41% N/A

Rank School (State) (*Public)

% of Pell recipients (entering 2015)

Pell graduation rate

24. Midway University (KY) 25. Francis Marion University (SC)* 25. Northwestern State University of Louisiana* 27. University of Mount Olive (NC) 28. University of Montevallo (AL)* 29. Emory & Henry University (VA) 29. Inter American U. of Puerto Rico–San German 29. Pfeiffer University (NC) 32. Albany State University (GA)* 33. Christian Brothers University (TN) 33. North Greenville University (SC) 35. Spalding University (KY) 36. Alcorn State University (MS)* 37. Appalachian State University (NC)* 37. Columbus State University (GA)* 37. Rollins College (FL) 37. University of Mobile (AL)

45% 60% 52% N/A 43% 43% 90% N/A 76% 43% 44% 51% 70% 27% 52% 27% 52%

41% 39% 41% N/A 51% 52% 37% N/A 32% 46% 52% 41% 52% 67% 37% 71% 35%

MIDWEST 1. Maranatha Baptist University (WI) 2. Mount Mary University (WI) 3. Augsburg University (MN) 3. Dominican University (IL) 3. Elmhurst University (IL) 6. North Park University (IL) 7. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) 8. Alverno College (WI) 8. Ursuline College (OH) 10. Crown College (MN) 11. Buena Vista University (IA) 12. Saint Xavier University (IL) 13. Greenville University (IL) 13. Muskingum University (OH) 13. University of Michigan–Dearborn (MI)* 16. Hamline University (MN) 17. Bethel University (IN) 18. Avila University (MO) 18. Eastern Illinois University (IL)* 18. Judson University (IL) 18. Metropolitan State University (MN)* 18. University of Nebraska at Kearney (NE)* 18. Univ. of Northwestern–St. Paul (MN) 24. Southwest Baptist University (MO) 25. Grace College and Seminary (IN) 26. Baldwin Wallace University (OH) 26. Dordt University (IA) 26. Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (OH) 26. Mount Vernon Nazarene University (OH) 26. Stephens College (MO) 31. Benedictine University (IL) 31. Lewis University (IL) 33. University of Saint Francis (IN) 34. Evangel University (MO) 35. Indiana University East (IN)* 35. North Central College (IL) 35. Otterbein University (OH) 38. Concordia University Chicago (IL) 39. Heidelberg University (OH) 39. Shawnee State University (OH)*

57% 76% 55% 56% 45% 52% 62% 59% 54% N/A 49% 59% N/A 41% 39% N/A 48% 50% 57% 35% N/A 38% 30% N/A N/A 39% 27% N/A N/A N/A 43% 34% 41% 40% 57% 32% 31% 55% 41% 40%

62% 41% 47% 51% 70% 53% 41% 47% 65% N/A 55% 51% N/A 47% 55% N/A 45% 49% 41% 61% N/A 54% 62% N/A N/A 58% 69% N/A N/A N/A 43% 65% 47% 57% 39% 58% 61% 30% 42% 44%

WEST 1. Parker University (TX) 2. California State U.–Monterey Bay (CA)* 3. California State University–Stanislaus (CA)* 3. La Sierra University (CA) 5. Mount Saint Mary’s University (CA)

N/A 48% 62% 53% 61%

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6. Woodbury University (CA) 7. California State University–Channel Islands* 7. California State University–Los Angeles (CA)* 9. California State University–Sacramento (CA)* 10. California State Polytechnic U.–Pomona (CA)* 10. Saint Edward’s University (TX) 12. St. Mary’s Univ. of San Antonio (TX) 13. California State University–Dominguez Hills* 13. San Jose State University (CA)* 13. Vanguard University of Southern California 16. California State University–Northridge (CA)* 16. California State University–San Marcos (CA)* 18. Texas A&M International University (TX)* 19. University of Washington–Tacoma (WA)* 20. Nelson University (TX) 21. California State University–Bakersfield (CA)* 21. Heritage University (WA) 21. NewSchool of Architecture and Design (CA) 21. The University of North Texas–Dallas (TX)* 25. University of Washington–Bothell (WA)* 26. California Institute of the Arts (CA) 26. Prescott College (AZ) 28. Fresno Pacific University (CA) 28. University of Houston–Downtown (TX)* 30. California State University–Chico (CA)* 31. ArtCenter College of Design (CA) 31. California Lutheran University (CA) 33. Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)* 34. California Baptist University (CA) 35. Houston Christian University (TX) 36. University of Redlands (CA) 37. University of Houston–Victoria (TX)* 37. Whitworth University (WA) 39. Corban University (OR) 40. Dominican University of California (CA) 40. Hope International University (CA) 40. Northwest University (WA) 40. Sonoma State University (CA)* 40. Texas A&M–San Antonio (TX)*

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NORTH 1. Vaughn College of Aeron. and Tech. (NY) 2. Elmira College (NY) 3. Boricua College (NY) 4. University of Mount Saint Vincent (NY) 5. University of Maine at Farmington (ME)* 6. The College of Westchester (NY) 7. Berkeley College (NY) 7. Mitchell College (CT) 9. Pennsylvania State University – Scranton (PA)* 9. St. Francis College (NY) 11. University of Valley Forge (PA) 12. SUNY Cobleskill (NY)* 13. SUNY College of Technology at Canton (NY)* 14. Cooper Union for Adv. of Sci. and Art (NY) 14. Montserrat College of Art (MA) 16. CUNY–New York City College of Technology* 17. Pennsylvania State U. – Greater Allegheny* 17. SUNY College of Technology–Delhi (NY)* 19. Pennsylvania State University – Schuylkill* 20. Keystone College (PA)

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64% 34% N/A 60% 53% 81% 68% N/A N/A N/A 50% 42% 57% 22% 38% 68% N/A N/A N/A 63%

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SOUTH 1. University of Puerto Rico–Carolina (PR)* 2. University of Puerto Rico–Arecibo (PR)* 3. Elizabeth City State University (NC)* 3. University of Puerto Rico–Humacao (PR)* 5. Inter American U. of Puerto Rico–Guayama 5. Miami Dade College (FL)* 7. University of South Carolina–Upstate (SC)* 8. University of Puerto Rico–Ponce (PR)* 9. Wesleyan College (GA) 10. Toccoa Falls College (GA) 11. Lander University (SC)* 11. Newberry College (SC) 13. Mid-Atlantic Christian University (NC) 13. University of Puerto Rico–Aguadilla (PR)* 15. Davis and Elkins College (WV) 15. Inter American U. of Puerto Rico–Fajardo 17. Kentucky State University (KY)* 18. Blue Mountain Christian University (MS) 19. Huntingdon College (AL) 20. Talladega College (AL) 20. University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff (AR)* 20. Webber International University (FL) 20. William Peace University (NC)

N/A 89% N/A N/A N/A 71% 61% N/A N/A 51% 51% 61% N/A N/A N/A N/A 70% 43% 48% N/A 74% N/A 46%

N/A 53% N/A N/A N/A 49% 39% N/A N/A 39% 44% 38% N/A N/A N/A N/A 29% 57% 39% N/A 36% N/A 41%

MIDWEST 1. College of the Ozarks (MO) 2. Faith Baptist Bible Col. & Theolog. Seminary (IA) 3. Cottey College (MO) 4. Hiram College (OH) 5. Emmaus Bible College (IA) 5. North Central University (MN) 5. Union Adventist University (NE) 8. Culver-Stockton College (MO) 8. Illinois Wesleyan University (IL) 10. Blackburn College (IL) 11. University of Minnesota Crookston (MN)* 12. Simpson College (IA) 13. Grace Christian University (MI) 14. Ottawa University (KS) 15. Dakota Wesleyan University (SD) 16. Alma College (MI) 16. Central Methodist University (MO) 16. Central State University (OH)* 16. The University of Olivet (MI) 20. Bethany College (KS)

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WEST 1. Warner Pacific University (OR) 2. Life Pacific University (CA) 3. University of Silicon Valley (CA) 4. Huston-Tillotson University (TX) 5. McMurry University (TX) 6. California State University–Maritime Academy* 6. John Paul the Great Catholic University (CA) 8. University of Hawaii–West Oahu (HI)* 9. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U.–Prescott (AZ) 9. Oklahoma Panhandle State Univ. (OK)* 9. Oregon Institute of Technology (OR)* 12. Northern Marianas College (MP)* 12. University of Advancing Technology (AZ) 14. Texas College (TX) 15. Wiley College (TX) 16. Carroll College (MT) 16. Pacific Union College (CA) 16. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (CO) 19. Howard Payne University (TX) 20. Brigham Young University–Idaho (ID)

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seem daunting. There are many questions students have about everything from deadlines to writing a winning essay. This is especially true if students don’t have parents or siblings who have already been through it and can offer advice. For many, it’s the first time they’re navigating such a high-stakes process on their own. Understanding where to start, and how to stay organized, becomes key. Since there are several steps, such as writing an essay and obtaining letters of recommendation, experts say a good way for students to get started is to create a to-do list during their junior year of high school. “Once you can see it visually, the number of tasks and a schedule to do them, it simplifies a lot of things,” says Christine Chu, a premier college admissions counselor at IvyWise, a New York-based education consulting firm. “It will take away a lot of the anxiety.” Though there is often prep work, students generally begin working on college application tasks the summer between their junior and senior years of high school, experts say. Here’s what prospective undergraduates need to know about completing a college application.

Know the College Application Deadlines High school seniors have multiple application deadlines to choose from when applying to colleges. Understanding your options helps determine how you can prioritize your submissions.

Early Decision First are early decision deadlines, usually in November. Students who apply via early decision, or ED, hear back from a college sooner than their peers who turn in applications later. ED admissions decisions often come out by December. However, students should be aware that ED acceptances are binding, meaning an applicant must enroll if offered admission.

Regular Decision Students can also choose to apply by a school’s regular decision deadline, which is typically January 1. Students who apply regular decision generally hear back from schools in mid-to-late March or early April. This is the most common way students apply to schools.

Early Action Early action is another type of application deadline that tends to be in November or December, though some schools set deadlines as early as October 15. Similar to early decision, students who apply via early action hear back from schools sooner. The difference is EA acceptances aren’t binding.

Rolling Admissions Schools with rolling admissions evaluate applications as they receive them and release admissions decisions on an ongoing basis. These schools may have a priority filing date, but they generally don’t have a hard cutoff

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In deciding when to apply, as well as how many colleges to apply to, students should consider financial aid implications. Experts say if money is a concern, as it is for most families of college-bound students, applicants should choose nonbinding deadlines—EA and regular decision. This will enable families to compare financial aid offers from multiple schools. Experts also suggest students research applicable scholarships, like those related to their hobbies, to help offset costs. See Scholarship Strategies on page 121 for tips on how to score grant money. There’s no set price for college application fees, which

date for applications. The institutions continue accepting them until all spots in the incoming class are filled. Regardless of the type of decision students pursue, it’s important to start the application process early, says Denard Jones, lead counselor at Empowerly, a college admissions consulting company. “If you chunk it up and break down these tasks and can get ahead and start early, you’re not stifling your creativity because you’re trying to rush through to get everything done by October or November deadlines,” he says. “Time management is something you’re going to have to deal with the rest of your life, regardless of what you go into.”

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experts say typically range from $50 to $90 per application, though costs can stretch upward of $100 in some instances. Prospective students should check college websites to determine these individual fees.

As part of the application process, most colleges require students to submit at least one writing sample: the college essay. This is sometimes referred to as a personal statement. There’s usually a word limit of around several hundred words for a personal statement. The main essay on the Common App should be around 650 words. The Coalition Application website says its essays should be between 500 and 650 words. Institution-specific supplemental essays typically have a word count of around 250 words. Regardless of which application platform they use, students have multiple essay prompts from which to choose. “The application essay prompts are broad and open-ended, and I think that’s sometimes what challenges students the most,” says Niki Barron, associate dean of admission at

Choose Your Preferred Platform Students have several options when it comes to the college application platform they utilize.

The Common Application One popular choice is the Common Application, which is accepted by more than 1,000 colleges, including some outside the United States. Students fill out the Common App once and can then submit it to multiple colleges. However, in addition to the main application, Common App schools often have a supplemental section, Chu says. The supplement sometimes includes additional essay questions, so students may need to budget time for more writing. Some schools do not accept the Common App and students will have to fill out separate applications, generally through the school’s website.

Coalition Application and Common Black College Application Other application options include the Coalition Application, a newer platform accepted by 130 schools, and the Common Black College Application, accepted by most Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Additionally, some colleges have school-specific or university system-specific applications. For example, the UniHamilton College in New York. “But they’re open-ended for a reason, and that’s because we do really want to see what students choose to write about, what students feel is important.” Experts say students should try to tell a story about themselves in the essay, which doesn’t necessarily mean writing about a big, impressive accomplishment. Barron says the most memorable essays she’s read focus on more ordinary topics. “But they’re done in such a self-reflective way that it gives me so much insight into who a student is as a person and gives me such a sense of the student’s voice,” she adds. For tips on how to write your college essay, see page 106.

Understand the Other Key Sections

versity of California system has its own application—the only platform used by UC schools—and students can apply to multiple campuses with one application. Prospective students can visit a college’s website to find out which application platforms are accepted. Also, the Common App, Coalition Application and CBCA websites list their partner schools.

There are several other parts of the college application that prospective students should be ready for. Be sure to plan ahead and ask for help where needed.

Personal Information In the first portion of a college application, students have

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which schools they’d like their scores sent to before or up to nine days after the test, according to the College Board, which administers the standardized test. The fee for each additional score report is $15. Similarly, students who sit for the ACT can send their score to up to four colleges at no cost, according to the ACT website. Additional score reports are $20 each. However, some students may qualify for a fee waiver, which allows test-takers to send additional score reports for free to colleges and scholarship agencies at any time during the college search process, according to the ACT website.

to provide basic information about themselves, their school and their family.

High School Transcript Colleges also ask for an official high school transcript, which is a record of the courses students have taken and the grades they have earned. Admissions offices typically ask that a transcript be sent directly from the high school rather than from the student, says Geoff Heckman, a school counselor and department chair at Platte County High School in Missouri. Students usually submit a transcript request to their high school’s counseling office, but some schools use an online service, such as Parchment or SENDedu, that allows students to request the transcript be sent through a secure online provider, Heckman says. Students can also send their transcript via a registrar if their school has one rather than through the counseling office.

Letters of Recommendation Colleges often ask students to submit two to three letters of recommendation. Students should seek out recommenders—often they have to be teachers or counselors—who know them well

Standardized Test Scores Many schools require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores, which are usually sent by the testing companies. The number of schools requiring standardized test scores continues to change after the coronavirus pandemic upended these exams. (See page 111 for more on entrance exams.) Prospective students should know, however, that testing policies vary even when such exams are not required. Key terms to pay attention to include test-blind and test-optional. Test-blind means that scores will not be considered if submitted. By contrast, test-optional colleges do not require ACT or SAT scores but will consider them if submitted as part of an application. and can comment not just on their academic abilities but also their personal qualities and achievements, Chu says. Students should request letters of recommendation well before the application deadline. Chu advises at least two months in advance. “The more time students can give the authors of those recommendations, I think the more thorough and helpful those recommendations are going to be for us,” Barron says. A good rule of thumb is for students to provide recommenders with a copy of their resume to help them cover all these bases, Heckman says. This will help them add color to your letter.

Information on Extracurricular Activities College applications give students the chance to provide information on the extracurricular activities they participated in while in high school. In this section, students should detail all of the ways they spend their time outside of class, Barron says. This includes structured activities like sports or clubs, as well as family obligations such as caring for siblings or part-time employment, she says. Some admissions officers spend significant time evaluating this section, Jones says, but he adds this is often the

Chu notes that “admissions officers still want to see test scores if possible” and that high marks will only help. Plus, strong scores can lead to scholarships, in some cases, experts say. A good ACT or SAT score varies by college, and Chu encourages students to look at a college’s first-year student profile to determine admission goals. SAT-takers are allowed four free score reports each time they register for the exam. Students can select

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may not fit in. While it’s not part of the formal application process, exploring a college can help students determine which schools to apply to. (For tips on how to make the most out of your college visit, see page 18.) Such visits, Chu says, offer a “glimpse into a day in the life” of students living and learning on those campuses. But in the absence of the opportunity to visit—say, due to cost restrictions or other travel limitations—students should

most overlooked part of the application. Many students rush through it and don’t thoroughly explain the extent to which they were involved in an activity. Be sure to explain any leadership roles or accomplishments, he says. “The extracurriculars are the things that they spend their entire high school career doing that lead up to these wonderful moments and accolades over time,” says Jones. “So take the time and be detailed.”

Look into Getting the Application Fee Waived There are several ways students from low-income families can submit college applications for free. Students who received SAT or ACT test fee waivers are eligible for college application fee waivers from the testing companies. The College Board sends such waivers automatically to students. Not all schools accept these waivers, but many do. Similarly, the ACT has a fee waiver request form students and school counselors can fill out and send to colleges. The National Association for College Admission Counseling also offers a fee waiver request form. In addition, eligible students can request a fee waiver within the body of some college applications, including the Common App. consider virtual tours, which emerged as a popular option for applicants due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to advancements in online tools, students can get a good look at what the college has to offer. While virtual tours may offer fewer opportunities to make personal connections, students should still attempt to forge them. “Virtual visits can be the next best thing” to an in-person tour, Barron notes. She also encourages applicants to “check college websites for offerings and opportunities to connect virtually with current students, admission staff, professors, coaches and others.” l

There are other times schools waive application fees, and not just for low-income students. Students can sometimes get an application fee waived by participating in instant decision day events at their high school or on a college’s campus. Applicants should also keep an eye out for free application periods in some states, when some colleges waive fees to apply.

Use a College Visit to Decide Where to Apply A common piece of advice offered by admissions consultants and college officials alike is to tour a campus. Visiting a college can help prospective students get a sense of the culture and community and understand how they may or

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ET TERS OF RECOMMENDATION can bring your college application to life. When done right, they go beyond transcripts and test scores to help admissions officers see who you are as a person. They give schools a “third dimension” as to who students are as individuals, says Peter Wilson, dean of college admissions at the University of Chicago in Illinois. “They tell us what a student is like and how they perform in their classroom and overall community,” Wilson says. “They tell us how a student would interact with their peers, so they’re giving us a sense of, when you come to our campus, how are you going to interact with our faculty and what are you going to be like in a classroom setting?” In other words, recommendation letters can help admissions officers imagine you on their campus—both in and out of the classroom. While just one part of the college application process, it’s an important one, experts say. Recommendation letters play a bigger role than many students might think, says Richard Tench, a school counselor at St. Albans High School in West Virginia. “This really paints the bigger picture,” he says. “When admissions looks at files, everyone’s going to have a transcript. Everyone is going to have extracurriculars. But those only speak so far. I think those personal stories and those stories of perseverance or their true passion that come out in the letters are what set (some applicants) apart.”

Getting strong letters takes more than a quick ask the week before a deadline. It requires time, planning and a bit of self-reflection. Here’s how students can approach the process thoughtfully—and avoid common mistakes along the way.

Who Should You Ask for a Recommendation Letter? Admissions officers generally want to see letters of recommendation from high school teachers and counselors. But some colleges have more specific requirements than others. For example, the University of Chicago requires two letters of recommendation from teachers in “academic subjects,” which include: “mathematics, social studies, history, science, English or literature, foreign language, and other courses in which you are doing substantial amounts of reading, writing, or class discussion,” according to the school’s admissions website. Generally, students can include letters from elective teachers if that teacher and class are aligned

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with what they plan to major in, says Colleen Paparella, founder of DC College Counseling. For example, a student planning to major in vocal performance might seek a letter from the choir teacher, or a student planning to study art might request a letter from the art teacher. A college’s website will usually spell out the exact requirements for letters of recommendation. When it comes to letters of recommendation from teachers, students should approach the instructors with whom they have the best relationships, experts say. Ideally, this is someone who knows them well and can speak to both their academic and personal strengths. It’s important that students consider the context in which the recommender knows them, says Geoff Heckman, a school counselor at Platte County High School in Missouri. “For instance, if you’re asking me as a school counselor to write a letter for you, it’s probably going to be about your academic promise, your integrity in the school, those pieces,” he says. “But if you’re

asking somebody like an employer, they’re probably going to be writing it from the perspective of your work ethic.” Students should also make sure they’re asking recent teachers for recommendations, meaning those who taught them during the second half of high school. Typically, colleges are looking for recommendations from 11th grade teachers because they’ve most recently been with the student for a full academic year before applying, experts say. “By the time an admissions officer reads the letter it’s going to be midway through 12th grade, and the teacher from 9th and 10th grade is going to seem really far away and it’s going to be a red flag,” Paparella says. “It’s going to look like they didn’t have somebody more recent to ask.” A student with a part-time job may consider asking his or her manager for a recommendation, and athletes may think about asking their coaches, says Steven Roy Goodman, an educational consultant and admissions strategist in the District of Columbia. Such recommenders may be able to discuss some of a student’s strengths that aren’t as evident in a classroom setting.

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ommendations online. No matter the method, students should be respectful and request letters of recommendation well before an application deadline. Giving teachers, counselors and others ample time to write usually results in stronger recommendations. Heckman encourages students at his high school to ask for recommendations in late spring or early summer of their junior year. This will give teachers and counselors time to work on a recommendation before seniors inundate them with requests midway through the fall. Once students ask a teacher or counselor to write a letter of recommendation, they should allow at least two weeks for them to complete it. That gives everyone a fair amount of time to compose a well-written letter, he says. Another reason not to procrastinate: Some teachers will commit to writing only a certain number of recommendations each year. Students who wait too long to ask may encounter teachers who have already hit their limit. “As a former junior-year high school English teacher, I always appreciated receiving letter of recommendation requests before the end of the academic year. That’s why I advise students to ask their teachers for recommendation letters before the end of 11th grade,” says Robin Freed, a premier college counselor for IvyWise, an educational consulting company. “Doing so provides teachers who wish to work on letters over the summer plenty of time to craft thoughtful letters without the time constraints that come with the academic year.” Students who wait to make recommendation requests until the fall of senior year run the risk of teachers not having enough time to write letters that reflect the student’s strengths as a learner, says Freed, resulting in a letter that may be shorter or more generic and may not do the student justice.

What Makes a Good Recommendation Letter? Even if students have strong, yearslong relationships with their teachers, experts say it’s important not to assume they’ll know what to include in the recommendation. Teachers are likely writing letters for other students as well, so preparing a list of things for them to write about will aid the recommender’s memory and their writing process. To help teachers write effective letters, Freed recommends that students provide their teachers with additional information, such as a resume or a statement that highlights a memorable project, favorite assignment, or classroom discussion. Doing this can be the difference between a good letter and a bad letter, Paparella says. Students should welcome the opportunity to list all of their accomplishments and qualities for the recommender, Heckman says. “Really go over and above in talking about all of those characteristics that you possess,” he says. “If

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you’re willing to say, ‘Hey, I think this is something that’s great,’ and I think it is, too, then together we can write a great letter.” High schools may have a system to help with this process. Some counseling offices, for instance, ask students to complete a questionnaire to request a letter of recommendation. Heckman says students at his school fill out a Google form that gives recommenders direction on their letters. “There are times when students want certain areas highlighted about them that you may not be as familiar with,” Heckman says. “At times it’s necessary to know everything that a student is involved with so that you’re not only writing about what you know about that student, but also the other things that they want given attention to as well.” If a high school doesn’t provide a questionnaire, Paparella says she asks students to answer some generic questions and give the answers to their recommenders. Questions and answers for teacher recommendations should focus on the student’s class performance, while questions and answers for counselors should focus on “more of a holistic view of a student,” she says.

How Many Letters of Recommendation for College Do I Need? The number of recommendations you will need depends on which colleges you are applying to, so check admissions requirements online. Paparella says students should obtain two letters, regardless of whether the schools they’re applying to ask for them. If students decide later during their senior year to apply to a school that requires them, already having those letters in hand can be crucial, she says. “It’s better to have them and not need them than to scramble at the last minute to get one,” she says. In addition to what’s required, some colleges give applicants the option to submit supplemental letters. It makes sense to ask for an additional letter if it can tell the admissions committee something new about a student, Goodman says. If a school is test-optional, Goodman says, recommendation letters “are something that admissions officers can hang their hats on,” so submitting supplemental letters could be beneficial. “There’s no substitute for somebody being able to talk specifically about your particular interaction with them and their particular interaction with you.” However, schools vary on the number and type of supplemental recommendations they will take. For example, some may accept supplemental letters from clergy and coaches, while others have a more limited list, Paparella says. Some won’t take any. Students can find that information either on the Common App or the school’s website. Even when applying to schools that accept several letters, Paparella says it’s best to be selective about what you send. “You have to make sure that the person submitting this is sharing totally new information above and beyond what’s already been shared by the counselor and teachers,” she says. If they can add something, then it’s probably worth sending. “But beyond that, I would say no more than one additional letter from any third party unless it’s a very unique situation.” l

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How to Get Accepted Into College with a Low GPA Students with a low GPA may want to consider community college or retaking standardized tests. by Cole Claybourn

OR STUDENTS who struggle academically in high school, the college application process can be especially stressful. A low GPA can rule out top universities and other highly selective institutions, but it doesn’t have to close the door to a degree. Beyond GPA and standardized test scores, admissions officers say they are interested in the whole applicant, including their extracurricular interests, work experience and life events or factors that could have led to low grades. You can still gain admission with a low GPA, but admissions experts say you should find the root cause of your academic shortcomings—and spend the rest of senior year making your applications more appealing. Work on your study skills, seek extra help from teachers and tutors, focus on understanding new material and strive for stronger academic work to raise your grades, says Victoria Dimock, a college admissions counselor for IvyWise, an education consulting firm. It’s never too late for students to show an upward trend in their grades. Colleges often take note when applicants demonstrate improvement over time, since steady progress can reflect maturity, stronger academic skills and an increased readiness for college-level work—even if the student started off with lower marks. Discuss all your options with a counselor, and consider these five strategies to strengthen your college applications.

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Take Responsibility and Explain Your Low GPA Family issues, illness, an unexpected switch in teachers or a lack of maturity can lead to poor academic performance. But a low GPA or test score doesn’t define a student, and understanding the surrounding circumstances helps admissions offices see the full picture, says Erin Slater, director of undergraduate admissions at University of North Carolina-Greensboro. You can discuss poor grades—and what you’ve done to address academic deficiencies— in a college application essay, also called a personal statement, or in the additional information field on the Common Application. “Students can connect with their admissions counselor through a formal interview or discuss their experiences with an admissions representative visiting their school, if applicable,” Slater says. “These opportunities allow applicants to provide valuable insight into their journey and highlight their potential for success.”

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For example, one University of Connecticut applicant’s high school performance suffered after her parents divorced, says Nathan Fuerst, vice president for student life and enrollment at UConn. Living in a new town meant she had to take public transportation to get to her high school, and sometimes missed instruction time. Her grades dropped. “Upon meeting her as part of the application process and talking to her, I could see that her story lined up with her essay and the letters we received, so we actually gave her a shot,” Fuerst says.

Get Recommendation Letters From Teachers and Counselors A good word from a high school counselor or teacher can go a long way, experts say. Recommendation letters can give additional context that you might not otherwise mention, and validate explanations for academic struggles, Fuerst says. Admissions officers suggest seeking letters from teachers and counselors who know you well and

can advocate capably for you. Discuss in detail what you would like addressed before the letter is written. Recommendation letters can also highlight activities, skills and community service that demonstrate well-roundedness and persistence, and show that a student with poor grades “course corrected,” Fuerst says. “If they happen to be right near that line, it could make the difference and it could bump them in,” he says. “If your GPA and test scores are really, really low, it probably isn’t going to make a big difference. But that line is a different line at every institution, so they should do their research.”

Wait to Apply With a Higher GPA and Test Scores You may choose to apply later in your senior year, once you’ve worked to improve your GPA. Early decision or early action are often competitive, so students with low GPAs may benefit from applying to schools with rolling admissions or those that accept applications after the typical May 1 deadline. If you’ve scored poorly on the SAT or ACT, you may also consider delaying your applications so that you can retake the tests to try for a higher score. Many schools allow students to superscore by combining the best section scores across multiple attempts, to create the highest possible composite score. High ACT or SAT scores won’t cancel out a low GPA, but in addition to BEST COLLEGES

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a good explanation and recommendation letters, they can help show you’re capable of succeeding in college.

Consider Alternative Admissions Programs Under certain conditions, those eyeing a four-year college may be admitted via an alternative admissions program. These offer additional academic support and generally offer college credit classes plus workshops for students who don’t meet

regular admissions requirements. For example, Fuerst says UConn requires a high school GPA of 3.8 or higher for admission, but in rare instances makes exceptions for applicants with lower grades—like the student whose GPA dropped after her parents’ divorce and relocation. That student completed UConn’s BRIDGE alternative admission program, which Fuerst says is for students who “show high potential for success”

despite lower GPAs. She “really did amazingly well as a student at the university,” going on to become a UConn tour guide and a leader in the school and community, Fuerst says.

Start at a Community College or Regional Campus If you lack the academic background needed for a four-year institution, admissions officials recommend attending a community college—especially if you need

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to catch up on developmental coursework. Community colleges can also help students progress “until they feel they have a solid grasp on the academic rigor college-level courses take as well as an understanding of their own personal needs and tendencies as a student,” Dimock says. Many four-year institutions, like UNC-Greensboro and UConn, have articulation agreements that make it easy for students to transfer from certain statewide or regional communi-

ty colleges. These agreements create a clear path for students to move on without losing credits. For example, UConn’s Guaranteed Admission Program with Connecticut Community Colleges guarantees admission to UConn’s Storrs campus for transfer applicants who fulfill the requirements. Slater says 38% of UNC-Greensboro students are transfers, many of whom come from state community colleges the school partners with.

UConn also defers some applicants to regional campuses, with the option to eventually transfer to the main campus. When students apply as transfers with better grades, their high school GPA becomes less relevant, Fuerst says. “If you’re denied admission to an institution today, it doesn’t mean it closes that pathway off indefinitely,” he says. “It just means that the path is taking a different form than you originally thought it might.” l

Making Extracurriculars Count on Your Application Admissions officers value sustained involvement, leadership and impact—especially for applicants working to stand out beyond their GPA. by Tiffany Sorensen

HILE GRADES CARRY the most weight,

extracurriculars can help bolster an application and show qualities that academics don’t capture. For students with lower GPAs, focused, meaningful involvement can demonstrate motivation, responsibility and leadership.

Balance Academics with Activities Extracurriculars won’t outweigh weak academics on their own, but they can add context and highlight strengths. A student with strong community engagement, for instance, may show persistence and commitment even if grades are less competitive. Colleges often view this kind of dedication as evidence of a student’s potential to succeed in a campus environment.

Identify Patterns and Themes Admissions officers look for themes that reflect interests and potential. For students working to strengthen their profile, aligning activities with future goals—like science clubs for STEM majors or volunteer work for service careers—can reinforce fit and direction. Clear patterns in your involvement can reassure schools that you’re serious about your goals, even if your transcript isn’t perfect.

Demonstrate Commitment Long-term involvement shows follow-through, which can reassure admissions offices about your dedication. Rather than joining numerous short-lived clubs, stick with a few activities and deepen your role in them. Sustained participation signals that you have the discipline to stick with challenges—a quality colleges value in any applicant.

Show Leadership Evolving from member to leader—becoming a team captain or club officer—demonstrates growth and drive. Starting a club or initiative tied to your interests can be especially powerful if academics aren’t your strongest area. Leadership roles can help admissions officers see beyond GPA by highlighting initiative, confidence and influence among peers.

Look Beyond School Community-based activities, part-time jobs and volunteer work also count. These can show maturity, time management and a willingness to contribute—all qualities colleges value alongside academics. For students with lower GPAs, real-world experiences can stand out as proof of resilience and readiness for college-level responsibilities.

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How to Write a

College Essay

From topic to final draft, here’s how to write a personal statement that helps your application stand out. by Cole Claybourn

ollege application essays are where you can demonstrate your writing skills and let your unique voice shine. “They’re such an amazing and crucial opportunity to really shape how admissions officers perceive you beyond just the numbers and the accolades,” says Liz Doe Stone, the CEO of admissions consulting firm Top Tier Admissions. “Ideally, it can also showcase what excites you, what you love to learn about, your enthusiasm for a particular subject or an experience.” Here’s what you need to know about crafting a strong college application essay.

Start Early and Know the Requirements Begin working on essays the summer before your senior year, experts say. This allows time to work through multiple drafts before college application deadlines, which can be as early as November for students applying early decision or early action. You can review each college’s essay requirements online, checking topics and word limits. Many students start with the Common App, a platform accepted by more than 1,000 schools, where they choose from seven essay prompts. Students can submit that application to multiple schools. Another option is the Coalition Application, which is accepted by

more than 130 schools and allows students to choose from six essay prompts. Some colleges also ask applicants to submit supplemental essays explaining why they’re interested in a particular school or academic field. These tend to be shorter and more focused than the main essay.

The Length May Vary Common App essays should be 650 words or fewer, while Coalition Application essays should be 500 to 650 words. Institution-specific supplemental essays are typically around 250 words. You’ll want your essay to make a good impression and boost your chances of being accepted by colleges, but you have only several hundred words to make that happen. That pressure may be amplified because some colleges remain test optional—meaning that ACT and SAT scores will be considered if submitted but aren’t required— and some don’t consider such scores at all.

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While some admissions experts suggest that means more attention will be paid to other parts of an application, like the essay, each college has its own priorities. “Being test optional hasn’t changed how we use essays in our selection process, and I wouldn’t say that the essay serves as a substitute for standardized test scores,” says Niki Barron, associate dean of admission at Hamilton College in New York. “A student’s academic preparation for our classroom experience is always front and center in our application review process.”

illustrates an aspect of your background or identity, or a time you demonstrated leadership. These types of essays typically stand out to admissions officers, experts say. It’s most important to write a thoughtful essay that tells a story that gives insight into who you are, and tells admissions officers something they don’t already know. It should make them eager to get to know you more, says Pierre Huguet, CEO and founder of admissions consulting firm H&C Education. Stone suggests picking an experience that’s meaningful to you, then sharing specific anecdotes to show that. For example, if you’re passionate about history, you might write about a formative experience volunteering at a local historical society or museum, she says.

Choose a Topic That Reveals Something Real

Essays should be concise, coherent, unique, honest and accurate, with vivid details or anecdotes. If you’re struggling to get started, experts suggest outlining the essay first. Next, focus on the opening sentence—a hook that should grab the reader’s attention and let them “dive into the action,” Stone says. “You really want to make sure it serves the essay,” she says. “You don’t want a hook that feels too canned or kitschy or overly produced. It has to lead in organically to the rest of the essay.” Stone offers a clear example of a strong opening hook from the essay

You usually have several broad, open-ended essay prompts to choose from. Successful essays focus on a specific experience, hobby or quirk that reveals something personal, like how you think, what you value or what your strengths are. You can also write about something that

Write with Detail—and Be Yourself

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about reproductive rights in her region.” You should write in the voice you’d use to discuss meaningful topics with someone you trust, experts say. It’s also wise to avoid exaggerating, as that can lose a reader’s trust, as well as unnecessary adverbs and adjectives.

Consider the Affirmative Action Ruling In College Essays The Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against college admissions policies that deliberately consider an applicant’s race has

Two Essays That Worked

What makes a college admissions essay successful? Below are two submissions that helped students get into Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, plus commentary from Ellen Kim, dean of undergraduate admissions, about what these applicants did right. Remember, Kim advises, that “what works in these essays works because of who the student is” and how “This title is interesting,” it fits into the rest of the application. In other words, you’ll want to Kim says. “But it’s up to apply these principles to a topic that reveals something students to decide whether intriguing about you. they want to title an essay.” If nothing brilliant comes to mind, then you can skip.

The author takes a straightforward approach to starting, Kim says. “But you can tell you are going to get to know her.”

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Edit with Purpose Admissions officers use essays to gauge writing skills, so you should submit top-notch work with strong editing, experts say. An effective essay shows rather than tells, using examples and description, Huguet says, and you should avoid the temptation to connect dots for the reader. “Let your readers come to their own conclusions,” he says. “If your story is effective, they’ll come to the conclusions you want them to.”

Students should try to grab the reader’s attention at the first sentence. “Her opening paragraph is interesting,” says Kim. “You read it, and you aren’t sure what the essay is going to be about. It makes you curious about what she is going to tell you.”

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Sup ing is d as tem essay, but students shouldn’t ay not posedly ti p e v e li it r v a y e m I am b r with q be qua ental, think they have to follow suit, eginnin uantum , the string ntum p ing someone b u t s ’s pie to uggeste hysics g to re physic and I c Kim cautions. It only works if it , but it alize t d s th . ontinu in T e h m e only hat I s is just withou e to tie of exas thing I hould as cruc t the b reinforces your central point. boxes peratio n a ia o o m x t l e b to fa v e er ll n, I alw holdin asham that th g togeth ing apart. ed if it ays rew y weekend a e most t work takes m er wha rap th gratify am con . Even e strin t matte e long ing vic fident though g arou er to le rs. tories that I my kn n I c a d o r o m w n m c . I pers casion ill be a ots ho y hand e fr o This essay, like all strong essays, m a ld up. is ble to ll t a e t n y , n d b a ackslid city. 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for a reason, Kim observes. They should tell the admissions committee something about the student. This essay does a good job of wrapping up the piece on a personal note.

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After you’ve edited your own essay, experts recommend getting outside editing help. While some services charge a fee, many local libraries, high schools and community organizations offer free editing help. Khan Academy, a free online education platform, has videos and other content to guide you through the essay writing process. Colleges may also have free resources, Barron notes.

Get Input But Keep Your Voice You can also ask teachers, family, peers and school counselors for help polishing your essay. Huguet recommends prioritizing quality over quantity when it comes to feedback as too many perspectives can become counterproductive. It’s best to seek out individuals who are experts in the writing process, he says. And while proofreading is fair game, having someone else write the essay is not. Proofreaders should also not

change the tone of the essay. Stone suggests that applicants read their essay out loud to make sure it’s true to their voice and not forced. “If there’s a turn of phrase or something that feels unnatural or a word that they wouldn’t say in day-to-day life, chances are that this isn’t an essay that’s working well,” she says. “It’s not capturing the way in which they express themselves.” Stone says even though students often stress about the essay in particular, it’s not the only thing college admissions officers look at. “The essay works best when it complements the rest of the application, reinforcing the story told through transcripts, activities and recommendations,” she says. “It should also convey your love of learning, genuine curiosity and authentic interest, offering admissions officers insight into what excites and motivates you beyond just achievements on paper.” l

Why Tone Matters— AI Can’t Write It for You and How to Make Sure Your Personality Shines Through on the Page A strong college essay doesn’t just tell a story—it reveals something meaningful about the person behind the application. More than polished writing or big vocabulary, admissions officers are listening for something real: a sense of your values, perspective and potential. “Students can get caught in the trap of overthinking it and write the essay that’s going to impress the admissions committee,” says Andrew Strickler, dean of admission and financial aid at Connecticut College. “The best essays, the ones that really pop, are the ones that come across as authentic and you really hear the student’s voice.”

Let the Reader Get to Know You Your essay should add dimension to your application—not repeat what’s already in your transcript or activity list. “I care more about their stories than if it is a perfect five paragraph essay,” says David Graves, director of undergraduate admissions at the University of Georgia. Tone matters, too. Authenticity is key, but so is warmth and humility. “You have to pass the genuine likability test,” says Allen Koh, CEO of Cardinal Education, an educational consulting firm that works with students to craft and revise their college essays. Sometimes kids are so busy trying to brag or tell their story that they’re forgetting they have to sound like a likable person. That’s a very simple test, but it’s really important.”

Choosing the right tone can be a challenge for many students, but admissions pros encourage them not to take shortcuts to completing their essay. Though some college professors have embraced artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT in their classrooms, Strickler says he’s begun to stress in recent talks with high school audiences the importance of original work and avoiding the use of AI tools like ChatGPT to craft college essays. While it might produce a technically well-written essay and save time, your unique voice will be stripped away, and it may leave a bad impression on admissions offices as well as prevent them from truly getting to know you, he explains. Instead, Graves says, start early and take time to write it yourself, then “actually read it out loud to someone ... to listen to the rhythm and words as they are ‘read.’”

The Elements of an Essay That Works When it comes to writing a college admissions essay, whether personal or supplemental, experts advise students to follow these rules: FIND YOUR VOICE. Write the way you naturally speak when you’re thoughtful and engaged, so the reader can “hear” you in their head. WRITE ABOUT A TOPIC THAT MATTERS TO YOU. Choosing something you genuinely care about will make the writing more vivid and the emotion more believable. SHARE YOUR PERSONALITY. Include small, telling details or anecdotes that reveal your humor, quirks or worldview. EXPRESS YOURSELF. Let your unique perspective come through, even if it doesn’t follow a rigid formula. PROOFREAD EXTENSIVELY. Read your essay aloud and review it multiple times to catch errors and awkward phrasing before you submit.

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ACT vs. SAT: How to Decide Which Test to Take

The goals of the ACT and SAT are the same: to gauge a prospective student’s readiness for college.

by Cole Claybourn

HE ACT AND SAT are widely accepted by U.S. colleges, which prompts students to ask: Which should I take? It comes down to knowing how they differ. Both college admissions exams remain popular, even as many colleges have gone test-optional or test blind. In the class of 2024, 1.97 million high school students took the SAT at least once, up slightly from 1.91 million in the previous year’s class, according to College Board data. Roughly 1.4 million students in the class of 2024 took the ACT, comparable to the previous year. “No college has a preference between the two tests,” says Ginger Fay, vice president of enrollment management at Oglethorpe University in Georgia. “They’re like two children. They love them both the same. They just want them to be good.”

The Role of Standardized Tests in Admissions The idea behind both exams is to demonstrate college read-

iness. Although the tests vary in structure, timing, content and scoring, they indicate a student’s critical thinking and analytical skills. For most students, it’s best to take each test at least once, says Emily Mitchell, formerly vice president of education for test prep and tutoring company Sylvan Education. “Now the recommendation is unless you feel like you are absolutely going to bomb it, go ahead and take it and then you should know a couple of things about the schools you’re applying to,” Mitchell says. “You should know, ‘What is the average score of students who are accepted?’ ‘Is your score at that level or higher?’ If so, go ahead and submit it. If it’s not, it won’t be held against you.” The SAT is offered by the nonprofit College Board, which also offers Advanced Placement exams and other testing services. The nonprofit ACT focuses largely on its namesake test. BEST COLLEGES 111

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Key Differences Between the SAT and ACT Some students take both tests and score well, while others fare significantly better on one based on their learning style and academic strengths. One of the biggest changes is the SAT moved to an adaptive digital format in March 2024, resulting in a shorter test of two hours and 14 minutes rather than three hours. With the adaptive format, how students do on a set of test questions determines the difficulty of subsequent questions. This method is used on other standardized tests, such as the GRE, says Allen Koh, CEO of Cardinal Education, an educational consulting firm. Students are also allowed to use graphing calculators on the math section of the new version of the SAT. The new SAT is broken down into two sections: a 64-minute reading and writing section and a 70-minute math section. The ACT lasts two hours and 55 minutes, though the 40-minute optional writing test would stretch that to a little more than three and a half hours. The ACT is composed of a 35-minute reading test, 45-minute English test, 60-minute math section and 35-minute science test. “In general, the SAT is much more generous time-wise,” Koh says. “You have much more time per question so you can really think about each question. If you lose focus easily or you’re a slower standardized test-taker, the SAT is probably better for you.” The SAT format change made questions more concise, and lengthy reading passages were replaced with shorter versions. Now, one question, rather than multiple, is tied to each reading, Koh says. “So if you’re not as strong of a reader or you’re less focused, the SAT could be better for you,” he says. “The paradox is that the average question on the ACT is easier, but you just get so much less time per question, and that’s what makes the ACT challenging.”

Choose the Test That Matches Your Strengths The two exams may appeal to different types of students, experts say, though it’s important students understand possible misconceptions. For example, the ACT includes a science section, but it doesn’t necessarily test someone’s aptitude for science concepts, Koh says. The science section is now optional for all testers as of September 2025. “The science section is more of an applied reading section than a science section,” he says. “We don’t train people in science for the science section of the ACT, we train people where to find the answers and the answers of how they’re asking these lab setup questions.” While some students take both, experts say it isn’t always necessary, and preparing for both is challenging. Each requires different strategies, so some students may be better off becoming well-versed in one instead of going back and forth between the two, Fay says. To help students make a decision, experts suggest they begin by taking a full-length practice test, available through each company’s website.

What to Know About the ACT Writing Test The College Board announced in early 2021 that it was end-

ing the SAT optional essay and subject tests. Currently, the ACT continues to offer its optional 40-minute writing test that accompanies the exam, though it costs test-takers an extra $25. In general, experts say it’s best to take the writing essay. “We think it’s just better to opt in up front and then you can opt out later if you want,” Koh says. “Do your research in terms of the universities you’re interested in. If you can’t figure that out, then you have to keep your options open and I would take the writing.”

Understanding SAT–ACT Score Equivalents For students interested in comparing scores on the SAT and ACT, the College Board and the ACT organization provide conversion charts to show how composite scores stack up. The table below offers a breakdown of this data. For the SAT, total scores range from 400 to 1600; for the ACT, the composite score runs from 1 to 36. Those ranges do not include the optional ACT writing test, which is scored separately. The average SAT test score for 2024 high school graduates was 1024, down from 1028 for the class of 2023. The average ACT score for the class of 2024 was 19.4, down slightly from 19.5 for the class of 2023.

SAT score

ACT equivalent

SAT score

ACT equivalent

1600-1570

1120-1100

1560-1530

1090-1060

1520-1490

1050-1030

1480-1450

1020-990

1440-1420

980-960

1410-1390

950-920

1380-1360

910-880

1350-1330

870-830

1320-1300

820-780

1290-1260

770-730

1250-1230

720-690

1220-1200

680-650

1190-1160

640-620

1150-1130

610-590

It’s important to understand what these scores mean, Koh says. The SAT typically allows only two or three incorrect answers to earn a perfect score, while test-takers can miss seven or eight questions and still earn a perfect score on the ACT, he says. “We tend to think higher scores are easier to attain on the ACT,” he says. “As a college consulting firm, we believe that universities don’t care whether they receive an SAT or ACT. What they care about is percentiles and if the subsection scores make sense considering the major you have indicated.”

How Much You’ll Pay for Each Test The costs of the exams also vary. The SAT costs $68, up from $60. The ACT costs $68 for only the exam, up from $65 last year, and $93 if the optional writing test is included, compared to $90 last year. The newly added optional science section is an additional $4. Students may also be able to take the SAT or ACT for free with state support or fee waivers. l

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to get into a great college. U.S. News identified colleges and universities where students with slightly lower GPAs have a solid chance of being accepted and thriving—schools where effort, curiosity and spirit count alongside grades. To make this list, colleges had to admit a

School (State) (*Public)

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

Augustana College (IL)

Average high school GPA

Freshmen in top 25% of class

meaningful share of applicants whose test scores and class ranks are strong but not flawless (see methodology, below). Because many of these schools genuinely seek a broad, engaged and motivated student body, make sure to highlight your individuality, persistence and seriousness of purpose as you apply.

School (State) (*Public)

SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile

Average high school GPA

Freshmen in top 25% of class

74%

1030-1270

3.4

60%

University of Iowa (IA)*

21-28

3.8

Bethany Lutheran College (MN)

21-26

N/A

47%

University of Kansas (KS)*

20-28

3.7

54%

Concordia College–Moorhead (MN)

21-284

3.6

47%

University of Kentucky (KY)*

21-28

3.6

56% 44%

Ouachita Baptist University (AR)

22-28

3.8

64%

University of Mississippi (MS)*

21-29

3.5

Saint Mary’s College (IN)

1130-1325

3.9

64%

University of Missouri (MO)*

23-30

N/A

65%

Saint Vincent College (PA)

1020-1230

3.6

43%

University of Missouri–Kansas City (MO)*

20-28

3.5

53%

Southwestern University (TX)

1130-1300

3.5

60%

University of Nebraska–Lincoln (NE)*

22-28

3.5

57%

Susquehanna University (PA)

1100-13003

3.8

56%

University of North Carolina–Charlotte*

21-283

3.5

45%

Transylvania University (KY)

24-30

3.7

61%

University of North Florida (FL)*

1070-1270

N/A

55%

Wabash College (IN)

1060-1270

3.5

50%

The University of Oklahoma (OK)*

23-29

3.6

57%

Wofford College (SC)

1198-13433

3.6

60%

University of South Florida (FL)*

1130-1320

N/A

63%

Abilene Christian University (TX)

1000-1230

3.6

52%

The University of Texas–San Antonio (TX)* 1000-1220

N/A

55%

1000-1210

3.7

45%

20-25

3.7

68%

Belmont University (TN)

24-30

3.8

55%

West Virginia University (WV)*

Florida A&M University (FL)*

1030-1180

3.8

54%

College of the Ozarks (MO)

Florida Atlantic University (FL)*

1040-1200

3.8

46%

Taylor University (IN)

1070-1330

3.8

72%

Florida Institute of Technology (FL)

1120-1320

3.5

57%

Trine University (IN)

980-1230

3.6

51%

Florida International University (FL)*

1070-1260

3.5

47%

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (NY)*

1110-1300

N/A

55%

20-27

3.8

55%

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (PA)*

980-1220

3.6

42%

1000-1220

3.5

41%

Augustana University (SD)

21-27

3.7

44%

Kansas State University (KS)* Kennesaw State University (GA)* Lipscomb University (TN)

23-30

3.8

65%

Baldwin Wallace University (OH)

1060-12903

N/A

57%

Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge*

24-303

3.8

54%

Butler University (IN)

1160-1350

3.9

69%

Louisiana Tech University (LA)*

21-27

3.6

46%

Calvin University (MI)

1083-13303

3.8

50%

Mercer University (GA)

1160-1350

3.8

68%

Cedarville University (OH)

22-29

N/A

64%

Michigan Technological University (MI)*

1130-1350

3.8

61%

Dordt University (IA)

21-29

3.7

52%

Mississippi State University (MS)*

21-29

3.6

51%

Drury University (MO)

22-29

3.7

57%

Ohio University (OH)*

22-28

3.6

50%

Kettering University (MI)

1090-13003

3.7

56%

Samford University (AL)

22-28

3.8

55%

Maranatha Baptist University (WI)

20-28

3.6

41% 53%

Tennessee Tech University (TN)*

21-27

3.7

62%

S.D. School of Mines and Technology (SD)*

24-30

3.6

980-12003

N/A

43%

Truman State University (MO)*

25-313

3.8

69%

Union University (TN)

22-30

3.8

60%

Messiah University (PA)

1110-1350

3.8

66%

University of Alabama at Birmingham*

23-303

3.8

47%

St. Francis University (PA)

1070-1220

3.6

58%

University of Arkansas (AR)*

21-28

3.8

53%

Anderson University (SC)

1100-1280

3.7

41%

University of Central Florida (FL)*

1200-1350

3.9

69%

John Brown University (AR)

21-28

3.8

61% 49%

Texas State University (TX)*

University of Detroit Mercy (MI)

1030-1260

3.7

49%

Milligan University (TN)

23-29

3.8

University of Houston (TX)*

1160-1340

3.5

65%

New Mexico Tech (NM)*

1080-1310

3.6

65%

University of Idaho (ID)*

990-1230

3.5

40%

Westminster University (UT)

23-29

3.6

45%

Methodology: To be eligible, national universities, liberal arts colleges, regional universities and regional colleges all had to be numerically ranked among the top 90 percent of their categories in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings. They had to admit a meaningful proportion of non-A students, as indicated by fall 2024 admissions data on high school class standing and SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math scores or composite ACT scores on a majority of new entrants. The cutoffs were: The 75th percentile for the SAT had to be less than or equal to 1,350; the 25th percentile, greater than or equal to 980. The ACT composite range: less than or equal to 30 and greater than or equal to 20. The proportion of first year students from the top 10% of their high school class had to be less than or equal to 50% (for national universities and liberal arts colleges only); for all schools, the proportion of first year students from the top 25% of their high school class had to be less than or equal to 80%, and greater than or equal to 40% in all the ranking categories. Average first year retention rates for all schools had to be greater than or equal to 75%. Average high school GPA itself was not used in the calculations identifying A-plus schools. N/A means not available. SAT/ACT scores reflect fall 2024 admissions. For determining eligible schools, fall 2023 data were used when fall 2024 data were reported on less than half the incoming class and fall 2023 data had been reported on at least half the incoming class.

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Understanding Financial Aid for College: A Guide

Learn how colleges distribute aid— and how to put yourself in the best position. by Sarah Wood

OR MANY FAMILIES, the cost of college

can feel like a daunting puzzle—especially when they see the full “sticker price” of tuition, housing and fees. But that number doesn’t always reflect what students actually pay. Financial aid can significantly reduce the overall cost of college, opening doors to higher education that might otherwise feel out of reach. From scholarships and grants to work-study programs and student loans, financial aid takes many forms. The key is knowing where to look, when to apply and how to understand what you’re being offered. While the process can seem confusing, resources and experts are available to guide families every step of the way. Income and savings continue to play a major role in how families cover college costs, but they’re often not enough on their own. According to the 2024 Sallie Mae/Ipsos report How America Pays for Col-

lege, scholarships and grants—which don’t have to be repaid— covered 27% of college expenses for a typical family in the 2023–2024 academic year, down slightly from 29% the year prior. During that same period, families reported spending an average of $28,409 on college, up from $28,026 in 2022–2023. Navigating the financial aid process to help pay for college can be challenging. This guide breaks down the basics of financial aid—what it is, how it works and what steps students should take to maximize their opportunities for support. Keep reading for answers to common financial aid questions.

What Is Financial Aid? Financial aid helps students and their families cover higher education expenses such as tuition and fees, housing and food, books and other coursework supplies and transportation. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, federal and private loans and work-study programs. For most students and families, financial aid is “the most confusing part of the college process and I hate that for them,” says Kerr C. Ramsay III, senior vice president for en-

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rollment at High Point University in North Carolina. “But we’re here to help. And we recognize there are going to be questions. Financial aid offices are the professionals. This is what they do for a living, so students shouldn’t hesitate to reach out and ask those questions.”

How Does Financial Aid Work? Different types of aid are provided through sources such as federal and state agencies, colleges, high schools, foundations and corporations. The amount of aid a student receives depends on federal, state and institutional guidelines. The specific type of aid determines whether it will eventually have to be repaid, and students can accept or reject anything offered. “We always want students to consider their gift aid first,” says Janet Turner, director of financial aid at the University of Portland in Oregon. “Gift aid is considered money that you

do not have to repay. So that’s always important to try to get as much gift aid as you can to help pay for school.”

How Do I Apply for Financial Aid? The very first step is to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA. This application is used by many state agencies and schools to determine college aid, which is usually based on household income reported on federal income taxes. The FAFSA is available through the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid website, StudentAid.gov. Normally, families can begin filling out the form October 1 for the following academic year, with a deadline for filing of June 30 of each academic year. But that deadline is for federal financial aid only. Many schools and colleges that use the FAFSA to determine aid set earlier deadlines. Some schools—mostly private colleges—use a suppleBEST COLLEGES 117

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mental form called the CSS Profile to determine how to give out their own funds. This form is more detailed than the FAFSA. For instance, it requests information about medical or additional educational expenses. The initial submission fee for the CSS Profile is $25; each additional report is $16, but fee waivers are available. Undergraduate students considered an orphan or ward of the court, or with a family adjusted gross annual income of $100,000 or less, can file the form at no cost. A list of schools that require the CSS Profile can be found on the website for the College Board, the organization that administers and maintains the application. “The CSS Profile actually gives us additional information about a family that allows us to determine need in a slightly different way and then use that information to determine institutional funds,” says Taryn Anderson, assistant vice president of student financial services at Baylor University in Texas. “So for Baylor and a lot of CSS Profile schools, we still utilize the FAFSA. We add the Profile as a requirement for students and then it allows us to maximize financial aid and use our resources.” Sometimes, a student must complete additional applications to be considered for scholarships or private aid.

If you’re going to borrow, borrow wisely.

HE MAJORITY OF students take out

loans to pay for college. Sometimes this type of debt can be a wise investment, but experts say you should exhaust all other funding sources and financial aid before turning to loans. The following tactics can help you keep student loan debt at a manageable level or avoid borrowing altogether:

Enroll at a Community College Where you choose to attend college can make a big difference. Community college can give students time to work, save up money, earn credits and ultimately transfer to a four-year institution to earn a degree for less. Tuition and fees at public two-year schools, for instance, cost $4,050 on average for in-state, in-district students, according to the College Board. Comparably, in-state annual tuition and fees at a four-year college is more than double that price— about $11,610. And the cost of attending a private four-year college is even higher, hovering around $43,350 per year.

What Are the Different Types of Financial Aid? There are two types of aid: need-based and merit-based. Federal need-based aid, for instance, is determined by a family’s ability to pay for college as calculated by the FAFSA. Merit aid, on the other hand, isn’t based on financial need. It can be awarded by an institution, college or private organization to a student for a specific talent or athletic or academic ability. College students are potentially eligible for federal, state and institutional aid. Institutional aid is financial assistance provided by the college and varies by school, since each college uses its own policies and formulas to determine how to award its financial aid. For federal financial aid, there are three types of funds: loans, grants and work-study. FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS. These are fixed-interest-rate loans from the government. The interest rate for each academic year is set on July 1, and that rate is secured for the life of the loan. The main program for federal student loans is the direct loan program, which allows qualified undergraduate students to borrow direct subsidized or unsubsidized loans up to $31,000 if they’re a dependent. An independent undergrad student can borrow up to $57,500. FEDERAL GRANTS. This federal money doesn’t need to be repaid. The most well-known higher education grant for college is the Pell Grant. Eligibility is based on a family’s Student Aid Index, or SAI—which replaced the expected family contribution—and is calculated on the FAFSA. The maximum Pell amount for the 2025-2026 school year is $7,395. A family with an SAI of negative 1,500, for example, will likely qualify for the full Pell amount. WORK-STUDY. This federal program provides part-time work, typically on campus, to help students cover college-related expenses. Not all students qualify for work-study. Students need to qualify through the FAFSA and demonstrate

Consider Attending a No-Loan School Some colleges offer students who have household incomes under a certain threshold free tuition. Others are no-loan schools, meaning they have a policy of meeting the full financial need of students without relying on student loans. Two such examples are Columbia University in New York and the University of Chicago in Illinois.

Estimate College Costs Tuition is only the tip of the iceberg—students should also factor in the cost of books, housing, meals and transportation. You can use a net price calculator to estimate what you’ll actually pay after financial aid is applied. Karen McCarthy, vice president of public policy and federal relations at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, recommends that students use the U.S. Department of Education’s College Navigator tool, which includes financial aid information like the average amount of aid offered.

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Maximize Other Funding Sources Once you calculate your total costs, you can figure out how to cover your expenses. Grants, scholarships and college savings plans should be used before student loans come into play, experts say. Reminder: To qualify for financial aid, students must first fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA completion rate for the class of 2024 was 46%. “Families are usually skipping it because they think they won’t qualify for aid,” says Rick Castellano, a Sallie Mae spokesperson. “The reality is just about every family is going to qualify for something when completing the FAFSA. The last thing you want to do as a family is leave free money on the table.”

Start a Side Hustle or Get a Part-Time Job To offset costs and minimize borrowing, every cent put toward paying for college helps. Some students and recent graduates have taken to platforms like YouTube and TikTok to earn an income that can help finance college tuition or pay off student loans. Traditional part-time jobs are also an option for students who are able to balance work with classes. Many fast food restaurants and other companies offer tuition assistance, reimbursing employees for the cost of classes. Depending on the employer, reimbursement may be limited to a certain amount.

Limit Living Expenses Colleges set tuition and fees, so it should be easier to budget for those costs. Housing, meals and entertainment expenses are another story. The average estimated budget for full-time undergraduate students—including tuition and fees, housing, books, transportation and other personal expenses—ranges from about $20,570 per year at public two-year colleges to $62,990 at private nonprofit schools. It may be tempting to live in an expensive off-campus apart-

ment or eat out every night, but students hoping to avoid or minimize student loans should be frugal whenever possible, experts say.

Borrow Only the Amount Needed Student loans aren’t free money. The more you borrow, the longer it will take to pay off your debt. Before signing on the dotted line, consider declining any excess loans. “The last thing you want to do is leave college and feel like now you’ve got debt that is unmanageable,” Castellano says. Borrowers can use the National Student Loan Data System to stay on top of all their federal loans, including outstanding interest.

Understand the Payments Students should be clear not only on what the repayment terms are, but also on how much they will need to pay back. The U.S. Department of Education’s repayment calculator can provide an estimate of monthly costs under different federal loan plans. Repayment typically begins soon after graduation, so it’s important to plan ahead. Students should factor loan payments into their post-college budget and use available calculators to see how different repayment plans could affect their monthly costs. Borrowers who understand their options early are better equipped to choose a plan that fits their financial situation and long-term goals, and can make the transition from college to career more manageable.

Know Your Salary Expectations It’s a smart idea to aim to owe less than your potential starting salary. This will help reduce your financial burden later on, experts say. Consider which majors have the highest starting salaries and use resources like Payscale or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s labor market outcomes interactive tool to learn more about salaries for various fields of work. -Kelsey Sheehy, Emma Kerr and Sarah Wood BEST COLLEGES 119

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FIN D THE MONEY financial need. Work-study students earn at least $7.25 per hour, the federal minimum wage. The average amount of federal workstudy earned in 2024 was $1,615, according to Sallie Mae’s report. Most states limit their aid to in-state residents. Some states, like Vermont, offer portable grants, which allow residents to qualify for funding even if they attend an out-of-state college. While the FAFSA should be on a student’s radar to qualify for federal and state need-based aid, a college-bound student should also maximize merit-based aid, experts say. That’s because merit aid is one way to close the gap between the cost of attendance and need-based financial aid. But not all schools award merit aid. Some schools reserve it for only exceptional circumstances, while others require students to maintain a certain GPA. Beyond federal, state and institutional aid, there are other aid programs that serve specific student groups, such as Peace Corps volunteer benefits and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, known as ROTC. Students who participate in ROTC can learn and train at the same time, and some receive a scholarship that covers housing and food or tuition, fees and books. There are also military benefits that help veterans, active-duty service members and their dependents pay for school, such as GI Bill benefits that cover all or some costs of attending college. Experts advise high school students to start their search locally and connect with school counselors to discuss additional types of grants or scholarship options, like ones from private foundations. Students “should never pay for a site to look for scholarships,” Ramsay says. “The best resources are going to be free. And certainly don’t pay to apply for any scholarships, either. Folks who are looking to help support you in your education are going to want to do it at no cost to you.”

What Should I Know About Financial Aid Deadlines? It’s important to meet all college financial aid deadlines, which can vary significantly by institution. The financial aid priority deadline at the University of Iowa, for example, is February 1 and aid is distributed first come, first served. Other colleges have later deadlines. The University of Michigan, for instance, set its deadline for March 31. But applicants who file the FAFSA by the suggested date of December 15 and get accepted will receive a preliminary financial aid package sooner. But it’s not just institutional deadlines that parents and students should note. There are also different state deadlines, which families can find on the Federal Student Aid website. “It’s always important to apply as soon as possible because, especially for state aid, there are limits to what the allocation is for the budget,” Turner says.

How Do Schools Award Aid? While there are many similarities in how schools award aid, each still has its own unique process and approach. Some schools offer larger financial aid packages than others, just like some institutions charge higher tuition rates than others. For example, although some schools claim to meet full financial need for the cost of attendance with aid, those packages may include loans. A handful of institutions, including Davidson College in North Carolina and Washington and Lee University in Virginia, package financial aid awards with no loans.

When Will I Receive a Financial Aid Award Letter? Financial aid award letters typically go out in winter or early spring—usually arriving shortly after, or sometimes even at the same time as, a college acceptance offer. Some schools may also provide estimated aid packages for students applying early decision or early action.

Should I Appeal a Financial Aid Award? The process of appealing an award is known as a professional judgment review. Students need a clear, legitimate reason for an appeal to be considered, including a change in their family’s financial circumstances after the FAFSA was submitted, experts say. “Many students may be surprised when they receive their financial aid award letters and oftentimes will have hoped for more,” Ramsay says. “Ultimately, students and families are responsible for financing their education, but colleges want to help as much as possible if something has changed for a student.” College financial aid experts say a family will usually be asked to submit a detailed letter clearly summarizing the special circumstance that affects their ability to pay. Examples of qualifying circumstances might be a recent job loss, divorce, death in the family, unexpected out-of-pocket medical expenses or care costs needed for an elderly parent. “For many schools, we’re trying to award the financial aid we have as fairly as possible,” Anderson says. “We’re trying to make sure we give it to the right students so that they can afford the college. Every family does have a story, we totally understand that. We read admissions applications and we get to meet these students. But the resources are limited.” Families shouldn’t lose hope as they still have options to explore. For those who don’t show financial need based on the FAFSA and CSS Profile, she adds, “they’re not going to be eligible for grants. Now, we will be able to help make sure they’ve maximized their merit aid in that situation. But we can’t award grants based on a narrative or based on a story. It has to be based on the income and asset information that we’ve collected.” l

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How to Find and Secure Scholarships for College High school students and undergraduates should consider these expert tips on how to find college scholarships.

by Farran Powell, Emma Kerr and Sarah Wood ONICA MATTHEWS, a mother of three, developed strategies

to help her children learn how to find scholarships and ultimately win more than $100,000 for college. Her eldest son, who attended the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor for a bachelor’s in aerospace engineering, won so many scholarships that he graduated debtfree, she says. Encouraged by other parents, the Michigan mom authored an e-book, How to Win College Scholarships. Some of her top recommendations: Start the process early, apply to many scholarships and follow all the instructions. Winning scholarships, experts say, can help close the gap between college savings and educational expenses. With some planning, it’s possible to increase a student’s odds of nabbing scholarship money, which can lower college costs. Here are a few responses to common questions to

help guide students through the college scholarship application process.

What’s the Difference Between Grants and Scholarships? Grants and scholarships share a common trait— both are “gift aid.” This is money that doesn’t need to be repaid. Grants are typically awarded on the basis of financial need, such as the federal Pell Grant for low-income students. Need-based grants are awarded at the federal, state or college level. Scholarships, however, are usually awarded on the basis of merit, whether it’s for academics, ath-

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letic ability or a specific talent. While some private scholarships also consider financial need, such as the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s college scholarship program, there’s usually a merit component. Private scholarships are typically awarded by private foundations, nonprofits, for-profit corporations or philanthropists.

How Do I Find Scholarships for College? Students should start their search with local scholarships, since these awards are often less competitive, experts say. But it’s still important to sign up for a few national scholarship database websites. Different types of national scholarships are listed on database search websites, including Fastweb.com, Appily.com, Unigo.com and U.S. News Scholarship Finder. “When it comes to scholarships, every dollar counts,” says Caron Jackson, a spokesperson for Sallie Mae, an education solutions company. “Too many students assume scholarships aren’t for them, but there’s really something out there for everyone—whether you’re a first-generation college student, on a unique path or passionate about a particular field or interest.” While many high school students apply for college scholarships during their senior year, experts say they can begin their search and the application process much earlier by completing a student profile in one of these databases in their freshman year. To cut down on junk mail, Matthews recommends setting up a dedicated scholarship email account. She also suggests filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, even if a family doesn’t think they will qualify. This is because some scholarship applications require a submitted FAFSA for eligibility.

Can College Students Still Apply? College students can still apply for scholarships when they’re in school. In fact, experts say some of the best places for students to search for scholarships include their school’s financial aid office or academic department. “Professional societies will award scholarships to current college students who are majoring in their field to promote their industry or keep qualified individuals in their field,” says Thomas Jaworski, an independent educational consultant and founder of Quest College Consulting.

What Types of Scholarships Are Available? Fifty-two percent of families believe that scholarships are only available for individuals with exceptional grades or abilities, according to the Sallie Mae/Ipsos 2024 survey How America Pays for College. But there are many other types of college scholarships, including: COMMUNITY SERVICE. Scholarships are available to students who give back to their communities, like those who volunteer at an animal shelter, participate in local cleaning efforts or host a fundraiser for a nonprofit. The Disabled American Veterans Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program, for instance, awards scholarships to students age 21 or younger who have contributed a minimum of 100 hours credited through DAV or DAV Auxiliary.

LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. QuestBridge’s National College Match program connects outstanding students from low-income households with full four-year scholarships to partner colleges. UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS. Some scholarships are awarded based on students’ backgrounds. The Gates Scholarship, for example, offers several awards annually to bachelor’s degree-seeking students who are Pell-eligible and from a minority group, which includes those who are African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. Applicants should ideally also be in the top 10% of their high school class.

When Should I Start Applying for Scholarships? While many application deadlines are March 1, experts recommend students begin the process earlier to increase their odds of nabbing more scholarship money. High school seniors should start applying for scholarships in the fall, experts say. But students shouldn’t think of the scholarship application process as lasting only for a few months. “Applications for scholarships may be a continual process, as students may need to renew funding and seek additional funding throughout college,” says Christine Chu, a premier admissions counselor at IvyWise, an education consulting firm.

How Do I Apply? The process of applying for college scholarships may be different depending on the specific scholarship and its requirements. Students should review a scholarship’s website to learn how to apply, but here are some common steps to follow: • Check your eligibility. • File the FAFSA. • Complete the assigned essay prompt or video assignment. • Compile required materials such as a school transcript, ID, test scores or letters of recommendation. • Meet posted deadlines. To be considered for some scholarships, often a student must only complete the FAFSA. And while each scholarship is different, Robert D. Lane, the director of college admissions and alumni relations at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Illinois, has one tip for all students when applying for scholarships, regardless of the specific award they hope to receive: “Our universal rule is simple,” Lane says. “Submit by October 15 to insulate and try to capture as much money as possible.” Lane says this date is early enough to meet the earliest possible scholarship deadlines at most colleges. Deliberately applying early protects students from losing out on aid money because of missed deadlines or depleted funds, as some scholarships can run out of money later in the year.

Do All Scholarships Require an Essay? Some merit and need-based scholarships require an essay as part of their guidelines, scholarship experts say. But some scholarship programs may instead call for a project, such as a poem or a video. “It used to be the majority required an essay,” Matthews says. “But because so many kids are applying for different scholarships, some are through tweets, or they can

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write an essay with a few sentences or they can upload a video. There are so many different ways to apply for scholarships now.”

Do I Need a Letter of Recommendation? Many scholarships require a recommendation letter as part of the submission guidelines. Experts say students should ask someone who will be taken seriously by scholarship judges, such as a teacher, club advisor or a coach. It’s also important to give recommenders plenty of notice so they have time to write a thoughtful letter.

What’s the Best Strategy to Win a Scholarship? Students should be very organized and apply to as many scholarships as they can, Matthews says. “Kids need to market themselves when applying because they want to impress the judges.” Experts also say students should be aware of directives that

could deem an application ineligible. Some common mistakes include not adhering to a specific word count or providing several recommendations when the guidelines call for only one. Two important factors that impress the judges are following all the directions exactly and approaching the essay in a creative way, Matthews says. “To get the attention of the judges, who may have to read hundreds of essays, scholarship essays need to start with a ‘hook’ or interesting lead-in that piques the interest of the reader,” she recommends. The key is to start early and know where to look for scholarships, Jackson says. “Scholarships can be a difference maker when it comes to paying for college and you definitely don’t want to leave any free money on the table. Remember, the search shouldn’t end after you’re accepted. About half of all scholarships are for currently enrolled college students.” l

How to Pay for College Using Overlooked Strategies

4. Employer Tuition Assistance

Paying for college is no small feat. Here are some other options you may not yet have considered for easing the financial burden of attending college:

5. Advanced Placement and Dual-Enrollment Credits

by Emma Kerr and Sarah Wood

1. 529 College Savings Plan College 529 savings plans, which offer an opportunity for families to grow their savings tax-free as long as the money is spent on qualified educational expenses, are used to pay a greater percentage of college costs than other savings options, like non-college savings accounts and retirement accounts.

2. Local Scholarships Take advantage of local scholarships, which are typically offered by local organizations, nonprofits or places of worship. These may not equate to large award amounts like some national scholarships do, but these scholarships are often much less competitive.

3. No-Loan Schools There are some schools, like Amherst College in Massachusetts or Stanford University in California, that aim to meet each student’s full demonstrated need without loans. That means financial aid comes in the form of scholarships, grants and work-study. These financial aid packages are sometimes limited to students from loweror moderate-income households.

Some companies, including a number of fast-food chains, offer tuition assistance to help employees afford a college degree. Note that depending on the employer, the funding may be capped at a certain amount.

High scores on Advanced Placement exams in high school can help families save on tuition since the credits may take the place of required college courses. Another option for students to earn credit is dual enrollment. These programs, often called early college, allow students to earn credits for free or at a reduced cost at participating institutions, such as community colleges

6. ROTC Programs The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or ROTC, offers a scholarship program that covers either tuition, fees and books or room and board. Service commitments vary by branch: for example, Army ROTC generally requires an eight-year mix of active duty and reserve service, while Navy and Marine Corps ROTC graduates serve four to five years of active duty, and Air Force and Space Force ROTC graduates typically serve four years, with longer terms for certain roles. These scholarships are available to both high school applicants and students already enrolled in college.

7. Regional Tuition Exchange Programs Regional tuition exchange programs allow students to qualify for tuition at a reduced rate as an out-of-state student. Each state belongs to a regional program, such as the Western Undergraduate Exchange where students who apply to certain programs pay no more than 150% of the in-state tuition rate at participating institutions. BEST COLLEGES 123

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Federal Work-Study

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The program gives students a chance to fund college and grad school costs.

by Sarah Wood

HEN IT COMES to paying for college, every

single dollar counts—and the federal workstudy program can certainly assist students in covering the costs of their education. Established in 1964 to help low-income students “work their way through college,” the program was one of the first forms of federal financial aid for education expenses in the United States. But unlike other types of student financial aid, the federal work-study program typically accounts for only a small portion of funding sources that families use to cover college expenses. In 2025, for instance, 19% of families relied on work-study to pay for college, and the average aid amount was $2,122, according to Sallie Mae’s “How America Pays for College” study. Read on to learn what students and parents should know about the federal work-study program.

What Is the Federal Work-Study Program? Federal work-study is a form of need-based financial aid that offers students the opportunity to work a part-time job to help cover their postsecondary educational expenses. The federal government subsidizes a portion of the student’s paycheck— up to 75%—so the employer may only have to pay a fraction (25% or more). “It’s a great way for schools to hire students at a relatively low cost to the institution,” says Norm Bedford, senior associate vice president for student financial services at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Who Is Eligible for Work-Study? Work-study is available to full- and part-time undergraduate, graduate and professional students at participating schools, but not all will qualify. Students must demonstrate their financial need by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA. The total work-study award amount that students are eligible to receive depends on several factors, such as when they apply, their financial need and a school’s funding level.

How to Apply for Work-Study To be considered, applicants must submit the FAFSA by the deadline for each institution to which they apply. Priority deadlines can be as early as November. Students with demonstrated need will automatically be offered federal work-study as part of their financial aid package. “There’s only so much financial aid funding available,” explains Bedford. “Federal work-study is not an infinite pool of money. Schools only receive so much from the U.S. Department of Education. In order to maximize the money that you have, there has to be a deadline for this.” Federal work-study is not guaranteed simply because a student has financial need. Like any other job, students have to apply and go through an in-

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terview process. Job listings can usually be found on a college’s student employment website, and it will typically be noted which openings are eligible for work-study. It’s also important to know that qualifying for the work-study program once does not mean a student can participate each year. Students need to complete the FAFSA every year they want any form of financial aid, since family income often changes and may result in a student no longer qualifying.

Types of Jobs Available Work-study students typically have jobs on campus, such as in the library, financial aid office or admissions office. However, students can seek offcampus employment at companies that serve the public interest, including nonprofit and government agencies. “On-campus jobs may be more accommodating with the demands of classes and the academic calendar and may be more convenient without transportation,” says Elizabeth Milam, the director of financial aid at Clemson University in South Carolina. Work-study jobs tend to be flexible, with students working anywhere between five and 20 hours a week. During school breaks, such as the summer, students may be able to work up to 40 hours in some cases. Compensation varies, depending on

the skills required and a student’s level of work experience. But schools must at least meet federal and state minimum wage regulations. Students get paid weekly or biweekly, so work-study money is not immediately available to pay off tuition at the start of the semester, says Shannon Vasconcelos, senior director of college finance at Bright Horizons College Coach, an education consulting company. “You actually have to get the job and work the hours before you see any money,” she says. “So I tend to consider it more for financing some living expenses throughout the semester or buying books.” Work-study earnings do not count against a student when completing the FAFSA for the following year, but the wages must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service for tax purposes. If a student works two jobs, (one at Target and the other on campus through a work-study position, for example) only the earnings from Target would count toward the total income on the FAFSA, Bedford says.

Benefits of the Work-Study Program There are several non-monetary benefits to the federal work-study program, including gaining work experience and developing necessary workplace skills. Even if the work-study position is not career-related, it can still help students figure out what they like and dislike in a job. It also allows students to build connections with their peers and adults on campus. “The convenience of working on campus, the opportunity to work closely with the college’s staff and faculty and the recognition that federal work-study employees are students first—these unique aspects of the work-study program enhance its value in college financing and career planning,” says Milam. “In addition to earning money for college expenses, many students find their vocational calling.” l BEST COLLEGES

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Great Schools, Great Prices

HICH SCHOOLS offer students the best overall value? The calculation used here takes into careful account a school’s academic quality based on its 2026 overall ranking, the extent to which it awards scholarships and grants to students with financial need, and the average annual cost of

attendance after this money is awarded. The higher the quality of the program and the lower the cost, the better the deal for students and families alike. Only schools in the top half of the overall rankings are included, since the most significant values are typically found among colleges that perform consistently well academically.

Rank School (State) (*Public)

% students receiving grants based on need

% aid recipients receiving grants

Average cost after grants

67% 55% 49% 56% 45% 51% 50% 34% 53% 48% 44% 52% 46% 41% 46% 22% 34% 90% 42% 46% 41% 65% 46% 44% 38% 43% 24% 48% 75% 67% 42% 66% 65% 22% 89% 84% 63% 70% 68% 73% 53% 34% 69% 36% 85% 71% 15% 67% 53% 29%

100% 100% 100% 99% 98% 100% 100% 100% 98% 98% 100% 100% 98% 100% 99% 96% 80% 100% 98% 100% 97% 100% 96% 99% 96% 98% 96% 99% 100% 100% 98% 98% 94% 97% 97% 99% 100% 100% 99% 99% 100% 97% 100% 97% 99% 100% 75% 99% 99% 100%

$13,939 $15,126 $18,629 $19,729 $17,819 $19,444 $20,374 $20,774 $21,826 $22,892 $21,916 $25,575 $25,315 $26,337 $26,776 $21,452 $14,916 $20,522 $29,055 $28,325 $27,392 $20,173 $32,238 $28,332 $30,945 $28,985 $29,304 $32,553 $28,093 $32,443 $30,301 $25,380 $24,485 $28,391 $39,431 $30,535 $31,884 $30,391 $29,213 $31,610 $28,899 $33,908 $38,312 $28,952 $32,216 $31,627 $25,854 $35,925 $33,690 $36,490

1. Princeton University (NJ) 2. Harvard University (MA) 3. Yale University (CT) 4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5. Rice University (TX) 6. California Institute of Technology (CA) 7. Vanderbilt University (TN) 8. University of Chicago (IL) 9. Dartmouth College (NH) 10. Stanford University (CA) 11. Washington University in St. Louis (MO) 12. Johns Hopkins University (MD) 13. University of Pennsylvania (PA) 14. Duke University (NC) 15. Brown University (RI) 16. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill* 17. Brigham Young University (UT) 18. Gallaudet University (DC) 19. Northwestern University (IL) 20. University of Notre Dame (IN) 21. Emory University (GA) 22. University of Detroit Mercy (MI) 23. Cornell University (NY) 24. Lehigh University (PA) 25. Carnegie Mellon University (PA) 26. Boston University (MA) 27. University of Virginia (VA)* 28. University of Rochester (NY) 29. Valparaiso University (IN) 30. Illinois Institute of Technology (IL) 31. Brandeis University (MA) 32. Robert Morris University (PA) 33. University of St. Thomas (TX) 34. Wake Forest University (NC) 35. Binghamton University–SUNY (NY)* 36. Russell Sage College (NY) 37. Clark University (MA) 38. Mercer University (GA) 39. Bradley University (IL) 40. Simmons University (MA) 41. University of Dayton (OH) 42. Tufts University (MA) 43. Rochester Inst. of Technology (NY) 44. Yeshiva University (NY) 45. California State U.–San Bernardino* 46. St. John Fisher University (NY) 47. University of Wisconsin–Madison* 48. University of the Pacific (CA) 49. University of San Diego (CA) 50. New York University (NY)

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1. Berea College (KY) 2. Williams College (MA) 3. Amherst College (MA) 4. Swarthmore College (PA) 5. Pomona College (CA) 6. Colby College (ME) 7. Bowdoin College (ME) 8. Grinnell College (IA) 9. St. Olaf College (MN) 10. Smith College (MA) 11. Lake Forest College (IL) 12. Soka University of America (CA) 13. Washington and Lee University (VA) 14. Wellesley College (MA) 15. Wesleyan University (CT) 16. Davidson College (NC) 17. Earlham College (IN) 18. Carleton College (MN) 19. Agnes Scott College (GA) 20. Centre College (KY) 21. Lycoming College (PA) 22. Knox College (IL) 23. Claremont McKenna College (CA) 24. Haverford College (PA) 25. Vassar College (NY) 26. Hamilton College (NY) 27. Principia College (IL) 28. Colorado College (CO) 29. Middlebury College (VT) 30. Bates College (ME) 31. Macalester College (MN) 32. Lawrence University (WI) 33. Austin College (TX) 34. Saint Mary’s College (IN) 35. Mount Holyoke College (MA) 36. Wabash College (IN) 37. Whitman College (WA) 38. Washington & Jefferson College (PA) 39. Trinity University (TX) 40. Trinity College (CT)

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% aid recipients receiving grants

Average cost after grants

100% 53% 57% 55% 55% 43% 51% 65% 78% 60% 78% 87% 53% 54% 43% 52% 80% 56% 84% 49% 82% 70% 39% 44% 54% 52% 85% 40% 48% 41% 59% 64% 68% 65% 64% 64% 57% 68% 38% 59%

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 96% 100% 99% 100% 96% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 99% 100% 99% 93% 99% 98% 100% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 98% 100% 100% 100% 100%

$6,272 $15,774 $19,328 $19,180 $19,033 $18,341 $21,980 $24,207 $22,863 $24,312 $21,750 $25,098 $24,510 $25,408 $22,766 $23,302 $25,431 $27,922 $28,397 $21,341 $26,688 $24,976 $25,327 $25,153 $29,793 $29,074 $26,728 $23,881 $27,983 $26,468 $30,555 $27,593 $26,289 $26,131 $33,784 $28,490 $27,879 $25,338 $24,628 $32,315

Methodology: The rankings were based on four variables: 1. Ratio of quality to price: a school’s overall score in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings divided by the net cost to a student receiving the average need-based scholarship or grant. The higher the ratio of rank to the discounted total cost (2024-2025 tuition, fees, room and board and other expenses including transportation and books less the average need-based scholarship or grant), the better the value. 2. Percentage of undergrads receiving need-based scholarships or grants during the 2024-2025 school year. 3. Proportion of need-based aid recipients receiving a need-based scholarship or grant during the 2024-2025 school year. 4. Average discount: percentage of a school’s total costs for the 2024-2025 school year covered by the average need-based scholarship or grant to undergrads. For public institutions, 2024-2025 out-of-state tuition and percentage of out-of-state students receiving scholarships or grants were used. Only schools in the top half of their U.S. News ranking categories were considered. Ratio of quality to price accounted for 50% of the overall score; percentage of undergrads receiving need-based grants, for 20%; proportion of aid recipients receiving scholarships or grants, for 20%; and average discount, for 10%. The school with the most total weighted points became No. 1 in its Best Values ranking category.

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NORTH 1. Niagara University (NY) 2. Saint Peter’s University (NJ) 3. Le Moyne College (NY) 4. Bentley University (MA) 5. Canisius University (NY) 6. Monroe University (NY) 7. Fairleigh Dickinson U.–Metropo. Campus 8. Fairleigh Dickinson U.–Florham (NJ) 9. Loyola University Maryland (MD) 10. Notre Dame of Maryland University

58% 68% 73% 42% 63% 83% 69% 69% 56% 66%

99% 86% 100% 100% 99% 98% 98% 99% 90% 88%

$24,244 $24,375 $30,693 $38,598 $27,463 $23,590 $26,928 $28,734 $34,999 $27,764

SOUTH 1. Berry College (GA) 2. Freed-Hardeman University (TN) 3. Asbury University (KY) 4. Bob Jones University (SC) 5. The Citadel, Military College of SC* 6. University of Montevallo (AL)* 7. Stetson University (FL) 8. Converse University (SC) 9. Mississippi University for Women* 10. Delta State University (MS)*

65% 64% 43% 66% 42% 40% 73% 83% 45% 50%

100% 97% 100% 100% 93% 100% 99% 100% 78% 76%

MIDWEST 1. Augustana University (SD) 2. College of Saint Mary (NE) 3. Dominican University (IL) 4. Milwaukee School of Engineering (WI) 5. Dordt University (IA) 6. University of Nebraska at Kearney* 7. Muskingum University (OH) 8. Calvin University (MI) 9. Otterbein University (OH) 10. University of Evansville (IN)

55% 69% 80% 71% 53% 41% 79% 52% 70% 68%

WEST 1. St. Mary’s University of San Antonio 2. University of Dallas (TX) 3. Saint Edward’s University (TX) 4. West Texas A&M University (TX)* 5. Whitworth University (WA) 6. University of Portland (OR) 7. California Poly. State U.–San Luis Obispo* 8. University of Redlands (CA) 9. San Jose State University (CA)* 10. California Lutheran University (CA)

70% 55% 69% 41% 68% 50% 12% 77% 33% 68%

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% students receiving grants based on need

% aid recipients receiving grants

Average cost after grants

NORTH 1. Cooper Union for Adv. of Sci. & Art (NY) 2. Grove City College (PA) 3. Elmira College (NY) 4. University of Maine at Farmington* 5. University of Valley Forge (PA) 6. Keene State College (NH)* 7. SUNY College of Tech. at Canton (NY)* 8. Maine Maritime Academy (ME)* 9. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford* 10. Vaughn Col. of Aeron. and Tech. (NY)

64% 43% 77% 55% 78% 89% 74% 52% 52% 70%

100% 99% 100% 86% 100% 100% 96% 96% 82% 86%

$23,524 $24,034 $27,184 $21,587 $26,941 $38,565 $32,583 $34,539 $28,786 $47,123

$24,781 $17,546 $17,799 $20,348 $28,953 $20,140 $30,223 $23,735 $17,737 $16,712

SOUTH 1. University of the Ozarks (AR) 2. West Virginia Wesleyan College (WV) 3. Alice Lloyd College (KY) 4. Newberry College (SC) 5. Huntingdon College (AL) 6. Barton College (NC) 7. Spring Hill College (AL) 8. Baptist University of Florida (FL) 9. Miami Dade College (FL)* 10. Kentucky State University (KY)*

61% 75% 88% 79% 76% 76% 48% 71% 3% 65%

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 88% 100% 0% 71%

$17,237 $16,719 $17,325 $22,575 $24,093 $24,192 $20,512 $18,352 $11,039 $17,772

100% 100% 99% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 98% 98%

$23,534 $20,200 $23,151 $30,367 $27,257 $21,625 $21,549 $28,506 $26,465 $26,360

MIDWEST 1. Ohio Northern University (OH) 2. Cottey College (MO) 3. Goshen College (IN) 4. Simpson College (IA) 5. Illinois Wesleyan University (IL) 6. College of the Ozarks (MO) 7. Taylor University (IN) 8. Hiram College (OH) 9. Culver-Stockton College (MO) 10. Adrian College (MI)

69% 66% 70% 80% 69% 59% 54% 73% 71% 87%

100% 66% 100% 99% 100% 65% 100% 89% 100% 100%

$24,906 $17,296 $21,120 $26,387 $28,811 $21,372 $26,309 $27,142 $24,139 $29,873

99% 98% 99% 98% 99% 80% 71% 99% 73% 99%

$26,079 $29,520 $32,727 $18,352 $30,433 $36,405 $35,012 $36,185 $33,110 $36,581

WEST 1. John Paul the Great Catholic U. (CA) 2. Embry-Riddle Aero. U.–Prescott (AZ) 3. McMurry University (TX) 4. Texas Lutheran University (TX) 5. Life Pacific University (CA) 6. Howard Payne University (TX) 7. Warner Pacific University (OR) 8. College of Idaho (ID) 9. Oregon Institute of Technology (OR)*

71% 49% 82% 78% 83% 69% 57% 42% 30%

100% 98% 99% 99% 96% 100% 72% 76% 62%

$21,631 $40,966 $23,004 $29,494 $25,823 $26,871 $29,283 $41,947 $49,728

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The Payback Picture

HANKS TO rising tuition and limited financial aid, borrow-

ing is basically mandatory for millions of college students. We’ve compiled lists of schools whose students have graduated carrying the heaviest and lightest debt loads. Comparisons pertain only to federal government loans—a significant majority of student borrowing. Private loans, state and local government

% undergrads with loans

School (State) (*Public)

Alabama State University (AL)* Jackson State University (MS)* Colorado Technical University (CO) Southern University and A&M College (LA)* Texas Southern University (TX)* Morgan State University (MD)* Alvernia University (PA) American International College (MA) Bradley University (IL) Brenau University (GA) Central Michigan University (MI)* Clark Atlanta University (GA) Florida Institute of Technology (FL) Gannon University (PA) Husson University (ME) Immaculata University (PA) Marian University (IN) North Carolina A&T State University (NC)* Point Park University (PA) Prairie View A&M University (TX)* Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Tennessee State University (TN)* University of Hartford (CT) University of Lynchburg (VA) University of Maryland Eastern Shore (MD)* University of the Incarnate Word (TX) Walsh University (OH) Widener University (PA) Worcester Polytechnic Inst. (MA) Barry University (FL) Misericordia University (PA) Robert Morris University (PA) Valparaiso University (IN) Suffolk University (MA) University of Indianapolis (IN) Mount St. Joseph University (OH) University of New Hampshire (NH)* Indiana University of Pennsylvania (PA)* Rochester Inst. of Technology (NY) Clark University (MA)

74% 84% 80% 79% 63% 64% 94% 78% 68% 79% 79% 90% 50% 83% 81% 76% 70% 65% 81% 56% 55% 43% 71% 66% 57% 53% 62% 77% 52% 72% 75% 62% 62% 60% 62% 80% 57% 72% 62% 60%

$31,000 $30,470 $29,832 $29,251 $29,000 $27,250 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $26,997 $26,973 $26,950 $26,942 $26,889 $26,864 $26,827 $26,814 $26,798 $26,778 $26,759

Allen University (SC) Bethune-Cookman University (FL) Dillard University (LA) Lane College (TN) Tougaloo College (MS) Johnson C. Smith University (NC) Claflin University (SC) Virginia Union University (VA) Bennett College (NC) Albion College (MI)

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loans and loans to parents weren’t included. The first data column is the percentage of first-time, full-time undergrads who received federal loans during the 2020-2021 academic year; the most recent year available. The second column shows the 50th percentile (median) amount of cumulative borrowing across 2020 and 2021 graduates who incurred debt.

% undergrads with loans

Median debt of graduates

85% 79% 88% 61% 56% 69% 78% 64% 77% 65%

$34,290 $31,000 $31,000 $30,500 $30,046 $30,000 $29,000 $29,000 $28,130 $27,000

% undergrads with loans

Median debt of graduates

75% 54% 84% 75% 44%

$30,964 $30,500 $30,157 $28,250 $28,250

59% 88% 55% 73% 62%

$38,996 $36,500 $31,000 $31,000 $31,000

71% 75% 54% 68% 94% 66%

$30,625 $29,579 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000

59% 33% 55% 47% 56%

$31,000 $31,000 $31,000 $28,312 $27,000

% undergrads with loans

Median debt of graduates

57% 78% 74% 83% 82%

$30,426 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000

61% 69% 83% 65% 84%

$32,500 $32,500 $31,400 $31,217 $31,125

MIDWEST Central State University (OH)* Lincoln University (MO)* Adrian College (MI) Alma College (MI) Barclay College (KS)

66% 55% 74% 66% 65%

$30,739 $28,875 $27,000 $27,000 $27,000

WEST Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (CO) Texas College (TX) University of Silicon Valley (CA) Huston-Tillotson University (TX) University of Advancing Technology (AZ)

77% 45% 66% 63% 86%

$31,000 $31,000 $31,000 $30,750 $28,812

School (State) (*Public)

NORTH Albertus Magnus College (CT) Washington Adventist University (MD) Post University (CT) Lincoln University (PA)* Trinity Washington University (DC) SOUTH Everglades University (FL) Grambling State University (LA)* Alabama A&M University (AL)* Fort Valley State University (GA)* South Carolina State University (SC)* MIDWEST Chicago State University (IL)* Ohio Christian University (OH) Alverno College (WI) Anderson University (IN) Baldwin Wallace University (OH) Carroll University (WI) WEST Academy of Art University (CA) ArtCenter College of Design (CA) NewSchool of Architecture and Design (CA) Colorado Christian University (CO) Dominican University of California (CA)

NORTH Berkeley College (NY) Colby-Sawyer College (NH) Elmira College (NY) Maine Maritime Academy (ME)* Montserrat College of Art (MA) SOUTH Benedict College (SC) Shaw University (NC) Morris College (SC) Miles College (AL) Livingstone College (NC)

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Johns Hopkins University (MD) Princeton University (NJ) Rice University (TX) SUNY Col. of Envir. Sci. and Forestry (NY)* Brigham Young University (UT) Brown University (RI) CUNY–City College (NY)* Stanford University (CA) The University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley (TX)* Yale University (CT) Duke University (NC) University of California, Berkeley (CA)* University of California, Davis (CA)* California State University–Fullerton (CA)* University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)* Cornell University (NY) Harvard University (MA) University of California, Los Angeles (CA)* University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (NC)* Vanderbilt University (TN) California State University, Long Beach (CA)* Utah State University (UT)* California State University–Fresno (CA)* University of Washington (WA)* California State University–San Bernardino (CA)*

% undergrads with loans

Median debt of graduates

11% 2% 8% 49% 9% 10% 3% 5% 16% 5% 19% 18% 23% 19% 17% 26% 3% 16% 18% 10% 22% 18% 13% 21% 15%

$10,250 $10,320 $11,000 $11,000 $11,069 $11,428 $11,990 $12,000 $12,950 $12,975 $13,000 $13,000 $13,000 $13,750 $13,993 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,289 $14,340 $14,505 $14,615 $14,715

% undergrads with loans

Median debt of graduates

NORTH CUNY–Queens College (NY)*

$10,298

CUNY–Lehman College (NY)*

$10,950

CUNY–Brooklyn College (NY)*

$11,000

School (State) (*Public)

CUNY–Hunter College (NY)*

$11,000

CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY)*

$11,000

SOUTH Mississippi University for Women (MS)*

46%

$15,000

Bob Jones University (SC)

22%

$16,585

University of West Florida (FL)*

23%

$16,624

Life University (GA)

57%

$16,666

Lindsey Wilson University (KY)

68%

$16,784

MIDWEST Maranatha Baptist University (WI)

30%

$14,143

Northeastern Illinois University (IL)*

12%

$14,600

MidAmerica Nazarene University (KS)

68%

$15,000

Indiana University–Kokomo (IN)*

29%

$16,961

Metropolitan State University (MN)*

26%

$17,100

WEST New Mexico Highlands University (NM)*

42%

$11,399

Parker University (TX)

74%

$12,288

Southern Utah University (UT)*

43%

$12,500

California State University–Monterey Bay (CA)*

30%

$12,750

California State University–Los Angeles (CA)*

14%

$13,000

% undergrads with loans

Median debt of graduates

7% 12% 2% 70% 26%

$6,733 $8,833 $10,533 $13,750 $14,718

East Georgia State College (GA)* Florida College (FL) Dalton State College (GA)* Florida Polytechnic University (FL)*

1% 37% 55% 12% 43%

$9,252 $11,750 $12,000 $12,937 $14,250

MIDWEST St. Augustine College (IL) Bismarck State College (ND)* Vincennes University (IN)* Northwestern Michigan College (MI)* Faith Baptist Bible Col. & Theological Seminary (IA)

2% 44% 40% 25% 27%

$4,423 $11,533 $12,000 $12,500 $12,971

WEST Snow College (UT)* Colorado Mountain College (CO)* Brigham Young University–Hawaii (HI) Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OK)* Brigham Young University–Idaho (ID)

47% 36% 12% 81% 16%

$7,000 $9,000 $9,413 $12,500 $13,969

School (State) (*Public)

Berea College (KY) Wellesley College (MA) Medgar Evers College–CUNY (NY)* Pomona College (CA) Williams College (MA) Claremont McKenna College (CA) Scripps College (CA) Haverford College (PA) Amherst College (MA) Middlebury College (VT) Bates College (ME) Colgate University (NY) Soka University of America (CA) Lafayette College (PA) Carleton College (MN) Pitzer College (CA) University of Virginia’s College at Wise (VA)* Hamilton College (NY) Wesleyan University (CT) New College of Florida (FL)* Grinnell College (IA) Swarthmore College (PA) Smith College (MA) Barnard College (NY) Thomas Aquinas College (CA)

% undergrads with loans

Median debt of graduates

5% 14% 2% 5% 15% 16% 23% 12% 10% 25% 12% 10% 29% 26% 43% 21% 30% 38% 18% 18% 23% 7% 35% 30% 63%

$3,591 $10,000 $10,988 $11,782 $12,761 $13,500 $13,500 $13,621 $13,740 $13,857 $14,275 $15,000 $15,650 $16,000 $16,750 $16,750 $16,750 $17,000 $17,000 $17,375 $17,500 $17,500 $17,550 $18,000 $18,000

NORTH Boricua College (NY) U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (NY)* CUNY–New York City Col. of Technology (NY)* Alfred State College–SUNY (NY)* Farmingdale State College–SUNY (NY)* SOUTH Miami Dade College (FL)*

Note: Student debt data are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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UNIVERSITIES INSIDE The latest facts and figures on over 1,700 American colleges and universities, including schools’ U.S. News rankings New data on tuition, admissions, the makeup of the undergraduate student body, popular majors and financial aid Statistical profiles of freshman classes, including entrance exam scores and high school class standing

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Using the Directory

How to interpret the statistics on the more than 1,700 American colleges and universities in the following entries—and get the most out of them. H E S N A P S H O T S O F colleges and universities presented

here, alphabetized by state, contain a wealth of information on everything from the most popular majors offered to the stats on the first year class that arrived in the fall of 2024. The statistics were collected in 2025 and are current as of Sept. 22, 2025; they are explained in detail below. A school whose name has been footnoted with a 1 did not return the U.S. News sta-

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tistical questionnaire, so limited data appear; a 2 means the school declined to have an official verify the data’s accuracy. If a college did not reply to a particular question, you’ll see N/A, for “not available.” Our online directory allows you to search our database for schools based on major, location and other criteria (www.usnews.com/bestcolleges/college-search). To find a school of interest in the rankings tables, consult the index at the back of the book.

EXAMPLE

1. TELEPHONE NUMBER

4. ADMISSIONS EMAIL

No. for the admissions office.

Fairfield University

2. U.S. NEWS RANKING

Use this email address to request information or submit an application.

Fairfield CT (203) 254-4100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 139 Website: www.fairfield.edu Admissions email: admis@fairfield.edu Private; founded 1942 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 18,509 applied, 6,162 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1260-1390. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 61% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/20 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,326 full time, 65 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% black, 9% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 2% international; 17% from in state; 73% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 47% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 6% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $60,410; room/board: $19,740 Financial aid: (203) 254-4000; 35% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,943

The abbreviation indicates which category of institution the school falls into: National Universities (Nat. U.), National Liberal Arts Colleges (Nat. Lib. Arts), Regional Universities (Reg. U.) or Regional Colleges (Reg. Coll.). The regional universities and regional colleges are further divided by region: North (N), South (S), Midwest (Mid. W) and West (W). “Business” refers to business specialty schools, “Engineering” refers to engineering specialty schools, and so forth. Next, you’ll find the school’s 2026 rank within its category. Schools falling in the top 90% of their categories are ranked numerically. (Those ranked in the bottom 10% of their category are listed alphabetically in the ranking tables.) You cannot compare ranks of schools in different categories; U.S. News ranks schools only against their peers. Specialty schools that focus on business, engineering, health and the arts aren’t ranked. Also unranked are schools with fewer than 100 students, and those that didn’t have a six-year bachelor’s degree graduation rate.

3. WEBSITE Visit the school’s website to research programs, take a virtual tour or submit an application.

5. TYPE/AFFILIATION Is the school public, private or for-profit? Affiliated with a religious denomination?

6. FIRST-YEAR ADMISSIONS All of the admissions statistics reported are for the class that entered in the fall of 2024. The 25/75 percentiles for the SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math or ACT composite scores show the range in which half the students scored: 25% of students scored at or below the lower end, and 75% scored at or below the upper end. If a school reported the averages and not the 25/75 percentiles, the average score is listed. The test score that is published represents the test that the greatest percentage of entering students took.

7. EARLY DECISION/ EARLY ACTION DEADLINES The date shown is the regular admission deadline for the academic year starting in the fall of 2026. “Rolling” means the school makes admissions decisions as applications come in until the class is filled.

8. APPLICATION DEADLINE The date shown is the regular admission deadline for the academic year starting in the fall of 2025. “Rolling” means the school makes admissions decisions as applications come in until the class is filled.

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9. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY This gives the breakdown of fulltime vs. part-time students and male and female enrollment, the ethnic makeup of the student body, proportions of in-state and out-of-state students, percentage living on campus and percentage in fraternities and sororities. Figures are for Fall 2025.

10. MOST POPULAR MAJORS The five most popular majors appear, along with the percentage majoring in each among 2023 graduates with a bachelor’s degree.

11. EXPENSES The first figure represents tuition (including required fees); next is total food and housing. Figures are for the 2025-2026 academic year; if data are not available, we use figures for the 2024-2025 academic year. For public schools, we list both instate and out-of-state tuition.

12. FINANCIAL AID The percentage of undergrad students determined to have financial need and the amount of the average need-based package (grants, loans and jobs) in 2024-2025. We also provide the phone number for the school’s financial aid office.

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ALABAMA Alabama A&M University

Normal AL (256) 372-5250 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 96 Website: www.aamu.edu/admissions/ undergraduateadmissions/pages/ default.aspx Admissions email: admissions@aamu.edu Public; founded 1875 First-year admissions: 20242025: 23,406 applied, 13,564 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 14-19. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 5,673 full time, 697 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 90% black, 2% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 2% international; 54% from in state; 65% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% General Studies, 6% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 6% Mechanical Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,566 in state, $19,176 out of state; room/board: $11,402 Financial aid: (256) 372-5400; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,818

Alabama State University

Montgomery AL (334) 229-4291 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.alasu.edu Admissions email: admissions@alasu.edu Public; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,229 applied, 7,052 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-20. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 30% in top quarter, 38% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/2 Undergraduate student body: 3,243 full time, 278 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 86% black, 1% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 3% international; 49% from in state; N/A live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 7% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 7% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 5% Psychology, General, 4% Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other

Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,068 in state, $19,396 out of state; room/board: $6,050 Financial aid: (334) 229-4827; 91% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,746

Auburn University

Auburn AL (334) 844-6425 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 102 Website: www.auburn.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@auburn.edu Public; founded 1856 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 55,056 applied, 25,284 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 26-31. High school rank: 35% in top tenth, 67% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 25,204 full time, 2,703 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 4% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 2% international; 58% from in state; 18% live on campus; 27% of students in fraternities, 47% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Engineering, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 4% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,318 in state, $36,022 out of state; room/board: $17,210 Financial aid: (334) 844-4634; 29% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,671

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery AL (334) 244-3615 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 64 Website: www.aum.edu Admissions email: admissions@aum.edu Public; founded 1967 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,192 applied, 1,969 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,224 full time, 1,102 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 41% black, 2% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 4% international; 5% from in state; 20% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities

Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,065 in state, $27,195 out of state; room/board: $13,167 Financial aid: (334) 244-3126; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $3,474

Faulkner University

Montgomery AL (334) 386-7200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 114 Website: www.faulkner.edu Admissions email: admissions@faulkner.edu Private; founded 1942 Affiliation: Churches of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,043 applied, 269 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,153 full time, 606 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 38% black, 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 5% international Most popular majors: 24% Business/Commerce, General, 18% Criminal Justice/ Safety Studies, 13% Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (334) 386-7195

Huntingdon College

Montgomery AL (334) 833-4497 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 8 Website: www.huntingdon.edu Admissions email: admission@hawks.huntingdon.edu Private; founded 1854 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,924 applied, 1,983 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 873 full time, 7 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 24% black, 5% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 0% international; 69% from in state; 92% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 14% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available

Expenses: 2025-2026: $29,570; room/board: $10,922 Financial aid: (334) 833-4404; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,056

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville AL (256) 782-5268 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 52 Website: www.jsu.edu Admissions email: info@jsu.edu Public; founded 1883 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,199 applied, 8,701 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,559 full time, 2,104 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 24% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 4% international; N/A from in state; 35% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 19% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 9% Education, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $2,802 in state, $3,150 out of state; room/ board: $9,524 Financial aid: (256) 782-5006; 94% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,172

Miles College1

Birmingham AL (205) 929-1000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 83 Website: www.miles.edu Admissions email: admissions@mail.miles.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Oakwood University1

Huntsville AL (256) 726-7356 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.oakwood.edu Admissions email: admissions@oakwood.edu Private; founded 1896 Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

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Birmingham AL (205) 726-2011 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 179 Website: www.samford.edu Admissions email: admission@samford.edu Private; founded 1841 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,559 applied, 3,755 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,148 full time, 62 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 84% white, 1% international; 27% from in state; 61% live on campus; 41% of students in fraternities, 60% in sororities Most popular majors: 33% Health Professions and Related Programs, 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Visual and Performing Arts, 5% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,910; room/board: $14,260 Financial aid: (205) 726-2905; 40% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,784

Spring Hill College

Mobile AL (251) 380-3030 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 12 Website: www.shc.edu Admissions email: admit@shc.edu Private; founded 1830 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,403 applied, 1,794 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-24. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 758 full time, 32 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 14% black, 10% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 11% international; N/A from in state; 74% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 23% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Psychology, 8% Social Sciences, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $25,300; room/board: $13,510 Financial aid: (800) 548-7886; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,744

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Tuscaloosa AL (205) 366-8973 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 76 Website: www.stillman.edu Admissions email: admissions@stillman.edu Private; founded 1876 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,072 applied, 1,916 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 13-17. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 640 full time, 91 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 89% black, 0% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 6% white, 3% international; 69% from in state; 50% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business Administration and Management, General, 22% Psychology, General, 15% General Studies, 12% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,700; room/board: $8,812 Financial aid: (205) 366-8817; 93% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,328

Talladega College2

Talladega AL (256) 761-6235 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 60 Admissions email: admissions@talladega.edu Private; founded 1867 Affiliation: United Church of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,307 applied, 8,804 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 680 full time, 9 part time Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,650; room/board: $8,059 Financial aid: (256) 761-6237; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,999

Troy University

Troy AL (334) 670-3179 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 45 Website: www.troy.edu Admissions email: admit@troy.edu Public; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,474 applied, 9,099 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: N/A

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,089 full time, 3,133 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 33% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 4% international; 73% from in state; 17% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 12% Psychology, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,380 in state, $26,100 out of state; room/board: $8,739 Financial aid: (334) 670-3186; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $7,598

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 31,038 full time, 3,351 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 11% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 1% international; 40% from in state; 27% live on campus; 31% of students in fraternities, 45% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Social Sciences, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 9% Engineering, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,484 in state, $35,342 out of state; room/board: $13,616 Financial aid: (205) 348-6756; 38% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,798

Tuskegee University

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Tuskegee AL (334) 727-8500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 10 Website: www.tuskegee.edu Admissions email: admissions@tuskegee.edu Private; founded 1881 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,632 applied, 5,663 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,557 full time, 102 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 82% black, 0% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 0% international; 25% from in state; 86% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $25,386; room/board: $11,072 Financial aid: (334) 727-8088; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,095

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa AL (205) 348-5666 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 169 Website: www.ua.edu Admissions email: admissions@ua.edu Public; founded 1831 First-year admissions: 20242025: 56,795 applied, 43,531 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-31. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 79% in top half

Birmingham AL (205) 934-8221 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 132 Website: www.uab.edu Admissions email: chooseuab@uab.edu Public; founded 1969 First-year admissions: 20242025: 11,379 applied, 10,034 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-30. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 9,578 full time, 2,364 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 27% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 26% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,140 in state, $29,480 out of state; room/board: $13,240 Financial aid: (205) 934-8223; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $8,822

University of Alabama at Huntsville Huntsville AL (256) 824-6070 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.uah.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@uah.edu Public; founded 1969

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,615 applied, 5,222 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-31. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 5,673 full time, 1,127 part time; 61% male, 39% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 9% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 15% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Engineering, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,132 in state, $26,408 out of state; room/board: $12,428 Financial aid: (256) 824-6650; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,779

University of Mobile

Mobile AL (251) 675-5990 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 64 Website: www.umobile.edu Admissions email: umenrollment@umobile.edu Private; founded 1961 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,784 applied, 1,406 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,295 full time, 447 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 15% black, 4% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 2% international; 70% from in state; 68% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 11% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Early Childhood Education and Teaching, 5% Speech Communication and Rhetoric Expenses: 2025-2026: $27,930; room/board: $11,450 Financial aid: (251) 442-2222; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,443

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University of Montevallo

Montevallo AL (205) 665-6030 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 22 Website: www.montevallo.edu Admissions email: admissions@montevallo.edu Public; founded 1896 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,280 applied, 3,382 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-26. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,979 full time, 618 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 16% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 4% international; 75% from in state; 34% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Art/Art Studies, General, 11% Elementary Education and Teaching, 9% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Marketing/Marketing Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,416 in state, $27,886 out of state; room/board: $11,510 Financial aid: (205) 665-6050; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,612

University of North Alabama

Florence AL (256) 765-4100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 30 Website: www.una.edu Admissions email: admissions@una.edu Public; founded 1830 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,218 applied, 4,386 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,026 full time, 3,050 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 9% black, 3% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 6% international; 79% from in state; 35% live on campus; 16% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 20% Education, 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 6% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,950 in state, $23,150 out of state; room/board: $8,928

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University of Alaska Anchorage

Mobile AL (251) 460-6141 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 363 Website: www.southalabama.edu/ Admissions email: recruitment@southalabama.edu Public; founded 1963 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,982 applied, 9,212 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-26. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/15 Undergraduate student body: 7,781 full time, 1,424 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 23% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 28% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Engineering, 7% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2024-2025: $12,040 in state, $23,260 out of state; room/board: $9,180 Financial aid: (251) 460-6231

Anchorage AK (907) 786-1480 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 72 Website: www.uaa.alaska.edu Admissions email: uaa.admissions@alaska.edu Public; founded 1954 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,184 applied, 2,493 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10201210. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 30% in top quarter, 58% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 4,198 full time, 5,593 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 6% American Indian, 12% Asian, 4% black, 10% Hispanic, 15% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 11% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Education, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,810 in state, $27,810 out of state; room/ board: $14,744 Financial aid: (907) 786-6170; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,480

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University of Alaska Fairbanks1

University of South Alabama

Livingston AL (205) 652-3578 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 85 Website: www.uwa.edu Admissions email: admissions@uwa.edu Public; founded 1835 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $10,990 in state, $20,090 out of state; room/board: $6,946 Financial aid: (205) 652-3576

ALASKA Alaska Pacific University1

Anchorage AK (800) 252-7528 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 32 Website: www.alaskapacific.edu Admissions email: admissions@alaskapacific.edu Private; founded 1959 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (907) 564-8342

Fairbanks AK (800) 478-1823 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.uaf.edu Admissions email: admissions@uaf.edu Public; founded 1917 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (907) 474-7256

University of Alaska– Southeast

Juneau AK (907) 796-6100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.uas.alaska.edu Admissions email: uas.admissions@alaska.edu Public; founded 1983 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 346 applied, 219 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1150. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 428 full time, 1,340 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 10%

American Indian, 7% Asian, 2% black, 10% Hispanic, 15% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 1% international; 82% from in state; 21% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 22% Education, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,549 in state, $27,639 out of state; room/ board: $13,992 Financial aid: (907) 796-6255; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,186

ARIZONA Arizona Christian University

Glendale AZ (602) 386-4100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 26 Website: www.arizonachristian.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@arizonachristian.edu Private; founded 1960 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,297 applied, 916 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-26. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: 8/1 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: 8/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,098 full time, 283 part time; 57% male, 43% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 28% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 4% international; 50% from in state; 53% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 38% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Psychology, 11% Education, 10% Theology and Religious Vocations, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,348; room/board: $15,535 Financial aid: (602) 489-5300; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,931

Arizona State University

Tempe AZ (480) 965-7788 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 117 Website: www.asu.edu Admissions email: admissions@asu.edu Public; founded 1885 First-year admissions: 20242025: 70,928 applied, 63,756 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-28. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 59% in top quarter, 86% in top half

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 60,459 full time, 4,991 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 1% American Indian, 9% Asian, 4% black, 27% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 41% white, 8% international; 73% from in state; 24% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 11% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Engineering, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,975 in state, $35,167 out of state; room/board: $17,754 Financial aid: (855) 278-5080; 48% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,248

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Prescott

Prescott AZ (800) 888-3728 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 1 Website: prescott.erau.edu/ Admissions email: Prescott@erau.edu Private; founded 1926 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,141 applied, 3,171 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11431370. High school rank: 31% in top tenth, 59% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,060 full time, 169 part time; 72% male, 28% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 2% black, 16% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 8% international; 26% from in state; 44% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 35% Aeronautics/Aviation/ Aerospace Science and Technology, General, 23% Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, 8% International Relations and Affairs, 7% Mechanical Engineering, 6% Computer and Information Systems Security/ Information Assurance Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,766; room/board: $15,864 Financial aid: (928) 777-3765; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need

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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff AZ (928) 523-5511 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: nau.edu Admissions email: admissions@nau.edu Public; founded 1899 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 35,100 applied, 31,453 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-26. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 52% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 20,044 full time, 2,947 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 4% American Indian, 4% Asian, 3% black, 27% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 2% international; 72% from in state; 43% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Education, 9% Psychology, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,440 in state, $30,912 out of state; room/board: $15,098 Financial aid: (928) 523-4951; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,800

Prescott College1

Prescott AZ (877) 350-2100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 90 Website: www.prescott.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@prescott.edu Private; founded 1966 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (928) 350-1104

University of Advancing Technology1

Tempe AZ (602) 383-8228 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 22 Website: www.uat.edu Admissions email: admissions@uat.edu For-profit Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

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Website: apply.gcu.edu Admissions email: golopes@gcu.edu For-profit; founded 1949 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (602) 639-6600

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Tucson AZ (520) 621-3237 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 127 Website: arizona.edu Admissions email: admissions@arizona.edu Public; founded 1885 First-year admissions: 20242025: 58,339 applied, 50,252 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-29. High school rank: 33% in top tenth, 62% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 35,789 full time, 9,236 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 2% American Indian, 5% Asian, 4% black, 28% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 4% international; 52% from in state; 5% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Psychology, 7% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,573 in state, $39,903 out of state; room/board: $16,746 Financial aid: (520) 621-1858; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,205

ARKANSAS Arkansas Baptist College1

Little Rock AR (501) 420-1234 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), second tier Website: www.arkansasbaptist.edu Admissions email: admissions@arkansasbaptist.edu Private; founded 1884 Affiliation: Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (501) 420-1222

Arkansas State University

State University AR (870) 972-2782 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 352 Website: www.astate.edu Admissions email: admissions@astate.edu Public; founded 1909 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,279 applied, 10,091 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling

Undergraduate student body: 5,547 full time, 4,437 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 15% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 10% international Most popular majors: 13% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 12% General Studies, 11% Psychology, General, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (870) 972-2310

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville AR (479) 968-0343 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 57 Website: www.atu.edu Admissions email: tech.enroll@atu.edu Public; founded 1909 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,654 applied, 3,504 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,527 full time, 3,618 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 12% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 2% international; 94% from in state; 32% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,227 in state, $17,945 out of state; room/board: $11,022 Financial aid: (479) 968-0399; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,566

Central Baptist College

Conway AR (501) 329-6873 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 62 Website: www.cbc.edu Admissions email: admissions@cbc.edu Private; founded 1952 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 260 applied, 165 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 546 full time, 1 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 13% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 9% international; 69% from in

state; 33% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 11% Psychology, Other, 10% Psychology, General, 7% General Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $23,015; room/board: $9,500 Financial aid: (501) 205-8852; 92% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,815

Harding University

Searcy AR (800) 477-4407 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.harding.edu Admissions email: admissions@harding.edu Private; founded 1924 Affiliation: Churches of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,713 applied, 1,914 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-29. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 3,209 full time, 326 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0 American Indian, 1 Asian, 5 black, 4 Hispanic, 4 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 80 white, 5 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $27,282; room/board: $10,124 Financial aid: (501) 279-4257

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Arkadelphia AR (870) 230-5028 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 101 Website: www.hsu.edu/pages/ future-students/admissions/ Admissions email: admissions@hsu.edu Public; founded 1890 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (870) 230-5148

Hendrix College

Conway AR (501) 450-1362 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: www.hendrix.edu Admissions email: adm@hendrix.du Private; founded 1876 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,160 applied, 1,488 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-31. High school rank: 31% in top tenth, 59% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,093 full time, 7 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 7% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 2% international; 55% from in state; 87% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% English Language and Literature/Letters, 11% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,750; room/board: $14,746 Financial aid: (501) 450-1368; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,903

John Brown University Siloam Springs AR (877) 528-4636 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 16 Website: www.jbu.edu Admissions email: jbuinfo@jbu.edu Private; founded 1919 Affiliation: Interdenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,647 applied, 1,254 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: 36% in top tenth, 61% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,335 full time, 486 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% black, 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 11% international; 41% from in state; 69% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Psychology, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,710; room/board: $10,672 Financial aid: (479) 524-7427; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,920

Lyon College

Batesville AR (800) 423-2542 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 167 Website: www.lyon.edu Admissions email: admissions@lyon.edu Private; founded 1872 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted.

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Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 645 full time, 15 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 0 American Indian, 1 Asian, 9 black, 8 Hispanic, 2 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 47 white, 5 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,290; room/board: $10,750 Financial aid: (870) 307-7250; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,300

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia AR (870) 245-5110 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 151 Website: www.obu.edu Admissions email: admissions@obu.edu Private; founded 1886 Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,155 applied, 1,455 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: 36% in top tenth, 64% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,580 full time, 149 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 2% international; 62% from in state; 93% live on campus; 34% of students in fraternities, 56% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Education, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,740; room/board: $10,200 Financial aid: (870) 245-5570; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,689

Philander Smith College

Little Rock AR (501) 370-5221 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 43 Website: www.philander.edu Admissions email: admissions@philander.edu Private; founded 1877 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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CALIFORNIA Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 636 full time, 119 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 79% black, 3% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 7% white, 8% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (501) 370-5350

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia AR (870) 235-4040 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 76 Website: www.saumag.edu Admissions email: muleriders@saumag.edu Public; founded 1909 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,708 applied, 2,040 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/27 Undergraduate student body: 2,601 full time, 501 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 23% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 1% international; 69% from in state; 51% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Early Childhood Education and Teaching, 6% Business/ Commerce, General, 5% Agricultural Business and Management, General, 5% Psychology, General, 5% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,200 in state, $16,080 out of state; room/board: $7,578 Financial aid: (870) 235-4023; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,346

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville AR (479) 575-5346 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 183 Website: www.uark.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1871 First-year admissions: 20242025: 30,549 applied, 22,701 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 53% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 26,335 full time, 2,520 part time; 44% male, 56% female;

1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 4% black, 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 1% international; 46% from in state; 25% live on campus; 23% of students in fraternities, 41% in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Engineering, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,496 in state, $31,550 out of state; room/board: $14,968 Financial aid: (479) 575-3806; 35% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,484

University of Arkansas–Fort Smith

Fort Smith AR (479) 788-7120 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 21 Website: www.uafs.edu Admissions email: admissions@uafs.edu Public; founded 1928 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,343 applied, 2,305 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-23. High school rank: 0% in top tenth, 0% in top quarter, 17% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,376 full time, 2,083 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 2% American Indian, 5% Asian, 4% black, 20% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 18% Business Administration and Management, General, 14% Organizational Leadership, 11% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,826 in state, $15,226 out of state; room/ board: $10,543 Financial aid: (479) 788-7090

University of Arkansas–Little Rock1

Little Rock AR (501) 916-3127 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.ualr.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@ualr.edu Public; founded 1927 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (501) 569-3035

University of Arkansas–Monticello1 Monticello AR (870) 367-6811 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 114

Website: www.uamont.edu Admissions email: admissions@uamont.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Psychology, 7% Education, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,940 in state, $18,746 out of state; room/board: $9,566 Financial aid: (501) 450-3140

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University of the Ozarks

Pine Bluff AR (870) 575-8492 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 19 Website: www.uapb.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@uapb.edu Public; founded 1873 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,625 applied, 2,728 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 14-18. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 58% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,637 full time, 180 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 89% black, 3% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 3% international; 65% from in state; 62% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 13% General Studies, 11% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, 8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (870) 575-8302

University of Central Arkansas

Conway AR (501) 450-3128 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 363 Website: www.uca.edu Admissions email: admissions@uca.edu Public; founded 1907 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,039 applied, 6,299 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,930 full time, 1,338 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 17% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 3% international; 92% from in state; 40% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 14% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support

Clarksville AR (479) 979-1227 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 6 Website: www.ozarks.edu Admissions email: admission@ozarks.edu Private; founded 1834 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,230 applied, 1,327 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-25. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 766 full time, 16 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 14% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 28% international; 55% from in state; 71% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business Administration and Management, General, 16% Public Health Education and Promotion, 13% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 10% Psychology, General, 6% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,700; room/board: $9,342 Financial aid: (479) 979-1201; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,879

Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge AR (800) 722-4434 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 46 Website: williamsbu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@williamsbu.edu Private; founded 1941 Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 716 applied, 602 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-22. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 473 full time, 22 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 10% black, 4% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 9% international; 71% from in

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CALIFORNIA Academy of Art University1

San Francisco CA (800) 544-2787 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.academyart.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@academyart.edu For-profit; founded 1929 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (415) 618-6190

Alliant International University1 San Diego CA (866) 825-5426 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., unranked Website: www.alliant.edu Admissions email: admissions@alliant.edu For-profit; founded 1969 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (858) 635-4700

Antelope Valley College1

Lancaster CA (661) 722-6300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.avc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

ArtCenter College of Design

Pasadena CA (626) 396-2373 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 34 Website: www.artcenter.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@artcenter.edu Private; founded 1930 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,461 applied, 1,113 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Liberal Arts and Sciences/ Liberal Studies, 12% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 11% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,540; room/board: $9,990 Financial aid: (870) 759-4112

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BEST COLLEGES Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,809 full time, 231 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 30% Asian, 1% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 10% white, 44% international; N/A from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 53% Visual and Performing Arts, 20% Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, 20% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 5% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 3% Architecture and Related Services Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (626) 396-2215

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa CA (800) 825-5278 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 283 Website: www.apu.edu Admissions email: admissions@apu.edu Private; founded 1899 Affiliation: Evangelical Christian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,404 applied, 3,010 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 983-1238. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,419 full time, 299 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 6% black, 40% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 25% white, 4% international; 93% from in state; 45% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 54% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Psychology, 8% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Visual and Performing Arts, 4% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,340; room/board: $11,176 Financial aid: (626) 815-2020; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,838

Bakersfield College1

Bakersfield CA (661) 395-4011 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Biola University

La Mirada CA (562) 903-6000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.biola.edu Admissions email: admissions@biola.edu Private; founded 1908 Affiliation: Multiple Protestant Denomination First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,699 applied, 2,808 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601370. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/30, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,178 full time, 303 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 3% black, 24% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 39% white, 7% international; 71% from in state; 64% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Visual and Performing Arts, 12% Psychology, 7% Theology and Religious Vocations Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,904; room/board: $13,680 Financial aid: (562) 903-4742; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,005

California Baptist University

Riverside CA (877) 228-8866 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 33 Website: www.calbaptist.edu Admissions email: admissions@calbaptist.edu Private; founded 1950 Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,839 applied, 7,544 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,459 full time, 958 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 7% black, 44% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 2% international; 92% from in state; 32% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Engineering

Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,098; room/board: $16,220 Financial aid: (951) 343-4235; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,126

Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,208; room/board: $20,991 Financial aid: (626) 395-6280; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $73,011

California College of the Arts

California Institute of the Arts1

San Francisco CA (415) 610-7004 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: cca.edu Admissions email: admissions@cca.edu Private; founded 1907 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,371 applied, 2,160 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/19 Undergraduate student body: 870 full time, 40 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 4% black, 16% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 21% white, 32% international; 72% from in state; 50% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 66% Visual and Performing Arts, 18% Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, 7% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 4% Architecture and Related Services, 3% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $61,764; room/board: $22,532 Financial aid: (415) 338-9538

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena CA (626) 395-6341 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 11 Website: www.caltech.edu Admissions email: ugadmissions@caltech.edu Private; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 13,856 applied, 356 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 86% in top tenth, 98% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/3 Undergraduate student body: 987 full time, 0 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 36% Asian, 5% black, 17% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 19% white, 14% international; N/A from in state; 90% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 40% Computer Science, 16% Mechanical Engineering, 9% Physics, General, 6% Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 4% Computational Mathematics

Valencia CA (661) 255-1050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 28 Website: www.calarts.edu Admissions email: admissions@calarts.edu Private; founded 1961 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (661) 253-7869

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks CA (877) 258-3678 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 16 Website: www.callutheran.edu Admissions email: admissions@callutheran.edu Private; founded 1959 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,992 applied, 4,540 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11501330. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 52% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 1/15, notification date: 11/1 Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,249 full time, 48 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 4% black, 41% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 36% white, 4% international; 86% from in state; 56% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Psychology, General, 7% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 7% Criminology, 6% Speech Communication and Rhetoric Expenses: 2025-2026: $54,480; room/board: $17,540 Financial aid: (805) 493-3139; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,625

California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo CA (805) 756-2311 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 1 Website: www.calpoly.edu Admissions email: admissions@calpoly.edu Public; founded 1901 First-year admissions: 20242025: 68,604 applied, 21,416 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile:

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1220-1440. High school rank: 47% in top tenth, 78% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 21,144 full time, 773 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 1% black, 25% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 39% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Engineering, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 5% Architecture and Related Services, 5% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,039 in state, $22,185 out of state; room/board: $19,443 Financial aid: (805) 756-2927; 38% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,803

California State Polytechnic University–Pomona

Pomona CA (909) 869-5299 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 3 Website: www.cpp.edu Admissions email: admissions@cpp.edu Public; founded 1938 First-year admissions: 20242025: 51,024 applied, 37,607 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 22,001 full time, 3,193 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 0% American Indian, 22% Asian, 2% black, 55% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 13% white, 1% international; 99% from in state; 17% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Civil Engineering, General, 5% Computer Science, 4% Mechanical Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,780 in state, $20,380 out of state; room/ board: $16,202 Financial aid: (909) 869-3700; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,709

California State University– Bakersfield Bakersfield CA (661) 654-3036 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 31 Website: www.csub.edu

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CALIFORNIA Admissions email: admissions@csub.edu Public; founded 1970 First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,593 applied, 12,416 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 895-1155. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 7,167 full time, 1,698 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 4% black, 70% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 12% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 3% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 14% Psychology, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Social Sciences, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,512 in state, $21,832 out of state; room/ board: $15,598 Financial aid: (661) 654-3016; 85% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,161

California State University–Channel Islands1 Camarillo CA (805) 437-8500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 23 Website: www.csuci.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

California State University–Chico

Chico CA (530) 898-6322 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 16 Website: www.csuchico.edu Admissions email: info@csuchico.edu Public; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 20242025: 23,611 applied, 21,623 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 953-1285. High school rank: 35% in top tenth, 75% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/15 Undergraduate student body: 12,094 full time, 1,243 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 3% black, 39% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 41% white, 1% international; 96% from in state; 2% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business, Management,

Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Social Sciences, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Psychology, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,896 in state, $21,998 out of state; room/ board: $16,668 Financial aid: (530) 898-6451; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,946

California State University–Dominguez Hills1

Carson CA (310) 243-3645 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 36 Website: www.csudh.edu Admissions email: info@csudh.edu Public; founded 1960 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (310) 243-2562

California State University–East Bay1

Hayward CA (510) 885-3500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.csueastbay.edu Admissions email: admissions@csueastbay.edu Public; founded 1957 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (510) 885-2784

California State University–Fresno

Fresno CA (559) 278-2191 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 183 Website: www.fresnostate.edu Admissions email: lyager@csufresno.edu Public; founded 1911 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,735 applied, 20,497 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/2 Undergraduate student body: 18,140 full time, 3,695 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 3% black, 62% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 14% white, 4% international; 90% from in state; 6% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Psychology, General, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 6% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, 5% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,224 in state, $8,224 out of state; room/ board: $12,558 Financial aid: (559) 278-2182; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,630

California State University–Fullerton

Fullerton CA (657) 278-3100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 139 Website: www.fullerton.edu Admissions email: admissions@fullerton.edu Public; founded 1957 First-year admissions: 20242025: 53,559 applied, 48,482 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 860-1080. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 31,670 full time, 6,927 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 21% Asian, 2% black, 56% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 13% white, 1% international; 98% from in state; 3% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Psychology, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,878 in state, $18,438 out of state; room/ board: $19,842 Financial aid: (657) 278-3064; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $9,848

California State University, Long Beach

Long Beach CA (562) 985-5471 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 127 Website: www.csulb.edu Admissions email: eslb@csulb.edu Public; founded 1949 First-year admissions: 20242025: 83,951 applied, 38,854 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 30,510 full time, 5,207 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 20% Asian, 4% black, 51% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 14% white, 4% international; N/A from in state; 20% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Engineering, 8% Psychology,

6% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,312 in state, $19,856 out of state; room/ board: $16,666 Financial aid: (562) 985-8403; 86% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,650

California State University–Los Angeles

Los Angeles CA (323) 343-2730 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 13 Website: www.calstatela.edu/ InstitutionalEffectiveness Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 20242025: 32,723 applied, 29,860 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 15,899 full time, 3,391 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 4% black, 75% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 4% white, 4% international; 99% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 8% Psychology, 8% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,164 in state, $19,764 out of state; room/ board: $19,695 Financial aid: (323) 343-6260; 88% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,871

California State University–Maritime Academy1

Vallejo CA (707) 654-1330 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 2 Website: www.csum.edu Admissions email: admission@csum.edu Public; founded 1929 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

California State University–Monterey Bay Seaside CA (831) 582-3783 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 11 Website: www.csumb.edu

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California State University–Northridge

Northridge CA (818) 677-1200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 20 Website: www.csun.edu Admissions email: admissions@csun.edu Public First-year admissions: 20242025: 33,350 applied, 30,842 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 27,317 full time, 5,035 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 6% black, 58% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 18% white, 3% international Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Psychology, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Communications Technologies/ Technicians and Support Services, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2024-2025: $7,095 in state, $18,975 out of state; room/ board: $20,306 Financial aid: (818) 677-4085

California State University– Sacramento Sacramento CA (916) 278-1000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 22 Website: www.csus.edu Admissions email: admissions@csus.edu

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Admissions email: admissions@csumb.edu Public; founded 1994 First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,943 applied, 14,545 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/16 Undergraduate student body: 6,110 full time, 765 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 3% black, 46% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 29% white, 3% international Most popular majors: 14% Psychology, 13% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,145 in state, $21,465 out of state; room/ board: $17,514 Financial aid: (831) 582-4136; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,934

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BEST COLLEGES Public; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 20242025: 27,868 applied, 26,036 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 22,548 full time, 5,591 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 21% Asian, 7% black, 37% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 22% white, 3% international; 97% from in state; 11% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 0% Engineering, 0% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 0% Psychology, 0% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,014 in state, $22,334 out of state; room/ board: $20,134 Financial aid: (916) 278-1000; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,875

California State University–San Bernardino

San Bernardino CA (909) 537-5188 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 179 Website: www.csusb.edu Admissions email: moreinfo@csusb.edu Public; founded 1962 First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,630 applied, 13,632 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 820-1020. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 12,284 full time, 2,709 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 5% black, 72% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 9% white, 1% international; 99% from in state; 8% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Psychology, 9% Social Sciences, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,522 in state, $21,842 out of state; room/ board: $16,180 Financial aid: (909) 537-5227; 90% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,092

California State University–San Marcos

U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 23 Website: www.csusm.edu/ Admissions email: apply@csusm.edu Public; founded 1989 First-year admissions: 20242025: 19,721 applied, 18,755 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/31 Undergraduate student body: 12,430 full time, 2,503 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 4% black, 52% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 24% white, 1% international; 99% from in state; 13% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Social Sciences, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Psychology, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,454 in state, $21,774 out of state; room/ board: $17,138 Financial aid: (760) 750-4881; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,022

California State University–Stanislaus

Turlock CA (209) 667-3070 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 9 Website: www.csustan.edu Admissions email: Outreach_Help_Desk@csustan.edu Public; founded 1957 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,419 applied, 5,318 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 6,731 full time, 1,724 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 3% black, 63% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 17% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 6% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Psychology, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,690 in state, $21,890 out of state; room/ board: $13,310 Financial aid: (209) 667-3336; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,350

San Marcos CA (760) 750-4848

Cal Poly Humboldt

Arcata CA (707) 826-4402 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 23 Website: www.humboldt.edu Admissions email: hsuinfo@humboldt.edu Public; founded 1913 First-year admissions: 20242025: 16,698 applied, 15,358 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 985-1260. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/2 Undergraduate student body: 4,752 full time, 624 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 3% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% black, 20% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 1% international; 94% from in state; 65% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Natural Resources and Conservation, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Psychology, 8% Social Sciences, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,828 in state, $19,484 out of state; room/ board: $14,306 Financial aid: (707) 826-4321; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,570

Chapman University

Orange CA (888) 282-7759 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 110 Website: www.chapman.edu Admissions email: admit@chapman.edu Private; founded 1861 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,634 applied, 10,230 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1260-1440. High school rank: 39% in top tenth, 71% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/20 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/20 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 7,252 full time, 455 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 2% black, 20% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 3% international; 67% from in state; 49% live on campus; 23% of students in fraternities, 32% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Cinematography and Film/Video Production, 8% Psychology, General, 5% Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 4% Health Services/Allied Health/ Health Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $67,894; room/board: $18,438 Financial aid: (714) 997-6741; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $48,650

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Los Angeles CA (323) 357-3624 Website: www.cdrewu.edu Admissions email: admissionsinfor@cdrewu.edu Private; founded 1966 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 377 applied, 341 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 220 full time, 62 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 34% black, 18% Hispanic, 32% multiracial, 8% Pacific Islander, 3% white, 0% international; 100% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 1% Health Professions and Related Programs, 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Architecture and Related Services, 0% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,950; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (323) 563-4824; 91% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,556

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont CA (909) 621-8088 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 7 Website: www.cmc.edu/ Admissions email: admission@cmc.edu Private; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,529 applied, 626 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14701560. High school rank: 75% in top tenth, 91% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/10 Undergraduate student body: 1,383 full time, 7 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 17% Asian, 4% black, 15% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 36% white, 15% international; 41% from in state; 97% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 9% Political Science and Government, General, 7% Experimental Psychology, 7% International Relations and Affairs, 6% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $72,120; room/board: $22,190 Financial aid: (909) 621-8356; 40% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $74,900

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Columbia College Hollywood1

Tarzana CA (818) 345-8414 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: flashpoint. columbiacollege.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@columbiacollege.edu Private; founded 1953 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (818) 345-8414

Concordia University Irvine

Irvine CA (949) 214-3010 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.cui.edu Admissions email: admissions@cui.edu Private; founded 1972 Affiliation: Lutheran Church Missouri Synod First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,413 applied, 2,912 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,511 full time, 43 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 3% black, 30% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 4% international; 81% from in state; 54% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 20% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,500; room/board: $14,980 Financial aid: (949) 214-3066; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,773

Design Institute of San Diego1

San Diego CA (858) 566-1200 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.disd.edu Admissions email: admissions@disd.edu For-profit; founded 1977 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (858) 566-1200

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CALIFORNIA Dominican University of California

San Rafael CA (415) 483-3247 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 31 Website: dominican.edu Admissions email: enroll@dominican.edu Private; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,785 applied, 1,498 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1178. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,010 full time, 132 part time; 29% male, 71% female; 0% American Indian, 30% Asian, 6% black, 32% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 21% white, 3% international; 83% from in state; 65% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 42% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,700; room/board: $16,401 Financial aid: (415) 257-1350; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $45,682

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising1

Los Angeles CA (800) 624-1200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: fidm.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@fidm.edu For-profit; founded 1969 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (213) 624-1200

Feather River Community College District1 Quincy CA (530) 283-0202 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.frc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Foothill College1

Los Altos Hills CA (650) 949-7777 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked

Website: www.foothill.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno CA (559) 453-2000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 46 Website: www.fresno.edu Admissions email: admissions@fresno.edu Private; founded 1944 Affiliation: Mennonite Brethren Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/31 Undergraduate student body: 958 full time, 657 part time; 28% male, 72% female; 1% American Indian, 5% Asian, 5% black, 62% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 20% white, 3% international Most popular majors: 27% Education, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Family and Consumer Sciences/ Human Sciences, 13% Public Administration and Social Service Professions, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,760; room/board: $10,252 Financial aid: (559) 453-7195; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont CA (909) 621-8011 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 10 Website: www.hmc.edu Admissions email: admission@hmc.edu Private; founded 1955 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,094 applied, 645 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 15001570. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 919 full time, 2 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 20% Asian, 5% black, 22% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 24% white, 11% international; 50% from in state; 97% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Engineering, General, 24% Mathematics and Computer Science, 17% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 5% Physics, General, 4% Chemistry, General

Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,100; room/board: $23,434 Financial aid: (909) 621-8055; 45% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $57,374

Hope International University

Fullerton CA (888) 352-4673 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.hiu.edu Admissions email: admissions@hiu.edu Private; founded 1928 Affiliation: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 940 applied, 310 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 840-1220. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/20 Undergraduate student body: 490 full time, 64 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 7% black, 29% Hispanic, 15% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 0% international; 89% from in state; 72% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 20% Psychology, 13% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Education, 6% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,650; room/board: $13,200 Financial aid: (714) 879-3901; 88% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,019

Humphreys University1

Stockton CA (209) 478-0800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), unranked Website: www.humphreys.edu Admissions email: ugadmission@humphreys.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Jessup University

Rocklin CA (916) 577-2222 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 77 Website: www.jessup.edu Admissions email: admissions@jessup.edu Private; founded 1939 Affiliation: Protestant, not specified First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,285 applied, 855 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10411228. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 72% in top half

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,165 full time, 152 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 1% American Indian, 5% Asian, 6% black, 26% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 4% international; 80% from in state; 39% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Psychology, 14% Visual and Performing Arts, 9% Education, 7% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (916) 577-2232

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Escondido CA (858) 653-6740 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 7 Website: jpcatholic.edu/ Admissions email: dhuffman@jpcatholic.edu Private; founded 2006 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 228 applied, 172 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10901260. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 272 full time, 14 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 4% black, 38% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 37% white, 2% international; 54% from in state; 75% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 63% Communication and Media Studies, 20% Humanities/ Humanistic Studies, 16% Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,015; room/board: $9,900 Financial aid: (858) 653-6740; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,463

Laguna College of Art and Design

Laguna Beach CA (949) 376-6000 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.lcad.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@lcad.edu Private; founded 1961 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 328 applied, 280 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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La Sierra University

Riverside CA (951) 785-2176 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 41 Website: lasierra.edu/about/ Admissions email: Admissions@lasierra.edu Private; founded 1922 Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,917 applied, 1,754 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 918-1236. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 62% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,069 full time, 157 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 15% Asian, 7% black, 54% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander, 9% white, 6% international; 88% from in state; 43% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 22% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,862; room/board: $13,366 Financial aid: (951) 785-2175; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,762

Life Pacific University San Dimas CA (877) 886-5433 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 13 Website: www.lifepacific.edu Admissions email: adm@lifepacific.edu Private; founded 1923 Affiliation: Other Protestant First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 238 applied, 228 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling

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Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 691 full time, 55 part time; 25% male, 75% female; 1% American Indian, 19% Asian, 2% black, 24% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 5% international; 72% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,376; room/board: $20,343 Financial aid: (949) 376-6000

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BEST COLLEGES Undergraduate student body: 375 full time, 84 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 44% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 35% white, 1% international; 67% from in state; 42% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 33% Pastoral Studies/Counseling, 27% Behavioral Sciences, 19% Business Administration and Management, General, 4% Mass Communication/Media Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $23,224; room/board: $12,150 Financial aid: (909) 706-3026; 86% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,074

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles CA (310) 338-2750 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 102 Website: www.lmu.edu Admissions email: admission@lmu.edu Private; founded 1911 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 23,089 applied, 10,409 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1260-1430. High school rank: 30% in top tenth, 67% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 7,086 full time, 187 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 8% black, 25% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 38% white, 9% international; 68% from in state; 45% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Visual and Performing Arts, 15% Social Sciences, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $65,367; room/board: $21,898 Financial aid: (310) 338-2753; 42% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,818

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Santa Clarita CA (800) 568-6248 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 273 Website: www.masters.edu Admissions email: admissions@masters.edu Private; founded 1927 Affiliation: Other Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (661) 362-2290

Menlo College1

Atherton CA (800) 556-3656 U.S. News ranking: Business, unranked Website: www.menlo.edu Admissions email: admissions@menlo.edu Private; founded 1927 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

MiraCosta College1

Oceanside CA (760) 757-2121 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.miracosta.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Modesto Junior College1

Modesto CA (209) 575-6550 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.mjc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Mount Saint Mary’s University

Los Angeles CA (310) 954-4259 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 28 Website: www.MSMU.edu Admissions email: admissions@msmu.edu Private; founded 1925 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,879 applied, 3,569 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,609 full time, 124 part time; 8% male, 92% female; 1% American Indian, 18% Asian, 6% black, 57% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 8% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 33% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 54% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Psychology, 8% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Visual and Performing Arts, 4% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $51,052; room/board: $16,673

Financial aid: (310) 954-4190; 87% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $48,314

National University

La Jolla CA (800) 628-8648 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 103 Website: www.nu.edu/ Admissions email: advisor@nu.edu Private; founded 1971 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,337 full time, 4,694 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 18% black, 32% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 29% white, 0% international; 71% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Education, General, 10% Applied Behavior Analysis, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Marriage and Family Therapy/ Counseling, 5% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,284; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (858) 642-8500; 33% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $6,985

NewSchool of Architecture and Design1

San Diego CA (619) 684-8828 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 81 Website: newschoolarch.edu/ Admissions email: fguidali@newschoolarch.edu For-profit; founded 1980 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (619) 684-8803

Oak Valley College

Undergraduate student body: 72 full time, 3 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 11% black, 60% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 25% white, 0% international; 75% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 100% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Occidental College

Los Angeles CA (323) 259-2700 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 35 Website: www.oxy.edu Admissions email: admission@oxy.edu Private; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,461 applied, 2,854 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13801520. High school rank: 49% in top tenth, 79% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/10 Undergraduate student body: 1,858 full time, 23 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 4% black, 18% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 5% international; 41% from in state; 80% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 6% Computer Science, 6% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 6% International Relations and Affairs Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,704; room/board: $20,214 Financial aid: (323) 259-2548; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $60,015

Otis College of Art and Design

Rialto CA (909) 554-3814 U.S. News ranking: Business, unranked Website: oakvalley.edu Admissions email: info@oakvalley.edu Private; founded 2016 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 198 applied, 96 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling

Los Angeles CA (310) 665-6800 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.otis.edu/index. html#splash0 Admissions email: admissions@otis.edu Private; founded 1918 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,549 applied, 2,084 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,202 full time, 22 part time; 29% male, 71% female; 0%

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American Indian, 19% Asian, 6% black, 23% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 25% white, 19% international; 80% from in state; 33% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 96% Visual and Performing Arts, 4% Architecture and Related Services, 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,200; room/board: $21,874 Financial aid: (310) 665-6999; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,876

Pacific Oaks College1 Pasadena CA (626) 529-8061 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), unranked Website: www.pacificoaks.edu Admissions email: admissions@pacificoaks.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Pacific Union College

Angwin CA (707) 965-6336 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 12 Website: www.puc.edu Admissions email: admissions@puc.edu Private; founded 1882 Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,313 applied, 621 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1190. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 770 full time, 193 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 5% black, 32% Hispanic, 36% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 16% white, 1% international; 88% from in state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 85% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,310; room/board: $9,990 Financial aid: (707) 965-7200

Pepperdine University Malibu CA (310) 506-4392 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 84 Website: www.pepperdine.edu Admissions email: admission-seaver@pepperdine.edu Private; founded 1937 Affiliation: Churches of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,526 applied, 7,245 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

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CALIFORNIA SAT 25/75 percentile: 12901450. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/10 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 3,390 full time, 163 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 15% Asian, 4% black, 19% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 8% international; 58% from in state; 61% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 33% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 11% Psychology, 11% Social Sciences, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $72,672; room/board: $22,480 Financial aid: (310) 506-4301; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $55,247

Pitzer College

Claremont CA (909) 621-8129 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 37 Website: www.pitzer.edu Admissions email: admission@pitzer.edu Private; founded 1963 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,438 applied, 865 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 86% in top tenth, 86% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/18 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/6 Undergraduate student body: 1,210 full time, 32 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 4% black, 12% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 9% international; 42% from in state; 85% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Social Sciences, 11% Natural Resources and Conservation, 10% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $67,792; room/board: $22,926 Financial aid: (909) 621-8208; 34% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $61,194

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego CA (800) 733-7779 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 16 Website: www.pointloma.edu Admissions email: admissions@pointloma.edu Private; founded 1902 Affiliation: Church of the Nazarene

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,264 applied, 2,731 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11751365. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/21 Application deadline (fall): 4/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,759 full time, 487 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 2% black, 27% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 54% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, 18% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 8% Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, 7% Curriculum and Instruction, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,450; room/board: $14,670 Financial aid: (619) 849-2538; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,522

Pomona College

Claremont CA (909) 621-8134 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 7 Website: www.pomona.edu Admissions email: admissions@pomona.edu Private; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,249 applied, 868 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14901560. High school rank: 90% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/8, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/8 Undergraduate student body: 1,733 full time, 33 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 18% Asian, 9% black, 17% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 29% white, 14% international; 34% from in state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Computer Science, 10% Economics, General, 7% Mathematics, General, 7% Neuroscience, 5% Molecular Biology Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,670; room/board: $22,464 Financial aid: (909) 621-8205; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $73,335

Providence Christian College1 Pasadena CA (866) 323-0233 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 176 Website: www.providencecc.net/ Admissions email: N/A

San Diego Mesa College1

Private; founded 2003 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

San Diego CA (619) 388-2604 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.sdmesa.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Rio Hondo College1 Whittier CA (562) 692-0921 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.riohondo.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

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Saint Mary’s College of California

Moraga CA (925) 631-4224 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 7 Website: www.stmarys-ca.edu Admissions email: smcadmit@stmarys-ca.edu Private; founded 1863 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,309 applied, 3,816 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,849 full time, 100 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 5% black, 33% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander, 37% white, 2% international; 85% from in state; 67% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Psychology, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $59,769; room/board: $18,198 Financial aid: (925) 631-4370; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,982

San Diego Christian College1 Santee CA (800) 676-2242 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), unranked Website: www.sdcc.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@sdcc.edu Private; founded 1970 Affiliation: Undenominational Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

San Diego CA (619) 594-6336 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 117 Website: www.sdsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@sdsu.edu Public; founded 1897 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 90,504 applied, 32,556 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 30% in top tenth, 68% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 31,513 full time, 3,013 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 3% black, 36% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 33% white, 3% international; 82% from in state; 24% live on campus; 11% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Psychology, General, 6% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 5% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, 5% Marketing/Marketing Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,180 in state, $22,500 out of state; room/ board: $23,736 Financial aid: N/A; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,068

San Francisco Conservatory of Music1

San Francisco CA (800) 899-7326 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.sfcm.edu Admissions email: admit@sfcm.edu Private; founded 1917 Affiliation: Other Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (415) 503-6214

San Francisco State University San Francisco CA (415) 338-6486 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 208

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San Joaquin Valley College–Visalia1

Visalia CA (559) 734-9000 Website: www.sjvc.edu Admissions email: N/A For-profit Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

San Jose State University

San Jose CA (408) 283-7500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 4 Website: www.sjsu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@sjsu.edu Public; founded 1857 First-year admissions: 20242025: 37,132 applied, 31,419 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1070-1340. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/1 Undergraduate student body: 22,626 full time, 5,276 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 38% Asian, 3% black, 31% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 12% white, 5% international; 99% from in state; 17% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Engineering, 8% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Psychology, 6% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,846 in state, $22,166 out of state; room/ board: $16,738

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Website: www.sfsu.edu Admissions email: ugadmit@sfsu.edu Public; founded 1899 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 30,247 applied, 27,212 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 15,435 full time, 4,082 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 22% Asian, 6% black, 37% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 14% white, 6% international; 94% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Psychology, General, 7% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 7% Computer Science, 4% Early Childhood Education and Teaching Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (415) 338-7000

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Santa Ana College1

Santa Ana CA (714) 564-6000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.sac.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Santa Clara University Santa Clara CA (408) 554-4700 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 59 Website: www.scu.edu Admissions email: Admission@scu.edu Private; founded 1851 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 18,970 applied, 9,105 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13501490. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/31 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/7 Undergraduate student body: 6,431 full time, 146 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 21% Asian, 3% black, 20% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 37% white, 7% international; 52% from in state; 49% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Engineering, 11% Social Sciences, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $63,514; room/board: $20,553 Financial aid: (408) 551-1000; 31% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $52,128

Santa Monica College1

Santa Monica CA (310) 434-4000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.smc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Scripps College

Claremont CA (909) 621-8149 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 37 Website: www.scrippscollege.edu Admissions email: admission@scrippscollege.edu

Private; founded 1926 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,199 applied, 1,225 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14401540. High school rank: 70% in top tenth, 91% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/8 Undergraduate student body: 1,112 full time, 5 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 4% black, 11% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 4% international; 43% from in state; 97% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 8% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 7% English Language and Literature, General, 7% Environmental Science, 7% Political Science and Government, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,532; room/board: $22,656 Financial aid: (909) 621-8275; 40% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $60,456

Shasta College1

Redding CA (530) 242-7500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.shastacollege.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Simpson University

Redding CA (530) 226-4606 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 173 Website: www.simpsonu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@simpsonu.edu Private; founded 1921 Affiliation: Christ and Missionary Alliance Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,735 applied, 1,149 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 731 full time, 89 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 3% American Indian, 29% Asian, 4% black, 44% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander, 5% white, 9% international; 84% from in state; 62% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 26% Psychology, General, 20%

Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences/ Liberal Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,810; room/board: $12,100 Financial aid: (530) 226-4621; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,850

Soka University of America

Aliso Viejo CA (888) 600-7652 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 37 Website: www.soka.edu Admissions email: admission@soka.edu Private; founded 1987 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 635 applied, 277 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13331510. High school rank: 45% in top tenth, 82% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/8 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 484 full time, 0 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 1% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 12% white, 55% international; 52% from in state; 100% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 100% Liberal Arts and Sciences/ Liberal Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,536; room/board: $15,384 Financial aid: (949) 480-4000; 90% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,795

Solano Community College1

Fairfield CA (707) 864-7000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.solano.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Sonoma State University

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 4,572 full time, 700 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 3% black, 42% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 0% international Most popular majors: 20% Business Administration and Management, General, 14% Psychology, General, 6% Health and Physical Education/ Fitness, General, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,062 in state, $24,994 out of state; room/ board: $17,410 Financial aid: (707) 664-2389; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,953

Southern California Institute of Architecture1 Los Angeles CA (213) 613-2200 Website: www.sciarc.edu Admissions email: admissions@sciarc.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

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Whittier CA (562) 947-8755 Website: www.scuhs.edu/ Admissions email: Admissions@scuhs.edu Private; founded 1911 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Stanford University

Rohnert Park CA (707) 664-2778 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 23 Website: sonoma.edu/ Admissions email: student.outreach@sonoma.edu Public; founded 1960 First-year admissions: 20242025: 11,246 applied, 10,507 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Stanford CA (650) 723-6050 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 4 Website: www.stanford.edu Admissions email: admission@stanford.edu Private; founded 1885 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 57,326 applied, 2,067 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1510-1580. High school rank: 98% in top tenth, 100% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 7,554 full time, 350 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 29% Asian, 7% black, 17% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 23% white, 13% international; N/A from in state; 96% live on campus; 21% of students in

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fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 17% Social Sciences, 16% Engineering, 15% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 5% Mathematics and Statistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,544; room/board: $22,167 Financial aid: (650) 723-3058; 49% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $74,000

Thomas Aquinas College

Santa Paula CA (805) 525-4417 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 55 Website: www.thomasaquinas.edu Admissions email: admissions@thomasaquinas.edu Private; founded 1971 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 272 applied, 226 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1220-1400. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 566 full time, 0 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 0% black, 20% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 7% international; 27% from in state; 99% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 100% Liberal Arts and Sciences/ Liberal Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,000; room/board: $11,400 Financial aid: (805) 421-5936; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,163

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley CA (510) 642-3175 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 15 Website: www.berkeley.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1868 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 124,245 applied, 13,714 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 31,227 full time, 1,567 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 35% Asian, 2% black, 22% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 20% white, 10% international; 86% from in state; 28% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services,

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CALIFORNIA 16% Social Sciences, 12% Engineering, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,721 in state, $55,323 out of state; room/board: $24,558 Financial aid: (510) 316-2932; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,883

University of California, Davis

Davis CA (530) 752-2971 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 32 Website: www.ucdavis.edu Admissions email: undergraduateadmissions@ ucdavis.edu Public; founded 1905 First-year admissions: 20242025: 98,869 applied, 41,353 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 30,324 full time, 758 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 31% Asian, 2% black, 25% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 20% white, 13% international; 94% from in state; 30% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,474 in state, $50,324 out of state; room/board: $20,771 Financial aid: (530) 752-2396; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,616

University of California, Irvine

Irvine CA (949) 824-6703 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 32 Website: www.uci.edu Admissions email: admissions@uci.edu Public; founded 1965 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 122,706 applied, 35,317 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 29,119 full time, 680 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 37% Asian, 2% black, 27% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 13% white, 12% international; 92% from in state; 47% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Social Sciences, 12% Psychology, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Business, Management,

Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,343 in state, $49,193 out of state; room/board: $19,653 Financial aid: (949) 824-5337; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,265

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles CA (310) 825-3101 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 17 Website: www.ucla.edu/ Admissions email: ugadm@saonet.ucla.edu Public; founded 1919 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 146,276 applied, 13,114 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 32,615 full time, 494 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 30% Asian, 3% black, 24% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 24% white, 8% international; 81% from in state; 60% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Social Sciences, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Psychology, 8% Engineering, 8% Mathematics and Statistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,824 in state, $48,674 out of state; room/board: $18,960 Financial aid: (310) 206-0401; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,316

University of California, Merced

Merced CA (866) 270-7301 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 57 Website: www.ucmerced.edu Admissions email: admissions@ucmerced.edu Public; founded 2005 First-year admissions: 20242025: 29,475 applied, 26,546 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 8,035 full time, 126 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 23% Asian, 5% black, 53% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 9% white, 4% international; 99% from in state; 52% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Engineering, 20% Psychology, 17% Biological

and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,244 in state, $49,094 out of state; room/board: $22,594 Financial aid: (209) 228-7178; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,070

University of California, Riverside

Riverside CA (951) 827-3411 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 75 Website: www.ucr.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@ucr.edu Public; founded 1954 First-year admissions: 20242025: 57,714 applied, 44,356 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/2 Undergraduate student body: 21,708 full time, 507 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 36% Asian, 4% black, 40% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 10% white, 3% international; 99% from in state; 34% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 17% Social Sciences, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Psychology, 7% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,101 in state, $52,703 out of state; room/board: $20,425 Financial aid: (951) 827-3878; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,732

University of California, San Diego

La Jolla CA (858) 534-4831 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 29 Website: www.ucsd.edu/ Admissions email: admissionsreply@ucsd.edu Public; founded 1960 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 134,455 applied, 35,989 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 100% in top tenth, 100% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 32,847 full time, 1,078 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 35% Asian, 2% black, 27% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 17% white, 11% international; 79% from in state; 48% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 14% in sororities

Most popular majors: 7% Anatomy, 7% Cognitive Science, 5% Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, 4% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 4% Computer Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,256 in state, $54,858 out of state; room/board: $19,629 Financial aid: (858) 534-3800; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,549

University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara CA (805) 893-2881 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 40 Website: www.ucsb.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@sa.ucsb.edu Public; founded 1909 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 110,266 applied, 36,347 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 22,404 full time, 501 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 20% Asian, 2% black, 28% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 31% white, 9% international; 91% from in state; 38% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Social Sciences, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Mathematics and Statistics, 10% Psychology, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,035 in state, $49,885 out of state; room/board: $21,975 Financial aid: (805) 893-2432; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,530

University of California, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA (831) 459-4008 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 88 Website: www.ucsc.edu Admissions email: admissions@ucsc.edu Public; founded 1965 First-year admissions: 20242025: 71,696 applied, 47,012 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/30 Undergraduate student body: 16,457 full time, 489 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 24% Asian, 2% black, 29% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 31% white, 3% international;

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University of La Verne La Verne CA (909) 448-4026 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 213 Website: www.laverne.edu Admissions email: admission@laverne.edu Private; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,110 applied, 5,060 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 986-1236. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/6 Undergraduate student body: 2,629 full time, 421 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 8% black, 63% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 16% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 21% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Psychology, General, 9% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 8% Education, General, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,550; room/board: $16,230 Financial aid: (800) 649-0160; 86% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,943

University of Redlands

Redlands CA (800) 455-5064 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 11 Website: www.redlands.edu Admissions email: admissions@redlands.edu Private; founded 1907 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,766 applied, 3,115 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11081350. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,916 full time, 129 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 5% black, 45% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 34% white, 1% international; 377% from in state; 60% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities

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95% from in state; 49% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Computer Science, 10% Psychology, General, 6% Business/ Managerial Economics, 4% Cell/ Cellular and Molecular Biology, 4% Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,503 in state, $54,105 out of state; room/board: $20,929 Financial aid: (831) 459-2963; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,901

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BEST COLLEGES Most popular majors: 32% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Psychology, 7% Natural Resources and Conservation, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $62,382; room/board: $18,754 Financial aid: (909) 748-8047; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $53,991

University of San Diego

San Diego CA (619) 260-4506 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 110 Website: www.sandiego.edu Admissions email: admissions@sandiego.edu Private; founded 1949 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 17,010 applied, 8,909 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 35% in top tenth, 78% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 12/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,651 full time, 200 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 5% black, 28% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 51% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 39% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Social Sciences, 8% Engineering, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $62,420; room/board: $18,230 Financial aid: (619) 260-2700; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $54,501

University of San Francisco

San Francisco CA (415) 422-6563 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 110 Website: www.usfca.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@usfca.edu Private; founded 1855 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,888 applied, 15,358 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1190-1390. High school rank: 44% in top tenth, 75% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,123 full time, 198 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0%

American Indian, 27% Asian, 8% black, 22% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 22% white, 9% international; 64% from in state; 38% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Psychology, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $62,312; room/board: $18,490 Financial aid: (415) 422-3387; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,867

University of Silicon Valley1

San Jose CA (408) 498-5160 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 17 Website: www.usv.edu Admissions email: admissions@usv.edu For-profit; founded 1887 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (408) 498-5145

University of Southern California Los Angeles CA (213) 821-0200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 28 Website: www.usc.edu/ Admissions email: admitusc@usc.edu Private; founded 1880 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 82,027 applied, 8,050 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14501550. High school rank: 73% in top tenth, 94% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 19,889 full time, 442 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 23% Asian, 7% black, 20% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 26% white, 13% international; 62% from in state; 36% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $75,162; room/board: $20,907 Financial aid: (213) 740-4444; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $66,767

University of the Pacific

Stockton CA (209) 946-2211 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 139 Website: www.pacific.edu Admissions email: admissions@pacific.edu Private; founded 1851 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,780 applied, 5,549 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11831480. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,126 full time, 84 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 34% Asian, 3% black, 29% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 14% white, 7% international; N/A from in state; 51% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Engineering, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,844; room/board: $17,546 Financial aid: (209) 946-2421; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $50,174

University of the West1

Rosemead CA (855) 468-9378 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, unranked Website: www.uwest.edu Admissions email: admission@uwest.edu Private; founded 1991 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (626) 571-8811

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa CA (714) 966-5496 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 43 Website: www.vanguard.edu Admissions email: admissions@vanguard.edu Private; founded 1920 Affiliation: Assemblies of God Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,948 applied, 2,465 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1270. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,702 full time, 212 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0%

American Indian, 4% Asian, 5% black, 48% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 0% international; 89% from in state; 49% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Psychology, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Education, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,400; room/board: $11,570 Financial aid: (714) 966-5490; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,495

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Culver City CA (310) 287-4501 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.wlac.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1969 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Westmont College

Santa Barbara CA (805) 565-6200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 115 Website: www.westmont.edu Admissions email: admissions@westmont.edu Private; founded 1937 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,483 applied, 1,913 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12301440. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/25 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,293 full time, 19 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 3% black, 23% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 2% international; 71% from in state; 96% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business/Managerial Economics, 12% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 10% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,724; room/board: $17,650 Financial aid: (805) 565-6063; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,333

Whittier College

Whittier CA (562) 907-4238 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 92 Website: www.whittier.edu Admissions email: admissions@whittier.edu

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Private; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,393 applied, 3,668 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/10, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 713 full time, 20 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% black, 51% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 19% white, 13% international; 75% from in state; 52% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Psychology, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,877; room/board: $15,933 Financial aid: (562) 907-4285; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,120

Woodbury University

Burbank CA (818) 252-5221 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 43 Website: woodbury.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@woodbury.edu Private; founded 1884 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,573 applied, 2,100 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 713 full time, 55 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 1% American Indian, 12% Asian, 5% black, 28% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 39% white, 5% international; 90% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,468; room/board: $15,288 Financial aid: (818) 252-5273; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,096

COLORADO Adams State University1

Alamosa CO (719) 587-8146 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 102 Website: www.adams.edu Admissions email: admissions@adams.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A

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Financial aid: (719) 389-6651; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $72,330

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Colorado Mesa University

Lakewood CO (303) 963-3200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 65 Website: www.ccu.edu Admissions email: admission@ccu.edu Private; founded 1914 Affiliation: Interdenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,920 full time, 6,280 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 16% black, 16% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 0% international Most popular majors: 18% Applied Psychology, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 7% Psychology, General, 6% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,758; room/board: $13,828 Financial aid: N/A; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,745

Colorado College

Colorado Springs CO (719) 389-6344 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 30 Website: www.ColoradoCollege.edu Admissions email: admission@ColoradoCollege.edu Private; founded 1874 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,511 applied, 1,572 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12301460. High school rank: 58% in top tenth, 86% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/11 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/17 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,937 full time, 42 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 2% black, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 5% international; 33% from in state; 71% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Political Science and Government, General, 7% Economics, Other, 7% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 6% Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 6% Environmental Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,566; room/board: $16,664

Grand Junction CO (970) 248-1875 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 14 Website: www.coloradomesa.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@coloradomesa.edu Public; founded 1925 First-year admissions: 20242025: 10,380 applied, 10,202 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1160. High school rank: 2% in top tenth, 12% in top quarter, 35% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,053 full time, 2,394 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 21% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 1% international; 13% from in state; 30% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2024-2025: $10,635 in state, $26,917 out of state; room/board: $16,432 Financial aid: (970) 248-1851

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs CO (970) 945-8691 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 36 Website: coloradomtn.edu/ Admissions email: joinus@coloradomtn.edu Public; founded 1967 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,142 applied, 895 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,533 full time, 3,961 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 34% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 1% international; 90% from in state; 15% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Colorado School of Mines Golden CO (800) 446-9488 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 80 Website: www.mines.edu Admissions email: admissions@mines.edu

Public; founded 1874 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,436 applied, 6,940 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13201480. High school rank: 54% in top tenth, 87% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/21 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,924 full time, 231 part time; 68% male, 32% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 1% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 3% international; 44% from in state; 37% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 21% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Engineering, 24% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 9% Engineering, 7% Engineering, 6% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,426 in state, $46,906 out of state; room/board: $18,202 Financial aid: (303) 273-3301; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,503

Colorado State University

Fort Collins CO (970) 491-6909 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 151 Website: www.colostate.edu Admissions email: admissions@colostate.edu Public; founded 1870 First-year admissions: 20242025: 38,465 applied, 34,057 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 23,030 full time, 3,191 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 3% black, 16% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 2% international; 67% from in state; 27% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Psychology, General, 4% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 4% Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, 4% Computer and Information Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,774 in state, $36,113 out of state; room/board: $17,508 Financial aid: (970) 491-6321; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,059

Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo CO (719) 549-2462 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 81

Website: www.csupueblo.edu Admissions email: info@csupueblo.edu Public; founded 1933 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,577 applied, 3,513 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 870-1105. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 62% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,614 full time, 2,472 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 39% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 2% international; 85% from in state; 16% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Social Sciences, 8% Psychology, 5% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,444 in state, $22,927 out of state; room/board: $12,548 Financial aid: (719) 549-2753; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,612

Colorado Technical University1

Colorado Springs CO (888) 404-7555 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.coloradotech.edu Admissions email: info@ctuonline.edu For-profit Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Denver College of Nursing1

Denver CO (303) 292-0015 Website: www. denvercollegeofnursing.edu Admissions email: N/A For-profit Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Fort Lewis College

Durango CO (877) 352-2656 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 17 Website: www.fortlewis.edu Admissions email: admission@fortlewis.edu Public; founded 1911 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,190 applied, 3,855 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1220. High school rank: N/A

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Metropolitan State University of Denver1

Denver CO (303) 556-3058 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 86 Website: www.msudenver.edu Admissions email: askmetro@msudenver.edu Public; founded 1963 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $11,103 in state, $30,663 out of state; room/board: $17,070 Financial aid: (303) 556-8593

Naropa University1

Boulder CO (303) 546-3572 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.naropa.edu Admissions email: admissions@naropa.edu Private; founded 1974 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (303) 546-3509

Pueblo Community College1

Pueblo CO (719) 549-3200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.pueblocc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Regis University

Denver CO (303) 458-4900 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 273 Website: www.regis.edu Admissions email: ruadmissions@regis.edu Private; founded 1877 Affiliation: Roman Catholic

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Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,825 full time, 552 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 27% American Indian, 0% Asian, 2% black, 15% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 1% international; 42% from in state; 52% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Business/Commerce, General, 9% Psychology, General, 6% Environmental Studies, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Public Health, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,958 in state, $21,526 out of state; room/ board: $13,680 Financial aid: (970) 247-7101

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BEST COLLEGES First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,464 applied, 9,904 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-29. High school rank: 42% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,865 full time, 836 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 6% black, 38% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 2% international; 77% from in state; 18% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 42% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Psychology, 4% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $47,490; room/board: $16,380 Financial aid: (303) 458-4104; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,308

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design1

Lakewood CO (303) 753-6046 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 27 Website: www.rmcad.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@rmcad.edu For-profit; founded 1963 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (303) 225-8551

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy CO (800) 443-9266 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 5 Website: academyadmissions.com Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1954 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,187 applied, 1,435 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1230-1440. High school rank: 54% in top tenth, 82% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/31 Undergraduate student body: 4,094 full time, 0 part time; 70% male, 30% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 5% black, 11% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 7% international; 6% from in state; 100% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Engineering, 18% Biological

and Biomedical Sciences, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Mathematics and Statistics, 7% Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art Expenses: 2024-2025: $0 in state, $0 out of state; room/ board: $0 Financial aid: N/A

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder CO (303) 492-6301 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 97 Website: www.colorado.edu Admissions email: admissions@colorado.edu Public; founded 1876 First-year admissions: 20242025: 69,250 applied, 52,539 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1190-1400. High school rank: 30% in top tenth, 59% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 31,237 full time, 2,147 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 2% black, 14% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 3% international; N/A from in state; 26% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 19% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Engineering, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,606 in state, $44,748 out of state; room/board: $18,504 Financial aid: (303) 492-5091; 24% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,140

University of Colorado–Colorado Springs1

Colorado Springs CO (719) 255-3084 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.uccs.edu Admissions email: go@uccs.edu Public; founded 1965 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (719) 255-3460

University of Colorado Denver Denver CO (303) 315-2601 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 232 Website: www.ucdenver.edu Admissions email: admissions@ucdenver.edu Public; founded 1912

First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,931 applied, 11,151 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1220. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 8,298 full time, 5,623 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 7% black, 29% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 36% white, 10% international; N/A from in state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Psychology, 9% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,253 in state, $37,433 out of state; room/board: $16,598 Financial aid: (303) 315-1850; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,835

University of Denver

Denver CO (303) 871-2036 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 117 Website: www.du.edu Admissions email: admission@du.edu Private; founded 1864 First-year admissions: 20242025: 18,785 applied, 14,519 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1190-1390. High school rank: 39% in top tenth, 72% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,761 full time, 858 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 3% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 3% international; 29% from in state; 47% live on campus; 23% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Social Sciences, 12% Psychology, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $63,246; room/board: $18,593 Financial aid: (303) 871-4020; 39% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $53,658

University of Northern Colorado Greeley CO (970) 351-2881 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 343

Website: www.unco.edu Admissions email: admissions@unco.edu Public; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,212 applied, 9,553 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1190. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,187 full time, 1,283 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 27% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 1% international; 86% from in state; 38% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Education, 12% Psychology, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,882 in state, $28,370 out of state; room/board: $17,064 Financial aid: (970) 351-4862; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,292

Western Colorado University

Gunnison CO (970) 209-2130 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 75 Website: www.western.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1901 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,115 applied, 3,106 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11681353. High school rank: 1% in top tenth, 9% in top quarter, 33% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/22 Undergraduate student body: 1,450 full time, 1,599 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 11% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 1% international; 72% from in state; 69% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 0% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 0% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 0% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,511 in state, $24,963 out of state; room/board: $11,605 Financial aid: (970) 943-7015; 48% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,409

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CONNECTICUT Albertus Magnus College

New Haven CT (203) 773-8501 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.albertus.edu Admissions email: admissions@albertus.edu Private; founded 1925 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,485 applied, 2,067 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 4% in top tenth, 21% in top quarter, 51% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/20 Undergraduate student body: 934 full time, 71 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 28% black, 29% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 33% white, 4% international; 87% from in state; 39% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 13% Psychology, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,118; room/board: $16,258 Financial aid: (203) 773-8508; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,190

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain CT (860) 832-2278 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 76 Website: www.ccsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@ccsu.edu Public; founded 1849 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,919 applied, 6,540 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1190. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 28% in top quarter, 63% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/28 Undergraduate student body: 6,561 full time, 1,609 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 15% black, 21% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 2% international; 94% from in state; 30% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Social Sciences, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Psychology, 7% Education

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CONNECTICUT Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,050 in state, $16,550 out of state; room/board: $13,276 Financial aid: (860) 832-2200; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,678

Connecticut College

New London CT (860) 439-2200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 50 Website: www.conncoll.edu Admissions email: admission@conncoll.edu Private; founded 1911 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,950 applied, 2,945 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13501500. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,936 full time, 54 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 6% international; 16% from in state; 99% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Psychology, General, 9% Economics, General, 7% Computer Science, 6% Political Science and Government, General, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,266; room/board: $19,394 Financial aid: (860) 439-2058; 48% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $53,132

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic CT (860) 465-5286 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 66 Website: www.easternct.edu Admissions email: admissions@easternct.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,491 applied, 5,386 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701260. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,266 full time, 880 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 15% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 0% international; 90% from in state; 63% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Psychology, 10% Social Sciences, 7% Communication, Journalism, and

Related Programs, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,008 in state, $17,508 out of state; room/board: $17,522 Financial aid: (860) 465-5205; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,451

Fairfield University

Fairfield CT (203) 254-4100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 139 Website: www.fairfield.edu Admissions email: admis@fairfield.edu Private; founded 1942 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 18,509 applied, 6,162 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12601390. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 61% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/20 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,326 full time, 65 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% black, 9% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 2% international; 17% from in state; 73% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 47% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 6% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $60,410; room/board: $19,740 Financial aid: (203) 254-4000; 35% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,943

Holy Apostles College and Seminary1 Cromwell CT (860) 632-3026 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), unranked Website: www.holyapostles.edu Admissions email: admissions@holyapostles.edu Private; founded 1956 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (860) 632-3020

Mitchell College1

New London CT (860) 701-5000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 34 Website: www.mitchell.edu Admissions email: admissions@mitchell.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A

Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Expenses: 2025-2026: $57,700; room/board: $17,900 Financial aid: (203) 582-8750; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,429

Post University

Waterbury CT (800) 345-2562 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.post.edu Admissions email: onlineadmissions@post.edu For-profit; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,182 applied, 2,937 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 5,418 full time, 8,702 part time; 28% male, 72% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 38% black, 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 38% white, 1% international; 89% from in state; 1% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Nursing Administration, 22% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Child Development, 7% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,546; room/board: $12,760 Financial aid: (800) 345-2562; 91% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,712

Quinnipiac University

Hamden CT (203) 582-8600 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 179 Website: www.qu.edu Admissions email: admissions@qu.edu Private; founded 1929 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 20242025: 23,949 applied, 17,281 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1150-1320. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 6,405 full time, 152 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 4% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 2% international; 35% from in state; 75% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 19% in sororities Most popular majors: 36% Health Professions and Related Programs, 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Psychology, 6% Visual and Performing Arts

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield CT (203) 371-7880 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.sacredheart.edu Admissions email: enroll@sacredheart.edu Private; founded 1963 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 16,495 applied, 10,781 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1180-1340. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,781 full time, 423 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 1% international; 28% from in state; 50% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 37% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 21% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,410; room/board: $19,900 Financial aid: (203) 371-7980; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,049

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven CT (203) 392-5644 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 64 Website: www.southernct.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@southernct.edu Public; founded 1893 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,396 applied, 7,649 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 830-1100. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 5,491 full time, 1,759 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0 American Indian, 4 Asian, 20 black, 25 Hispanic, 4 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 44 white, 1 international; 94% from in state; 31% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities

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Trinity College

Hartford CT (860) 297-2180 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 37 Website: www.trincoll.edu Admissions email: admissions.office@trincoll.edu Private; founded 1823 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,460 applied, 2,182 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12981470. High school rank: 53% in top tenth, 76% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/17 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,145 full time, 59 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 6% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 14% international; 18% from in state; 83% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Social Sciences, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Psychology, 7% Public Administration and Social Service Professions, 5% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,590; room/board: $19,650 Financial aid: (860) 297-2046; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $61,782

United States Coast Guard Academy1

New London CT (800) 883-8724 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 1 Website: www.uscga.edu Admissions email: admissions@uscga.edu Public; founded 1876 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $0 in state, $0 out of state; room/ board: $0 Financial aid: N/A

University of Bridgeport1

Bridgeport CT (203) 576-4552 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.bridgeport.edu

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Most popular majors: 22% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 9% Psychology, 8% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,438 in state, $27,378 out of state; room/board: $15,200 Financial aid: (203) 392-5222; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,913

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BEST COLLEGES Admissions email: admit@bridgeport.edu Private; founded 1927 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (203) 576-4568

University of Connecticut

Storrs CT (860) 486-3137 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 69 Website: www.uconn.edu Admissions email: beahusky@uconn.edu Public; founded 1881 First-year admissions: 20242025: 55,479 applied, 29,065 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1210-1440. High school rank: 47% in top tenth, 83% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 19,536 full time, 520 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 8% black, 17% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 7% international; 70% from in state; 67% live on campus; 11% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Social Sciences, 11% Engineering, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $21,336 in state, $44,004 out of state; room/board: $14,776 Financial aid: (860) 486-1111; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,535

University of Hartford West Hartford CT (860) 768-4296 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.hartford.edu Admissions email: admission@hartford.edu Private; founded 1957 First-year admissions: 20242025: 12,210 applied, 11,696 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1120-1310. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,953 full time, 269 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 16% black, 19% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 3% international; 48% from in state; 67% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities

Most popular majors: 7% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Health Services/Allied Health/ Health Sciences, General, 4% Finance, General, 4% Marketing/ Marketing Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,445; room/board: $14,890 Financial aid: (860) 768-4296; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,978

University of New Haven

West Haven CT (203) 932-7319 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 76 Website: www.newhaven.edu Admissions email: admissions@newhaven.edu Private; founded 1920 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,764 applied, 13,142 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1060-1265. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,563 full time, 340 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 12% black, 21% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 4% international; 48% from in state; 52% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 38% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Psychology, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,320; room/board: $19,466 Financial aid: (203) 932-7220; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,094

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford CT (860) 231-5216 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 45 Website: www.usj.edu Admissions email: admissions@usj.edu Private; founded 1932 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,050 applied, 1,611 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 850-1170. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 812 full time, 181 part time; 30%

male, 70% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 11% black, 18% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 2% international; 85% from in state; 50% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 46% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Family and Consumer Sciences/ Human Sciences, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,686; room/board: $15,002 Financial aid: (860) 231-5223; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,072

Wesleyan University

Middletown CT (860) 685-3000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 13 Website: www.wesleyan.edu Admissions email: admission@wesleyan.edu Private; founded 1831 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 14,389 applied, 2,373 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14151540. High school rank: 78% in top tenth, 94% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,064 full time, 741 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 6% black, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 10% international; 8% from in state; 99% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Social Sciences, 14% Psychology, 13% Visual and Performing Arts, 10% Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $72,828; room/board: $20,668 Financial aid: (860) 685-2800; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $74,808

Western Connecticut State University2

Danbury CT (203) 837-9000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.wcsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@wcsu.edu Public; founded 1903 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 840-1150. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 3,163 full time, 385 part time Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (203) 837-8580

Yale University

New Haven CT (203) 432-9316 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 4 Website: www.yale.edu/ Admissions email: student.questions@yale.edu Private; founded 1701 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 57,517 applied, 2,227 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14701570. High school rank: 96% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/2 Undergraduate student body: 6,656 full time, 61 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 22% Asian, 9% black, 17% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 31% white, 11% international; N/A from in state; 75% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Social Sciences, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 9% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Mathematics and Statistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $69,900; room/board: $20,650 Financial aid: (203) 432-2700; 49% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $74,449

DELAWARE Delaware State University

Dover DE (302) 857-6351 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 121 Website: www.desu.edu Admissions email: admissions@desu.edu Public; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,445 applied, 3,934 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 800-1020. High school rank: 5% in top tenth, 22% in top quarter, 58% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,920 full time, 661 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 76% black, 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 6% white, 2% international; 56% from in state; 63% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities

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Most popular majors: 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,213 in state, $21,206 out of state; room/board: $13,832 Financial aid: (302) 857-6250; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,519

Delaware Technical Community College– Terry1

Dover DE (302) 857-1000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), unranked Website: www.dtcc.edu/ourcampuses/dover Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington DE (302) 225-6248 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 128 Website: www.gbc.edu Admissions email: admissions@gbc.edu Private; founded 1886 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 988 applied, 835 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 634 full time, 63 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 22% black, 21% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 37% white, 9% international; 65% from in state; 35% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business Administration and Management, General, 15% Accounting, 12% Psychology, General, 9% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, 8% Finance, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,160; room/board: $14,210 Financial aid: (302) 225-6264; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,945

University of Delaware

Newark DE (302) 831-8123 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 88 Website: www.udel.edu Admissions email: admissions@udel.edu

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FLORIDA Public; founded 1743 First-year admissions: 20242025: 39,741 applied, 27,516 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1200-1390. High school rank: 32% in top tenth, 64% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 17,682 full time, 1,605 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 6% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 3% international; 36% from in state; 37% live on campus; 20% of students in fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Engineering, 8% Social Sciences, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,660 in state, $43,220 out of state; room/board: $15,974 Financial aid: (302) 831-2126; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,117

Wilmington University1

New Castle DE (302) 328-9407 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.wilmu.edu Admissions email: undergradadmissions@wilmu.edu Private; founded 1968 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (302) 356-4636

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA American University

Washington DC (202) 885-6000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 88 Website: www.american.edu Admissions email: admissions@american.edu Private; founded 1893 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,154 applied, 10,613 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1280-1450. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 60% in top quarter, 90% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/31 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 7,220 full time, 256 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 8% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 5% international

Most popular majors: 36% Social Sciences, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 6% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $61,992; room/board: $18,370 Financial aid: (202) 885-6500; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $42,738

The Catholic University of America

Washington DC (800) 673-2772 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 169 Website: www.catholic.edu/ Admissions email: cua-admissions@cua.edu Private; founded 1887 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,714 applied, 5,558 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11001350. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/1 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,965 full time, 202 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 22% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 3% international; 11% from in state; 61% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Psychology, 9% Social Sciences, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $60,416; room/board: $20,374 Financial aid: (202) 319-5307; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,246

Gallaudet University

Washington DC (202) 650-5750 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 198 Website: www.gallaudet.edu Admissions email: admissions@gallaudet.edu Private; founded 1864 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 403 applied, 234 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 14-17. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 766 full time, 84 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 18% black, 26% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 41% white,

4% international; 3% from in state; 84% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Political Science and Government, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $20,206; room/board: $16,600 Financial aid: (202) 651-5290; 90% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,905

Georgetown University

Washington DC (202) 687-0100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 24 Website: www.georgetown.edu Admissions email: guadmiss@georgetown.edu Private; founded 1789 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 26,131 applied, 3,374 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1390-1550. High school rank: 85% in top tenth, 95% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/10 Undergraduate student body: 7,204 full time, 572 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 5% black, 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 13% international; 2% from in state; 69% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $71,338; room/board: $21,974 Financial aid: (202) 687-4547; 29% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $59,016

George Washington University

Washington DC (202) 994-6040 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 59 Website: www.gwu.edu Admissions email: gwadm@gwu.edu Private; founded 1821 First-year admissions: 20242025: 27,006 applied, 12,718 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1350-1500. High school rank: 40% in top tenth, 73% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 10,808 full time, 869 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 8% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 7% international; N/A from in state; 60% live

on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Social Sciences, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,170; room/board: $17,600 Financial aid: (202) 994-6620; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $63,497

Howard University

Washington DC (800) 822-6363 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 88 Website: howard.edu/ Admissions email: admission@howard.edu Private; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 20242025: 34,211 applied, 14,144 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1130-1330. High school rank: 37% in top tenth, 75% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 9,885 full time, 1,634 part time; 28% male, 72% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 77% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 4% international; 5% from in state; 55% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Social Sciences, 11% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,936; room/board: $18,982 Financial aid: (202) 806-2747; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,069

Strayer University1

Washington DC (202) 408-2400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), unranked Website: www.strayer.edu Admissions email: mzm@strayer.edu For-profit; founded 1892 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Trinity Washington University1 Washington DC (202) 884-9400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 140 Website: www.trinitydc.edu

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University of the District of Columbia

Washington DC (202) 274-5010 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 145 Website: www.udc.edu/ Admissions email: enrollmentservices@udc.edu Public; founded 1976 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,557 applied, 3,043 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,400 full time, 2,132 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 58% black, 26% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 3% white, 3% international; 80% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Education, General, 10% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 9% Business Administration, Management and Operations, 7% Criminal Justice and Corrections, 6% Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Expenses: 2024-2025: $8,146 in state, $16,690 out of state; room/ board: $17,224 Financial aid: (202) 274-5618

FLORIDA AdventHealth University1

Orlando FL (407) 303-9798 Website: www.fhchs.edu/ Admissions email: fhcinfo@fhchs.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Albizu University– Miami1

Miami FL (305) 593-1223 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., unranked Website: www.albizu.edu/ Admissions-and-Aid/How-to-Apply Admissions email: admission@albizu.edu Private; founded 1966 Affiliation: Undenominational Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

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BEST COLLEGES Ave Maria University

Ave Maria FL (239) 280-2556 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 175 Website: www.avemaria.edu Admissions email: admissions@avemaria.edu Private; founded 2003 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,262 applied, 1,100 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,311 full time, 15 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 1% American Indian, 5% Asian, 3% black, 15% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 2% international; 31% from in state; 90% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Psychology, General, 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 8% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 8% Theology/Theological Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,766; room/board: $14,364 Financial aid: (239) 280-2423; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,034

Baptist University of Florida

Graceville FL (800) 328-2660 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 38 Website: buf.edu Admissions email: admissions@buf.edu Private; founded 1943 Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 156 applied, 100 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1200. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 161 full time, 360 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 0% international; 21% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 49% Philosophy and Religious Studies, 24% Psychology, 14% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Education, 3% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,000; room/board: $6,570 Financial aid: (850) 263-3261; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $6,549

Barry University

Miami Shores FL (305) 899-3100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.barry.edu Admissions email: admissions@barry.edu Private; founded 1940 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,815 applied, 8,350 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1102. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,107 full time, 1,125 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 35% black, 34% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 11% white, 14% international; 28% from in state; 52% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,600; room/board: $13,200 Financial aid: (305) 899-3673; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,660

Beacon College

Leesburg FL (352) 638-9731 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 21 Website: www.beaconcollege.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@beaconcollege.edu Private; founded 1989 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 674 applied, 293 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 499 full time, 32 part time; 65% male, 35% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 14% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 2% international; 23% from in state; 87% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business Administration and Management, General, 28% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 10% Human Services, General, 6% Psychology, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach FL (386) 481-2865 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.cookman.edu Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1904 Affiliation: United Methodist

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,994 applied, 9,701 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 830-1000. High school rank: 2% in top tenth, 16% in top quarter, 50% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,675 full time, 64 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 54% black, 5% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 81% live on campus; 31% of students in fraternities, 59% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Psychology, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,794; room/board: $10,396 Financial aid: (386) 481-2024; 93% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,057

Broward College1

Fort Lauderdale FL (954) 201-7350 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.broward.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1960 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $3,537 in state, $10,329 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (954) 201-2330; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,275

Chipola College

Marianna FL (850) 718-2211 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.chipola.edu Admissions email: admissions@chipola.edu Public; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 761 applied, 479 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 808 full time, 1,126 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 18% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 39% Business Administration and Management, General, 25% Elementary Education and Teaching, 4% English/Language

Arts Teacher Education, 3% Mathematics Teacher Education, 1% Biology Teacher Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $3,120 in state, $8,950 out of state; room/ board: $4,560 Financial aid: (850) 718-2223; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $8,889

College of Central Florida

Ocala FL (352) 873-5801 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.cf.edu Admissions email: admissions@cf.edu Public; founded 1957 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,590 applied, 1,637 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/13 Undergraduate student body: 2,502 full time, 3,426 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 12% black, 20% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 2% international; 96% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (352) 854-2322

Daytona State College1

Daytona Beach FL (386) 506-3000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.daytonastate.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1957 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Eastern Florida State College1

Cocoa FL (321) 433-7300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.easternflorida.edu Admissions email: cocoaadmissions@easternflorida.edu Public; founded 1960 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Eckerd College

St. Petersburg FL (727) 864-8331 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 135 Website: www.eckerd.edu Admissions email: admissions@eckerd.edu

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Private; founded 1958 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,071 applied, 3,844 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601330. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 7/25 Undergraduate student body: 1,842 full time, 50 part time; 30% male, 70% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 4% international; 79% from in state; 87% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 41% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 13% Natural Resources and Conservation, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,436; room/board: $15,176 Financial aid: (727) 864-8334; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,633

Edward Waters University1

Jacksonville FL (904) 470-8200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 67 Website: www.ew.edu Admissions email: admissions@ewc.edu Private; founded 1866 Affiliation: African Methodist Episcopal Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach FL (800) 862-2416 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 4 Website: erau.edu/ Admissions email: DaytonaBeach@erau.edu Private; founded 1926 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,232 applied, 7,279 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601380. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,553 full time, 333 part time; 72% male, 28% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 4% black, 16% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 10% international; 30% from in state; 45% live on campus; N/A of students in

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FLORIDA fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 39% Aeronautics/Aviation/ Aerospace Science and Technology, General, 23% Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, 6% Mechanical Engineering, 5% Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, 4% Homeland Security Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,006; room/board: $17,766 Financial aid: (386) 226-6300; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Everglades University

Boca Raton FL (888) 772-6077 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 74 Website: www.evergladesuniversity. edu Admissions email: rheintz@evergladesuniversity.edu Private; founded 1990 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 841 applied, 685 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,789 full time, 0 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 19% black, 20% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 0% international Most popular majors: 23% Construction Management, 21% Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General, 13% Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, 3% Surveying Technology/ Surveying, 1% Hospitality Administration/Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,400; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (561) 912-1211

Flagler College

St. Augustine FL (800) 304-4208 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 3 Website: www.flagler.edu Admissions email: admissions@flagler.edu Private; founded 1968 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,004 applied, 4,041 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1180. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,365 full time, 44 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 15% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 3% international; 54% from in state; 48% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management,

Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Social Sciences, 12% Psychology, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,390; room/board: $16,470 Financial aid: (904) 819-6225; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,807

Florida A&M University

Tallahassee FL (850) 599-3796 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 169 Website: www.famu.edu Admissions email: ugrdadmissions@famu.edu Public; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 22,756 applied, 4,678 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301180. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/4 Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 6,896 full time, 994 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 89% black, 6% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 3% white, 0% international; 75% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Psychology, 8% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 7% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $5,785 in state, $17,725 out of state; room/ board: $12,328 Financial aid: (850) 599-3730; 85% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,529

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton FL (561) 297-3040 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 183 Website: fau.edu Admissions email: admissions@fau.edu Public; founded 1964 First-year admissions: 20242025: 31,511 applied, 20,838 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1040-1200. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/14 Undergraduate student body: 18,403 full time, 6,539 part time; 43% male, 57% female;

0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 16% black, 29% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 3% international; N/A from in state; 21% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Psychology, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,099 in state, $21,655 out of state; room/ board: $15,860 Financial aid: (561) 297-3531; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,586

Florida College1

Temple Terrace FL (800) 326-7655 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 46 Website: www.floridacollege.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@floridacollege.edu Private; founded 1946 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (813) 988-5131

Florida Gateway College1

Lake City FL (386) 754-4280 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.fgc.edu Admissions email: enrollment.services@fgc.edu Public; founded 1962 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (386) 754-4296

Florida Gulf Coast University1

Fort Myers FL (239) 590-7878 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.fgcu.edu Admissions email: admissions@fgcu.edu Public; founded 1991 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,118 in state, $24,255 out of state; room/ board: $10,102 Financial aid: (239) 590-7920; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,650

Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne FL (321) 674-8000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 232 Website: www.fit.edu Admissions email: admission@fit.edu Private; founded 1958

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 17,295 applied, 9,979 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11201320. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,279 full time, 384 part time; 66% male, 34% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 17% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 12% international; 57% from in state; 54% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Aeronautics/Aviation/ Aerospace Science and Technology, General, 12% Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, 9% Mechanical Engineering, 5% Computer Science, 4% Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $47,280; room/board: $14,150 Financial aid: (321) 674-8070; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $42,691

Florida International University

Miami FL (305) 348-2363 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 97 Website: www.fiu.edu Admissions email: admiss@fiu.edu Public; founded 1972 First-year admissions: 20242025: 32,855 applied, 17,957 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1070-1260. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 56% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 27,225 full time, 17,679 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 11% black, 68% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 8% white, 7% international; 95% from in state; 8% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Psychology, 9% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,566 in state, $18,964 out of state; room/ board: $13,080 Financial aid: (305) 348-2333; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,763

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Miami FL (305) 626-3750 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 76 Website: www.fmuniv.edu/ Admissions email: admit@fmuniv.edu Private; founded 1879 Affiliation: Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (305) 626-3745

Florida National University

Hialeah FL (305) 821-3333 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 103 Website: www.fnu.edu/ Admissions email: cdelasacuevas@fnu.edu For-profit; founded 1988 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 998 applied, 972 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,708 full time, 747 part time; 27% male, 73% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 4% black, 83% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 4% white, 9% international; 2% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Psychology, General, 17% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Accounting, 10% Health Services Administration Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,368; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (305) 821-3333; 89% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,404

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland FL (863) 874-4774 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 2 Website: floridapoly.edu Admissions email: admissions@floridapoly.edu Public; founded 2012 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,624 applied, 1,260 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1230-1380. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,571 full time, 119 part time; 80% male, 20% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 5% black, 27% Hispanic, 5%

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BEST COLLEGES multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 3% international; 90% from in state; 58% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 1% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Engineering, 0% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $4,940 in state, $21,005 out of state; room/ board: $14,482 Financial aid: (863) 874-4774; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,828

Florida Southern College

Lakeland FL (863) 680-4131 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 11 Website: www.flsouthern.edu Admissions email: fscadm@flsouthern.edu Private; founded 1885 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,795 applied, 6,953 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11501330. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,603 full time, 112 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 18% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 3% international; 57% from in state; 81% live on campus; 20% of students in fraternities, 27% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Psychology, General, 5% Accounting, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Exercise Physiology Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,168; room/board: $14,830 Financial aid: (863) 680-4140; 34% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,359

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers FL (239) 489-9300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.fsw.edu Admissions email: admissions@fsw.edu Public; founded 1962 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,145 applied, 5,260 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 5,288 full time, 9,007 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 13% black, 40% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 32% white, 4% international; 97% from in state; 3% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 35% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 33% Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, 21% Elementary Education and Teaching, 6% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, 4% Respiratory Care Therapy/ Therapist Expenses: 2024-2025: $3,401 in state, $10,715 out of state; room/ board: $11,185 Financial aid: (239) 432-6712

Florida State College– Jacksonville1

Jacksonville FL (904) 359-5433 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.fscj.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Florida State University

Tallahassee FL (850) 644-6200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 51 Website: www.fsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@admin.fsu.edu Public; founded 1851 First-year admissions: 20242025: 78,272 applied, 18,954 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1270-1410. High school rank: 76% in top tenth, 90% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 10/15, notification date: 12/11 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 29,413 full time, 3,305 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 7% black, 23% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 2% international; 85% from in state; 20% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Psychology, General, 7% Finance, General, 6% Marketing/ Marketing Management, General, 5% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 5% Political Science and Government, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,517 in state, $21,683 out of state; room/ board: $13,474 Financial aid: (850) 644-5716; 36% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,004

Indian River State College1

Fort Pierce FL (772) 462-7460 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.irsc.edu Admissions email: records@irsc.edu Public; founded 1960 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (772) 462-7450

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville FL (800) 225-2027 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 37 Website: www.ju.edu/index.php Admissions email: admiss@ju.edu Private; founded 1934 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,179 applied, 4,659 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11001280. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,777 full time, 169 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 14% black, 16% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 4% international; 57% from in state; 52% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 42% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Transportation and Materials Moving, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,800; room/board: $17,490 Financial aid: (904) 256-7062; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,202

Keiser University

Fort Lauderdale FL (954) 776-4476 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 363 Website: www.keiseruniversity.edu Admissions email: AdmissionsInfoFTL@ keiseruniversity.edu Private; founded 1977 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,238 applied, 3,140 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 11,590 full time, 6,481 part time; 31% male, 69% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian,

17% black, 29% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 20% white, 2% international; 0% from in state; 4% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 39% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 8% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,189; room/board: $18,860 Financial aid: (954) 776-4476; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Lake-Sumter State College

Leesburg FL (352) 323-3665 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.lssc.edu/futurestudents/admissions/ Admissions email: AdmissionsOffice@lssc.edu Public; founded 1962 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,656 applied, 1,656 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,106 full time, 3,909 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 15% black, 30% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (352) 365-3567

Lynn University

Boca Raton FL (561) 237-7900 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 57 Website: www.lynn.edu Admissions email: admission@lynn.edu Private; founded 1962 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,285 applied, 5,352 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10381200. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 21% in top quarter, 47% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,628 full time, 233 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 17% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 15% international; 49% from in state; 52% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities

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Most popular majors: 10% Entrepreneurship/ Entrepreneurial Studies, 10% International Business/Trade/ Commerce, 10% Psychology, General, 7% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,450; room/board: $14,980 Financial aid: (561) 237-7973; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,958

Miami Dade College

Miami FL (305) 237-7486 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 16 Website: www.mdc.edu Admissions email: mdcinfo@mdc.edu Public; founded 1960 First-year admissions: 20242025: 12,388 applied, 12,388 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 23,296 full time, 35,645 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 15% black, 71% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 3% white, 8% international; 93% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 36% Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, 18% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 10% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, 7% Computer and Information Systems Security/ Information Assurance, 6% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $3,727 in state, $14,437 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (305) 237-0382; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $971

New College of Florida

Sarasota FL (941) 487-5000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 135 Website: www.ncf.edu Admissions email: admissions@ncf.edu Public; founded 1960 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,623 applied, 1,188 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1060-1246. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 833 full time, 19 part time; 46%

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FLORIDA male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 20% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 13% international; 72% from in state; 77% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 43% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, 42% Biological and Physical Sciences, 7% Environmental Studies, 6% Foreign Languages and Literatures, General, 2% International/Global Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,916 in state, $29,944 out of state; room/ board: $14,249 Financial aid: (941) 487-5000; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,873

North Florida College1

Madison FL (850) 973-1622 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.nfc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1957 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Northwest Florida State College1

Niceville FL (850) 678-5111 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.nwfsc.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (850) 729-5370

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale FL (954) 262-8000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.nova.edu Admissions email: admissions@nova.edu Private; founded 1964 First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,765 applied, 13,006 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1030-1300. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,833 full time, 474 part time; 28% male, 72% female; 0% American Indian, 12% Asian, 15% black, 33% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 27% white, 7% international; 60% from in state; 37% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 37% Health Professions and

Related Programs, 28% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Psychology, 4% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,200; room/board: $17,668 Financial aid: (800) 806-3680; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,112

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach FL (561) 803-2100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.pba.edu Admissions email: admit@pba.edu Private; founded 1968 Affiliation: Interdenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,335 applied, 8,474 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1220. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,480 full time, 832 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 18% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 5% international; N/A from in state; 58% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Psychology, 10% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,250; room/board: $14,470 Financial aid: (561) 803-2057; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,903

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth FL (561) 967-7222 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.pbsc.edu Admissions email: admissions@pbsc.edu Public; founded 1933 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 5% in top tenth, 16% in top quarter, 42% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 8,295 full time, 17,621 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 31% black, 36% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 22% white, 3% international; 99% from in state; 0% live on

campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 45% Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, 23% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 16% Information Technology Project Management, 15% Human Services, General, 1% Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (561) 868-3035

Pasco-Hernando State College1

New Port Richey FL (727) 847-2727 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.phsc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Pensacola State College1

Pensacola FL (850) 484-2544 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.pensacolastate.edu Admissions email: askus@pensacolastate.edu Public; founded 1948 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (850) 484-1708

Ringling College of Art and Design

Sarasota FL (800) 255-7695 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.ringling.edu Admissions email: admissions@ringling.edu Private; founded 1931 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,244 applied, 1,563 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,637 full time, 29 part time; 25% male, 75% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 4% black, 17% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 20% international; 64% from in state; 72% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 36% Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, 31% Illustration, 13% Art/Art Studies, General, 6% Cinematography and Film/Video Production, 3% Graphic Design Expenses: 2025-2026: $60,710; room/board: $19,590 Financial aid: (941) 359-7532; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,527

Rollins College

Winter Park FL (407) 646-2161 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 2 Website: www.rollins.edu/ Admissions email: admission@rollins.edu Private; founded 1885 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,859 applied, 4,212 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11901340. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,584 full time, 55 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 19% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 8% international; 59% from in state; 58% live on campus; 16% of students in fraternities, 24% in sororities Most popular majors: 33% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Social Sciences, 12% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $62,950; room/board: $17,990 Financial aid: (407) 646-2316; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $42,539

Saint Leo University1 Saint Leo FL (800) 334-5532 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.saintleo.edu Admissions email: admission@saintleo.edu Private; founded 1889 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (800) 240-7658

Seminole State College of Florida1

Sanford FL (407) 708-2380 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.seminolestate.edu Admissions email: admissions@seminolestate.edu Public; founded 1965 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Southeastern University

Lakeland FL (800) 500-8760 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.seu.edu Admissions email: admission@seu.edu

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South Florida State College1

Avon Park FL (863) 453-6661 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.southflorida.edu Admissions email: jonathan.stern@southflorida.edu Public; founded 1966 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (863) 784-7108

Stetson University

DeLand FL (386) 822-7100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 7 Website: www.stetson.edu Admissions email: admissions@stetson.edu Private; founded 1883 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,674 applied, 8,359 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10601270. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,241 full time, 47 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 12% black, 22% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 9% international; 68% from in state; 72% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Business, Management,

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Private; founded 1935 Affiliation: Assemblies of God Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,596 applied, 3,450 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 7% in top tenth, 24% in top quarter, 46% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,499 full time, 5,715 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 23% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 31% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Theology and Religious Vocations, 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,740; room/board: $11,300 Financial aid: (863) 667-5306; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,635

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BEST COLLEGES Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Social Sciences, 10% Visual and Performing Arts, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $59,690; room/board: $18,342 Financial aid: (386) 822-7100; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $55,247

St. John Vianney College Seminary1

Miami FL (305) 223-4561 Website: www.sjvcs.edu Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

St. Petersburg College1

St. Petersburg FL (727) 341-3400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.spcollege.edu/ Admissions email: admission.records@spcollege.edu Public; founded 1927 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (727) 791-2485

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens FL (305) 628-6546 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.stu.edu Admissions email: signup@stu.edu Private; founded 1961 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,095 applied, 6,947 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,053 full time, 2,446 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0 American Indian, 0 Asian, 36 black, 31 Hispanic, 4 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 11 white, 14 international Most popular majors: 43% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 11% Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Criminal Justice/ Safety Studies, 3% Business/ Commerce, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,771; room/board: $13,710 Financial aid: (305) 474-6960; 62% of undergrads determined to have fin ancial need

Tallahassee Community College1

Tallahassee FL (850) 201-6200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.tcc.fl.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Central Florida

Orlando FL (407) 823-3000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 117 Website: www.ucf.edu Admissions email: admission@ucf.edu Public; founded 1963 First-year admissions: 20242025: 55,135 applied, 24,651 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1200-1350. High school rank: 33% in top tenth, 69% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 10/15, notification date: 11/15 Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 42,360 full time, 17,289 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 9% black, 32% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 3% international; 93% from in state; 12% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Psychology, 8% Engineering, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,368 in state, $24,076 out of state; room/ board: $11,532 Financial aid: (407) 823-2827; 49% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,814

University of Florida

Gainesville FL (352) 392-1365 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 30 Website: www.ufl.edu Admissions email: webrequests@admissions.ufl.edu Public; founded 1853 First-year admissions: 20242025: 73,557 applied, 17,804 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1320-1500. High school rank: 84% in top tenth, 98% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/23 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 33,187 full time, 3,386 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 12% Asian, 5% black, 25% Hispanic, 5%

multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 3% international; 87% from in state; 25% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Engineering, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Social Sciences, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,381 in state, $30,886 out of state; room/ board: $12,615 Financial aid: (352) 294-3208; 35% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,112

University of Miami

Coral Gables FL (305) 284-6000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 64 Website: www.miami.edu Admissions email: admission@miami.edu Private; founded 1925 First-year admissions: 20242025: 53,954 applied, 10,195 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1320-1480. High school rank: 58% in top tenth, 83% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 12,701 full time, 520 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 7% black, 24% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 8% international; 34% from in state; 36% live on campus; 21% of students in fraternities, 22% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 9% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $65,430; room/board: $25,030 Financial aid: (305) 284-6000; 42% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $50,945

University of North Florida

Jacksonville FL (904) 620-1111 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 222 Website: www.unf.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@unf.edu Public; founded 1972 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,778 applied, 11,594 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1070-1270. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 10,096 full time, 3,639 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 12% black, 17% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 2% international; 94% from in state; 23% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 5% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,390 in state, $20,790 out of state; room/ board: $11,810 Financial aid: (904) 620-5555; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $8,903

University of South Florida

Tampa FL (813) 974-9689 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 88 Website: www.usf.edu Admissions email: admissions@usf.edu Public; founded 1956 First-year admissions: 20242025: 68,576 applied, 29,621 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1130-1320. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 63% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 31,578 full time, 6,947 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 8% black, 24% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 8% international; 87% from in state; 20% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Social Sciences, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,410 in state, $17,324 out of state; room/ board: $14,440 Financial aid: (813) 974-4700; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,935

University of Tampa

Tampa FL (888) 646-2738 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 13 Website: www.ut.edu Admissions email: admissions@ut.edu Private; founded 1931 First-year admissions: 20242025: 37,954 applied, 15,311 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile:

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1140-1300. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 10,411 full time, 183 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 5% international; 26% from in state; 46% live on campus; 19% of students in fraternities, 30% in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% Social Sciences, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,744; room/board: $14,944 Financial aid: (813) 253-6219; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,679

University of West Florida

Pensacola FL (850) 474-2230 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 14 Website: uwf.edu Admissions email: admissions@uwf.edu Public; founded 1963 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,201 applied, 5,941 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-27. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 6,845 full time, 3,126 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 10% black, 12% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 3% international Most popular majors: 22% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Psychology, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Communications Technologies/ Technicians and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,360 in state, $18,628 out of state; room/ board: $12,432 Financial aid: (850) 474-2400; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,098

Warner University1

Lake Wales FL (800) 309-9563 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: www.warner.edu Admissions email: admissions@warner.edu Private; founded 1964

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GEORGIA Affiliation: Church of God Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (863) 638-7202

Webber International University1 Babson Park FL (800) 741-1844 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 80 Website: www.webber.edu Admissions email: admissions@webber.edu Private; founded 1927 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (863) 638-2929

GEORGIA Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College1

Tifton GA (800) 733-3653 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 50 Website: www.abac.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1908 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (229) 391-4985

Agnes Scott College

Decatur GA (800) 868-8602 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 67 Website: www.agnesscott.edu Admissions email: admission@agnesscott.edu Private; founded 1889 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,090 applied, 1,299 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601340. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 837 full time, 6 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 32% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 2% international; 65% from in state; 84% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Creative Writing, 7% Public Health, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,552; room/board: $13,905 Financial aid: (404) 471-6393; 84% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,554

Albany State University

Albany GA (229) 500-4358 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 90 Website: www.asurams.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@asurams.edu Public; founded 1903 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,767 applied, 5,553 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 770-930. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,469 full time, 1,724 part time; 27% male, 73% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 84% black, 4% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 6% white, 0% international; 88% from in state; 21% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 14% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Business Administration and Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,570 in state, $21,290 out of state; room/ board: $11,050 Financial aid: (229) 500-2958; 94% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $4,877

0 Pacific Islander, 46 white, 1 international; 94% from in state; 16% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 10% Business/Commerce, General, 9% Psychology, General, 8% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 5% Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,414 in state, $25,202 out of state; room/ board: $11,801 Financial aid: (706) 737-1524

Berry College

Atlanta GA (404) 756-4004 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.Atlm.edu Admissions email: admissions@atlm.edu Public; founded 1974 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Mount Berry GA (706) 236-2215 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 4 Website: www.berry.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@berry.edu Private; founded 1902 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,544 applied, 4,188 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: 33% in top tenth, 66% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,216 full time, 25 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 1% international; 74% from in state; 87% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Education, 8% Psychology, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,886; room/board: $14,780 Financial aid: (706) 236-1714; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,167

Augusta University

Brenau University

Atlanta Metropolitan State College1

Augusta GA (706) 737-1632 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 273 Website: www.augusta.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@augusta.edu Public; founded 1828 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,619 applied, 6,665 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10101210. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/31, notification date: 11/15 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 4,890 full time, 1,188 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0 American Indian, 8 Asian, 26 black, 10 Hispanic, 6 multiracial,

Gainesville GA (770) 534-6100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.brenau.edu Admissions email: admissions@brenau.edu Private; founded 1878 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,625 applied, 3,182 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1200. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 875 full time, 398 part time; 13% male, 87% female; 0% American

Indian, 2% Asian, 24% black, 21% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 6% international; 93% from in state; 37% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Health Professions and Related Programs, 20% Visual and Performing Arts, 19% Education, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 4% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,520; room/board: $13,170 Financial aid: (770) 533-5433; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,435

Brewton-Parker College

Mount Vernon GA (912) 583-3265 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), second tier Website: www.bpc.edu Admissions email: admissions@bpc.edu Private; founded 1904 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 996 applied, 961 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 625 full time, 609 part time; 57% male, 43% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 37% black, 11% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 41% white, 5% international; 80% from in state; 80% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business/Commerce, General, 11% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Pre-Physical Therapy Studies, 7% General Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $20,520; room/board: $9,720 Financial aid: (912) 583-3221; 100% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,167

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta GA (800) 688-3228 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.cau.edu Admissions email: admissions@cau.edu Private; founded 1988 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 20242025: 27,245 applied, 17,497 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): 4/15

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Clayton State University

Morrow GA (678) 466-4115 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 80 Website: www.clayton.edu Admissions email: admissions@clayton.edu Public; founded 1969 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,870 applied, 1,280 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 860-1050. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,820 full time, 2,731 part time; 31% male, 69% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 66% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 8% white, 1% international; 95% from in state; 21% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Community Psychology, 11% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences/ Liberal Studies, 5% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Business/Commerce, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,224 in state, $20,414 out of state; room/ board: $12,226 Financial aid: (678) 466-4181; 87% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $7,318

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick GA (912) 279-5701 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 67 Website: www.ccga.edu Admissions email: admissions@ccga.edu Public; founded 1961 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,627 applied, 2,578 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 875-1100. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,947 full time, 1,521 part

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Undergraduate student body: 3,530 full time, 88 part time; 23% male, 77% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 54% black, 1% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 0% international; 30% from in state; 65% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $30,270; room/board: $13,520 Financial aid: (404) 880-8992; 91% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $7,736

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BEST COLLEGES time; 30% male, 70% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 21% black, 9% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 1% international; 91% from in state; 22% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business/Commerce, General, 12% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, General, 12% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 8% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 7% Early Childhood Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $4,270 in state, $13,660 out of state; room/ board: $11,788 Financial aid: (912) 279-5726; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,514

Columbus State University

Columbus GA (706) 507-8800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 64 Website: www.columbusstate.edu Admissions email: admissions@columbusstate.edu Public; founded 1958 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,651 applied, 3,617 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 800-1060. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 63% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/30 Undergraduate student body: 4,164 full time, 1,983 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 38% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Education, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,020 in state, $21,660 out of state; room/ board: $12,070 Financial aid: (706) 507-8800; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,961

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain GA (706) 820-2398 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 126 Website: www.covenant.edu Admissions email: admissions@covenant.edu Private; founded 1955 Affiliation: The Presbyterian Church in America First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 823 applied, 712 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-30. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: 11/10, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 929 full time, 158 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 1% black, 4% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 85% white, 4% international; 33% from in state; 86% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Social Sciences, 11% Visual and Performing Arts, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% English Language and Literature/Letters Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,668; room/board: $13,250 Financial aid: (706) 419-1447; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,630

Dalton State College1

Dalton GA (706) 272-4436 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 38 Website: www.daltonstate.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

East Georgia State College1

Swainsboro GA (478) 289-2017 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), second tier Website: www.ega.edu/admissions Admissions email: Ask_EGSC@ega.edu Public; founded 1973 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Emmanuel University

Franklin Springs GA (800) 860-8800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 63 Website: www.eu.edu Admissions email: admissions@eu.edu Private; founded 1919 Affiliation: Pentecostal Holiness Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 500 applied, 370 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 761 full time, 125 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 14% black, 7% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 14% international

Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,520; room/board: $9,482 Financial aid: (706) 245-2813; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,347

Safety Studies, 7% Animal Sciences, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General Expenses: 2024-2025: $6,570 in state, $20,760 out of state; room/ board: $11,110 Financial aid: (478) 825-6363

Emory University

Georgia College & State University

Atlanta GA (404) 727-6036 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 24 Website: www.emory.edu Admissions email: admission@emory.edu Private; founded 1836 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 34,614 applied, 3,562 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14701550. High school rank: 77% in top tenth, 96% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 7,312 full time, 95 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 25% Asian, 10% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 16% international; 18% from in state; 57% live on campus; 23% of students in fraternities, 21% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Management Science, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Neuroscience, 6% Psychology, General, 6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,056; room/board: $21,244 Financial aid: (404) 727-6039; 42% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $62,611

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley GA (478) 825-6307 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 50 Website: www.fvsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@fvsu.edu Public; founded 1985 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,201 applied, 3,426 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1070. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,434 full time, 273 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 92% black, 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 0% international; 92% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Psychology, General, 12% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 10% Criminal Justice/

Milledgeville GA (478) 445-1283 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 12 Website: www.gcsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@gcsu.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,309 applied, 4,935 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1070-1230. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 10/15, notification date: 11/30 Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,558 full time, 448 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 0% international; 99% from in state; 38% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 11% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Medical Scientist, 8% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 6% Web/ Multimedia Management and Webmaster Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,176 in state, $30,062 out of state; room/ board: $12,732 Financial aid: (478) 445-5149; 38% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,294

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville GA (678) 407-5000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 54 Website: www.ggc.edu Admissions email: ggcadmissions@ggc.edu Public; founded 2005 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,153 applied, 5,876 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 860-1110. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 55% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/2 Undergraduate student body: 7,779 full time, 4,466 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 33% black, 28% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 19% white, 3% international; 99% from in state; 8% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities

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Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 11% Psychology, 9% Education, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $5,354 in state, $17,324 out of state; room/ board: $15,530 Financial aid: (678) 407-5701; 85% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $9,469

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta GA (404) 894-4154 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 32 Website: www.gatech.edu Admissions email: admission@gatech.edu Public; founded 1885 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 59,789 applied, 8,413 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1370-1540. High school rank: 87% in top tenth, 97% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/6 Undergraduate student body: 17,713 full time, 2,879 part time; 60% male, 40% female; 0% American Indian, 35% Asian, 8% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 35% white, 8% international; 64% from in state; 31% live on campus; 20% of students in fraternities, 24% in sororities Most popular majors: 45% Engineering, 28% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 2% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,008 in state, $35,092 out of state; room/board: $16,660 Financial aid: (404) 894-4160; 32% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,300

Georgia Military College1

Milledgeville GA (478) 387-4900 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.hfcc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Georgia Southern University Statesboro GA (912) 478-5391 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 343 Website: www.georgiasouthern.edu/

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GEORGIA Admissions email: admissions@georgiasouthern.edu Public; founded 1906 First-year admissions: 20242025: 20,840 applied, 18,317 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 970-1150. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 18,880 full time, 4,738 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 23% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 1% international; 92% from in state; 23% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Education, 7% Engineering, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2024-2025: $7,144 in state, $21,784 out of state; room/ board: $11,492 Financial aid: (912) 478-5413; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,094

Georgia Southwestern State University Americus GA (877) 871-4594 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 96 Website: www.gsw.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@gsw.edu Public; founded 1906 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,328 applied, 1,750 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 890-1110. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,835 full time, 1,193 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 30% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 5% international; N/A from in state; 27% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Education, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Psychology, 5% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,264 in state, $20,454 out of state; room/ board: $9,978 Financial aid: (229) 928-1378; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,143

Georgia State University

Atlanta GA (404) 413-2500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 198 Website: www.gsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@gsu.edu Public; founded 1913 First-year admissions: 20242025: 33,447 applied, 18,543 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1200. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 20,466 full time, 6,972 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 43% black, 15% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 15% white, 4% international; 94% from in state; 18% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 11% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 9% Psychology, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,500 in state, $31,320 out of state; room/board: $11,048 Financial aid: (404) 413-2600; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,646

Gordon State College1 Barnesville GA (678) 359-5021 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), second tier Website: www.gordonstate.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@gordonstate.edu Public; founded 1852 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (678) 359-5990

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw GA (770) 423-6300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.kennesaw.edu Admissions email: KSUAdmit@kennesaw.edu Public; founded 1963 First-year admissions: 20242025: 34,680 applied, 23,995 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1000-1220. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 31,568 full time, 11,272 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian,

28% black, 17% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 39% white, 2% international; 96% from in state; 14% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Engineering, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,948 in state, $22,278 out of state; room/ board: $13,795 Financial aid: (770) 423-6074; 84% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,224

LaGrange College

LaGrange GA (706) 880-8005 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 9 Website: www.lagrange.edu Admissions email: admissions@lagrange.edu Private; founded 1831 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,522 applied, 945 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 636 full time, 15 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 29% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 1% international; 80% from in state; 73% live on campus; 16% of students in fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business Administration and Management, General, 20% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 20% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 7% Psychology, General, 5% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,280; room/board: $13,304 Financial aid: (706) 880-8357; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,761

Life University

Marietta GA (770) 543-3202 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 114 Website: www.life.edu Admissions email: admissions@life.edu Private; founded 1974 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 572 applied, 532 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 920-1130. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/12

Undergraduate student body: 786 full time, 113 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 3% American Indian, 2% Asian, 28% black, 18% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 27% white, 18% international; N/A from in state; 41% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 38% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 21% Business/ Commerce, General, 20% General Studies, 13% Psychology, General, 4% Computer/ Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,441; room/board: $12,360 Financial aid: (770) 426-2700; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,300

Mercer University

Macon GA (478) 301-2650 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 169 Website: www.mercer.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@mercer.edu Private; founded 1833 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,813 applied, 6,760 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1160-1350. High school rank: 34% in top tenth, 68% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,077 full time, 613 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 32% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 41% white, 3% international; 86% from in state; 58% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 21% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Engineering, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,570; room/board: $15,345 Financial aid: (478) 301-2670; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,891

Middle Georgia State University

Macon GA (478) 471-2725 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 112 Website: www.mga.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@mga.edu Public; founded 2013 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,346 applied, 4,332 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1190. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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Morehouse College

Atlanta GA (404) 215-2618 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: www.morehouse.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@morehouse.edu Private; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,733 applied, 2,520 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/5 Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: 1/30 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,576 full time, 271 part time; 100% male, 0% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 97% black, 0% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 0% international; 30% from in state; 55% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 36% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Social Sciences, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $34,030; room/board: $14,984 Financial aid: (470) 639-0959; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,652

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta GA (404) 364-8307 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 156 Website: oglethorpe.edu Admissions email: admission@oglethorpe.edu Private; founded 1835 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,219 applied, 1,966 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile:

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Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,361 full time, 3,376 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 32% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 2% international; 94% from in state; 19% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 13% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 12% Aeronautics/ Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, 10% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,082 in state, $20,662 out of state; room/ board: $10,800 Financial aid: (478) 471-2700; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,756

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BEST COLLEGES 1040-1295. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 28% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 9/2 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,252 full time, 26 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 20% black, 31% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 28% white, 3% international; 84% from in state; 41% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business Administration and Management, General, 16% Psychology, General, 14% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 14% Visual and Performing Arts, 12% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,430; room/board: $16,400 Financial aid: (404) 504-1500; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,914

Piedmont University

Demorest GA (706) 776-0103 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 62 Website: www.piedmont.edu Admissions email: ugrad@piedmont.edu Private; founded 1897 Affiliation: United Church of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,770 applied, 1,651 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10381245. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,067 full time, 92 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 14% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 77% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Health Professions and Related Programs, 26% Education, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 5% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,640; room/board: $13,800 Financial aid: (706) 776-0114; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,551

Point University1

West Point GA (706) 385-1202 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 65 Website: www.point.edu Admissions email: admissions@point.edu

Private; founded 1937 Affiliation: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (706) 385-1462

Reinhardt University

Waleska GA (770) 720-5526 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 38 Website: www.reinhardt.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@reinhardt.edu Private; founded 1883 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,819 applied, 1,119 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/28 Undergraduate student body: 1,060 full time, 69 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 23% black, 9% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 5% international; 92% from in state; 59% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,500; room/board: $15,000 Financial aid: (770) 720-5667; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,627

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah GA (912) 525-5100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 8 Website: www.scad.edu Admissions email: admission@scad.edu Private; founded 1978 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,939 applied, 13,241 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1040-1270. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 13,470 full time, 2,153 part time; 29% male, 71% female; 1% American Indian, 6% Asian, 13% black, 8% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 14% international; 17% from in state; 52% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 45% Visual and Performing Arts, 20% Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, 13% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 4% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,665; room/board: $18,798 Financial aid: (912) 525-5100; 45% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,700

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Spelman College

Savannah GA (912) 358-4338 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 111 Website: www.savannahstate.edu Admissions email: admissions@savannahstate.edu Public; founded 1890 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (912) 358-4162

Shorter University

Rome GA (800) 868-6980 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: www.shorter.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@shorter.edu Private; founded 1873 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 906 applied, 872 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 983 full time, 274 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1 American Indian, 1 Asian, 19 black, 9 Hispanic, 4 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 62 white, 3 international Most popular majors: 31% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other, 8% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, 7% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 4% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (706) 233-7227

South Georgia State College1 Douglas GA (912) 260-4206 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.sgsc.edu Admissions email: admissions@sgsc.edu Public; founded 1906 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

South University1

Savannah GA (912) 201-8000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), unranked Website: www.southuniversity.edu Admissions email: cshall@southuniversity.edu

Atlanta GA (800) 982-2411 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 37 Website: www.spelman.edu Admissions email: admiss@spelman.edu Private; founded 1881 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,023 applied, 2,990 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11081320. High school rank: 35% in top tenth, 69% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/31 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/31 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,657 full time, 55 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 97% black, 0% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 0% international; 25% from in state; 54% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Social Sciences, 19% Psychology, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,470; room/board: $18,924 Financial aid: (404) 270-5222; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,532

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Truett McConnell University

Thomasville GA (229) 227-6934 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 112 Website: www.thomasu.edu Admissions email: rgagliano@thomasu.edu Private; founded 1950 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (229) 226-1621

Cleveland GA (706) 865-2134 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 54 Website: truett.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@truett.edu Private; founded 1946 Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 667 applied, 522 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 742 full time, 1,782 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 4% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 34% Business Administration and Management, General, 14% Psychology, General, 10% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 6% Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other, 6% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $28,152; room/board: $10,608 Financial aid: (706) 865-2134; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,198

Toccoa Falls College

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Thomas University1

Toccoa Falls GA (888) 785-5624 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 43 Website: tfc.edu Admissions email: admissions@tfc.edu Private; founded 1907 Affiliation: Christ and Missionary Alliance Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,111 applied, 732 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10101230. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling

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Undergraduate student body: 994 full time, 2,019 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 9% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 2% international; 76% from in state; 55% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Counseling Psychology, 14% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Communication, General, 7% Bible/Biblical Studies, 7% Religious Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $24,950; room/board: $8,980 Financial aid: (706) 914-8681; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,160

Athens GA (706) 542-3000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 46 Website: www.uga.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1785 First-year admissions: 20242025: 42,436 applied, 16,092 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1270-1480. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 30,766 full time, 1,633 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian,

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HAWAII 6% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 66% live on campus; 23% of students in fraternities, 34% in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Social Sciences, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,492 in state, $32,336 out of state; room/board: $12,084 Financial aid: (706) 542-6147; 30% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,348

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega GA (706) 864-1800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 49 Website: ung.edu/ Admissions email: admissions-dah@ung.edu Public; founded 1873 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 13,298 applied, 9,035 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1210. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 12,244 full time, 6,085 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% black, 18% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 1% international; 98% from in state; 15% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Education, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,910 in state, $22,330 out of state; room/ board: $12,008 Financial aid: (706) 864-1412; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,038

University of West Georgia

Carrollton GA (678) 839-5600 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.westga.edu/ Admissions email: admiss@westga.edu Public; founded 1906 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,860 applied, 4,573 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1140. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,989 full time, 3,168 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 29% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 1% international; 95% from in state; 20% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Social Sciences, 11% Psychology, 9% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,210 in state, $21,850 out of state; room/ board: $11,362 Financial aid: (678) 839-6421; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,710

Valdosta State University

Valdosta GA (229) 333-5791 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.valdosta.edu Admissions email: admissions@valdosta.edu Public; founded 1906 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,267 applied, 4,521 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 920-1100. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,272 full time, 1,934 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 36% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 1% international; 76% from in state; 26% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Education, 8% Psychology, 7% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,124 in state, $47,836 out of state; room/ board: $9,590 Financial aid: (229) 333-5935; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,596

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Macon GA (800) 447-6610 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 5 Website: www.wesleyancollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@wesleyancollege.edu Private; founded 1836 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (478) 757-5122

Young Harris College1 Young Harris GA (706) 379-3111 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.yhc.edu Admissions email: admissions@yhc.edu Private; founded 1886 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

GUAM University of Guam

Mangilao GU (671) 735-2201 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 55 Website: www.uog.edu Admissions email: admitme@triton.uog.edu Public; founded 1952 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 534 applied, 531 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/27 Undergraduate student body: 2,008 full time, 541 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 50% Asian, 0% black, 1% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 43% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Health and Physical Education/ Fitness, General, 8% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 7% Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,436 in state, $14,066 out of state; room/ board: $6,128 Financial aid: (671) 735-2288; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $3,579

HAWAII Brigham Young University–Hawaii1

Laie Oahu HI (808) 293-3738 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 8 Website: www.byuh.edu Admissions email: admissions@byuh.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu HI (808) 735-8340 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 38 Website: chaminade.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@chaminade.edu Private; founded 1955 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,747 applied, 1,425 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10851320. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,432 full time, 384 part time; 30% male, 70% female; 0% American Indian, 23% Asian, 2% black, 12% Hispanic, 17% multiracial, 8% Pacific Islander, 8% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; 24% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 51% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,918; room/board: $18,210 Financial aid: (808) 735-4780; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,911

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu HI (808) 544-0238 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 86 Website: www.hpu.edu Admissions email: admissions@hpu.edu Private; founded 1965 First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,206 applied, 12,198 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1068-1280. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/25 Undergraduate student body: 2,237 full time, 1,296 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 7% black, 25% Hispanic, 16% multiracial, 3% Pacific Islander, 28% white, 4% international; N/A from in state; 22% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology, 5% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

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University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hilo HI (800) 897-4456 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: hilo.hawaii.edu Admissions email: uhhadm@hawaii.edu Public; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,324 applied, 1,396 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-22. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,750 full time, 513 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 1% black, 17% Hispanic, 35% multiracial, 10% Pacific Islander, 20% white, 5% international; N/A from in state; 33% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Psychology, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (808) 932-7449

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu HI (808) 956-8975 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 169 Website: manoa.hawaii.edu Admissions email: manoa.admissions@hawaii.edu Public; founded 1907 First-year admissions: 20242025: 16,722 applied, 14,481 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-25. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 52% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 12,606 full time, 2,545 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 1% American Indian, 34% Asian, 2% black, 2% Hispanic, 16% multiracial, 17% Pacific Islander, 25% white, 3% international; 59% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Psychology, General, 5% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Finance, General, 4% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse

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BEST COLLEGES Expenses: 2024-2025: $12,186 in state, $34,218 out of state; room/board: $14,658 Financial aid: (808) 956-7251

University of Hawaii– Maui College1 Kahului HI (808) 984-3267 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.maui.hawaii.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Hawaii– West Oahu

Kapolei HI (808) 689-2900 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 8 Website: westoahu.hawaii.edu/ Admissions email: uhwo.admissions@hawaii.edu Public; founded 1976 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 773 applied, 737 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-21. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,515 full time, 1,299 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 39% Asian, 2% black, 1% Hispanic, 16% multiracial, 31% Pacific Islander, 9% white, 0% international; 96% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Business Administration and Management, General, 16% Social Sciences, General, 15% Public Administration, 13% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 10% Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,728 in state, $20,688 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (808) 689-2900; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,515

IDAHO Boise State University Boise ID (208) 426-1156 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.boisestate.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@boisestate.edu Public; founded 1932 First-year admissions: 20242025: 16,082 applied, 14,025 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 14,119 full time, 9,911 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% black, 16% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 18% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 22% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,364 in state, $28,478 out of state; room/ board: $15,512 Financial aid: (208) 426-1664; 48% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,341

Brigham Young University–Idaho1

Rexburg ID (208) 496-1036 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 8 Website: www.byui.edu Admissions email: admissions@byui.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

College of Idaho

Caldwell ID (208) 459-5305 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 5 Website: www.collegeofidaho.edu Admissions email: admissions@collegeofidaho.edu Private; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,650 applied, 1,792 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701280. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,031 full time, 10 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% black, 18% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 11% international; 60% from in state; 63% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 11% in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 0% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 0% History, 0% Psychology, 0% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,820; room/board: $12,645 Financial aid: (208) 459-5307; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,856

Idaho State University1

Pocatello ID (208) 282-0211 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.isu.edu Admissions email: info@isu.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Lewis-Clark State College1

Lewiston ID (208) 792-2210 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 24 Website: www.lcsc.edu Admissions email: admissions@lcsc.edu Public; founded 1893 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,876 in state, $22,798 out of state; room/ board: $12,772 Financial aid: (208) 792-2224; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,469

New Saint Andrews College

(208) 882-1566 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 146 Website: nsa.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@nsa.edu Private; founded 1994 Affiliation: Other Protestant First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 180 applied, 151 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11551358. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 285 full time, 24 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0 American Indian, 1 Asian, 0 black, 5 Hispanic, 1 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 74 white, 0 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,000; room/board: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa ID (208) 467-8496 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 56 Website: www.nnu.edu Admissions email: admissions@nnu.edu Private; founded 1913 Affiliation: Church of the Nazarene First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,957 applied, 2,117 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1210. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 80% in top half

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 940 full time, 103 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 15% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 58% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 0% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 0% Education, 0% Health Professions and Related Programs, 0% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,990; room/board: $12,260 Financial aid: (208) 467-8638

University of Idaho

Moscow ID (208) 885-6326 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 183 Website: www.uidaho.edu Admissions email: admissions@uidaho.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 20242025: 13,443 applied, 10,154 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1230. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,317 full time, 2,257 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 7% international; 65% from in state; 42% live on campus; 21% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Social Sciences, 9% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 8% Engineering, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,400 in state, $28,636 out of state; room/ board: $12,136 Financial aid: (208) 885-6312; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,963

ILLINOIS Augustana College

Rock Island IL (800) 798-8100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: www.augustana.edu Admissions email: admissions@augustana.edu Private; founded 1860 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran ChurchFirstyear admissions: 2024-2025: 7,857 applied, 4,932 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

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SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301270. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 60% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/20 Application deadline (fall): 8/20 Undergraduate student body: 2,499 full time, 21 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 20% international; 57% from in state; 66% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 32% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Education, 10% Psychology, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,346; room/board: $13,446 Financial aid: (309) 794-7447; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,698

Aurora University1

Aurora IL (800) 742-5281 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 283 Website: www.aurora.edu Admissions email: admission@aurora.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Benedictine University

Lisle IL (630) 829-6000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 61 Website: ben.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@ben.edu Private; founded 1887 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,043 applied, 2,898 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 910-1250. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,817 full time, 153 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 1% American Indian, 21% Asian, 10% black, 21% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 39% white, 3% international; 87% from in state; 23% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 21% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Psychology, 5% Social Sciences Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (630) 829-6100

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ILLINOIS Blackburn College

Carlinville IL (800) 233-3550 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 23 Website: www.blackburn.edu Admissions email: admissions@blackburn.edu Private; founded 1837 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 783 applied, 504 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 14-30. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 369 full time, 15 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 14% black, 9% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 0% international; 81% from in state; 56% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Education, 19% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Psychology, 13% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $29,420; room/board: $10,400 Financial aid: (217) 854-5774; 84% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,300

Bradley University

Peoria IL (309) 677-1000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 183 Website: www.bradley.edu Admissions email: admissions@bradley.edu Private; founded 1897 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,459 applied, 7,260 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10901300. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,501 full time, 95 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 12% black, 15% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 2% international; 87% from in state; 65% live on campus; 28% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Engineering, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,850; room/board: $14,050 Financial aid: (309) 677-3089; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,431

Chamberlain University1

Downers Grove IL (877) 751-5783 Website: www.chamberlain.edu Admissions email: N/A For-profit; founded 1889 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Chicago State University1

Chicago IL (773) 995-2513 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.csu.edu Admissions email: ug-admissions@csu.edu Public; founded 1867 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (773) 995-2304

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago IL (312) 369-7130 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 133 Website: www.colum.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@colum.edu Private; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,396 applied, 6,338 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,170 full time, 247 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 19% black, 28% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 4% international; 62% from in state; 34% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Cinematography and Film/ Video Production, 9% Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, 7% Fashion/Apparel Design, 5% Acting, 5% Graphic Design Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,732; room/board: $23,884 Financial aid: (312) 369-7140; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,950

Concordia University Chicago River Forest IL (708) 209-3100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 129 Website: www.cuchicago.edu Admissions email: admission@cuchicago.edu Private; founded 1864

Affiliation: Lutheran Church Missouri Synod First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,200 applied, 3,897 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,185 full time, 142 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 13% black, 38% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 1% international; 62% from in state; 35% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 16% Education, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,798; room/board: $11,872 Financial aid: (708) 209-3113; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,657

DePaul University

Chicago IL (312) 362-8300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 169 Website: www.depaul.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1898 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 31,266 applied, 23,729 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1140-1330. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 13,244 full time, 944 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 8% black, 25% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 4% international; 74% from in state; 14% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Visual and Performing Arts, 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $47,676; room/board: $19,896 Financial aid: (312) 362-8610; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,634

Dominican University River Forest IL (708) 524-6800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 25

Website: www.dom.edu Admissions email: domadmis@dom.edu Private; founded 1901 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,873 applied, 6,208 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 870-1120. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,471 full time, 99 part time; 31% male, 69% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 69% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 18% white, 0% international; 91% from in state; 23% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Social Sciences, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Psychology, 9% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,458; room/board: $11,800 Financial aid: (708) 524-6950; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,379

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston IL (217) 581-2223 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 54 Website: www.eiu.edu Admissions email: admissions@eiu.edu Public; founded 1895 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,539 applied, 8,194 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1100. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/12 Undergraduate student body: 3,719 full time, 3,066 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 18% black, 10% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 3% international; 90% from in state; 48% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Education, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 9% Psychology, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,680 in state, $13,680 out of state; room/board: $11,862 Financial aid: (217) 581-6405; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,329

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Chicago IL (312) 939-0111 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.eastwest.edu Admissions email: seeyou@eastwest.edu Private; founded 1980 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst IL (630) 617-3400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 7 Website: www.elmhurst.edu Admissions email: admit@elmhurst.edu Private; founded 1871 Affiliation: United Church of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,247 applied, 4,596 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1260. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,964 full time, 206 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 6% black, 34% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 4% international; 88% from in state; 28% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 20% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Psychology, 9% Education, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,583; room/board: $15,262 Financial aid: (630) 617-3015; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,742

Eureka College

Eureka IL (309) 467-6350 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 43 Website: www.eureka.edu Admissions email: admissions@eureka.edu Private; founded 1855 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,187 applied, 1,009 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 840-1010. High school rank: 5% in top tenth, 20% in top quarter, 43% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 521 full time, 6 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 19% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 1% international; 78% from in

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BEST COLLEGES state; 70% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Psychology, General, 10% Elementary Education and Teaching, 7% Special Education and Teaching, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (309) 467-6310

Governors State University

University Park IL (708) 534-4490 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.govst.edu Admissions email: admissions@govst.edu Public First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,944 applied, 1,421 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 0% in top tenth, 4% in top quarter, 21% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,745 full time, 827 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 40% black, 20% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 28% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 10% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 14% Psychology, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,806 in state, $15,806 out of state; room/board: $12,129 Financial aid: (708) 534-4480; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,600

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Greenville IL (618) 664-7100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 105 Website: www.greenville.edu Admissions email: admissions@greenville.edu Private; founded 1892 Affiliation: Free Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $32,200; room/board: $11,598 Financial aid: (618) 664-7108

Hebrew Theological College1 Skokie IL (847) 982-2500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.htc.edu/ Admissions email: N/A

Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Illinois College

Jacksonville IL (217) 245-3030 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 111 Website: www.ic.edu Admissions email: admissions@ic.edu Private; founded 1829 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,820 applied, 2,987 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1180. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 874 full time, 63 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 8% black, 9% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 3% international; 79% from in state; 85% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Education, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,854; room/board: $11,124 Financial aid: (217) 245-3035; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,913

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago IL (800) 448-2329 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 117 Website: www.iit.edu/ Admissions email: admission@iit.edu Private; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,216 applied, 6,710 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11801400. High school rank: 45% in top tenth, 77% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/3 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,646 full time, 459 part time; 67% male, 33% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 6% black, 28% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 31% white, 14% international; 61% from in state; 44% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 41% Engineering, 28% Computer

and Information Sciences and Support Services, 15% Architecture and Related Services, 3% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 3% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,398; room/board: $18,130 Financial aid: (312) 567-7219; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,965

Illinois State University

Normal IL (309) 438-2181 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 222 Website: illinoisstate.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@illinoisstate.edu Public; founded 1857 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,573 applied, 19,017 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1210. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 18,069 full time, 1,038 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 14% black, 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 1% international; 97% from in state; 35% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Education, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,144 in state, $28,210 out of state; room/board: $11,410 Financial aid: (309) 438-2231; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,174

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington IL (800) 332-2498 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 2 Website: www.iwu.edu Admissions email: iwuadmit@iwu.edu Private; founded 1850 Affiliation: Other First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,558 applied, 3,757 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11201340. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,566 full time, 2 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 8% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 5% international; N/A from in state; 81% live on campus; 17% of

students in fraternities, 21% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Visual and Performing Arts, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $59,430; room/board: $13,618 Financial aid: (309) 556-3096; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,705

Judson University

Elgin IL (847) 628-2510 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 110 Website: www.judsonu.edu Admissions email: admissions@judsonu.edu Private; founded 1963 Affiliation: American Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,173 applied, 568 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 800-1110. High school rank: 3% in top tenth, 25% in top quarter, 52% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 688 full time, 23 part time; 59% male, 41% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 15% black, 27% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 10% international; 64% from in state; 57% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Architecture, 12% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 10% Psychology, General, 6% Computer and Information Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,810; room/board: $12,950 Financial aid: (847) 628-2535; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,500

Knox College

Galesburg IL (800) 341-7000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 76 Website: www.knox.edu/ Admissions email: admission@knox.edu Private; founded 1837 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,899 applied, 3,468 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11801440. High school rank: 35% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 9/8 Undergraduate student body: 1,122 full time, 14 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian,

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6% black, 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 27% international; 53% from in state; 86% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Computer Science, 7% Creative Writing, 7% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $60,051; room/board: $11,325 Financial aid: (309) 341-7149; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $51,914

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest IL (847) 735-5000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 75 Website: www.lakeforest.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@lakeforest.edu Private; founded 1857 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,358 applied, 3,044 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11901393. High school rank: 45% in top tenth, 71% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,792 full time, 21 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 3% black, 18% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 20% international; N/A from in state; 71% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Social Sciences, 15% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Psychology, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,902; room/board: $13,050 Financial aid: (847) 735-5104; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $55,850

Lewis University

Romeoville IL (800) 897-9000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 29 Website: www.lewisu.edu Admissions email: admissions@lewisu.edu Private; founded 1932 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,302 applied, 4,493 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1210. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/20 Application deadline (fall): rolling

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ILLINOIS Undergraduate student body: 3,413 full time, 913 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 7% black, 28% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 3% international; 89% from in state; 23% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, 11% Computer Science, 9% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 7% Business Administration and Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,700; room/board: $12,630 Financial aid: (815) 836-5263; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,784

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago IL (773) 508-3075 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 132 Website: www.LUC.edu Admissions email: admission@LUC.edu Private; founded 1870 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 39,316 applied, 32,081 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1170-1360. High school rank: 34% in top tenth, 63% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 11,321 full time, 1,208 part time; 31% male, 69% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 8% black, 23% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 2% international; 57% from in state; 43% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Psychology, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $56,060; room/board: $17,330 Financial aid: (773) 508-7704; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,445

McKendree University Lebanon IL (618) 537-6831 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 101 Website: www.mckendree.edu Admissions email: inquiry@mckendree.edu Private; founded 1828 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,189 applied, 1,624 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 830-1270. High school rank: 13% in top

tenth, 36% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,631 full time, 126 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 10% international; 68% from in state; 66% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 17% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 5% Marketing/ Marketing Management, General, 5% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,430; room/board: $11,650 Financial aid: (618) 537-6868; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,459

Millikin University

Decatur IL (217) 424-6210 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 15 Website: millikin.edu Admissions email: admis@millikin.edu Private; founded 1901 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,144 applied, 3,430 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 860-1130. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 62% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,350 full time, 146 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 18% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 3% international; 78% from in state; 61% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Visual and Performing Arts, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Education, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,828; room/board: $14,686 Financial aid: (217) 424-6317; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,702

Monmouth College

Monmouth IL (309) 457-2285 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 154 Website: www.monmouthcollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@monmouthcollege.edu Private; founded 1853 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025:

1,577 applied, 1,434 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10001210. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 703 full time, 11 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 10% black, 11% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 0% international; 22% from in state; 91% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 10% Psychology, General, 5% Art/ Art Studies, General, 5% Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,802; room/board: $12,378 Financial aid: (309) 457-2129; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,015

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Chicago IL (800) 967-4624 Website: www.moody.edu/ Admissions email: apply@moody.edu Private; founded 1886 Affiliation: Interdenominational Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (312) 329-4184

National Louis University

Chicago IL (888) 658-8632 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.nl.edu Admissions email: nluinfo@nl.edu Private; founded 1886 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,063 applied, 3,862 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,873 full time, 1,598 part time; 25% male, 75% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 22% black, 50% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 14% white, 6% international Most popular majors: 22% Early Childhood Education and Teaching, 10% Psychology, General, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Criminology, 8% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

North Central College

Naperville IL (630) 638-5800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 20 Website: www.northcentralcollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@noctrl.edu Private; founded 1861 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,596 applied, 3,554 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10551310. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,392 full time, 62 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 7% black, 19% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 4% international; 88% from in state; 49% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Psychology, General, 6% Finance, General, 6% Marketing/ Marketing Management, General, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Secondary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $47,340; room/board: $15,316 Financial aid: (630) 637-5600; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,553

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago IL (773) 442-4050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.neiu.edu Admissions email: admissions@neiu.edu Public; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,948 applied, 6,622 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 773-1040. High school rank: 2% in top tenth, 8% in top quarter, 34% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,579 full time, 1,647 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 12% black, 52% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 16% white, 1% international; 97% from in state; 9% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Computer Science, 9% Psychology, General, 9% Social Work, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,742 in state, $23,085 out of state; room/board: $10,810

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Northern Illinois University

DeKalb IL (815) 753-0446 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.niu.edu/index.shtml Admissions email: admissions@niu.edu Public; founded 1895 First-year admissions: 20242025: 23,651 applied, 16,505 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 10,013 full time, 1,326 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 1% American Indian, 6% Asian, 21% black, 26% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 2% international; 95% from in state; 35% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Psychology, General, 6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 5% Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, 5% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 4% Computer Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,792 in state, $13,792 out of state; room/board: $14,680 Financial aid: (815) 753-1300; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,193

North Park University

Chicago IL (773) 244-5500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 54 Website: www.northpark.edu Admissions email: admissions@northpark.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Evangelical Covenant Church of America First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,389 applied, 3,018 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,703 full time, 92 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 11% black, 35% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 28% white, 12% international; 84% from in state; 38% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Biological and Biomedical

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BEST COLLEGES Sciences, 8% Psychology, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,725; room/board: $11,730 Financial aid: (773) 244-5506; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,137

Northwestern University

Evanston IL (847) 491-7271 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 7 Website: www.northwestern.edu Admissions email: ug-admission@northwestern.edu Private; founded 1851 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 49,474 applied, 3,806 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 15101570. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/14 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 8,884 full time, 144 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 21% Asian, 8% black, 16% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 12% international; 23% from in state; 50% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 18% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,589; room/board: $21,975 Financial aid: (847) 491-7400; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $68,110

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais IL (815) 928-5603 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 39 Website: www.olivet.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@olivet.edu Private; founded 1907 Affiliation: Church of the Nazarene First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,789 applied, 3,234 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1227. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,559 full time, 145 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 80% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 4% Business Administration and Management, General, 3% Criminal Justice/

Safety Studies, 3% Engineering, General, 3% Psychology, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (815) 939-5249

Principia College

Elsah IL (618) 374-5181 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 63 Website: www.principiacollege. edu/ Admissions email: collegeadmissions@principia.edu Private; founded 1910 Affiliation: Other First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 328 applied, 141 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10601250. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/15 Undergraduate student body: 339 full time, 0 part time; 59% male, 41% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 11% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 35% white, 41% international Most popular majors: 14% Visual and Performing Arts, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Social Sciences, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,930; room/board: $14,360 Financial aid: (618) 374-5186; 91% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,755

Quincy University

Quincy IL (217) 228-8020 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 35 Website: www.quincy.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@quincy.edu Private; founded 1860 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,771 applied, 902 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10001200. High school rank: 3% in top tenth, 12% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 987 full time, 82 part time; 57% male, 43% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 11% black, 9% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 8% international; 53% from in state; 69% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Education, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,400; room/board: $14,000 Financial aid: (217) 228-5260; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,272

Rockford University

Rockford IL (815) 226-4050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 130 Website: www.rockford.edu Admissions email: Admissions@Rockford.edu Private; founded 1847 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,721 applied, 1,599 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 820-1130. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 28% in top quarter, 54% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/28 Undergraduate student body: 927 full time, 50 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 18% black, 23% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 8% international; 82% from in state; 35% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 13% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Accounting, 7% Early Childhood Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,690; room/board: $11,420 Financial aid: (815) 226-3385; 87% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,861

Roosevelt University

Chicago IL (877) 277-5978 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.roosevelt.edu Admissions email: admission@roosevelt.edu Private; founded 1945 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 895-1175. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,516 full time, 341 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 1 American Indian, 5 Asian, 21 black, 35 Hispanic, 4 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 28 white, 5 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2024-2025: $21,280; room/board: $14,565 Financial aid: (312) 341-3868

Saint Anthony College of Nursing1 Rockford IL (815) 282-7900 Website: www.sacn.edu

Admissions email: admissions@sacn.edu Private; founded 1915 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (815) 282-7900

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Education, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,080; room/board: $13,200 Financial aid: (773) 298-3073; 88% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,841

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Peoria IL (309) 655-2201 Website: www.osfhealthcare.org/ sfmccon/ Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1985 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 0 applied, 0 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 175 full time, 98 part time; 15% male, 85% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 85% white, 0% international; 98% from in state; 15% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 100% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,008; room/board: $10,492 Financial aid: (309) 655-4119; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,540

Saint Xavier University

Chicago IL (773) 298-3050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 46 Website: www.sxu.edu/admissions/ Admissions email: admission@sxu.edu Private; founded 1846 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,424 applied, 5,424 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,940 full time, 158 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 12% black, 53% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 29% white, 0% international; 96% from in state; 14% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10%

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Chicago IL (312) 629-6100 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.saic.edu Admissions email: admiss@saic.edu Private; founded 1866 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/25 Application deadline (fall): 4/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,611 full time, 191 part time; 23% male, 77% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 6% black, 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 35% white, 28% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,220; room/board: $19,230 Financial aid: (312) 629-6600

Southern Illinois University– Carbondale

Carbondale IL (618) 536-4405 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.siu.edu Admissions email: admissions@siu.edu Public; founded 1869 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,858 applied, 9,433 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1180. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,360 full time, 1,193 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 17% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 2% international; 83% from in state; 44% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Education, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Transportation and Materials Moving, 7% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,544 in state, $13,544 out of state;

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ILLINOIS room/board: $12,341 Financial aid: (618) 453-4652; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,011

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville IL (618) 650-3705 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 363 Website: siue.edu Admissions email: admissions@siue.edu Public; founded 1957 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,150 applied, 9,896 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1190. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 7,449 full time, 1,462 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 15% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 4% international; 85% from in state; 30% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Engineering, 8% Psychology, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,299 in state, $28,082 out of state; room/board: $11,200 Financial aid: (618) 650-3834; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,911

St. Augustine College1

Chicago IL (773) 878-8756 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 66 Website: www.staugustinecollege. edu/index.asp Admissions email: info@staugustine.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights IL (800) 748-0085 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 25 Website: www.trnty.edu Admissions email: admissions@trnty.edu Private; founded 1959 Affiliation: Other First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 650 applied, 552 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1050-

1320. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 52% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 694 full time, 60 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 13% black, 22% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 11% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $20,980; room/board: $11,450 Financial aid: (708) 239-4872; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,158

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences1

Rock Island IL (309) 779-7700 Website: www.trinitycollegeqc.edu Admissions email: perezlj@ihs.org Private; founded 1994 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (309) 779-7720

Trinity International University1

Deerfield IL (800) 822-3225 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.tiu.edu Admissions email: admissions@tiu.edu Private; founded 1897 Affiliation: Evangelical Free Church of America Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (847) 317-8060

University of Chicago

Chicago IL (773) 702-8650 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 6 Website: www.uchicago.edu Admissions email: collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu Private; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 43,612 applied, 1,955 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 15101580. High school rank: 96% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 7,513 full time, 6 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 19% Asian, 7% black, 17% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 18% international; N/A from in state; 58% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities

Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,266; room/board: $20,835 Financial aid: (773) 702-8666; 35% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $78,883

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago IL (312) 996-4350 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 84 Website: www.uic.edu Admissions email: admissions@uic.edu Public; founded 1965 First-year admissions: 20242025: 27,085 applied, 20,951 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1130-1350. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/3 Undergraduate student body: 20,356 full time, 2,139 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 21% Asian, 8% black, 36% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 22% white, 7% international; 96% from in state; 15% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Engineering, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,180 in state, $33,726 out of state; room/board: $14,400 Financial aid: (312) 996-5563; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,720

University of Illinois– Springfield

Springfield IL (217) 206-4847 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 29 Website: www.uis.edu Admissions email: admissions@uis.edu Public; founded 1969 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,430 applied, 2,087 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1200. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,618 full time, 669 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 14% black, 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 3% international; 89% from in state; 27% live on campus; 1% of students in

fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 13% Psychology, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,767 in state, $22,805 out of state; room/board: $12,724 Financial aid: (217) 206-6724; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,467

University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Champaign IL (217) 333-0302 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 36 Website: illinois.edu Admissions email: admissions@illinois.edu Public; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 20242025: 73,742 applied, 31,247 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1380-1540. High school rank: 56% in top tenth, 85% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 36,092 full time, 1,026 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 23% Asian, 5% black, 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 38% white, 14% international; 72% from in state; 34% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 19% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Engineering, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Social Sciences, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,046 in state, $38,398 out of state; room/board: $15,184 Financial aid: (217) 333-0100; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,865

University of St. Francis

Joliet IL (800) 735-7500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 293 Website: www.stfrancis.edu Admissions email: admissions@stfrancis.edu Private; founded 1920 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,251 applied, 1,470 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1150. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,070 full time, 268 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0%

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Western Illinois University

Macomb IL (309) 298-3157 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 74 Website: www.wiu.edu Admissions email: admissions@wiu.edu Public; founded 1899 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,674 applied, 6,174 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 870-1110. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,736 full time, 789 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 19% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 4% international; 77% from in state; 25% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 7% Psychology, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,464 in state, $15,464 out of state; room/board: $11,888 Financial aid: (309) 298-2446; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,000

Wheaton College

Wheaton IL (800) 222-2419 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 50 Website: www.wheaton.edu Admissions email: admissions@wheaton.edu Private; founded 1860 Affiliation: Protestant, not specified First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,040 applied, 1,783 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12601470. High school rank: 45% in top tenth, 75% in top quarter,

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American Indian, 3% Asian, 10% black, 34% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 3% international; 94% from in state; 21% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 10% Health/ Health Care Administration/ Management, 7% Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Social Work Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,900; room/board: $12,230 Financial aid: (815) 740-3403; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,430

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BEST COLLEGES 96% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/31 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,089 full time, 61 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 3% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 4% international; 27% from in state; 91% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Social Sciences, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% English Language and Literature/ Letters, 7% Theology and Religious Vocations Expenses: 2025-2026: $47,590; room/board: $14,760 Financial aid: (630) 752-5021; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,720

INDIANA Anderson University (IN)

Anderson IN (765) 641-4080 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 78 Website: anderson.edu Admissions email: info@anderson.edu Private; founded 1917 Affiliation: Church of God First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,611 applied, 4,192 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1160. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,025 full time, 67 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 11% black, 7% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 2% international; 74% from in state; 72% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Visual and Performing Arts, 10% Education, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,900; room/board: $13,320 Financial aid: (765) 641-4180; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,735

Ball State University Muncie IN (765) 285-8300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 213 Website: www.bsu.edu

Admissions email: askus@bsu.edu Public; founded 1918 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,093 applied, 18,034 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1080-1260. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/4 Undergraduate student body: 13,071 full time, 2,118 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 1% international; 89% from in state; 43% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Liberal Arts and Sciences/ Liberal Studies, 6% Psychology, General, 6% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 5% Business/ Commerce, General, 5% Digital Communication and Media/ Multimedia Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,082 in state, $29,630 out of state; room/board: $12,580 Financial aid: (765) 285-2222; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,354

Bethel University

Mishawaka IN (800) 422-4101 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 61 Website: www.betheluniversity.edu Admissions email: admissions@betheluniversity.edu Private; founded 1947 Affiliation: Missionary Church Inc First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 985 applied, 962 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1150. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 951 full time, 89 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 10% international; 65% from in state; 55% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Theology and Religious Vocations, 9% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,380; room/board: $11,480 Financial aid: (574) 807-7326; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,064

Butler University

Indianapolis IN (888) 940-8100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 1 Website: www.butler.edu Admissions email: admission@butler.edu Private; founded 1855 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,471 applied, 8,058 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601350. High school rank: 43% in top tenth, 69% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,282 full time, 206 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 5% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 1% international; 50% from in state; 68% live on campus; 27% of students in fraternities, 35% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Social Sciences, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,890; room/board: $17,090 Financial aid: (317) 940-8200; 49% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,959

Calumet College of St. Joseph

Whiting IN (219) 473-4295 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.ccsj.edu Admissions email: admissions@ccsj.edu Private; founded 1951 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,473 applied, 871 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 770-990. High school rank: 5% in top tenth, 16% in top quarter, 41% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 383 full time, 147 part time; 67% male, 33% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 29% black, 33% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 32% white, 2% international; 42% from in state; 17% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 56% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 4% English Language and Literature/

Letters, 4% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $24,110; room/board: $5,000 Financial aid: (219) 473-4296

DePauw University

Greencastle IN (765) 658-4006 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 58 Website: www.depauw.edu Admissions email: admission@depauw.edu Private; founded 1837 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,683 applied, 3,822 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11201370. High school rank: 44% in top tenth, 78% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,890 full time, 22 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 23% international; N/A from in state; 97% live on campus; 49% of students in fraternities, 44% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Social Sciences, 13% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $61,430; room/board: $15,790 Financial aid: (765) 658-4030; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $51,135

Earlham College

Richmond IN (765) 983-1600 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 76 Website: earlham.edu Admissions email: admissions@earlham.edu Private; founded 1847 Affiliation: Friends First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,075 applied, 1,517 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11101290. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 643 full time, 6 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 18% international; 39% from in state; 92% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 9% Visual and

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Performing Arts, 7% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,814; room/board: $14,824 Financial aid: (765) 983-1217; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $51,370

Franklin College

Franklin IN (317) 738-8075 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 146 Website: www.franklincollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@franklincollege.edu Private; founded 1834 Affiliation: American Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,609 applied, 1,821 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10601240. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 889 full time, 42 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 5% international; 92% from in state; 73% live on campus; 26% of students in fraternities, 31% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 9% Psychology, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,010; room/board: $12,819 Financial aid: (317) 738-8075; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,347

Goshen College

Goshen IN (574) 535-7535 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 11 Website: www.goshen.edu Admissions email: admissions@goshen.edu Private; founded 1894 Affiliation: Mennonite Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,573 applied, 1,322 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1110. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 685 full time, 88 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 27% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 15% international; 69% from in state; 59% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Registered Nursing/

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INDIANA Registered Nurse, 9% Business/ Commerce, General, 5% Accounting, 5% Psychology, General, 5% Social Work Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,060; room/board: $12,240 Financial aid: (574) 535-7523; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,608

Grace College and Seminary1

Winona Lake IN (574) 372-5100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 68 Website: www.grace.edu Admissions email: enroll@grace.edu Private; founded 1948 Affiliation: Other Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (574) 372-5100

Hanover College

Hanover IN (812) 866-7021 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 115 Website: www.hanover.edu Admissions email: admission@hanover.edu Private; founded 1827 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,227 applied, 2,328 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11101280. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/22 Undergraduate student body: 1,015 full time, 11 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 4% black, 4% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 4% international; 64% from in state; 93% live on campus; 45% of students in fraternities, 31% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business/Commerce, General, 12% Psychology, General, 11% Communication, General, 10% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 8% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2024-2025: $44,288; room/board: $14,013 Financial aid: (812) 866-7029

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Notre Dame IN (574) 239-8400 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.hcc-nd.edu Admissions email: admissions@hcc-nd.edu Private; founded 1966 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (574) 239-8400

Huntington University

Huntington IN (800) 642-6493 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 35 Website: www.huntington.edu Admissions email: admissions@huntington.edu Private; founded 1897 Affiliation: United Brethren Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,691 applied, 1,279 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1150. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 954 full time, 634 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 4% international; N/A from in state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Cinematography and Film/Video Production, 10% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 9% Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,144; room/board: $11,074 Financial aid: (260) 359-4326; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,917

Indiana State University

Terre Haute IN (812) 237-2121 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 363 Website: indianastate.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@indstate.edu Public; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 20242025: 11,793 applied, 10,815 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1110. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 5,271 full time, 847 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 17% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 1% international; 75% from in state; 36% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Education, 8% Psychology, 8% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,258 in state, $22,926 out of state; room/board: $12,408

Financial aid: (812) 237-2215; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,040

Indiana Tech

Fort Wayne IN (800) 937-2448 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 141 Website: www.indianatech.edu Admissions email: admissions@indianatech.edu Private; founded 1930 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,643 applied, 3,972 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 875-1140. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,395 full time, 43 part time; 60% male, 40% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 14% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 11% international; 55% from in state; 54% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 9% Mechanical Engineering, 7% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,459; room/board: $12,878 Financial aid: (260) 422-5561; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,519

Indiana University– Bloomington

Bloomington IN (812) 855-0661 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 73 Website: bloomington.iu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@iu.edu Public; founded 1820 First-year admissions: 20242025: 67,658 applied, 52,918 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1170-1400. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 62% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 37,125 full time, 962 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 4% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 5% international; 58% from in state; 30% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 33% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs,

6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,144 in state, $42,295 out of state; room/board: $14,160 Financial aid: (812) 855-6500; 34% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,507

Indiana University East

Richmond IN (765) 973-8208 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 112 Website: east.iu.edu/ Admissions email: applynow@iue.edu Public; founded 1971 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,035 applied, 1,368 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1170. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 29% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/16 Undergraduate student body: 1,702 full time, 1,249 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 7% black, 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 2% international; 71% from in state; 0% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Psychology, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 8% Mathematics and Statistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,424 in state, $23,032 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (765) 973-8206; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,118

Indiana University Indianapolis

Indianapolis IN (317) 274-4591 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 192 Website: www.Indianapolis.iu.edu Admissions email: apply@iu.edu Public; founded 1969 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,643 applied, 11,947 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1030-1240. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 12,156 full time, 2,348 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 13% black, 16% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 2% international; 94% from in state; 14% live

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Indiana University– Kokomo

Kokomo IN (765) 455-9217 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 120 Website: kokomo.iu.edu/ Admissions email: iukadmissions@iu.edu Public; founded 1945 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,938 applied, 1,676 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1150. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,982 full time, 723 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 1% international; 96% from in state; 0% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Health Professions and Related Programs, 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 8% Education, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,424 in state, $23,032 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (765) 455-9216; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,896

Indiana University Northwest

Gary IN (219) 980-6991 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 141 Website: northwest.iu.edu/ Admissions email: admit@iun.edu Public; founded 1948 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,928 applied, 2,149 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 910-1180. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/23

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on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Engineering, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,762 in state, $35,227 out of state; room/board: $13,656 Financial aid: (317) 274-5924; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,367

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BEST COLLEGES Undergraduate student body: 2,040 full time, 738 part time; 26% male, 74% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 20% black, 30% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 0% international; 94% from in state; 0% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 11% Psychology, 6% Public Administration and Social Service Professions Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,424 in state, $23,032 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (219) 980-6778; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,582

Indiana University– South Bend

South Bend IN (574) 520-4839 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 131 Website: southbend.iu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@iusb.edu Public; founded 1961 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,815 applied, 2,360 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1190. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 28% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,079 full time, 1,003 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 23% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 2% international; 94% from in state; 10% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Psychology, 10% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,424 in state, $23,032 out of state; room/ board: $9,816 Financial aid: (574) 520-4490; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,587

Indiana University Southeast

New Albany IN (812) 941-2212 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 135 Website: southeast.iu.edu/ Admissions email: ius.admissions@iu.edu Public; founded 1941 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,040 applied, 1,723 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

SAT 25/75 percentile: 970-1180. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,364 full time, 912 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 0% international; 76% from in state; 12% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Psychology, 10% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,424 in state, $23,032 out of state; room/ board: $12,140 Financial aid: (812) 941-2100; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,019

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion IN (866) 468-6498 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 14 Website: www.indwes.edu Admissions email: admissions@indwes.edu Private; founded 1920 Affiliation: Wesleyan First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,761 applied, 3,345 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1180. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 53% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,951 full time, 124 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 82% white, 2% international; 64% from in state; 80% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Psychology, General, 7% Elementary Education and Teaching, 6% Humanities/Humanistic Studies, 5% Finance, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,246; room/board: $11,196 Financial aid: (765) 677-2116; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,916

Manchester University1

North Manchester IN (800) 852-3648 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 84 Website: www.manchester.edu

Admissions email: admitinfo@manchester.edu Private; founded 1889 Affiliation: Church of Brethren Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (260) 982-5237

Marian University

Indianapolis IN (317) 955-6300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.marian.edu Admissions email: admissions@marian.edu Private; founded 1851 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,249 applied, 4,042 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 52% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,370 full time, 238 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 17% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 2% international; 79% from in state; 52% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 46% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 4% Education Expenses: 2024-2025: $40,664; room/board: $13,850 Financial aid: (317) 955-6040

Martin University1

Indianapolis IN (317) 543-3235 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, unranked Website: www.martin.edu Admissions email: admissions@martin.edu Private; founded 1977 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Oakland City University

Oakland City IN (800) 737-5125 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.oak.edu Admissions email: admission@oak.edu Private; founded 1885 Affiliation: General Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 549 applied, 491 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 9% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 497 full time, 5 part time; 62% male, 38% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 13% black, 6% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 16% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $27,900; room/board: $11,600 Financial aid: (812) 749-1225; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,765

Purdue University– Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne IN (260) 481-6812 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 112 Website: www.pfw.edu Admissions email: ask@pfw.edu Public; founded 1964 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,631 applied, 6,402 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 970-1230. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,710 full time, 1,778 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 7% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 3% international; 12% from in state; 18% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business/Commerce, General, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, 7% Elementary Education and Teaching, 6% Experimental Psychology, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,532 in state, $22,887 out of state; room/ board: $11,669 Financial aid: (260) 481-6242; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,497

Purdue University– Main Campus

West Lafayette IN (765) 494-1776 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 46 Website: www.purdue.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@purdue.edu Public; founded 1869 First-year admissions: 20242025: 78,746 applied, 39,272 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1200-1480. High school rank: 47% in top tenth, 77% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/15

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Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 41,904 full time, 2,915 part time; 59% male, 41% female; 0% American Indian, 15% Asian, 3% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 10% international; 51% from in state; 42% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Engineering, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,992 in state, $28,794 out of state; room/ board: $10,030 Financial aid: (765) 494-5050; 30% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,891

Purdue University– Northwest

Hammond IN (219) 989-2213 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 101 Website: www.pnw.edu/ Admissions email: admissons@pnw.edu Public; founded 2016 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,618 applied, 6,245 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 890-1140. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,621 full time, 1,077 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 12% black, 27% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 4% international; 85% from in state; 14% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Engineering, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,527 in state, $13,439 out of state; room/ board: $8,907 Financial aid: (855) 608-4600; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,631

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute IN (812) 877-8213 U.S. News ranking: Engineering, unranked Website: www.rose-hulman.edu Admissions email: admissions@rose-hulman.edu Private; founded 1874

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INDIANA First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,094 applied, 4,684 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 63% in top tenth, 86% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,297 full time, 18 part time; 76% male, 24% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 3% black, 5% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 8% international; 29% from in state; 57% live on campus; 29% of students in fraternities, 29% in sororities Most popular majors: 69% Engineering, 21% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 4% Mathematics and Statistics, 2% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 2% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,200; room/board: $17,427 Financial aid: (812) 877-8672; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,266

Saint Mary-of-theWoods College

St. Mary-of-the-Woods IN (812) 535-5151 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 42 Website: www.smwc.edu Admissions email: admissions@smwc.edu Private; founded 1840 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,228 applied, 889 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 875-1070. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 774 full time, 84 part time; 31% male, 69% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 11% black, 4% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 0% international; 77% from in state; 47% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Education, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,340; room/board: $12,512 Financial aid: (812) 535-5110; 94% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $6,461

Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame IN (574) 284-4587 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 84 Website: www.saintmarys.edu

Admissions email: admission@saintmarys.edu Private; founded 1844 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,588 applied, 1,966 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11301325. High school rank: 30% in top tenth, 64% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,453 full time, 42 part time; 1% male, 99% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% black, 16% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 1% international; 37% from in state; 85% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 11% SpeechLanguage Pathology/Pathologist, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Communication, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,293; room/board: $14,474 Financial aid: (574) 284-4557; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,597

Taylor University

Upland IN (765) 998-2751 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 4 Website: www.taylor.edu Admissions email: admissions@taylor.edu Private; founded 1846 Affiliation: Interdenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,425 applied, 1,783 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701330. High school rank: 38% in top tenth, 72% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,003 full time, 500 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 5% international; 47% from in state; 97% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Education, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,350; room/board: $12,025 Financial aid: (765) 998-5358; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,626

Trine University

Angola IN (260) 665-4100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 13 Website: www.trine.edu Admissions email: admit@trine.edu Private; founded 1884 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,981 applied, 3,409 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1230. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,321 full time, 2,052 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 4% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 82% white, 2% international; 53% from in state; 71% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 15% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,850; room/board: $13,120 Financial aid: (260) 665-4511; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,042

University of Evansville

Evansville IN (833) 232-6223 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 18 Website: www.evansville.edu Admissions email: admission@evansville.edu Private; founded 1854 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,044 applied, 3,914 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 43% in top tenth, 66% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,530 full time, 212 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 7% international; 64% from in state; 70% live on campus; 28% of students in fraternities, 22% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 8% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 5% Accounting, 5% Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, 5% Elementary Education and Teaching

Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,014; room/board: $15,545 Financial aid: (800) 424-8634; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,968

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis IN (317) 788-3216 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.uindy.edu Admissions email: admissions@uindy.edu Private; founded 1902 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,891 applied, 7,242 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,854 full time, 749 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 15% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 8% international; 91% from in state; 56% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 11% Psychology, General, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Finance, General, 6% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,308; room/board: $16,438 Financial aid: (317) 788-3217; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,110

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame IN (574) 631-7505 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 20 Website: www.nd.edu Admissions email: admissions@nd.edu Private; founded 1842 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 29,942 applied, 3,374 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14551560. High school rank: 92% in top tenth, 98% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/17 Application deadline (fall): 1/3 Undergraduate student body: 8,866 full time, 14 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 5% black, 15% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 7% international; 7% from in state; 82% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities

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University of Saint Francis

Fort Wayne IN (260) 399-8000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 36 Website: www.sf.edu Admissions email: admis@sf.edu Private; founded 1890 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,008 applied, 1,927 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 870-1070. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/17 Undergraduate student body: 1,440 full time, 127 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 11% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 3% international; 89% from in state; 24% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 8% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 7% Health and Wellness, General, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Digital Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,550; room/board: $11,930 Financial aid: (260) 399-8003; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,320

University of Southern Indiana Evansville IN (812) 464-1765 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 78 Website: www.usi.edu Admissions email: enroll@usi.edu Public; founded 1965 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,602 applied, 4,409 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301240. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,800 full time, 547 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander,

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Most popular majors: 10% Finance, General, 8% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 6% Political Science and Government, General, 5% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 5% Neuroscience Expenses: 2025-2026: $67,607; room/board: $18,438 Financial aid: (574) 631-6436; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $68,220

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BEST COLLEGES 83% white, 1% international; 83% from in state; 37% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 6% Psychology, 5% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,036 in state, $21,877 out of state; room/ board: $11,008 Financial aid: (812) 464-1767; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,545

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso IN (219) 464-5011 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 198 Website: www.valpo.edu Admissions email: Undergrad.Admission@valpo.edu Private; founded 1859 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,087 applied, 5,438 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10601280. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,059 full time, 64 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 6% black, 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 4% international; 54% from in state; 57% live on campus; 26% of students in fraternities, 29% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Engineering, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,390; room/board: $14,300 Financial aid: (219) 464-5015; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,715

Vincennes University1 Vincennes IN (800) 742-9198 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 70 Website: www.vinu.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1801 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (812) 888-4361

Wabash College

Crawfordsville IN (765) 361-6225 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 50 Website: www.wabash.edu Admissions email: admissions@wabash.edu

Private; founded 1832 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,199 applied, 1,392 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10601270. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/5 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/31 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 866 full time, 0 part time; 100% male, 0% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 6% international; 70% from in state; 99% live on campus; 59% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Experimental Psychology, 8% Economics, General, 8% History, General, 8% Speech Communication and Rhetoric Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,400; room/board: $15,200 Financial aid: (765) 361-6370; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,358

IOWA Allen College1

Waterloo IA (319) 226-2014 Website: www.allencollege.edu/ Admissions email: Admissions@AllenCollege.edu Private; founded 1989 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (319) 226-2003

Briar Cliff University1 Sioux City IA (712) 279-5200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.briarcliff.edu Admissions email: admissions@briarcliff.edu Private; founded 1930 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (712) 279-1614

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake IA (800) 383-9600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 49 Website: www.bvu.edu Admissions email: admissions@bvu.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,481 applied, 1,070 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,198 full time, 227 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 13% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 1% international; 69% from in state; 89% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Education, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Psychology, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,052; room/board: $11,400 Financial aid: (712) 749-2167; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,169

Central College

Pella IA (641) 632-9667 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 131 Website: www.central.edu Admissions email: admission@central.edu Private; founded 1853 Affiliation: Reformed Church in America First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,706 applied, 1,470 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,049 full time, 32 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 2% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 88% white, 0% international; 75% from in state; 95% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 11% Social Sciences, 9% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $21,934; room/board: $12,060 Financial aid: (641) 628-5336; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,865

Clarke University

Dubuque IA (563) 588-6316 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 352 Website: www.clarke.edu Admissions email: admissions@clarke.edu Private; founded 1843 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,394 applied, 2,438 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-24.

High school rank: 9% in top tenth, 29% in top quarter, 61% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 725 full time, 90 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 13% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 11% international; 37% from in state; 48% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business Administration and Management, General, 15% Elementary Education and Teaching, 14% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 11% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 9% Health and Wellness, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,420; room/board: $12,254 Financial aid: (563) 588-6327; 95% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,077

Coe College

Cedar Rapids IA (319) 399-8500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 126 Website: www.coe.edu Admissions email: admission@coe.edu Private; founded 1851 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,633 applied, 5,529 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/10, notification date: 1/20 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,161 full time, 34 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 10% black, 14% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 4% international; 42% from in state; 85% live on campus; 21% of students in fraternities, 21% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology, 7% Social Sciences, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $56,730; room/board: $12,238 Financial aid: (319) 399-8540; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $48,490

Cornell College1

Mount Vernon IA (800) 747-1112 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 121 Website: www.cornellcollege.edu Admissions email: admission@cornellcollege.edu Private; founded 1853

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Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (319) 895-4216

Divine Word College1

Epworth IA (563) 876-3353 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, unranked Website: www.dwci.edu Admissions email: svdvocations@dwci.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (319) 876-3353

Dordt University

Sioux Center IA (800) 343-6738 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 5 Website: www.dordt.edu Admissions email: admissions@dordt.edu Private; founded 1955 Affiliation: Christian Reformed Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,609 applied, 1,158 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-29. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 52% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,581 full time, 110 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 2% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 9% international; 37% from in state; 92% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Education, 9% Engineering, 7% Public Administration and Social Service Professions, 6% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,050; room/board: $12,010 Financial aid: (712) 722-6082; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,778

Drake University

Des Moines IA (515) 271-1865 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 183 Website: www.drake.edu Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1881 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,873 applied, 6,304 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-29. High school rank: 48% in top tenth, 73% in top quarter, 90% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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IOWA Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,489 full time, 96 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 8% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 4% international; 45% from in state; 62% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Education, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,130; room/board: $12,876 Financial aid: (515) 271-2905; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,526

Emmaus Bible College1

Dubuque IA (563) 588-8000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 36 Website: www.emmaus.edu Admissions email: admissions@emmaus.edu Private; founded 1941 Affiliation: Undenominational Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary1

Ankeny IA (515) 964-0601 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 48 Website: www.faith.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@faith.edu Private; founded 1921 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Graceland University

Lamoni IA (866) 472-2352 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 131 Website: www.graceland.edu Admissions email: admissions@graceland.edu Private; founded 1895 Affiliation: Other First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,346 applied, 1,088 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 23% in top quarter, 60% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 774 full time, 28 part time; 59%

male, 41% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 20% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 11% international; 23% from in state; 73% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Health Professions and Related Programs, 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Education, 5% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 5% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,040; room/board: $11,460 Financial aid: (641) 784-5228; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,492

Grand View University1

Des Moines IA (515) 263-2810 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 84 Website: www.grandview.edu Admissions email: admissions@grandview.edu Private; founded 1896 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (515) 263-2853

Grinnell College

Grinnell IA (800) 247-0113 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 13 Website: www.grinnell.edu Admissions email: admission@grinnell.edu Private; founded 1846 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,758 applied, 1,416 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14101540. High school rank: 56% in top tenth, 87% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/5, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,729 full time, 59 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 21% international; 8% from in state; 80% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Social Sciences, General, 14% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 13% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 8% Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other, 8% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $72,346; room/board: $17,348 Financial aid: (641) 269-3250; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $66,483

Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Ames IA (515) 294-5836 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 117 Website: www.iastate.edu Admissions email: admissions@iastate.edu Public; founded 1858 First-year admissions: 20242025: 23,095 applied, 20,475 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 24,204 full time, 1,057 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 2% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 4% international; 57% from in state; 31% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 14% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Engineering, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 4% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,092 in state, $30,140 out of state; room/board: $10,927 Financial aid: (515) 294-2223; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,665

Loras College

Dubuque IA (563) 588-7236 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 8 Website: loras.edu/ Admissions email: admission@loras.edu Private; founded 1839 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,408 applied, 1,406 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,065 full time, 104 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 5% international; 35% from in state; 54% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 8% Psychology, General, 7% Finance, General, 7% Social Work, 6% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,418; room/board: $11,776 Financial aid: (563) 588-7817; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,153

Luther College

Decorah IA (563) 387-1287 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 111 Website: www.luther.edu Admissions email: admissions@luther.edu Private; founded 1861 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,241 applied, 1,882 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-29. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,326 full time, 15 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 6% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 15% international; 26% from in state; 96% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $54,250; room/board: $12,100 Financial aid: (563) 387-1018; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $48,772

Maharishi International University1

Fairfield IA (641) 472-7000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), unranked Website: www.mum.edu Admissions email: admissions@mum.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines IA (515) 635-1133 Website: www.mchs.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@mchs.edu Private; founded 1899 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 679 applied, 677 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 340 full time, 527 part time; 13% male, 87% female; 2% American Indian, 6% Asian, 12% black,

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Morningside University1

Sioux City IA (712) 274-5111 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 120 Website: www.morningside.edu Admissions email: admissions@morningside.edu Private; founded 1894 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (712) 274-5159

Mount Mercy University1

Cedar Rapids IA (319) 368-6460 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 68 Website: www.mtmercy.edu Admissions email: admission@mtmercy.edu Private; founded 1928 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $40,878; room/board: $11,600 Financial aid: (319) 368-6467

Northwestern College1

Orange City IA (800) 747-4757 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 42 Website: www.nwciowa.edu Admissions email: admissions@nwciowa.edu Private; founded 1882 Affiliation: Reformed Church in America Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $36,710; room/board: $10,900 Financial aid: (712) 707-7131

Simpson College

Indianola IA (515) 961-1624 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 5 Website: www.simpson.edu Admissions email: admiss@simpson.edu Private; founded 1860 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,046 applied, 1,764 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 31-33. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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14% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 0% international Most popular majors: 94% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 2% Health/ Health Care Administration/ Management, 2% Pre-Medicine/ Pre-Medical Studies, 2% Public Health, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (515) 643-6715

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BEST COLLEGES Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,201 full time, 34 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 3% international; 74% from in state; 93% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 15% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Education, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,988; room/board: $11,000 Financial aid: (515) 961-1596; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,396

St. Ambrose University

Davenport IA (563) 333-6300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 352 Website: www.sau.edu Admissions email: admit@sau.edu Private; founded 1882 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,964 applied, 2,292 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1170. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,804 full time, 133 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 3% international; 44% from in state; 64% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 9% Psychology, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,113; room/board: $13,780 Financial aid: (563) 333-6318; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,604

University of Dubuque

Dubuque IA (563) 589-3200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 78 Website: www.dbq.edu Admissions email: admssns@dbq.edu Private; founded 1852 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,486 applied, 1,317 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: 13% in top

tenth, 36% in top quarter, 63% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,239 full time, 178 part time; 61% male, 39% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 4% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 3% international; 40% from in state; 61% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Airline/Commercial/ Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 6% Accounting, 6% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,190; room/board: $12,660 Financial aid: (563) 589-3125; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,581

University of Iowa

Iowa City IA (319) 335-3847 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 102 Website: www.uiowa.edu Admissions email: admissions@uiowa.edu Public; founded 1847 First-year admissions: 20242025: 27,770 applied, 23,222 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: 38% in top tenth, 74% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 21,005 full time, 1,468 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 3% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 1% international; 58% from in state; 28% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Basic Skills and Developmental/ Remedial Education, 9% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,622 in state, $33,710 out of state; room/board: $13,680 Financial aid: (319) 335-1450; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,644

University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls IA (319) 273-2881 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 10 Website: www.uni.edu Admissions email: admissions@uni.edu

Public; founded 1876 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,610 applied, 4,888 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,920 full time, 795 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 1% international; 92% from in state; 40% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Education, 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 5% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 5% Health Professions and Related Programs, 5% Psychology Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,936 in state, $21,712 out of state; room/ board: $9,986 Financial aid: (319) 273-2722; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,555

Upper Iowa University Fayette IA (800) 553-4150 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: uiu.edu/ Admissions email: admissionsoffice@uiu.edu Private; founded 1857 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 452 applied, 436 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,096 full time, 1,958 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 18% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 4% international; 31% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Psychology, General, 8% Elementary Education and Teaching, 8% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 6% Human Services, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $20,000; room/board: $11,329 Financial aid: (563) 425-5299; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,036

Waldorf University1

Forest City IA (641) 585-8112 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.waldorf.edu

Admissions email: admissions@waldorf.edu For-profit Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Wartburg College

Waverly IA (319) 382-8264 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 156 Website: www.wartburg.edu Admissions email: admissions@wartburg.edu Private; founded 1852 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,202 applied, 2,429 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-27. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,407 full time, 55 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 5% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 5% international; 68% from in state; 75% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Education, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Social Sciences, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $27,300; room/board: $12,410 Financial aid: (319) 352-8262; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,396

William Penn University1

Oskaloosa IA (641) 673-1012 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 53 Website: www.wmpenn.edu Admissions email: admissions@wmpenn.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

KANSAS Baker University

Baldwin City KS (800) 873-4282 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.bakeru.edu Admissions email: admission@bakeru.edu Private; founded 1858 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 996 applied, 938 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

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ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-21. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 831 full time, 433 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 10% black, 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 5% international; 64% from in state; 63% live on campus; 34% of students in fraternities, 36% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business/Commerce, General, 10% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, 9% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 9% Psychology, General, 5% Public Health, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,900; room/board: $12,600 Financial aid: (785) 594-4595; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,872

Barclay College1

Haviland KS (800) 862-0226 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 53 Website: www.barclaycollege.edu Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1917 Affiliation: Friends Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Benedictine College

Atchison KS (800) 467-5340 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 7 Website: www.benedictine.edu Admissions email: bcadmiss@benedictine.edu Private; founded 1858 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,721 applied, 2,664 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-29. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,256 full time, 148 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 1% international; 20% from in state; 73% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Theology/Theological Studies, 6% Elementary Education and Teaching, 6% Finance, General, 6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 5% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,750; room/board: $12,690 Financial aid: (913) 360-7484; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,125

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KANSAS Bethany College1

Lindsborg KS (800) 826-2281 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 46 Website: www.bethanylb.edu Admissions email: admissions@bethanylb.edu Private; founded 1881 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (785) 227-3380

Bethel College

North Newton KS (316) 284-5230 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 25 Website: www.bethekls.edu Admissions email: admissions@bethelks.edu Private; founded 1887 Affiliation: Mennonite Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,154 applied, 1,079 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-22. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 491 full time, 16 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 4% American Indian, 2% Asian, 20% black, 18% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 6% international; 47% from in state; 71% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 9% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 6% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,058; room/board: $11,764 Financial aid: (316) 284-5232; 89% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,085

Central Christian College of Kansas

McPherson KS (620) 241-0723 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.centralchristian.edu Admissions email: admissions@centralchristian.edu Private; founded 1884 Affiliation: Free Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 885 applied, 451 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 25% in top quarter, 56% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling

Undergraduate student body: 368 full time, 86 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 15% black, 22% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 3% international; 25% from in state; 95% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,500; room/board: $9,900 Financial aid: (620) 241-0723; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,964

Cleveland University– Kansas City1 Overland Park KS (816) 501-0100 Website: www.cleveland.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Donnelly College1

Kansas City KS (913) 621-8700 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), unranked Website: donnelly.edu Admissions email: admissions@donnelly.edu Private; founded 1949 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Emporia State University

Emporia KS (620) 341-5465 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 78 Website: www.emporia.edu/ Admissions email: go2esu@emporia.edu Public; founded 1863 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,918 applied, 1,874 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,091 full time, 305 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 4% international; 84% from in state; 24% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Education, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Psychology, 4% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,106 in state, $15,419 out of state; room/

board: $10,950 Financial aid: (620) 341-5453; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,043

Fort Hays State University1

Hays KS (800) 628-3478 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 78 Website: www.fhsu.edu Admissions email: tigers@fhsu.edu Public; founded 1902 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (785) 628-4408

Friends University1

Wichita KS (800) 794-6945 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 124 Website: www.friends.edu Admissions email: admission@friends.edu Private; founded 1898 Affiliation: Friends Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $34,192; room/board: $11,295 Financial aid: (316) 295-5599

Haskell Indian Nations University1

Lawrence KS (785) 749-8404 Website: www.haskell.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@haskell.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Hesston College1

Hesston KS (620) 327-4221 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), unranked Website: www.hesston.edu/ admissions Admissions email: admissions@hesston.edu Private; founded 1909 Affiliation: Mennonite Church Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (620) 327-8220

Kansas State University

Manhattan KS (785) 532-1521 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: www.k-state.edu Admissions email: apply@k-state.edu Public; founded 1863 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,432 applied, 12,653 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile:

20-27. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 13,975 full time, 1,674 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 27% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 11% Engineering, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Education Expenses: 2024-2025: $11,221 in state, $28,568 out of state; room/board: $11,270 Financial aid: (785) 532-6420; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,968

Kansas Wesleyan University1

Salina KS (785) 833-4305 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 37 Website: www.kwu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@kwu.edu Private; founded 1886 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (785) 833-4317

Manhattan Christian College1 Manhattan KS (785) 539-3571 Website: www.mccks.edu Admissions email: admit@mccks.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

McPherson College

McPherson KS (620) 242-0400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 19 Website: www.mcpherson.edu/ Admissions email: admiss@mcpherson.edu Private; founded 1887 Affiliation: Church of Brethren First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,846 applied, 1,417 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-23. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1

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MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe KS (913) 971-3380 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 95 Website: www.mnu.edu Admissions email: admissions@mnu.edu Private; founded 1966 Affiliation: Church of the Nazarene First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,099 applied, 866 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 945 full time, 259 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 14% black, 9% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 5% international; 60% from in state; 51% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 45% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Education, 5% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,620; room/board: $12,192 Financial aid: (913) 971-3298; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,474

Newman University1

Wichita KS (877) 639-6268 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 118 Website: www.newmanu.edu Admissions email: admissions@newmanu.edu Private; founded 1933 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (316) 942-4291

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Undergraduate student body: 870 full time, 6 part time; 67% male, 33% female; 3% American Indian, 2% Asian, 14% black, 14% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 6% international; 26% from in state; 81% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Education, 9% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,818; room/board: $10,400 Financial aid: (620) 242-0451; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,165

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BEST COLLEGES Ottawa University

Ottawa KS (785) 242-5200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 40 Website: www.ottawa.edu Admissions email: admiss@ottawa.edu Private; founded 1865 Affiliation: American Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-22. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 811 full time, 59 part time; 62% male, 38% female; 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 15% black, 19% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 6% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (602) 749-5120

Pittsburg State University1

Pittsburg KS (800) 854-7488 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 84 Website: www.pittstate.edu Admissions email: psuadmit@pittstate.edu Public; founded 1903 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (620) 235-4240

Southwestern College

Winfield KS (620) 229-6236 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 42 Website: www.sckans.edu Admissions email: scadmit@sckans.edu Private; founded 1885 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,447 applied, 1,077 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 5% in top tenth, 15% in top quarter, 58% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/18 Undergraduate student body: 609 full time, 329 part time; 66% male, 34% female; 4% American Indian, 2% Asian, 18% black, 16% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 2% international; 32% from in state; 81% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Organizational Leadership, 7% Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other, 6% Computer Science, 6% Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,814; room/board: $10,912 Financial aid: (620) 229-6215; 92% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,020

Sterling College1

Sterling KS (800) 346-1017 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 48 Website: www.sterling.edu Admissions email: admissions@sterling.edu Private; founded 1887 Affiliation: Presbyterian Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (620) 278-4226

Tabor College

Hillsboro KS (620) 947-3121 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 38 Website: www.tabor.edu Admissions email: admissions@tabor.edu Private; founded 1908 Affiliation: Mennonite Brethren Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 559 applied, 361 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-23. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 495 full time, 44 part time; 59% male, 41% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 9% black, 15% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 9% international; 48% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2024-2025: $45,850; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (620) 947-3121; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,514

University of Kansas

Lawrence KS (785) 864-3911 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 143 Website: www.ku.edu Admissions email: adm@ku.edu Public; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 20242025: 22,363 applied, 20,905 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-28. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/14 Undergraduate student body: 19,638 full time, 2,447 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian,

4% black, 11% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 3% international; 62% from in state; 27% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 24% in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Psychology, General, 5% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 5% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 4% Finance, General, 4% Journalism Expenses: 2024-2025: $12,102 in state, $30,432 out of state; room/board: $11,358 Financial aid: (785) 864-4700; 40% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,536

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth KS (913) 682-5151 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 92 Website: www.stmary.edu Admissions email: admiss@stmary.edu Private; founded 1923 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,159 applied, 1,004 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 824 full time, 202 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 16% black, 24% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 42% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,780; room/board: $10,280 Financial aid: (913) 758-6172; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,806

Washburn University

Topeka KS (785) 670-1030 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 74 Website: www.washburn.edu Admissions email: admissions@washburn.edu Public; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,849 applied, 1,849 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,794 full time, 1,494 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 16% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 6% international; 85% from in state; 19% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Public Administration and Social Service Professions Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,256 in state, $10,256 out of state; room/board: $10,881 Financial aid: (785) 670-1151; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,998

Wichita State University

Wichita KS (316) 978-3085 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 273 Website: www.wichita.edu Admissions email: admissions@wichita.edu Public; founded 1895 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,270 applied, 6,685 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 8,758 full time, 5,522 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 8% Asian, 7% black, 18% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 5% international; 85% from in state; 13% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Education, 11% Engineering, 6% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,322 in state, $19,240 out of state; room/ board: $14,080 Financial aid: (316) 978-3430; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,160

KENTUCKY Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes KY (606) 368-6146 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 33 Website: www.alc.edu Admissions email: admissions@alc.edu

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Private; founded 1923 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,673 applied, 1,078 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-21. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 61% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 551 full time, 37 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 3% black, 2% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 92% white, 1% international; 79% from in state; 89% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 22% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Communication, General, 7% History Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,058; room/board: $8,906 Financial aid: (606) 368-6058; 88% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,016

Asbury University

Wilmore KY (859) 858-5374 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 23 Website: asbury.edu Admissions email: Admissions@asbury.edu Private; founded 1890 Affiliation: Wesleyan First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,371 applied, 1,308 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-27. High school rank: 33% in top tenth, 59% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,495 full time, 571 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 98% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% Theology and Religious Vocations, 9% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 8% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $34,342; room/board: $10,992 Financial aid: (859) 858-3511; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,459

Bellarmine University Louisville KY (502) 272-8000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301

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KENTUCKY Website: www.bellarmine.edu Admissions email: admissions@bellarmine.edu Private; founded 1950 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,779 applied, 4,115 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,084 full time, 119 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 11% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 2% international; 70% from in state; 46% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,490; room/board: $11,310 Financial aid: (502) 272-7300; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,162

Berea College

Berea KY (859) 985-3500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 45 Website: www.berea.edu Admissions email: admissions@berea.edu Private; founded 1855 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,857 applied, 746 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: 46% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/31 Undergraduate student body: 1,514 full time, 13 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 20% black, 18% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 9% international Most popular majors: 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Social Sciences, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,480; room/board: $9,142 Financial aid: (859) 985-3310; 100% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $59,665

Brescia University1

Owensboro KY (270) 686-4241 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 30

Website: www.brescia.edu Admissions email: admissions@brescia.edu Private; founded 1925 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (270) 686-4204

Campbellsville University1

Campbellsville KY (270) 789-5220 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 82 Website: www.campbellsville.edu Admissions email: admissions@campbellsville.edu Private; founded 1906 Affiliation: Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (270) 789-5013

Centre College

Danville KY (859) 238-5350 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 55 Website: www.centre.edu Admissions email: admission@centre.edu Private; founded 1819 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,747 applied, 2,037 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-32. High school rank: 41% in top tenth, 71% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/30 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,399 full time, 5 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 6% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 4% international; 56% from in state; 99% live on campus; 52% of students in fraternities, 53% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Psychology, General, 7% Political Science and Government, General, 6% History, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,490; room/board: $14,850 Financial aid: (859) 238-5365; 49% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $51,740

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College1 Pineville KY (606) 337-3196 Website: www.ccbbc.edu Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Eastern Kentucky University

RIchmond KY (859) 622-2106 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.eku.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@eku.edu Public; founded 1906 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,017 applied, 8,731 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/5 Undergraduate student body: 10,600 full time, 2,848 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 38% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 10% Psychology, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,280 in state, $23,500 out of state; room/board: $12,268 Financial aid: (859) 622-2361; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,957

Galen College of Nursing–Louisville1

Louisville KY (502) 813-4747 Website: galencollege.edu/ campuses/louisville Admissions email: admissions@galencollege.edu For-profit; founded 1989 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (502) 410-6290

Georgetown College

Georgetown KY (502) 863-8000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 180 Website: www.georgetowncollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@georgetowncollege.edu Private; founded 1829 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,353 applied, 1,232 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-25. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,091 full time, 20 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 5% international; 81% from in state; 94% live on campus; 20% of students in fraternities, 32% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,677; room/board: $11,684 Financial aid: (502) 863-8027; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,068

Kentucky Christian University1

Grayson KY (800) 522-3181 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 63 Website: www.kcu.edu Admissions email: knights@kcu.edu Private; founded 1919 Affiliation: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (606) 474-3226

Kentucky State University2

Frankfort KY (502) 597-6813 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 36 Website: www.kysu.edu Admissions email: admissions@kysu.edu Public; founded 1886 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,453 applied, 1,396 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 12-14. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,217 full time, 716 part time Most popular majors: 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 0% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 0% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 0% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,807 in state, $14,148 out of state; room/ board: $8,210 Financial aid: (502) 597-5760; 91% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,159

Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro KY (800) 999-0592 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 21 Website: kwc.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@kwc.edu

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Lindsey Wilson University

Columbia KY (800) 264-0138 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 90 Website: www.lindsey.edu Admissions email: admissions@lindsey.edu Private; founded 1903 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 30% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,515 full time, 182 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 12% black, 0% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 10% international; 78% from in state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Human Services, General, 17% Business/Commerce, General, 7% Psychology, General, 5% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 5% Speech Communication and Rhetoric Expenses: 2025-2026: $28,392; room/board: $10,382 Financial aid: (270) 384-8022; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,188

Midway University Midway KY (800) 952-4122 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 71 Website: www.midway.edu Admissions email: admissions@midway.edu Private; founded 1847

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Private; founded 1858 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,377 applied, 1,576 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 12-24. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 825 full time, 29 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 16% black, 4% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 0% international; 62% from in state; 55% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business/Commerce, General, 12% Psychology, General, 8% Graphic Design, 8% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 7% Health Services/Allied Health/ Health Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,030; room/board: $12,210 Financial aid: (270) 852-3130

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BEST COLLEGES Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,071 applied, 1,019 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-25. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 16% in top quarter, 55% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,077 full time, 675 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 12% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 3% international; 76% from in state; 35% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Education, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $28,150; room/board: $9,560 Financial aid: (859) 846-5494; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,609

Morehead State University

Morehead KY (800) 585-6781 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 27 Website: moreheadstate.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@moreheadstate.edu Public; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,134 applied, 7,052 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,507 full time, 3,751 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 3% American Indian, 3% Asian, 3% black, 84% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 4% international; 92% from in state; 33% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 11% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% General Studies, 6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 5% Elementary Education and Teaching, 5% Engineering Technology, General, 5% Social Work Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,444 in state, $15,614 out of state; room/board: $11,470 Financial aid: (606) 783-2011; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,915

Murray State University

Murray KY (270) 809-3741 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 14 Website: www.murraystate.edu Admissions email: msu.admissions@murraystate.edu Public; founded 1922 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,486 applied, 8,984 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,162 full time, 2,119 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 9% international; N/A from in state; 35% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Education, 7% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,320 in state, $19,332 out of state; room/board: $11,490 Financial aid: (270) 809-2546; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,363

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights KY (859) 572-5220 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.nku.edu Admissions email: beanorse@nku.edu Public; founded 1968 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,768 applied, 6,453 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/19 Undergraduate student body: 7,069 full time, 3,093 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 4% international; 69% from in state; 14% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 7% Psychology, General, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Elementary

Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,496 in state, $22,752 out of state; room/board: $12,924 Financial aid: (859) 572-6437; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,872

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary1

Louisville KY (800) 626-5525 Website: www.sbts.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@sbts.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Spalding University

Louisville KY (502) 585-7111 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 54 Website: www.spalding.edu Admissions email: admissions@spalding.edu Private; founded 1814 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 727 applied, 723 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-22. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 518 full time, 200 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 23% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 1% international; 72% from in state; 25% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Curriculum and Instruction, 13% Clinical Psychology, 10% Occupational Therapy/Therapist, 9% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 8% Business/Commerce, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Sullivan University1 Louisville KY (502) 456-6504 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), unranked Website: www.sullivan.edu Admissions email: admissions@sullivan.edu For-profit Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Thomas More University1 Crestview Hills KY (800) 825-4557 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 85

Website: www.thomasmore.edu Admissions email: admissions@thomasmore.edu Private; founded 1921 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (859) 344-3319

Transylvania University

Lexington KY (859) 233-8242 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 109 Website: www.transy.edu Admissions email: admissions@transy.edu Private; founded 1780 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,851 applied, 1,602 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-30. High school rank: 36% in top tenth, 61% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 992 full time, 13 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 0% international; 83% from in state; 57% live on campus; 49% of students in fraternities, 44% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,920; room/board: $15,209 Financial aid: (859) 233-8239; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,032

Union Commonwealth University1 Barbourville KY (606) 546-4151 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 96 Website: www.unionky.edu Admissions email: enroll@unionky.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (606) 546-1224

University of Kentucky

Lexington KY (859) 257-2000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 143 Website: www.uky.edu Admissions email: admissions@uky.edu Public; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 20242025: 31,376 applied, 29,163 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 85% in top half

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Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 23,390 full time, 2,144 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 6% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 1% international; 67% from in state; 32% live on campus; 19% of students in fraternities, 29% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Engineering, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,907 in state, $35,164 out of state; room/board: $16,696 Financial aid: (859) 257-6547; 48% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,855

University of Louisville

Louisville KY (502) 852-6531 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: www.louisville.edu Admissions email: admitme@louisville.edu Public; founded 1798 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,668 applied, 12,442 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-27. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 52% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 12,379 full time, 4,707 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 16% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 2% international; 76% from in state; 26% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Engineering, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Education, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2024-2025: $13,136 in state, $29,482 out of state; room/board: $12,176 Financial aid: (502) 852-5511; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,149

University of Pikeville Pikeville KY (606) 218-5251 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.upike.edu/ Admissions email: wewantyou@upike.edu Private; founded 1889 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)

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LOUISIANA First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,330 applied, 2,053 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/20 Undergraduate student body: 1,110 full time, 462 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 1% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 82% white, 6% international; 75% from in state; 57% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $25,650; room/board: $9,300 Financial aid: (606) 218-5253; 100% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,081

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg KY (606) 539-4240 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.ucumberlands.edu Admissions email: admissions@ucumberlands.edu Private; founded 1888 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,025 applied, 2,989 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-22. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/2 Undergraduate student body: 5,867 full time, 1,745 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 3% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 2% international; 79% from in state; 31% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% General Studies, 13% Business/Commerce, General, 10% Psychology, General, 8% Elementary Education and Teaching, 8% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,875; room/board: $9,300 Financial aid: (606) 539-4220; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,569

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green KY (270) 745-2551 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 363 Website: www.wku.edu Admissions email: admission@wku.edu Public; founded 1906 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,840 applied, 9,237 accepted.

Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-21. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 11,194 full time, 2,823 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 1% international; 70% from in state; 35% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 5% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% General Studies, 4% Psychology, General Expenses: 2024-2025: $11,652 in state, $27,000 out of state; room/board: $12,582 Financial aid: (270) 745-2755; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,487

LOUISIANA Centenary College

Shreveport LA (318) 841-7243 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 143 Website: www.centenary.edu Admissions email: admission@centenary.edu Private; founded 1825 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,715 applied, 956 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/15 Undergraduate student body: 687 full time, 6 part time Most popular majors: 31% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Psychology, 10% Visual and Performing Arts, 6% English Language and Literature/Letters Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,450; room/board: $15,200 Financial aid: (318) 869-5137; 87% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,249

Dillard University

New Orleans LA (800) 216-6637 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 156 Website: www.dillard.edu Admissions email: admissions@dillard.edu Private; founded 1869 Affiliation: Interdenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,618 applied, 6,153 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-22. High school rank: N/A

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,028 full time, 40 part time; 28% male, 72% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 85% black, 1% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 3% international; 55% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Criminal Justice/ Safety Studies, 9% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 9% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $20,118; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (504) 816-4864

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Baton Rouge LA (225) 768-1700 Website: www.ololcollege.edu/ Admissions email: ololcinfo@ololcollege.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Grambling State University1

Grambling LA (318) 274-6183 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 103 Website: www.gram.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@gram.edu Public; founded 1901 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (318) 274-6328

Louisiana Christian University

Pineville LA (318) 487-7259 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 106 Website: www.lcuniversity.edu Admissions email: admissions@lcuniversity.edu Private; founded 1906 Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 640 full time, 123 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 28% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 7% international; 84% from in

state; 70% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Education, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (318) 487-7387

Website: www.lsus.edu Admissions email: admissions@lsus.edu Public; founded 1967 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $7,519 in state, $7,519 out of state; room/ board: $11,030 Financial aid: (318) 797-5363

Louisiana State University– Alexandria1

Ruston LA (318) 257-3036 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.latech.edu/ Admissions email: bulldog@latech.edu Public; founded 1894 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,242 applied, 7,478 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-27. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 8,267 full time, 2,791 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 12% black, 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 4% international; 90% from in state; 22% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Mechanical Engineering, 5% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 5% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,400 in state, $20,313 out of state; room/board: $11,487 Financial aid: (318) 257-2641; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,537

Alexandria LA (318) 473-6417 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 46 Website: www.lsua.edu Admissions email: admissions@lsua.edu Public; founded 1960 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (318) 473-6477

Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge LA (225) 578-1175 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 169 Website: www.lsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@lsu.edu Public; founded 1860 First-year admissions: 20242025: 47,065 applied, 34,513 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-30. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/15 Undergraduate student body: 29,297 full time, 4,945 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 21% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 1% international; 66% from in state; 29% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 24% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Engineering, 9% Education, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,551 in state, $29,229 out of state; room/board: $15,686 Financial aid: (225) 578-3103; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,944

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Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans LA (504) 865-3240 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 222 Website: www.loyno.edu Admissions email: admit@loyno.edu Private; founded 1912 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,140 applied, 4,783 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-26. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,671 full time, 361 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 21% black, 21% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander,

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BEST COLLEGES 44% white, 4% international; 52% from in state; 35% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Visual and Performing Arts, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Social Sciences, 12% Psychology, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $51,664; room/board: $15,180 Financial aid: (504) 865-3231; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,267

McNeese State University

Lake Charles LA (337) 475-5504 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 81 Website: www.mcneese.edu Admissions email: admissions@mcneese.edu Public; founded 1939 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,904 applied, 3,054 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-23. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/14 Undergraduate student body: 4,668 full time, 1,052 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 19% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 7% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (337) 475-5065

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux LA (985) 448-4507 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 64 Website: www.nicholls.edu Admissions email: nicholls@nicholls.edu Public; founded 1948 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,631 applied, 4,009 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-24. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,289 full time, 1,250 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 18% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 2% international; 92% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 12% Business

Administration and Management, General, 10% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 9% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 7% General Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,149 in state, $9,242 out of state; room/ board: $11,412 Financial aid: (985) 448-4047; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches LA (318) 357-4078 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 59 Website: www.nsula.edu Admissions email: applications@nsula.edu Public; founded 1884 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,970 applied, 2,740 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,372 full time, 3,223 part time; 31% male, 69% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 29% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 22% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 35% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,864 in state, $19,652 out of state; room/ board: $10,926 Financial aid: (318) 357-5961; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,551

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond LA (800) 222-7358 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 74 Website: www.southeastern.edu Admissions email: admissions@southeastern.edu Public; founded 1925 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,331 applied, 5,943 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-25. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 8,015 full time, 5,181 part time; 38% male, 62% female;

0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 20% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 2% international; 97% from in state; 28% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2024-2025: $8,373 in state, $20,851 out of state; room/ board: $9,900 Financial aid: (985) 549-2244; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Southern University and A&M College

Baton Rouge LA (225) 771-2430 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.subr.edu Admissions email: admit@subr.edu Public; founded 1880 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 24,340 applied, 8,547 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-19. High school rank: 6% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 55% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,552 full time, 1,161 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 94% black, 1% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 0% international; 68% from in state; 32% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 11% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,290 in state, $10,479 out of state; room/ board: $2,926 Financial aid: (225) 771-3011; 90% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,886

Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans LA (504) 286-5314 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: www.suno.edu Admissions email: admissions@suno.edu Public; founded 1956 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,513 applied, 5,543 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 14-18. High school rank: 1% in top tenth, 1% in top quarter, 37% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 910 full time, 1,269 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 90% black, 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 1% international; 89% from in state; 21% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 15% Psychology, General, 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% General Studies, 8% Education, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,001 in state, $18,901 out of state; room/board: $16,085 Financial aid: (504) 284-5435; 97% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $5,500

St. Joseph Seminary College1 St. Benedict LA (504) 892-1800 Website: www.sjasc.edu Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans LA (504) 865-5731 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 69 Website: tulane.edu Admissions email: undergrad.admission@tulane.edu Private; founded 1834 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 32,609 applied, 4,559 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 31-34. High school rank: 53% in top tenth, 79% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/10 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 7,248 full time, 35 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 6% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 5% international; 13% from in state; 56% live on campus; 32% of students in fraternities, 53% in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Social Sciences, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $71,997; room/board: $19,726 Financial aid: (504) 865-5723; 29% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $60,932

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University of Holy Cross1

New Orleans LA (504) 398-2175 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 107 Website: www.uhcno.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@UHCNO.edu Private; founded 1916 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $2,505; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (504) 398-2133

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette LA (337) 482-6553 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.louisiana.edu Admissions email: admissions@louisiana.edu Public; founded 1898 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,099 applied, 9,650 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-28. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 11,310 full time, 2,122 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 27% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 1% international; 95% from in state; 29% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% General Studies, 12% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 7% Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Business Administration and Management, General Expenses: 2024-2025: $10,418 in state, $24,146 out of state; room/board: $11,988 Financial aid: (337) 482-6506; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,418

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe LA (318) 342-5430 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 358 Website: www.ulm.edu Admissions email: admissions@ulm.edu Public; founded 1931 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,224 applied, 3,574 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 48% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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MAINE Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 4,155 full time, 2,607 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 24% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 9% international; 85% from in state; 37% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (318) 342-5325

University of New Orleans

New Orleans LA (504) 280-6595 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.uno.edu Admissions email: admissions@uno.edu Public; founded 1958 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,423 applied, 5,449 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,108 full time, 679 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 24% black, 16% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 39% white, 2% international; 91% from in state; 13% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Business Administration, Management and Operations, 7% Biology, General, 5% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 4% Computer Science, 4% Mechanical Engineering Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,354 in state, $14,190 out of state; room/ board: $10,670 Financial aid: (504) 280-6603

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans LA (504) 520-7388 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 16 Website: www.xula.edu Admissions email: apply@xula.edu Private; founded 1925 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,260 applied, 7,083 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-24. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 52% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,561 full time, 127 part time; 24% male, 76% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 86% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 3% international;

31% from in state; 67% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Psychology, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $30,042; room/board: $12,126 Financial aid: (504) 520-7835; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,672

MAINE Bates College

Indian, 11% Asian, 5% black, 15% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 7% international; 11% from in state; 94% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 15% Political Science and Government, General, 11% Mathematics, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Computer Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $71,740; room/board: $19,560 Financial aid: (207) 725-3144; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $68,758

Lewiston ME (207) 786-6000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 24 Website: www.bates.edu Admissions email: admission@bates.edu Private; founded 1855 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,027 applied, 1,336 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14201530. High school rank: 61% in top tenth, 84% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/10 Undergraduate student body: 1,684 full time, 0 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 4% black, 10% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 10% international; 9% from in state; 92% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Social Sciences, 20% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Psychology, 8% Natural Resources and Conservation, 6% Mathematics and Statistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,146; room/board: $19,784 Financial aid: (207) 786-6096; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $64,535

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Brunswick ME (207) 725-3100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 5 Website: www.bowdoin.edu Admissions email: admissions@bowdoin.edu Private; founded 1794 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 13,265 applied, 946 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14701550. High school rank: 85% in top tenth, 94% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 1,873 full time, 8 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American

Waterville ME (207) 859-4800 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 24 Website: www.colby.edu Admissions email: admissions@colby.edu Private; founded 1813 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 19,187 applied, 1,360 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14601550. High school rank: 86% in top tenth, 98% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/3 Undergraduate student body: 2,407 full time, 5 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 5% black, 8% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 11% international; N/A from in state; 95% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Social Sciences, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Psychology, 8% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 7% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $72,910; room/board: $18,740 Financial aid: (800) 723-4033; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $73,316

Bar Harbor ME (800) 528-0025 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 126 Website: www.coa.edu Admissions email: inquiry@coa.edu Private; founded 1969 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 476 applied, 334 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12401430. High school rank: 40% in top tenth, 60% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 341 full time, 10 part time; 28%

male, 72% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 4% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 22% international; 14% from in state; 77% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 100% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Architecture and Related Services, 0% Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,464; room/board: $10,716 Financial aid: (207) 801-5645; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,959

Husson University

Bangor ME (207) 941-7100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.husson.edu/ Admissions email: admit@husson.edu Private; founded 1898 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,856 applied, 2,374 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10001220. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,895 full time, 857 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 80% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 6% international; 60% from in state; 41% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Health Professions and Related Programs, 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $25,326; room/board: $13,316 Financial aid: (207) 941-7156; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,999

Maine College of Art1 Portland ME (800) 699-1509 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.meca.edu Admissions email: admissions@meca.edu Private; founded 1882 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (207) 699-5073

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Castine ME (207) 326-2206 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 7 Website: www.mainemaritime.edu Admissions email: admissions@mma.edu Public; founded 1941 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,311 applied, 735 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10951260. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/30, notification date: 10/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 859 full time, 86 part time; 80% male, 20% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 6% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 1% international; 55% from in state; 58% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 36% Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 28% Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, 10% International Business/Trade/ Commerce, 5% Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,612 in state, $31,440 out of state; room/board: $12,502 Financial aid: (207) 326-2682; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,541

St. Joseph’s College1

Standish ME (207) 893-7746 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 94 Website: www.sjcme.edu Admissions email: admission@sjcme.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Thomas College1

Waterville ME (800) 339-7001 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.thomas.edu Admissions email: admiss@thomas.edu Private; founded 1894 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,654; room/board: $14,656 Financial aid: (207) 859-1105; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,550

Unity Environmental University1 Unity ME (800) 624-1024 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.unity.edu Admissions email: admissions@unity.edu

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University of Maine

Orono ME (207) 581-1561 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.umaine.edu Admissions email: umaineadmissions@maine.edu Public; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,044 applied, 13,572 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,356 full time, 2,120 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 82% white, 2% international; 64% from in state; 42% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Engineering, 8% Education, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,686 in state, $37,836 out of state; room/board: $13,410 Financial aid: (207) 581-1324; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,273

University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington ME (207) 778-7050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 9 Website: www.farmington.edu Admissions email: umfadmit@maine.edu Public; founded 1864 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,496 applied, 1,447 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1240. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 10/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 978 full time, 699 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 86% white, 0% international; 83% from in state; 55% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Psychology, General, 9% Elementary Education and Teaching, 8% Early Childhood

Education and Teaching, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Creative Writing Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,658 in state, $24,798 out of state; room/board: $11,875 Financial aid: (207) 778-7100; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,894

University of Maine– Augusta1

Augusta ME (207) 621-3465 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 45 Website: www.uma.edu Admissions email: umaadm@maine.edu Public; founded 1965 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (207) 621-3141

University of Maine– Fort Kent

Fort Kent ME (207) 834-7600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 31 Website: www.umfk.edu Admissions email: umfklife@maine.edu Public; founded 1878 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 621 applied, 492 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 334 full time, 1,132 part time; 31% male, 69% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 13% international; N/A from in state; 22% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 70% Nursing Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,720 in state, $15,390 out of state; room/ board: $9,950 Financial aid: (207) 581-1371; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,187

University of Maine– Presque Isle1

Presque Isle ME (207) 768-9532 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 48 Website: www.umpi.edu/ admissions/ Admissions email: umpi-admissions@maine.edu Public; founded 1903 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,708 in state, $15,378 out of state; room/ board: $11,126

Financial aid: (207) 768-9510; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,024

University of New England2

Biddeford ME (800) 477-4863 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 293 Website: www.une.edu Admissions email: admissions@une.edu Private; founded 1831 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,958 applied, 4,543 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,114 full time, 1,770 part time Most popular majors: 42% Health Professions and Related Programs, 27% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 4% Education, 4% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,900; room/board: $18,690 Financial aid: (207) 602-2342; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,304

University of Southern Maine1 Portland ME (207) 780-5670 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 128 Website: www.usm.maine.edu Admissions email: admitusm@maine.edu Public; founded 1878 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (207) 780-5118

MARYLAND Bowie State University

Bowie MD (301) 860-3415 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 116 Website: www.bowiestate.edu Admissions email: ugradadmission@bowiestate.edu Public; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,631 applied, 5,163 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 770-970. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,309 full time, 827 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 81% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 3% white, 2% international

Most popular majors: 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 12% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 11% Psychology, 10% Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,529 in state, $20,464 out of state; room/ board: $12,726 Financial aid: (301) 860-3545; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,050

Capitol Technology University

Laurel MD (800) 950-1992 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.captechu.edu Admissions email: admissions@captechu.edu Private; founded 1927 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 263 full time, 56 part time; 82% male, 18% female; 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 44% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 29% white, 3% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2024-2025: $27,608; room/board: $7,786 Financial aid: (301) 369-2324

Coppin State University

Baltimore MD (410) 951-3600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.coppin.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@coppin.edu Public; founded 1900 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,946 applied, 4,100 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1020. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,548 full time, 359 part time; 26% male, 74% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 85% black, 5% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 4% international; 77% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 10% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 7% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 7% Psychology, General, 7%

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Social Work Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,100 in state, $14,023 out of state; room/ board: $11,875 Financial aid: (410) 951-3636

Frostburg State University

Frostburg MD (301) 687-4201 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.frostburg.edu Admissions email: fsuadmissions@frostburg.edu Public; founded 1898 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,035 applied, 4,491 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 970-1170. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,111 full time, 508 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 22% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 2% international Most popular majors: 21% Social Sciences, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,889 in state, $46,673 out of state; room/board: $12,576 Financial aid: (301) 687-4301; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Goucher College

Baltimore MD (800) 468-2437 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 126 Website: www.goucher.edu Admissions email: admissions@goucher.edu Private; founded 1885 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,682 applied, 2,861 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10801366. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 939 full time, 38 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 29% black, 13% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 84% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Social Sciences, 15% Psychology, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% English Language and Literature/ Letters, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,300; room/board: $17,700

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Hood College

Frederick MD (301) 696-3400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 55 Website: www.hood.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@hood.edu Private; founded 1893 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,352 applied, 2,607 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 48% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,172 full time, 26 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 18% black, 17% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 58% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Psychology, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,380; room/board: $16,600 Financial aid: (301) 696-3411; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,494

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore MD (410) 516-8171 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 7 Website: www.jhu.edu Admissions email: gotojhu@jhu.edu Private; founded 1876 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 45,895 applied, 2,954 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 15201570. High school rank: 100% in top tenth, 100% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/13 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/3 Undergraduate student body: 5,681 full time, 675 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 29% Asian, 8% black, 19% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 19% white, 15% international; 13% from in state; 46% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, 10% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 10% Neuroscience, 8% Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, 8% Public Health, General

Expenses: 2025-2026: $67,170; room/board: $21,002 Financial aid: (410) 516-8028; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $64,946

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore MD (410) 617-5012 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 7 Website: www.loyola.edu Admissions email: admission@loyola.edu Private; founded 1852 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,797 applied, 8,151 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12001370. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/31 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 3,809 full time, 34 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 12% black, 15% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 2% international; 21% from in state; 77% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Psychology, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $59,150; room/board: $18,690 Financial aid: (410) 617-2576; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,971

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore MD (410) 225-2222 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.mica.edu Admissions email: admissions@mica.edu Private; founded 1826 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,195 applied, 2,454 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,127 full time, 26 part time; 24% male, 76% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 11% black, 12% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 31% white, 20% international; 36% from in state; 46% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (410) 225-2285

McDaniel College

Westminster MD (800) 638-5005 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 72 Website: www.mcdaniel.edu Admissions email: admissions@mcdaniel.edu Private; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,237 applied, 3,302 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): 7/31 Undergraduate student body: 1,604 full time, 27 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 24% black, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 1% international; 76% from in state; 79% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 29% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Psychology, General, 9% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Speech Communication and Rhetoric Expenses: 2025-2026: $54,125; room/board: $13,424 Financial aid: (410) 857-2233; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $48,058

Morgan State University

Baltimore MD (443) 885-8500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.morgan.edu Admissions email: admissions@morgan.edu Public; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 20242025: 23,361 applied, 19,209 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 840-1070. High school rank: 6% in top tenth, 23% in top quarter, 61% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 8,376 full time, 651 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 76% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 6% international; 54% from in state; 54% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 9% Engineering, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,346 in state, $19,456 out of state; room/ board: $14,205

Financial aid: (443) 885-3170; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,018

Mount St. Mary’s University

Emmitsburg MD (800) 448-4347 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 72 Website: msmary.edu Admissions email: admissions@msmary.edu Private; founded 1808 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,041 applied, 4,459 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10461280. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/25 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,683 full time, 148 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 20% black, 17% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 5% international; N/A from in state; 73% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Social Sciences, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,200; room/board: $15,540 Financial aid: (301) 447-5207; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,943

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore MD (410) 532-5330 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 50 Website: www.ndm.edu Admissions email: admiss@ndm.edu Private; founded 1895 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,803 applied, 2,303 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10331210. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 597 full time, 112 part time; 21% male, 79% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 37% black, 13% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 28% white, 4% international; 96% from in state; 44% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 62% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 10% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General

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Salisbury University

Salisbury MD (410) 543-6161 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 45 Website: www.salisbury.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@salisbury.edu Public; founded 1925 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,845 applied, 7,737 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11801320. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,830 full time, 458 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 13% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 1% international; 84% from in state; 37% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Education, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,084 in state, $22,174 out of state; room/board: $13,900 Financial aid: (410) 543-6165; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,160

Stevenson University

Owings Mills MD (877) 468-6852 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 70 Website: www.stevenson.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@stevenson.edu Private; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,709 applied, 4,505 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,801 full time, 286 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 32% black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 1% international; 76% from in state; 59% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities

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Studies and Humanities, Other, 7% Liberal Arts and Sciences/ Liberal Studies, 3% Business Administration and Management, General, 3% Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,275; room/board: $14,700 Financial aid: (410) 532-5369; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,473

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BEST COLLEGES Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,270; room/board: $15,616 Financial aid: (443) 334-3200; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,801

St. John’s College

Annapolis MD (410) 626-2522 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 84 Website: www.sjc.edu Admissions email: annapolis.admissions@sjc.edu Private; founded 1696 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 849 applied, 469 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12701470. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 60% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/5 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/19 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 469 full time, 2 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 1% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 14% international; 14% from in state; 75% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 100% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,317; room/board: $16,428 Financial aid: (410) 626-2502; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,265

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

St. Marys City MD (240) 895-5000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: www.smcm.edu Admissions email: admissions@smcm.edu Public; founded 1840 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,401 applied, 2,334 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11431340. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,593 full time, 39 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 11% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 0% international; 89% from in state; 82% live

on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Social Sciences, 18% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 14% Psychology, 8% Natural Resources and Conservation, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,692 in state, $32,251 out of state; room/board: $15,702 Financial aid: (240) 895-3000; 45% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,375

Towson University

Towson MD (410) 704-2113 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 11 Website: www.towson.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@towson.edu Public; founded 1866 First-year admissions: 20242025: 19,777 applied, 16,212 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1235. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 14,415 full time, 1,849 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 36% black, 11% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 38% white, 1% international; 91% from in state; 33% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Psychology, General, 6% Information Technology, 6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 5% Social Sciences, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,186 in state, $31,332 out of state; room/board: $16,666 Financial aid: (410) 704-4236; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,256

United States Naval Academy

Annapolis MD (410) 293-1915 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 3 Website: www.usna.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1845 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 15,149 applied, 1,405 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1210-1410. High school rank: 63% in top tenth, 86% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/31 Undergraduate student body: 4,474 full time, 0 part time; 70% male, 30% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 7% black, 15% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 1% international; N/A from in

state; 100% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 42% Engineering, 19% Social Sciences, 11% Physical Sciences, 5% English Language and Literature/Letters, 5% Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art Expenses: 2024-2025: $0 in state, $0 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Baltimore

Baltimore MD (410) 837-4777 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 76 Website: www.ubalt.edu Admissions email: admission@ubalt.edu Public; founded 1925 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 127 applied, 100 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 740-1330. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/30 Undergraduate student body: 659 full time, 663 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 51% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 25% white, 1% international; 94% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 10% Communications Technologies/ Technicians and Support Services, 10% Psychology, 9% Public Administration and Social Service Professions Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,200 in state, $24,474 out of state; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (410) 837-4763; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,412

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Baltimore MD (410) 455-2292 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 127 Website: www.umbc.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@umbc.edu Public; founded 1966 First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,325 applied, 10,375 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1240-1420. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 53% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 9,414 full time, 1,353 part time;

54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 24% Asian, 25% black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 28% white, 5% international; 91% from in state; 36% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 13% Psychology, 10% Social Sciences, 8% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,539 in state, $31,225 out of state; room/board: $14,771 Financial aid: (410) 455-2387; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,050

University of Maryland, College Park

College Park MD (301) 314-8377 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 42 Website: www.umd.edu Admissions email: ApplyMaryland@umd.edu Public; founded 1856 First-year admissions: 20242025: 60,042 applied, 26,897 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1390-1530. High school rank: 73% in top tenth, 88% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/20 Undergraduate student body: 29,106 full time, 1,888 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 24% Asian, 13% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 39% white, 3% international; 78% from in state; 39% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Social Sciences, 11% Engineering, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,809 in state, $41,186 out of state; room/board: $15,659 Financial aid: (301) 314-8377; 35% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,033

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne MD (410) 651-6410 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.umes.edu Admissions email: umesadmissions@umes.edu Public; founded 1886 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,224 applied, 8,897 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 860-1098. High school rank: N/A

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Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/10 Undergraduate student body: 2,263 full time, 213 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 76% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 8% white, 3% international; 72% from in state; 69% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Criminal Justice/ Police Science, 7% Aeronautics/ Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, 7% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, 7% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (410) 651-6172

Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park MD (301) 891-4000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.wau.edu/ Admissions email: enroll@wau.edu Private; founded 1904 Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,612 applied, 1,246 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 860-1130. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 408 full time, 105 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 37% black, 24% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 7% white, 15% international Most popular majors: 22% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,604; room/board: $12,500 Financial aid: (301) 891-4233

Washington College

Chestertown MD (410) 778-7700 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 92 Website: www.washcoll.edu Admissions email: wc_admissions@washcoll.edu Private; founded 1782 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,048 applied, 2,303 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11401390. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 889 full time, 27 part time; 44%

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MASSACHU SETTS male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 10% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 1% international; 44% from in state; 84% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Economics, General, 9% Environmental Science, 7% English Language and Literature, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $56,988; room/board: $17,790 Financial aid: (410) 778-7214; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,849

MASSACHUSETTS American International College1

Springfield MA (413) 205-3201 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.aic.edu Admissions email: admissions@aic.edu Private; founded 1885 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (413) 205-3521

Amherst College

Amherst MA (413) 542-2328 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 2 Website: www.amherst.edu Admissions email: admission@amherst.edu Private; founded 1821 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 13,743 applied, 1,238 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14901580. High school rank: 93% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 1,881 full time, 0 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 9% black, 14% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 36% white, 13% international; 14% from in state; 97% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 11% Mathematics, General, 7% Computer Science, 7% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 5% English Language and Literature, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,830; room/board: $19,260 Financial aid: (413) 542-2296; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $72,409

Anna Maria College1 Paxton MA (508) 849-3360 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.annamaria.edu Admissions email: admissions@annamaria.edu Private; founded 1946 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (508) 849-3363

Assumption University Worcester MA (866) 477-7776 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 50 Website: www.assumption.edu Admissions email: admiss@assumption.edu Private; founded 1904 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,898 applied, 4,894 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,660 full time, 53 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 3% international; 71% from in state; 78% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 10% Marketing/ Marketing Management, General, 8% Psychology, General, 8% Rehabilitation Science, 7% Business Administration and Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,420; room/board: $16,344 Financial aid: (508) 767-7158; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,427

Babson College

Babson Park MA (781) 239-5522 U.S. News ranking: Business, unranked Website: www.babson.edu Admissions email: ugradadmission@babson.edu Private; founded 1919 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,381 applied, 1,603 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/2 Undergraduate student body: 2,734 full time, 25 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 5% black, 17% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander,

27% white, 28% international; 17% from in state; 76% live on campus; 11% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 100% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Architecture and Related Services, 0% Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,560; room/board: $22,346 Financial aid: (781) 239-4015; 34% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $52,461

Bay Path University

Longmeadow MA (413) 565-1331 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 133 Website: www.baypath.edu Admissions email: admiss@baypath.edu Private; founded 1897 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10101210. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 819 full time, 358 part time; 2% male, 98% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 13% black, 27% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 0% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,302; room/board: $13,582 Financial aid: (413) 565-1256

Bentley University

Waltham MA (781) 891-2244 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 1 Website: www.bentley.edu/ Admissions email: ugadmission@bentley.edu Private; founded 1917 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,012 applied, 4,961 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12801430. High school rank: 34% in top tenth, 66% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/19 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 4,478 full time, 46 part time; 60% male, 40% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 4% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 15% international; 47% from in state; 73% live on campus; 11% of students in fraternities, 19% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Finance, General, 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Marketing/Marketing Management,

General, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, 7% Accounting Expenses: 2025-2026: $63,890; room/board: $20,930 Financial aid: (781) 891-3441; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,800

Berklee College of Music

Boston MA (617) 747-2221 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 38 Website: www.berklee.edu Admissions email: admissions@berklee.edu Private; founded 1945 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,050 applied, 3,069 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,998 full time, 1,533 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 6% black, 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 37% white, 32% international; 13% from in state; 22% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 61% Visual and Performing Arts, 24% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 12% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 2% Health Professions and Related Programs, 1% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $54,000; room/board: $20,680 Financial aid: (617) 747-6777; 35% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,601

Boston Architectural College1 Boston MA (617) 585-0123 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: the-bac.edu Admissions email: admissions@the-bac.edu Private; founded 1889 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (617) 585-0183

Boston College

Chestnut Hill MA (617) 552-3100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 36 Website: www.bc.edu Admissions email: admission@bc.edu Private; founded 1863 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 34,779 applied, 5,632 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14401540. High school rank: 90% in

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Boston MA (617) 353-2300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 42 Website: www.bu.edu Admissions email: admissions@bu.edu Private; founded 1839 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 78,769 applied, 8,749 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14201530. High school rank: 92% in top tenth, 100% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 17,893 full time, 417 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 21% Asian, 6% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 32% white, 21% international; N/A from in state; 66% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, 11% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Social Sciences, 13% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $71,372; room/board: $19,970 Financial aid: (617) 353-2965; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $66,346

Brandeis University

Waltham MA (781) 736-3500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 69 Website: www.brandeis.edu Admissions email: admissions@brandeis.edu Private; founded 1948 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,454 applied, 4,234 accepted.

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top tenth, 97% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/2 Undergraduate student body: 9,654 full time, 0 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 5% black, 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 7% international; N/A from in state; 80% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Economics, General, 8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Finance, General, 7% Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 6% Computer Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,508; room/board: $19,290 Financial aid: (617) 552-3300; 38% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $61,936

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BEST COLLEGES Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13901520. High school rank: 49% in top tenth, 79% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/7 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/2 Undergraduate student body: 3,612 full time, 17 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 18% Asian, 6% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 41% white, 19% international; 33% from in state; 72% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 17% Social Sciences, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Psychology, 8% Public Administration and Social Service Professions Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,957; room/board: $19,384 Financial aid: (781) 736-3700; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $62,724

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater MA (508) 531-1237 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.bridgew.edu Admissions email: admission@bridgew.edu Public; founded 1840 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,096 applied, 7,987 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10601263. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,667 full time, 1,603 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 1% international; 93% from in state; 40% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Education, 13% Psychology, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,194 in state, $18,334 out of state; room/board: $15,805 Financial aid: (508) 531-1341; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,246

Cambridge College1

Cambridge MA (617) 868-1000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), unranked Website: www.cambridgecollege.edu

Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1971 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (617) 873-0440

6% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,090; room/board: $19,700 Financial aid: (508) 793-2265; 45% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $53,794

Clark University

Curry College1

Worcester MA (508) 793-7431 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 132 Website: www.clarku.edu Admissions email: admissions@clarku.edu Private; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,452 applied, 4,528 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12881460. High school rank: 42% in top tenth, 75% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,197 full time, 62 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 5% black, 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 6% international; 61% from in state; 68% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Psychology, 6% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $60,740; room/board: $13,700 Financial aid: (508) 793-7478; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,431

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester MA (508) 793-2443 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 27 Website: www.holycross.edu Admissions email: admissions@holycross.edu Private; founded 1843 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,568 applied, 1,685 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12401410. High school rank: 46% in top tenth, 78% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 3,106 full time, 20 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 4% international; 33% from in state; 88% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 33% Social Sciences, 13% Psychology, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% English Language and Literature/Letters,

Milton MA (800) 669-0686 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 140 Website: www.curry.edu Admissions email: adm@curry.edu Private; founded 1879 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (617) 333-2354

Dean College

Franklin MA (508) 541-1508 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 31 Website: www.dean.edu Admissions email: admissions@dean.edu Private; founded 1865 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,648 applied, 3,426 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,057 full time, 35 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 2% international; 52% from in state; 89% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Visual and Performing Arts, 19% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,678; room/board: $20,660 Financial aid: (508) 541-1518; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,814

Elms College

Chicopee MA (413) 592-3189 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 55 Website: www.elms.edu Admissions email: admissions@elms.edu Private; founded 1928 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,269 applied, 1,082 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11501320. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 863 full time, 139 part time; 28% male, 72% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 13% black, 28% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 2% international; 79% from in state; 20% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 46% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 11% Public Administration and Social Service Professions, 7% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,625; room/board: $15,917 Financial aid: (413) 265-2249; 86% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,791

Emerson College

Boston MA (617) 824-8600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 19 Website: www.emerson.edu Admissions email: admission@emerson.edu Private; founded 1880 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,378 applied, 5,325 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12701420. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 61% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 3,836 full time, 43 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 6% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 15% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $59,044; room/board: $21,652 Financial aid: (617) 824-8655; 49% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,510

Emmanuel College

Boston MA (617) 735-9715 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 135 Website: www.emmanuel.edu Admissions email: admissions@emmanuel.edu Private; founded 1919 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,099 applied, 4,614 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11701340. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 7/30 Undergraduate student body: 1,825 full time, 84 part time;

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23% male, 77% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 8% black, 18% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 1% international; 62% from in state; 78% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Social Sciences, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,694; room/board: $19,100 Financial aid: (617) 735-9938; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,810

Endicott College

Beverly MA (978) 921-1000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 38 Website: www.endicott.edu Admissions email: admission@endicott.edu Private; founded 1939 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,522 applied, 3,932 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11931340. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/23 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,214 full time, 141 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 85% white, 1% international; 56% from in state; 88% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,650; room/board: $18,252 Financial aid: (978) 232-2070; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,974

Fisher College1

Boston MA (617) 236-8818 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), second tier Website: www.fisher.edu Admissions email: admissions@fisher.edu Private; founded 1903 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (617) 236-8821

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MASSACHU SETTS Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg MA (978) 665-3144 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 72 Website: www.fitchburgstate.edu Admissions email: admissions@fitchburgstate.edu Public; founded 1894 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,582 applied, 3,983 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10631228. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,255 full time, 772 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 14% black, 18% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 1% international; 91% from in state; 37% live on campus; 23% of students in fraternities, 38% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Criminal Justice/ Police Science, 8% Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,844 in state, $17,924 out of state; room/board: $16,060 Financial aid: (978) 665-3156; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,421

Framingham State University

Framingham MA (508) 626-4500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 110 Website: www.framingham.edu Admissions email: admissions@framingham.edu Public; founded 1839 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,523 applied, 3,784 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11001280. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,366 full time, 395 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 17% black, 23% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 2% international; 91% from in state; 49% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Psychology, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Criminology, 6% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 6% Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering1

Needham MA (781) 292-2222 U.S. News ranking: Engineering, unranked Website: www.olin.edu Admissions email: info@olin.edu Private; founded 1997 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (781) 292-2215

Gordon College

0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 5% international; 28% from in state; 91% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 33% Visual and Performing Arts, 15% English Language and Literature/Letters, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, 6% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $61,484; room/board: $16,628 Financial aid: (413) 559-5484; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $53,628

Wenham MA (866) 464-6736 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 156 Website: www.gordon.edu Admissions email: admissions@gordon.edu Private; founded 1889 Affiliation: Other First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,913 applied, 1,638 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11301355. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,255 full time, 59 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 9% international; 39% from in state; 89% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Experimental Psychology, 10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 6% Exercise Physiology Expenses: 2025-2026: $34,300; room/board: $14,150 Financial aid: (800) 343-1379; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,455

Harvard University

Hampshire College

Hult International Business School

Amherst MA (413) 559-5471 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 156 Website: www.hampshire.edu Admissions email: admissions@hampshire.edu Private; founded 1965 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,132 applied, 1,605 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 2/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 571 full time, 0 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial,

Cambridge MA (617) 495-1551 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 3 Website: www.harvard.edu Admissions email: college@fas.harvard.edu Private; founded 1636 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 54,008 applied, 1,970 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1510-1580. High school rank: 94% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/16 Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 7,033 full time, 5 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 24% Asian, 9% black, 12% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 15% international; 0% from in state; 97% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Social Sciences, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Mathematics and Statistics, 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% History Expenses: 2025-2026: $64,796; room/board: $22,130 Financial aid: (617) 495-1581; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $74,065

Cambridge MA (617) 746-1990 U.S. News ranking: Business, unranked Website: www.hult.edu Admissions email: bachelor@hult.edu Private; founded 1964 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,821 applied, 2,265 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,769 full time, 0 part time; 59% male, 41% female; 0 American Indian, 1 Asian, 3 black, 7

Hispanic, 3 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 4 white, 75 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $57,900; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (161) 774-61990

Lasell University

Newton MA (617) 243-2225 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 116 Website: www.lasell.edu Admissions email: info@lasell.edu Private; founded 1851 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,672 applied, 2,477 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10481218. High school rank: 5% in top tenth, 29% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,176 full time, 117 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 15% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 3% international; 61% from in state; 80% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Communication, General, 8% Fashion/Apparel Design, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, 5% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $28,392; room/board: $14,742 Financial aid: (617) 243-2227; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,569

Lesley University1

Cambridge MA (617) 349-8800 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.lesley.edu Admissions email: admissions@lesley.edu Private; founded 1909 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (617) 349-8760

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston MA (617) 879-7222 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.massart.edu Admissions email: admissions@massart.edu Public; founded 1873 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,756 applied, 2,102 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 74% in top half

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams MA (413) 662-5410 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 115 Website: www.mcla.edu Admissions email: admissions@mcla.edu Public; founded 1894 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,208 applied, 1,084 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 48% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 650 full time, 128 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 1% international; 34% from in state; 57% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 11% Psychology, 11% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,748 in state, $21,693 out of state; room/board: $16,378 Financial aid: (413) 662-5219; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,130

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge MA (617) 253-3400 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 2 Website: web.mit.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@mit.edu Private; founded 1861

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Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/2 Application deadline (fall): 4/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,684 full time, 187 part time; 25% male, 75% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 4% black, 16% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 3% international; 75% from in state; 40% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Illustration, 16% Cinematography and Film/ Video Production, 9% Digital Communication and Media/ Multimedia, 8% Painting, 7% Fashion/Apparel Design Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,860 in state, $44,700 out of state; room/board: $20,132 Financial aid: (617) 879-7849; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,441

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BEST COLLEGES First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 28,232 applied, 1,284 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1520-1580. High school rank: 96% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/20 Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,489 full time, 46 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 35% Asian, 8% black, 14% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 21% white, 12% international; 9% from in state; 92% live on campus; 41% of students in fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Computer Science, 13% Mathematics, General, 8% Mechanical Engineering, 5% Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 5% Physics, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $64,730; room/board: $21,264 Financial aid: (617) 258-8600; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $68,358

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Buzzards Bay MA (800) 544-3411 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 11 Website: www.maritime.edu Admissions email: admissions@maritime.edu Public; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,314 applied, 947 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/20 Application deadline (fall): 4/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,382 full time, 20 part time; 85% male, 15% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 1% international; 74% from in state; 97% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 37% Engineering, 20% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 19% Transportation and Materials Moving, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,801 in state, $24,471 out of state; room/board: $15,364 Financial aid: (508) 830-5400; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,363

MCPHS University1

Boston MA (800) 225-5506 Website: www.mcphs.edu Admissions email: admissions@mcphs.edu

Private; founded 1823 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (617) 732-2864

Merrimack College

North Andover MA (978) 837-5100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 38 Website: www.merrimack.edu Admissions email: Admission@Merrimack.edu Private; founded 1947 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 14,070 applied, 9,852 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701240. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,816 full time, 286 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 2% international; 70% from in state; 60% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 37% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, 7% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 5% Engineering Expenses: 2024-2025: $53,962; room/board: $21,525 Financial aid: (978) 837-5112; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,294

Montserrat College of Art

Beverly MA (978) 921-4242 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 35 Website: www.montserrat.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@montserrrat.edu Private; founded 1970 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 423 applied, 316 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 222 full time, 5 part time; 28% male, 72% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 0% international; 53% from in state; 73% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Illustration, 21% Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, 11% Graphic Design, 9%

Painting, 8% Fine/Studio Arts, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,520; room/board: $13,535 Financial aid: (978) 921-4242; 90% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $42,083

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley MA (413) 538-2023 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 29 Website: www.mtholyoke.edu Admissions email: admission@mtholyoke.edu Private; founded 1837 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,226 applied, 1,883 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13801530. High school rank: 44% in top tenth, 82% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/1 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,169 full time, 9 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 5% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 20% international; 19% from in state; 97% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Experimental Psychology, 8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Computer Science, 7% English Language and Literature, General, 7% Political Science and Government, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,054; room/board: $20,373 Financial aid: (413) 538-2291; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $60,820

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Boston MA (617) 585-1101 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.necmusic.edu Admissions email: admissions@necmusic.edu Private; founded 1867 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (617) 585-1110

Nichols College

Dudley MA (800) 470-3379 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 121 Website: www.nichols.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@nichols.edu Private; founded 1815 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,296 applied, 1,856 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10001190. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A,

notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/8 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,072 full time, 91 part time; 66% male, 34% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 8% black, 10% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 3% international; 56% from in state; 71% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business/Commerce, General, 11% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, 9% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 9% Psychology, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,115; room/board: $16,550 Financial aid: (508) 213-2288; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,461

Northeastern University

Boston MA (617) 373-2200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 46 Website: www.northeastern.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@northeastern.edu Private; founded 1898 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 98,397 applied, 5,132 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14401540. High school rank: 69% in top tenth, 94% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/1 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 2/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 17,401 full time, 31 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 22% Asian, 5% black, 10% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 14% international; 29% from in state; 57% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Engineering, 16% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $69,289; room/board: $22,048 Financial aid: (617) 373-3190; 31% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $46,555

Regis College

Weston MA (866) 438-7344 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 55 Website: www.regiscollege.edu Admissions email: admission@regiscollege.edu Private; founded 1927 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,430 applied, 2,395 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

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SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 794 full time, 193 part time; 22% male, 78% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 11% black, 21% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 0% international; 79% from in state; 61% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 49% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 7% Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, 6% Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Education, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $51,420; room/board: $17,680 Financial aid: (781) 768-7270; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,352

Salem State University

Salem MA (978) 542-6200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 94 Website: www.salemstate.edu Admissions email: admissions@salemstate.edu Public; founded 1854 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,953 applied, 7,625 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 970-1180. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,758 full time, 1,109 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 25% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 4% international; 93% from in state; 35% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 9% Psychology, 8% Education Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Simmons University

Boston MA (617) 521-2051 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 183 Website: www.simmons.edu Admissions email: ugadm@simmons.edu Private; founded 1899 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,773 applied, 3,340 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1215-

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MASSACHU SETTS 1380. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,497 full time, 178 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 12% black, 17% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 5% international; 66% from in state; 56% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Psychology, 9% Public Administration and Social Service Professions, 8% Social Sciences, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,240; room/board: $18,146 Financial aid: (617) 521-2001; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,002

Smith College

Northampton MA (413) 585-2500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 13 Website: www.smith.edu Admissions email: admission@smith.edu Private; founded 1871 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,666 applied, 1,820 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14201540. High school rank: 79% in top tenth, 97% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,542 full time, 7 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 5% black, 12% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 14% international; 18% from in state; 98% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 6% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 6% English Language and Literature, General, 6% Political Science and Government, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $67,448; room/board: $23,360 Financial aid: (413) 585-2530; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $68,706

Springfield College

Springfield MA (413) 748-3136 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.springfield.edu Admissions email: admissions@springfieldcollege.edu Private; founded 1885 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,286 applied, 2,363 accepted.

Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10801330. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,744 full time, 19 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 7% black, 11% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 4% international; 40% from in state; 84% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 24% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 8% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Education, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,700; room/board: $15,024 Financial aid: (413) 748-3108; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,496

Stonehill College

Easton MA (508) 565-1373 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 82 Website: www.stonehill.edu Admissions email: admission@stonehill.edu Private; founded 1948 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,383 applied, 5,556 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/31 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,525 full time, 54 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 3% international; 66% from in state; 86% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 10% Psychology, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Criminology, 7% Finance, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $59,300; room/board: $16,750 Financial aid: (508) 565-1088; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,314

Suffolk University Boston MA (617) 573-8460 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.suffolk.edu Admissions email: admission@suffolk.edu

Private; founded 1906 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,112 applied, 8,312 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11121303. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/31 Undergraduate student body: 4,130 full time, 147 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 10% black, 16% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 11% international; 72% from in state; 34% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 9% Psychology, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Finance, General, 6% Legal Studies, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,556; room/board: $22,782 Financial aid: (617) 573-8470; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,331

Tufts University

Medford MA (617) 627-3170 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 36 Website: www.tufts.edu Admissions email: undergraduate.admissions@ tufts.edu Private; founded 1852 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 34,303 applied, 3,957 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14701560. High school rank: 85% in top tenth, 95% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/3, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 6,789 full time, 183 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 17% Asian, 6% black, 10% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 41% white, 13% international; 29% from in state; 59% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Social Sciences, 11% Engineering, 11% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,616; room/board: $19,566 Financial aid: (617) 627-2000; 35% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $60,393

University of Massachusetts– Amherst Amherst MA (413) 545-0222

U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 64 Website: www.umass.edu Admissions email: mail@admissions.umass.edu Public; founded 1863 First-year admissions: 20242025: 50,261 applied, 30,020 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1310-1500. High school rank: 30% in top tenth, 67% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/5, notification date: 1/25 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 22,725 full time, 1,195 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 8% international; 72% from in state; 60% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Psychology, General, 7% Computer Science, 5% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 5% Finance, General, 4% Communication, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,487 in state, $41,759 out of state; room/board: $16,726 Financial aid: (413) 545-0801; 42% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,863

University of Massachusetts– Boston

Boston MA (617) 287-6100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 213 Website: umb.edu Admissions email: undergrad.admissions@umb.edu Public; founded 1964 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,262 applied, 17,813 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1100-1290. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 9,941 full time, 2,171 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 18% black, 21% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 7% international; N/A from in state; 9% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Psychology, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,064 in state, $38,281 out of state; room/board: $19,752 Financial aid: (617) 297-6300; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,931

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North Dartmouth MA (508) 999-8605 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.umassd.edu Admissions email: admissions@umassd.edu Public; founded 1895 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,669 applied, 9,670 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10501270. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/18, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,623 full time, 1,108 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 19% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 2% international; 87% from in state; 47% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Engineering, 9% Social Sciences, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,233 in state, $33,782 out of state; room/board: $19,132 Financial aid: (508) 999-8643; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,351

University of Massachusetts– Lowell

Lowell MA (978) 934-3931 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 151 Website: www.uml.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@uml.edu Public; founded 1894 First-year admissions: 20242025: 13,676 applied, 11,345 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1180-1370. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 9,419 full time, 2,689 part time; 57% male, 43% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 10% black, 17% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 3% international; N/A from in state; 40% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Engineering, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Psychology

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BEST COLLEGES Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,664 in state, $37,460 out of state; room/board: $15,890 Financial aid: (978) 934-2000; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,857

Wellesley College

Wellesley MA (781) 283-2270 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 7 Website: www.wellesley.edu Admissions email: admission@wellesley.edu Private; founded 1870 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,714 applied, 1,224 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14601560. High school rank: 90% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/8 Undergraduate student body: 2,310 full time, 97 part time; 2% male, 98% female; 0% American Indian, 26% Asian, 8% black, 14% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 13% international; 14% from in state; 91% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Social Sciences, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Psychology, 6% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,144; room/board: $22,296 Financial aid: (781) 283-2360; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $69,116

Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston MA (617) 989-4000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 28 Website: www.wit.edu Admissions email: admissions@wit.edu Private; founded 1904 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,985 applied, 5,459 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11101320. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 1/1, notification date: 2/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,625 full time, 338 part time; 74% male, 26% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 9% black, 15% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 4% international; 68% from in state; 58% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 38% Engineering, 25% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 19% Business,

Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Architecture and Related Services, 5% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,460; room/board: $19,498 Financial aid: (617) 989-5044; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,642

Western New England University Springfield MA (413) 782-1321 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 283 Website: wne.edu/ Admissions email: learn@wne.edu Private; founded 1919 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,567 applied, 6,317 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11301310. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 48% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,543 full time, 73 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 2% international; 58% from in state; 50% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Engineering, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,490; room/board: $16,060 Financial aid: (413) 796-2080; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,494

Westfield State University1

Westfield MA (413) 579-3040 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.westfield.ma.edu Admissions email: admissions@westfield.ma.edu Public; founded 1839 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,616 in state, $18,696 out of state; room/board: $14,238 Financial aid: (413) 579-3080; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,810

Wheaton College

Norton MA (508) 286-8251 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 76 Website: www.wheatoncollege.edu Admissions email: admission@wheatoncollege.edu

Private; founded 1834 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,835 applied, 3,952 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12201390. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 90% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,764 full time, 9 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 4% international; 43% from in state; 93% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business Administration and Management, General, 14% Psychology, General, 11% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 6% English Language and Literature, General, 6% Political Science and Government, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $65,700; room/board: $17,100 Financial aid: (508) 286-8232; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $52,961

Williams College

Williamstown MA (413) 597-2211 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 1 Website: www.williams.edu Admissions email: admission@williams.edu Private; founded 1793 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 15,411 applied, 1,272 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14901570. High school rank: 88% in top tenth, 98% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/6 Undergraduate student body: 2,038 full time, 30 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 12% Asian, 6% black, 14% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 9% international; 15% from in state; 92% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 13% Computer Science, 13% Mathematics, General, 11% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 10% Experimental Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $72,510; room/board: $18,240 Financial aid: (413) 597-4181; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $73,746

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester MA (508) 831-5286 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 84

Website: www.wpi.edu Admissions email: admissions@wpi.edu Private; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,559 applied, 7,555 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 56% in top tenth, 85% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,389 full time, 169 part time; 67% male, 33% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 3% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 45% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 27% in sororities Most popular majors: 60% Engineering, 21% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 2% Mathematics and Statistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $63,046; room/board: $18,422 Financial aid: (508) 831-5469; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,017

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Worcester MA (508) 929-8040 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.worcester.edu Admissions email: admissions@worcester.edu Public; founded 1874 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,344 in state, $18,424 out of state; room/board: $14,222 Financial aid: (508) 929-8056; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,447

MICHIGAN Adrian College

Adrian MI (800) 877-2246 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 30 Website: www.adrian.edu Admissions email: admissions@adrian.edu Private; founded 1859 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1120. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,593 full time, 80 part time; 57% male, 43% female; 0 American Indian, 1 Asian, 7 black, 7 Hispanic, 4 multiracial,

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0 Pacific Islander, 62 white, 6 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2024-2025: $42,764; room/board: $21,480 Financial aid: (888) 876-0194; 87% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,521

Albion College

Albion MI (800) 858-6770 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 131 Website: www.albion.edu Admissions email: admission@albion.edu Private; founded 1835 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,421 applied, 5,182 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,257 full time, 13 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 16% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 5% international; 77% from in state; 93% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 21% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 13% Biochemistry, 11% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 11% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 10% Sociology and Anthropology Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,500; room/board: $13,180 Financial aid: (517) 629-0440; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $55,398

Alma College

Alma MI (800) 321-2562 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 6 Website: www.alma.edu Admissions email: admissions@alma.edu Private; founded 1886 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,198 applied, 2,963 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 978-1173. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 22% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,129 full time, 30 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 6% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $51,524; room/board: $14,748

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Andrews University1

Berrien Springs MI (800) 253-2874 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.andrews.edu Admissions email: enroll@andrews.edu Private; founded 1874 Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,454; room/board: $11,154 Financial aid: (269) 471-3334; 37% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,926

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids MI (616) 632-2900 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 146 Website: www.aquinas.edu Admissions email: admissions@aquinas.edu Private; founded 1886 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,086 applied, 1,971 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 910-1140. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 969 full time, 50 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 5% international; 89% from in state; 55% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Education, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,992; room/board: $12,498 Financial aid: (616) 632-2893; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,647

Baker College1

Owosso MI (855) 487-7888 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.baker.edu Admissions email: GetEnrolled@baker.edu Private; founded 1911 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Calvin University

Grand Rapids MI (800) 688-0122 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 4 Website: calvin.edu Admissions email: admissions@calvin.edu Private; founded 1876 Affiliation: Christian Reformed Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,723 applied, 4,058 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10831330. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 3,006 full time, 350 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 5% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 15% international; 60% from in state; 64% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Education, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,500; room/board: $12,600 Financial aid: (616) 526-6134; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,287

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant MI (989) 774-3076 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 283 Website: www.cmich.edu Admissions email: cmuadmissions@cmich.edu Public; founded 1892 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,969 applied, 19,732 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1200. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 8,715 full time, 1,493 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 8% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 3% international; 89% from in state; 41% live on campus; 11% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 6% Psychology, General, 3% Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, 3% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 2% Health/ Medical Psychology, 2% Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,215 in state, $16,215 out of state;

room/board: $12,628 Financial aid: (989) 774-3674; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,935

Cleary University1

Howell MI (800) 686-1883 U.S. News ranking: Business, unranked Website: www.cleary.edu Admissions email: admissions@cleary.edu Private; founded 1883 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (517) 338-3015

College for Creative Studies1

Detroit MI (313) 664-7425 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www. collegeforcreativestudies.edu Admissions email: admissions@ collegeforcreativestudies.edu Private; founded 1906 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (313) 664-7495

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Cornerstone University1

Grand Rapids MI (616) 222-1426 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 78 Website: www.cornerstone.edu Admissions email: admissions@cornerstone.edu Private; founded 1941 Affiliation: Interdenominational Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (616) 222-1424

Davenport University

Grand Rapids MI (800) 686-1600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 124 Website: www.davenport.edu Admissions email: Davenport.Admissions@ davenport.edu Private; founded 1866 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (616) 732-1132

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti MI (734) 487-6453 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.emich.edu Admissions email: undergraduate_admissions@ emich.edu Public; founded 1849 First-year admissions: 2024-

2025: 21,337 applied, 16,992 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 920-1170. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,880 full time, 2,590 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 17% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 5% international; 89% from in state; 25% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Education, 6% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,598 in state, $16,598 out of state; room/board: $13,280 Financial aid: (734) 487-1048; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,850

Big Rapids MI (231) 591-2100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.ferris.edu Admissions email: admissions@ferris.edu Public; founded 1884 First-year admissions: 20242025: 12,460 applied, 11,402 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 890-1200. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 6,589 full time, 2,400 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 10% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 1% international; 0% from in state; 38% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 6% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,196 in state, $15,196 out of state; room/board: $11,462 Financial aid: (231) 591-2034; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,730

Grace Christian University1

Grand Rapids MI (616) 538-2330 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 53

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Grand Valley State University

Allendale MI (800) 748-0246 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.gvsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@gvsu.edu Public; founded 1960 First-year admissions: 20242025: 27,054 applied, 22,459 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1190. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 17,134 full time, 1,828 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 8% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 1% international; 92% from in state; 29% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Psychology, General, 6% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 6% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 4% Finance, General, 4% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,872 in state, $22,588 out of state; room/board: $12,318 Financial aid: (616) 331-3234; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,120

Great Lakes Christian College1 Lansing MI (517) 321-0242 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 69 Website: www.glcc.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale MI (517) 607-2327 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 50 Website: www.hillsdale.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@hillsdale.edu Private; founded 1844 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,181 applied, 659 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 30-33. High school rank: N/A

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Website: gracechristian.edu Admissions email: enrollment@gracechristian.edu Private; founded 1939 Affiliation: Other Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (616) 538-2330

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BEST COLLEGES Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,542 full time, 107 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% black, 0% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 0% international; 24% from in state; 70% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 23% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% History, General, 10% Economics, General, 9% English Language and Literature, General, 8% Applied Mathematics, General, 8% Finance, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $34,190; room/board: $14,020 Financial aid: (517) 607-2350; 42% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,639

Hope College

Holland MI (616) 395-7850 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 84 Website: www.hope.edu Admissions email: admissions@hope.edu Private; founded 1866 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,150 applied, 4,081 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11001340. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,240 full time, 144 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 3% international; 68% from in state; 97% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Education, 11% Psychology, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,242; room/board: $13,640 Financial aid: (616) 395-7765; 49% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,924

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo MI (800) 253-3602 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 67 Website: www.kzoo.edu Admissions email: admission@kzoo.edu Private; founded 1833 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,551 applied, 2,675 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11751380. High school rank: 31% in top tenth, 66% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1

Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/20 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,154 full time, 12 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 17% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 4% international; 69% from in state; 60% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 13% Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, 13% Psychology, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Social Sciences Expenses: 2024-2025: $60,900; room/board: $12,549 Financial aid: (269) 337-7192

Kettering University

Flint MI (810) 762-9539 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 11 Website: www.kettering.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1919 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,161 applied, 1,700 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10901300. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,179 full time, 33 part time; 80% male, 20% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 5% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 3% international; 84% from in state; N/A live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 80% Engineering, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 4% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 2% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 1% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,650; room/board: $10,750 Financial aid: (810) 762-7859; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,850

Kuyper College1

Grand Rapids MI (800) 511-3749 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 60 Website: www.kuyper.edu Admissions email: admissions@kuyper.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (616) 988-3656

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste. Marie MI (906) 635-2231 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 19 Website: www.lssu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@lssu.edu Public; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,106 applied, 2,106 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,157 full time, 385 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 7% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 2% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 8% international; 92% from in state; 41% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,456 in state, $15,456 out of state; room/board: $11,781 Financial aid: (906) 635-2678; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,984

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield MI (248) 204-3160 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 49 Website: www.ltu.edu Admissions email: admissions@ltu.edu Private; founded 1932 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,980 applied, 2,206 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10001240. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,594 full time, 985 part time; 62% male, 38% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 12% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 10% international; 87% from in state; 50% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Mechanical Engineering, 15% Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, 13% Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 6% Civil Engineering, General, 6% Computer Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,840; room/board: $12,484

Financial aid: (248) 204-2280; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,061

Madonna University

Livonia MI (734) 432-5339 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 74 Website: www.madonna.edu Admissions email: admissions@madonna.edu Private; founded 1937 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,535 applied, 973 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1080. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,335 full time, 504 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 18% black, 5% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 9% international; 92% from in state; 26% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Health Professions and Related Programs, 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $29,580; room/board: $13,640 Financial aid: (734) 432-5662; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,268

Michigan State University

East Lansing MI (517) 355-8332 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 64 Website: www.msu.edu Admissions email: admis@msu.edu Public; founded 1855 First-year admissions: 20242025: 62,138 applied, 52,690 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1180-1360. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 38,546 full time, 2,688 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 7% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 5% international; N/A from in state; 41% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management,

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Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Engineering, 8% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $19,742 in state, $46,094 out of state; room/board: $12,928 Financial aid: (517) 353-5940; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,302

Michigan Technological University

Houghton MI (906) 487-2335 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: www.mtu.edu Admissions email: mtu4u@mtu.edu Public; founded 1885 First-year admissions: 20242025: 12,715 applied, 10,621 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1130-1350. High school rank: 32% in top tenth, 61% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,765 full time, 257 part time; 71% male, 29% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% black, 3% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 82% white, 1% international; 76% from in state; 42% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 55% Engineering, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 5% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 5% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $19,982 in state, $44,878 out of state; room/board: $14,142 Financial aid: (906) 487-2622; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,765

Northern Michigan University

Marquette MI (906) 227-2650 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 49 Website: www.nmu.edu Admissions email: admissions@nmu.edu Public; founded 1899 First-year admissions: 20242025: 12,204 applied, 10,254 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,600 full time, 911 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 2%

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MICHIGAN American Indian, 0% Asian, 2% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 85% white, 1% international; 75% from in state; 50% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Education, 7% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,992 in state, $19,488 out of state; room/board: $13,136 Financial aid: (906) 227-2327; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,936

Northwood University

Midland MI (989) 837-4892 U.S. News ranking: Business, unranked Website: www.northwood.edu Admissions email: admissions@northwood.edu Private; founded 1959 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,708 applied, 1,269 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,034 full time, 64 part time; 69% male, 31% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 4% international; 85% from in state; 74% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 15% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business Administration and Management, General, 15% Finance, General, 11% Accounting, 11% Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations, 8% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,900; room/board: $13,700 Financial aid: (989) 837-4230; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,466

Oakland University

Rochester MI (248) 370-3360 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.oakland.edu Admissions email: visit@oakland.edu Public; founded 1957 First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,593 applied, 15,454 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1170. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 10,205 full time, 2,382 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 10% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 2% international; 98% from in state; 17% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Engineering, 7% Psychology, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,176 in state, $22,950 out of state; room/board: $11,454 Financial aid: (248) 370-2550; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,297

Rochester Christian University1

Rochester Hills MI (248) 218-2222 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 64 Website: www.RochesterU.edu Admissions email: admissions@RochesterU.edu Private; founded 1959 Affiliation: Churches of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (248) 218-2056

Sacred Heart Major Seminary1 Detroit MI (313) 883-8500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, unranked Website: www.shms.edu/ Admissions email: fromm.tamra@shms.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center MI (989) 964-4200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 99 Website: www.svsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@svsu.edu Public; founded 1963 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,816 applied, 8,516 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 850-1070. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,308 full time, 822 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian,

8% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 3% international; 95% from in state; 41% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Education, 6% Public Administration and Social Service Professions, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2024-2025: $12,930 in state, $30,450 out of state; room/board: $12,340 Financial aid: (989) 964-4900; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,360

Schoolcraft College1

Livonia MI (734) 462-4400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), unranked Website: www.ptcollege.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor MI (800) 968-0011 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 84 Website: springarbor.edu Admissions email: admissions@arbor.edu Private; founded 1873 Affiliation: Free Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,526 applied, 1,301 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 935-1165. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 909 full time, 230 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 4% international; 82% from in state; 71% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, 8% Elementary Education and Teaching, 8% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 7% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,530; room/board: $11,440 Financial aid: (517) 750-6463

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit MI (313) 993-1245 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 183 Website: www.udmercy.edu Admissions email: admissions@udmercy.edu Private; founded 1877 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,514 applied, 4,913 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301260. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,270 full time, 1,147 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 11% black, 9% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 8% international; 87% from in state; 22% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Engineering, General, 17% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 16% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,606; room/board: $10,636 Financial aid: (313) 993-3354; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,627

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor MI (734) 764-7433 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 20 Website: umich.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1817 First-year admissions: 20242025: 98,310 applied, 15,373 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1360-1530. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 33,109 full time, 1,345 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 18% Asian, 5% black, 12% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 8% international; 57% from in state; 25% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 8% Economics, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 4% Experimental Psychology, 4% Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology Expenses: 2025-2026: $19,497 in state, $66,203 out of state; room/board: $16,246

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University of Michigan–Dearborn

Dearborn MI (313) 593-5100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 14 Website: umdearborn.edu/ Admissions email: umd-admissions@umich.edu Public; founded 1959 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 14,105 applied, 7,844 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1255. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,055 full time, 1,129 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 8% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 4% international; 92% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Engineering, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 9% Social Sciences, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,240 in state, $34,168 out of state; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (313) 593-5300; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,172

University of Michigan–Flint

Flint MI (810) 762-3300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.umflint.edu Admissions email: admissions@umich.edu Public; founded 1956 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,872 applied, 8,366 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 962-1240. High school rank: 33% in top tenth, 67% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/26 Undergraduate student body: 3,245 full time, 1,766 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 15% black, 6% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 6% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 33% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10%

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BEST COLLEGES Psychology, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,890 in state, $28,426 out of state; room/board: $12,854 Financial aid: (810) 762-3444; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,617

The University of Olivet1

Olivet MI (800) 456-7189 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 44 Website: www.olivetcollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@olivetcollege.edu Private; founded 1844 Affiliation: United Church of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (269) 749-7645

Wayne State University

Detroit MI (313) 577-2100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 179 Website: wayne.edu/ Admissions email: studentservice@wayne.edu Public; founded 1868 First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,037 applied, 13,781 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1060-1270. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 12,110 full time, 3,566 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 15% Asian, 18% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 2% international; 95% from in state; 15% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Psychology, 7% Engineering, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,886 in state, $36,208 out of state; room/board: $12,696 Financial aid: (313) 577-2100; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,193

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo MI (269) 387-2000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 293 Website: wmich.edu/ Admissions email: ask-wmu@wmich.edu Public; founded 1903 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,701 applied, 18,359 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT

required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 970-1220. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 11,016 full time, 2,844 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 8% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 4% international; 82% from in state; 30% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Engineering, 8% Transportation and Materials Moving, 7% Education, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,954 in state, $19,908 out of state; room/board: $12,661 Financial aid: (269) 387-6000; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,229

MINNESOTA Augsburg University

Minneapolis MN (612) 330-1001 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 32 Website: augsburg.edu Admissions email: admissions@augsburg.edu Private; founded 1869 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,118 applied, 3,376 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,392 full time, 135 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 2% American Indian, 11% Asian, 30% black, 14% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 3% international; N/A from in state; 28% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Education, 7% Psychology Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (612) 330-1046

Bemidji State University1

Bemidji MN (218) 755-2040 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 71 Website: www.bemidjistate.edu Admissions email: admissions@bemidjistate.edu Public; founded 1919 Application deadline (fall): N/A

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Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato MN (507) 344-7331 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 154 Website: www.blc.edu Admissions email: admissions@blc.edu Private; founded 1927 Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-26. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 664 full time, 192 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 20% international Most popular majors: 22% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Exercise Physiology, 7% Communication, General, 7% Elementary Education and Teaching, 6% Legal Studies, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,660; room/board: $9,280 Financial aid: (507) 344-7328; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,336

Bethel University

St. Paul MN (800) 255-8706 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 232 Website: www.bethel.edu Admissions email: undergrad-admissions@bethel.edu Private; founded 1871 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,754 applied, 1,540 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,916 full time, 640 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 6% black, 76% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 5% white, 3% international; 82% from in state; 68% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Education, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Psychology

Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,240; room/board: $13,095 Financial aid: (651) 638-6241; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,618

Carleton College

Northfield MN (507) 222-4190 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 10 Website: www.carleton.edu Admissions email: admissions@carleton.edu Private; founded 1866 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,133 applied, 1,456 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14501560. High school rank: 63% in top tenth, 93% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,107 full time, 20 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 6% black, 10% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 10% international; 22% from in state; 97% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Computer Science, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 7% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 7% International Relations and Affairs Expenses: 2025-2026: $72,069; room/board: $18,393 Financial aid: (507) 222-4138; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $68,956

College of St. Benedict

St. Joseph MN (320) 363-5060 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 73 Website: www.csbsju.edu Admissions email: admissions@csbsju.edu Private; founded 1913 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,895 applied, 1,684 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-27. High school rank: 32% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/5 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,364 full time, 27 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% black, 10% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 4% international; 85% from in state; 90% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 16% Health Professions

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and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Psychology, 8% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $57,698; room/board: $12,960 Financial aid: (320) 363-5388; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $50,778

The College of St. Scholastica1

Duluth MN (218) 723-6790 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 283 Website: www.css.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@css.edu Private; founded 1912 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $41,778; room/board: $11,830 Financial aid: (218) 723-6273

Concordia College– Moorhead

Moorhead MN (800) 699-9897 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 135 Website: www.concordiacollege.edu/ Admissions email: info@cord.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,753 applied, 2,994 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/9 Undergraduate student body: 1,783 full time, 71 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 6% international; 67% from in state; 56% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Education, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Psychology, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (218) 299-3010

Concordia University, St. Paul St Paul MN (651) 641-8230 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 105 Website: www.csp.edu Admissions email: admission@csp.edu Private; founded 1893 Affiliation: Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod

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MINN ESOTA First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,540 applied, 2,792 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-24. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,385 full time, 976 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 12% Asian, 22% black, 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 1% international; 73% from in state; 15% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 41% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 8% Psychology, 4% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,400; room/board: $12,500 Financial aid: (651) 603-6300; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,315

Crown College

St. Bonifacius MN (952) 446-4142 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 135 Website: www.crown.edu Admissions email: admissions@crown.edu Private; founded 1916 Affiliation: Christ and Missionary Alliance Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,430 applied, 884 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 623 full time, 900 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 8% black, 9% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 4% international; 61% from in state; 60% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2024-2025: $31,410; room/board: $10,850 Financial aid: (952) 446-4177

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis MN (800) 292-4625 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 30 Website: www.dunwoody.edu Admissions email: info@dunwoody.edu Private; founded 1914 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 716 applied, 527 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: 9% in top tenth, 25% in top quarter, 59% in top half

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,262 full time, 255 part time; 79% male, 21% female; 1% American Indian, 5% Asian, 7% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 1% international; 7% from in state; 3% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Electrician, 7% Automobile/ Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, 7% Construction Management, 7% Robotics Technology/Technician, 6% Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Expenses: 2025-2026: $28,293; room/board: $15,664 Financial aid: (612) 381-3405; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,648

Gustavus Adolphus College1

St. Peter MN (507) 933-7676 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 70 Website: gustavus.edu Admissions email: admission@gustavus.edu Private; founded 1862 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (507) 933-7527

Hamline University2

St. Paul MN (651) 523-2207 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 22 Website: www.hamline.edu Admissions email: admission@hamline.edu Private; founded 1854 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,475 applied, 3,045 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-28. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,723 full time, 83 part time Most popular majors: 11% Psychology, General, 8% Criminology, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Legal Studies, General, 5% Accounting Expenses: 2024-2025: $50,744; room/board: $12,400 Financial aid: (651) 523-3000

Macalester College St. Paul MN (651) 696-6357 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 28 Website: www.macalester.edu Admissions email: admissions@macalester.edu

Private; founded 1874 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,968 applied, 2,558 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13901520. High school rank: 57% in top tenth, 86% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/8 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/21 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,992 full time, 24 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 6% black, 11% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 15% international; 20% from in state; 57% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 8% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 7% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 6% International/Global Studies, 6% Political Science and Government, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,862; room/board: $16,476 Financial aid: (651) 696-6214; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $65,170

Martin Luther College1

New Ulm MN (507) 354-8221 Website: www.mlc-wels.edu Admissions email: admissions@mlc-wels.edu Private; founded 1995 Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $18,120; room/board: $7,700 Financial aid: (507) 233-9154

Metropolitan State University1

St. Paul MN (651) 772-7600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 107 Website: www.metrostate.edu Admissions email: admissions@metrostate.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Minneapolis College of Art and Design1

Minneapolis MN (612) 874-3800 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.mcad.edu Admissions email: admissions@mcad.edu Private; founded 1886 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (612) 874-3733

Minnesota State University–Mankato

Mankato MN (507) 389-1822 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 54 Website: www.mnsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@mnsu.edu Public; founded 1868 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,098 applied, 8,046 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 9% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 10,143 full time, 3,151 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 9% international Most popular majors: 10% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 4% Business/ Commerce, General, 4% Psychology, General, 3% Finance, General, 3% Marketing/Marketing Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,572 in state, $18,943 out of state; room/ board: $12,420 Financial aid: (507) 389-1866; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,968

Minnesota State University–Moorhead1 Moorhead MN (800) 593-7246 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 49 Website: www.mnstate.edu Admissions email: admissions@mnstate.edu Public; founded 1887 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (218) 477-2251

North Central University

Minneapolis MN (612) 343-4460 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 19 Website: www.northcentral.edu Admissions email: admissions@northcentral.edu Private; founded 1930 Affiliation: Assemblies of God Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,076 applied, 487 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 658 full time, 101 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 11% black, 15% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 0% international; 47% from in

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Northwestern Health Sciences University1 Bloomington MN (952) 888-4777 Website: www.nwhealth.edu/ Admissions email: admit@nwhealth.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Saint Johns University

Collegeville MN (320) 363-5060 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 82 Website: www.csbsju.edu Admissions email: admissions@csbsju.edu Private; founded 1857 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,972 applied, 1,527 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-27. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 23% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: 1/5 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,387 full time, 26 part time; 100% male, 0% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% black, 8% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 3% international; 83% from in state; 90% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 42% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Social Sciences, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $57,760; room/board: $12,740 Financial aid: (320) 363-3664; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $50,415

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Winona MN (507) 457-1700

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state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business Administration, Management and Operations, 8% Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, 7% Bible/ Biblical Studies, 6% Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, 5% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,180; room/board: $11,070 Financial aid: (612) 343-5030; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,968

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BEST COLLEGES U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 283 Website: www.smumn.edu/admission Admissions email: admissions@smumn.edu Private; founded 1912 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,441 applied, 1,337 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-28. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 880 full time, 203 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 9% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 2% international; 58% from in state; 81% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Health/Health Care Administration/ Management, 5% Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 5% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,660; room/board: $11,590 Financial aid: (507) 457-6655; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,890

Southwest Minnesota State University1

Marshall MN (507) 537-6286 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 107 Website: www.smsu.edu Admissions email: smsu.admissions@smsu.edu Public; founded 1963 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $10,361 in state, $10,361 out of state; room/board: $11,028 Financial aid: (507) 537-6281

St. Catherine University

Saint Paul MN (651) 690-8850 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 222 Website: www.stkate.edu Admissions email: admissions@stkate.edu Private; founded 1905 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,443 applied, 2,244 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-26. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,643 full time, 856 part time; 4% male, 96% female; 1% American Indian, 12% Asian,

18% black, 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 0% international; 79% from in state; 24% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 43% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Psychology, 6% Education, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,214; room/board: $12,650 Financial aid: (651) 690-6619; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,618

St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud MN (320) 308-2244 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 95 Website: www.stcloudstate.edu Admissions email: scsu4u@stcloudstate.edu Public; founded 1869 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,976 applied, 5,665 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-25. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 26% in top quarter, 57% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 4,307 full time, 3,902 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 13% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 14% international; 90% from in state; 19% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Psychology, 6% Visual and Performing Arts, 5% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2024-2025: $8,812 in state, $8,812 out of state; room/ board: $8,494 Financial aid: (320) 308-2047; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,572

St. Olaf College

Northfield MN (507) 786-3025 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 50 Website: wp.stolaf.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@stolaf.edu Private; founded 1874 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,623 applied, 3,200 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 28-32. High school rank: 40% in top tenth, 71% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,981 full time, 46 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 3% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 11% international; 53% from in state; 99% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Social Sciences, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Mathematics and Statistics, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $62,700; room/board: $14,300 Financial aid: (507) 786-3019; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $57,151

University of Minnesota Crookston

Crookston MN (218) 281-8569 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 14 Website: www.crk.umn.edu Admissions email: UMCinfo@umn.edu Public; founded 1966 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,565 applied, 1,375 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,184 full time, 1,326 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1 American Indian, 4 Asian, 7 black, 7 Hispanic, 4 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 71 white, 5 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (218) 281-8550

University of Minnesota Duluth

Duluth MN (218) 726-7171 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 18 Website: www.d.umn.edu Admissions email: umdadmis@d.umn.edu Public; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,998 applied, 7,987 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-28. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 7,063 full time, 1,299 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander,

83% white, 1% international; 86% from in state; 38% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Psychology, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Finance, General, 6% Mechanical Engineering, 4% Marketing/Marketing Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,200 in state, $20,950 out of state; room/board: $11,680 Financial aid: (218) 726-8000; 45% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,346

University of Minnesota–Morris

Morris MN (888) 866-3382 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 115 Website: morris.umn.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@morris.umn.edu Public; founded 1959 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,956 applied, 2,215 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-26. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 888 full time, 80 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 13% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 8% Hispanic, 20% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 4% international; 78% from in state; 52% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Psychology, General, 13% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Elementary Education and Teaching, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% English Language and Literature, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,306 in state, $17,600 out of state; room/board: $11,960 Financial aid: (320) 589-6046; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,062

University of Minnesota–Twin Cities

Minneapolis MN (800) 752-1000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 59 Website: twin-cities.umn.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@umn.edu Public; founded 1851 First-year admissions: 20242025: 41,496 applied, 33,091 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 26-31. High school rank: 36% in top tenth, 70% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31

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Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 30,160 full time, 9,748 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 10% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 23% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Engineering, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,482 in state, $41,368 out of state; room/board: $14,822 Financial aid: (800) 400-8636; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,645

University of Northwestern–St. Paul St. Paul MN (800) 692-4020 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 36 Website: www.unwsp.edu Admissions email: admissions@unwsp.edu Private; founded 1902 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,301 applied, 1,216 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-28. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,803 full time, 1,360 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 5% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 1% international; 77% from in state; 59% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Bible/Biblical Studies, 8% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Business Administration and Management, General, 3% Engineering, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,946; room/board: $11,904 Financial aid: (651) 631-5321; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,579

University of St. Thomas

St Paul MN (651) 962-6150 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: www.stthomas.edu Admissions email: admissions@stthomas.edu Private; founded 1885 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,288 applied, 7,967 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-29. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 48% in top quarter, 82% in top half

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MISSISSIPPI Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,160 full time, 135 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 9% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 4% international; N/A from in state; 49% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 42% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Engineering, 6% Social Sciences, 5% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $56,460; room/board: $15,117 Financial aid: (651) 962-6550; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,225

Winona State University

Winona MN (507) 457-5100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 22 Website: www.winona.edu Admissions email: admissions@winona.edu Public; founded 1858 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,642 applied, 5,014 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,507 full time, 817 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 3% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 2% international; 69% from in state; 30% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Elementary Education and Teaching, 6% Social Work, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (507) 457-2800

MISSISSIPPI Alcorn State University

Lorman MS (601) 877-6148 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 45 Website: www.alcorn.edu Admissions email: admissions@alcorn.edu Public; founded 1871 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,532 applied, 2,961 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT

25/75 percentile: 15-19. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,058 full time, 474 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 97% black, 1% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 1% international; 75% from in state; 69% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 9% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,785 in state, $8,785 out of state; room/ board: $12,204 Financial aid: (601) 877-6118; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,001

Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 181 applied, 161 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-24. High school rank: 5% in top tenth, 14% in top quarter, 27% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 490 full time, 429 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 16% black, 9% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 2% international; 62% from in state; 52% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Elementary Education and Teaching, 20% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 8% Psychology, General, 6% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (662) 685-4771

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Delta State University

Jackson MS (601) 968-5940 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.belhaven.edu Admissions email: admission@belhaven.edu Private; founded 1883 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,637 applied, 1,312 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 63% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,153 full time, 461 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 46% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 35% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 40% Business Administration and Management, General, 19% Education, General, 13% Bible/ Biblical Studies, 11% Health/ Health Care Administration/ Management, 9% Educational Leadership and Administration, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,470; room/board: $12,800 Financial aid: (601) 968-5933; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,458

Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain MS (662) 685-4161 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 16 Website: bmc.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@bmc.edu Private; founded 1873

Cleveland MS (662) 846-4020 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 50 Website: www.deltastate.edu Admissions email: admissions@deltastate.edu Public; founded 1924 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,231 applied, 1,231 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,432 full time, 444 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 40% black, 3% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 5% international; 79% from in state; 40% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Education, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,605 in state, $8,605 out of state; room/ board: $9,034 Financial aid: (662) 846-4670; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,874

Jackson State University

Jackson MS (866) 843-3578 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 363 Website: www.jsums.edu

Admissions email: futuretigers@jsums.edu Public; founded 1877 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,488 applied, 14,427 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-20. High school rank: 6% in top tenth, 19% in top quarter, 51% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 4,178 full time, 472 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 96% black, 0% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 3% white, 0% international; 52% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Education, General, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Criminal Justice/ Safety Studies, 6% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 6% Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,635 in state, $13,635 out of state; room/ board: $12,904 Financial aid: (601) 979-2227; 90% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,951

Millsaps College

Jackson MS (601) 974-1050 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 146 Website: www.millsaps.edu Admissions email: admissions@millsaps.edu Private; founded 1890 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,340 applied, 1,009 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 543 full time, 6 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 23% black, 6% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 2% international; 41% from in state; 88% live on campus; 57% of students in fraternities, 55% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business Administration and Management, General, 16% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Accounting, 8% Neuroscience, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (601) 974-1220

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Clinton MS (601) 925-3800 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 358 Website: www.mc.edu Admissions email: admissions@mc.edu Private; founded 1826

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Mississippi State MS (662) 325-2224 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 208 Website: www.msstate.edu Admissions email: admit@msstate.edu Public; founded 1878 First-year admissions: 20242025: 23,346 applied, 18,125 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-29. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 16,913 full time, 1,654 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 16% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 1% international; 65% from in state; 33% live on campus; 21% of students in fraternities, 28% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 6% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,604 in state, $28,736 out of state; room/board: $13,514 Financial aid: (662) 325-2450; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,179

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus MS (662) 329-7106 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 33 Website: www.muw.edu Admissions email: admissions@muw.edu Public; founded 1884 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 557 applied, 503 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/20 Undergraduate student body: 1,454 full time, 508 part time; 24% male, 76% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 41% black, 1% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 1% international; 89% from in state; 25% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities

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BEST COLLEGES Most popular majors: 28% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 18% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Public Health Education and Promotion, 7% Child Development, 5% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,747 in state, $8,747 out of state; room/ board: $8,855 Financial aid: (662) 329-7114; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,730

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Itta Bena MS (662) 254-3344 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 117 Website: www.mvsu.edu Admissions email: admsn@mvsu.edu Public; founded 1950 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (662) 254-3335

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Holly Springs MS (662) 252-8000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.rustcollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@rustcollege.edu Private; founded 1866 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (662) 252-8000

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo MS (601) 977-7768 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 180 Website: www.tougaloo.edu Admissions email: admissions@tougaloo.edu Private; founded 1869 Affiliation: United Church of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,334 applied, 1,397 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-27. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/18 Undergraduate student body: 662 full time, 624 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 87% black, 2% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 2% international; 90% from in state; 64% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,628; room/board: $12,648 Financial aid: (601) 977-6134; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need

University of Mississippi

University MS (662) 915-7226 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 169 Website: www.olemiss.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@olemiss.edu Public; founded 1848 First-year admissions: 20242025: 33,363 applied, 32,223 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-29. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 20,534 full time, 1,051 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 10% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 1% international; 44% from in state; 31% live on campus; 37% of students in fraternities, 54% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Education, 5% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,150 in state, $30,310 out of state; room/board: $13,004 Financial aid: (662) 915-5788; 45% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,872

University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg MS (601) 266-5000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.usm.edu Admissions email: admissions@usm.edu Public; founded 1910 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,048 applied, 6,986 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-29. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 8,679 full time, 1,514 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 27% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 5% international; 67% from in state; 19% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Education, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,998 in state, $11,998 out of state; room/ board: $11,920 Financial aid: (601) 266-4774

William Carey University1

Hattiesburg MS (601) 318-6103 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.wmcarey.edu Admissions email: admissions@wmcarey.edu Private; founded 1892 Affiliation: Southern Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (601) 318-6153

MISSOURI Avila University

Kansas City MO (816) 501-2400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 120 Website: www.avila.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@mail.avila.edu Private; founded 1916 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,975 applied, 3,490 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-21. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,172 full time, 143 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 25% black, 16% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 5% international; 57% from in state; 24% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 8% Medical Radiologic Technology/ Science - Radiation Therapist, 7% Psychology, General, 6% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,540; room/board: $12,170 Financial aid: (816) 501-3600; 85% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,860

Baptist Bible College1 Springfield MO (417) 268-6000 Website: www.gobbc.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Calvary University1

Kansas City MO (816) 322-3960 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 60 Website: www.calvary.edu Admissions email: admissions@calvary.edu Private; founded 1932 Affiliation: Other Protestant

Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (816) 425-6136

Central Methodist University–College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette MO (660) 248-6251 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 18 Website: www.centralmethodist.edu Admissions email: admissions@centralmethodist.edu Private; founded 1854 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,539 applied, 875 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,037 full time, 4 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 15% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 9% international; 75% from in state; 67% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 33% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (660) 248-6245

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout MO (800) 222-0525 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 3 Website: www.cofo.edu Admissions email: admissions@cofo.edu Private; founded 1906 Affiliation: Interdenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,919 applied, 350 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-25. High school rank: 30% in top tenth, 68% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,427 full time, 27 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 85% white, 2% international; 59% from in state; 93% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Psychology, General, 6% Business/Commerce, General, 4% Accounting, 4% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 4% Sociology Expenses: 2025-2026: $24,420; room/board: $9,100

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Financial aid: (417) 690-3292; 90% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,800

Columbia College1

Columbia MO (573) 875-7352 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.ccis.edu Admissions email: admissions@ccis.edu Private; founded 1851 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (573) 875-7390

Cottey College

Nevada MO (888) 526-8839 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 9 Website: www.cottey.edu Admissions email: admit@cottey.edu Private; founded 1884 Affiliation: Other First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 645 applied, 453 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 14-24. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 260 full time, 1 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 3% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 13% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 5% international; 32% from in state; 84% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Psychology, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Social Sciences, 7% History, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $29,594; room/board: $11,800 Financial aid: (417) 448-1445; 100% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,753

Culver-Stockton College

Canton MO (800) 537-1883 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 28 Website: www.culver.edu Admissions email: admission@culver.edu Private; founded 1853 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,881 applied, 1,226 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-21. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 61% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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MISSOURI Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 780 full time, 81 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 17% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 4% international; 38% from in state; 81% live on campus; 33% of students in fraternities, 26% in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Psychology, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,130; room/board: $11,200 Financial aid: (573) 288-6307; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,353

Drury University

Springfield MO (417) 873-7205 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 25 Website: www.drury.edu Admissions email: druryad@drury.edu Private; founded 1873 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,659 applied, 1,542 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-29. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,374 full time, 17 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 9% international; 60% from in state; 67% live on campus; 16% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Architecture and Related Services, 9% Social Sciences, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,955; room/board: $11,690 Financial aid: (417) 873-7312; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,462

Evangel University

Springfield MO (417) 268-1000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 92 Website: www.evangel.edu Admissions email: admissions@evangel.edu Private; founded 1955 Affiliation: Assemblies of God Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,619 applied, 838 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: N/A

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,234 full time, 292 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 4% international; 57% from in state; 77% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Elementary Education and Teaching, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Music, General, 4% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $29,974; room/board: $9,190 Financial aid: (417) 865-2815; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,732

Hannibal-LaGrange University1 Hannibal MO (800) 454-1119 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 58 Website: www.hlg.edu Admissions email: admissions@hlg.edu Private; founded 1858 Affiliation: Southern Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Harris-Stowe State University

St. Louis MO (314) 340-3300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 66 Website: www.hssu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@hssu.edu Public; founded 1857 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,079 applied, 1,972 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 840 full time, 162 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 82% black, 2% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 3% white, 6% international; 57% from in state; 19% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Criminal Justice/ Safety Studies, 10% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 8% Psychology, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (314) 340-3502

Kansas City Art Institute1

Kansas City MO (816) 472-4852 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.kcai.edu Admissions email: admiss@kcai.edu Private; founded 1885 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (816) 802-3448

Lincoln University1

Jefferson City MO (573) 681-5102 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 51 Website: www.lincolnu.edu Admissions email: admissions@lincolnu.edu Public; founded 1866 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (573) 681-5032

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles MO (636) 949-4949 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 124 Website: www.lindenwood.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@lindenwood.edu Private; founded 1832 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,966 applied, 4,528 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,060 full time, 603 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 13% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 6% international; 65% from in state; 39% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Education, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,794; room/board: $12,402 Financial aid: (636) 949-4923; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,784

Maryville University of St. Louis St Louis MO (800) 627-9855 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 283 Website: www.maryville.edu Admissions email: admissions@maryville.edu

Private; founded 1872 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,410 applied, 4,193 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,657 full time, 2,035 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 13% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 3% international; 56% from in state; 18% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Psychology, 5% Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, 5% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $27,166; room/board: $14,367 Financial aid: (314) 529-9360; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,463

Services, 13% Education, 13% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,900 in state, $18,900 out of state; room/ board: $8,733 Financial aid: (417) 659-5422; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,923

Missouri Baptist University1

Rolla MO (800) 522-0938 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 192 Website: www.mst.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@mst.edu Public; founded 1870 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,352 applied, 6,059 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-31. High school rank: 41% in top tenth, 69% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,092 full time, 454 part time; 77% male, 23% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 3% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 3% international; 83% from in state; 86% live on campus; 19% of students in fraternities, 24% in sororities Most popular majors: 64% Engineering, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields, 3% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,930 in state, $35,118 out of state; room/board: $13,422 Financial aid: (573) 341-4282; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,683

St. Louis MO (314) 434-2290 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.mobap.edu Admissions email: admissions@mobap.edu Private; founded 1964 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (314) 744-7639

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin MO (417) 625-9378 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 138 Website: www.mssu.edu Admissions email: admissions@mssu.edu Public; founded 1937 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,194 applied, 3,100 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,524 full time, 1,357 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 5% American Indian, 3% Asian, 7% black, 10% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 5% international; 73% from in state; 25% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support

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Springfield MO (800) 492-7900 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 358 Website: www.missouristate.edu Admissions email: info@missouristate.edu Public; founded 1906 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (417) 836-5262

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri Valley College1

Marshall MO (660) 831-4114 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 71

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BEST COLLEGES Website: www.moval.edu Admissions email: admissions@moval.edu Private; founded 1889 Affiliation: Presbyterian Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Missouri Western State University

St Joseph MO (816) 271-4266 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 133 Website: www.missouriwestern.edu Admissions email: admissions@missouriwestern.edu Public; founded 1915 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,471 applied, 2,470 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-23. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 54% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,010 full time, 1,484 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 14% black, 1% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 1% international; 81% from in state; 28% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Education, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,440 in state, $20,310 out of state; room/board: $12,106 Financial aid: (816) 271-4361; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,874

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville MO (800) 633-1175 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 84 Website: www.nwmissouri.edu Admissions email: admissions@nwmissouri.edu Public; founded 1905 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,185 applied, 4,450 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,949 full time, 1,215 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander,

79% white, 3% international; 66% from in state; 28% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Elementary Education and Teaching, 5% Psychology, General, 4% Agribusiness/ Agricultural Business Operations, 4% Health and Wellness, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,796 in state, $22,523 out of state; room/board: $12,122 Financial aid: (660) 562-1138; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,667

Ozark Christian College1

Joplin MO (417) 680-5678 Website: occ.edu Admissions email: admissions@occ.edu Private; founded 1942 Affiliation: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (417) 626-1216

Park University1

Parkville MO (877) 505-1059 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.park.edu Admissions email: enrollmentservices@park.edu Private; founded 1875 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (816) 584-6250

Ranken Technical College1

Saint Louis MO (314) 371-0236 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), unranked Website: www.ranken.edu Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Rockhurst University

Kansas City MO (816) 501-4100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 6 Website: www.rockhurst.edu/ Admissions email: admission@rockhurst.edu Private; founded 1910 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,157 applied, 1,529 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,481 full time, 812 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 8% black, 18% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 3% international; 60% from in state; 39% live on campus; 23% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,270; room/board: $12,240 Financial aid: (816) 501-4600; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,393

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,776 full time, 2,147 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 8% black, 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 8% international; 68% from in state; 17% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% General Studies, 6% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 6% Psychology, General, 4% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,194 in state, $10,194 out of state; room/board: $12,200 Financial aid: (573) 651-2253; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,810

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Southwest Baptist University1

St. Louis MO (314) 977-2500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 102 Website: www.slu.edu Admissions email: admission@slu.edu Private; founded 1818 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,533 applied, 11,656 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-31. High school rank: 38% in top tenth, 67% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 2/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,750 full time, 3,640 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 15% Asian, 11% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 5% international; 47% from in state; 52% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $57,960; room/board: $15,820 Financial aid: (314) 977-2350; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,573

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau MO (573) 651-2590 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 68 Website: www.semo.edu Admissions email: admissions@semo.edu Public; founded 1873 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,014 applied, 7,715 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-20. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Bolivar MO (417) 328-1810 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 107 Website: www.sbuniv.edu Admissions email: admissions@sbuniv.edu Private; founded 1878 Affiliation: Southern Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (417) 328-1822

Stephens College1

Columbia MO (800) 876-7207 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 95 Website: www.stephens.edu Admissions email: apply@stephens.edu Private; founded 1833 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (573) 876-7106

Truman State University

Kirksville MO (660) 785-4114 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 7 Website: www.truman.edu Admissions email: admissions@truman.edu Public; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,883 applied, 2,415 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-31. High school rank: 40% in top tenth, 69% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,467 full time, 798 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian,

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2% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 10% international; 85% from in state; 45% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business Administration and Management, General, 14% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 9% Psychology, General, 8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,220 in state, $19,289 out of state; room/board: $11,610 Financial aid: (660) 785-4130; 45% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,350

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg MO (660) 543-4290 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 59 Website: ucmo.edu Admissions email: admit@ucmo.edu Public; founded 1871 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,657 applied, 3,615 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,903 full time, 2,440 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 2% international; 88% from in state; 28% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Education, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,456 in state, $19,366 out of state; room/board: $10,940 Financial aid: (660) 543-8266; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,811

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis1 St. Louis MO (314) 367-8700 Website: www.uhsp.edu Admissions email: admissions@uhsp.edu Private; founded 1864 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (314) 367-8700

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MONTANA University of Missouri

Columbia MO (573) 882-7786 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 102 Website: www.missouri.edu Admissions email: mu4u@missouri.edu Public; founded 1839 First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,490 applied, 19,218 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-30. High school rank: 34% in top tenth, 65% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 23,038 full time, 1,411 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 1% international; 82% from in state; 27% live on campus; 25% of students in fraternities, 30% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Engineering, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,548 in state, $37,820 out of state; room/board: $15,008 Financial aid: (573) 882-7506; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,112

University of Missouri–Kansas City

Kansas City MO (816) 235-8652 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 232 Website: www.umkc.edu Admissions email: admissions@umkc.edu Public; founded 1929 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,186 applied, 4,465 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-28. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 53% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 6,046 full time, 4,120 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 14% black, 18% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 4% international; 73% from in state; 7% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Engineering, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,038 in state, $33,883 out of state; room/board: $13,147

Financial aid: (816) 235-1154; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,814

University of Missouri–St. Louis

Saint Louis MO (314) 516-5451 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.umsl.edu Admissions email: admissions@umsl.edu Public; founded 1963 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,193 applied, 3,881 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-27. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 4,178 full time, 7,838 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 20% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 3% international; 90% from in state; 15% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Education, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,120 in state, $37,590 out of state; room/board: $13,908 Financial aid: (314) 516-6608; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,397

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis MO (314) 935-6000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 20 Website: washu.edu Admissions email: admissions@wustl.edu Private; founded 1853 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 32,754 applied, 3,951 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 15001570. High school rank: 86% in top tenth, 98% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/3, notification date: 12/12 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/2 Undergraduate student body: 7,533 full time, 686 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 21% Asian, 9% black, 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 9% international; 13% from in state; 69% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Computer Science, 6% Experimental Psychology, 6% Finance, General, 6% Mechanical Engineering, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Expenses: 2025-2026: $69,594; room/board: $23,338 Financial aid: (888) 547-6670; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $75,604

Webster University

St. Louis MO (314) 246-7800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 32 Website: www.webster.edu Admissions email: admit@webster.edu Private; founded 1915 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,136 applied, 4,437 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,907 full time, 183 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 11% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 19% international; 73% from in state; 40% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Computer Science, 5% Art/ Art Studies, General, 5% Business Administration and Management, General, 4% Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,690; room/board: $12,700 Financial aid: (800) 983-4623; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,195

Westminster College

Fulton MO (800) 475-3361 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 164 Website: www.wcmo.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@westminster-mo.edu Private; founded 1851 Affiliation: Presbyterian Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (573) 592-5364

William Jewell College

Liberty MO (816) 415-7511 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 11 Website: www.jewell.edu Admissions email: admission@william.jewell.edu Private; founded 1849 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,929 applied, 740 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 924 full time, 45 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 11% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 5% international; 58% from in state; 84% live on campus; 25% of students in fraternities, 37% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 11% Psychology, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Expenses: 2024-2025: $20,610; room/board: $11,230 Financial aid: (816) 415-5973

William Woods University1

Fulton MO (800) 995-3159 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.williamwoods.edu Admissions email: admissions@williamwoods.edu Private; founded 1870 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (573) 592-1793

MONTANA Carroll College1

Helena MT (406) 447-4384 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 3 Website: www.carroll.edu Admissions email: admission@carroll.edu Private; founded 1909 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $41,484; room/board: $11,548 Financial aid: (406) 447-5425

Montana State University1

Bozeman MT (888) 678-2287 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.montana.edu Admissions email: admissions@montana.edu Public; founded 1893 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (406) 994-2845

Montana State University Billings

Billings MT (406) 657-2158 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 95 Website: www.msubillings.edu

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Montana State University Northern1

Havre MT (406) 265-3704 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 22 Website: www.msun.edu Admissions email: admissions@msun.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Montana Technological University

Butte MT (406) 496-4791 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 34 Website: www.mtech.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@mtech.edu Public; founded 1893 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,466 applied, 2,219 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,672 full time, 527 part time; 58% male, 42% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 5% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 26% live

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Admissions email: admissions@msubillings.edu Public; founded 1927 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,227 applied, 2,225 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 25% in top quarter, 53% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/8 Undergraduate student body: 1,860 full time, 2,015 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 5% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 2% international; 11% from in state; 6% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Education, 9% Psychology, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,220 in state, $22,691 out of state; room/ board: $9,260 Financial aid: (406) 657-2188; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,913

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BEST COLLEGES on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Mechanical Engineering, 15% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 12% Management Information Systems and Services, Other, 10% Civil Engineering, General, 7% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,763 in state, $26,571 out of state; room/ board: $12,274 Financial aid: (406) 496-4223; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,667

Rocky Mountain College

Billings MT (406) 657-1026 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 86 Website: www.rocky.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@rocky.edu Private; founded 1878 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,405 applied, 978 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 828 full time, 23 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 3% American Indian, 0% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 6% international; 56% from in state; 55% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Education, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,006; room/board: $10,352 Financial aid: (406) 657-1031; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,227

Salish Kootenai College1

Pablo MT (406) 675-4800 Website: www.skc.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Montana Missoula MT (406) 243-6266 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 363 Website: umt.edu Admissions email: BeAGriz@umontana.edu

Public; founded 1893 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,576 applied, 9,180 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-28. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/31 Undergraduate student body: 6,568 full time, 1,446 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 6% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 40% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Natural Resources and Conservation, 11% Social Sciences, 10% Psychology, 9% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,456 in state, $33,664 out of state; room/ board: $12,804 Financial aid: (406) 243-5504; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,474

University of Montana Western1 Dillon MT (877) 683-7331 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 15 Website: www.umwestern.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@umwestern.edu Public; founded 1893 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,131 in state, $20,513 out of state; room/ board: $10,525 Financial aid: (406) 683-7893; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $3,639

University of Providence

Great Falls MT (406) 791-5210 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.uprovidence.edu Admissions email: admissions@uprovidence.edu Private; founded 1932 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 352 applied, 276 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-24. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 478 full time, 112 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 3% American Indian, 5% Asian, 6% black, 6% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 53% live on campus; 0%

of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 1% Health Professions and Related Programs, 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 0% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 0% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,156; room/board: $10,148 Financial aid: (406) 791-5235

NEBRASKA Bellevue University1 Bellevue NE (402) 293-2000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.bellevue.edu Admissions email: info@bellevue.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (402) 557-7095

College of Saint Mary

Omaha NE (402) 399-2355 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 38 Website: www.csm.edu Admissions email: enroll@csm.edu Private; founded 1923 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 539 applied, 241 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 48% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/31 Undergraduate student body: 432 full time, 120 part time; 9% male, 91% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 24% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 3% international; 76% from in state; 39% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 44% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 9% Education, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $27,294; room/board: $9,820 Financial aid: (402) 399-2429; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,470

Bryan College of Health Sciences1

Lincoln NE (402) 481-8697 Website: www.bryanhealthcollege.edu Admissions email: bchs-admissions@ bryanhealthcollege.edu Private; founded 1926 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (402) 481-8984

Chadron State College1

Chadron NE (308) 432-6000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 140 Website: www.csc.edu Admissions email: inquire@csc.edu Public; founded 1911 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Clarkson College

Indian, 3% Asian, 4% black, 4% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 0% international; 644% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 83% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 8% Medical Radiologic Technology/Science Radiation Therapist, 3% Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, 2% Business/Commerce, General, 2% Health Services/Allied Health/ Health Sciences, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Concordia University1

Omaha NE (402) 552-3100 Website: www.clarksoncollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@clarksoncollege.edu Private; founded 1888 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 31 applied, 31 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/16 Undergraduate student body: 189 full time, 452 part time; 17% male, 83% female; 0% American

Seward NE (800) 535-5494 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 101 Website: www.cune.edu Admissions email: admiss@cune.edu Private; founded 1894 Affiliation: Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $40,640; room/board: $10,850 Financial aid: (402) 643-7270

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Creighton University

Omaha NE (402) 280-2703 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 117 Website: www.creighton.edu Admissions email: admissions@creighton.edu Private; founded 1878 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,907 applied, 6,306 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 26-31. High school rank: 38% in top tenth, 67% in top quarter, 90% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,257 full time, 359 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 3% black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 2% international; 24% from in state; 51% live on campus; 24% of students in fraternities, 34% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Social Sciences, 5% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,960; room/board: $14,453 Financial aid: (402) 280-2731; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,427

Doane University

Crete NE (402) 826-8222 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 61 Website: www.doane.edu Admissions email: admissions@doane.edu Private; founded 1872 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,254 applied, 1,229 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 938 full time, 40 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 6% international; 66% from in state; 66% live on campus; 24% of students in fraternities, 29% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Education, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 7% Engineering, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,641; room/board: $12,786

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Hastings College1

Hastings NE (800) 532-7642 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 24 Website: www.hastings.edu Admissions email: hcadmissions@hastings.edu Private; founded 1882 Affiliation: Presbyterian Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $37,770; room/board: $12,050 Financial aid: (402) 461-7431

Midland University1

Fremont NE (402) 941-6501 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 143 Website: www.midlandu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@midlandu.edu Private; founded 1883 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Nebraska Methodist College1

Omaha NE (402) 354-7200 Website: www.methodistcollege.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@methodistcollege.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (402) 354-7225

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln NE (402) 465-2218 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 39 Website: www.nebrwesleyan.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@nebrwesleyan.edu Private; founded 1887 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,725 applied, 2,175 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-27. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,430 full time, 33 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 3% international; 73% from in state; 47% live on campus; 19% of students in fraternities, 18% in sororities

Most popular majors: 17% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Education, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,342; room/board: $12,797 Financial aid: (402) 465-2167; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,544

Peru State College1 Peru NE (402) 872-3815 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.peru.edu Admissions email: admissions@peru.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Union Adventist University

Lincoln NE (402) 486-2504 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 25 Website: www.uau.edu Admissions email: enroll@uau.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 915 applied, 767 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 463 full time, 229 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 8% black, 25% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 8% international; N/A from in state; 64% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Architecture and Related Services, 0% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 0% Health Professions and Related Programs, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $30,296; room/board: $9,612 Financial aid: (402) 486-2505; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,162

University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney NE (800) 532-7639 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 24 Website: www.unk.edu Admissions email: admissionsug@unk.edu

Public; founded 1903 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,283 applied, 4,728 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 3,699 full time, 514 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 15% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 4% international; 89% from in state; 37% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Elementary Education and Teaching, 14% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other, 5% Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies, 5% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,144 in state, $17,454 out of state; room/ board: $12,294 Financial aid: (308) 865-8520; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,848

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Lincoln NE (402) 472-2023 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: www.unl.edu Admissions email: admissions@unl.edu Public; founded 1869 First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,841 applied, 15,609 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 18,752 full time, 905 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 3% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 3% international; 76% from in state; 50% live on campus; 29% of students in fraternities, 33% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Engineering, 8% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Expenses: 2024-2025: $10,434 in state, $28,764 out of state; room/board: $14,120 Financial aid: (402) 472-3484

University of Nebraska Omaha

Omaha NE (402) 554-2393 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.unomaha.edu/ Admissions email: unoadmissions@unomaha.edu Public; founded 1908 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,633 applied, 7,534 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 9,778 full time, 1,943 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 8% black, 18% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 3% international; 90% from in state; 18% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 7% General Studies, 7% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 6% Computer Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,718 in state, $23,206 out of state; room/ board: $11,764 Financial aid: (402) 554-2327; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,562

Wayne State College1

Wayne NE (800) 228-9972 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 95 Website: www.wsc.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@wsc.edu Public; founded 1909 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (402) 375-7430

York University1

York NE (402) 363-5627 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 47 Website: www.york.edu Admissions email: enroll@york.edu Private; founded 1890 Affiliation: Churches of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (402) 363-5624

NEVADA College of Southern Nevada1

Las Vegas NV (702) 651-5000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked

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Great Basin College1

Elko NV (775) 738-8493 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), second tier Website: www.gbcnv.edu Admissions email: admissions@gbcnv.edu Public; founded 1967 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Nevada State University1

Henderson NV (702) 992-2130 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 25 Website: nsc.nevada.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 2002 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Nevada– Las Vegas Las Vegas NV (702) 774-8658 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 232 Website: www.unlv.edu Admissions email: admissions@unlv.edu Public; founded 1957 First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,472 applied, 12,242 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 19,996 full time, 7,001 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 17% Asian, 9% black, 36% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 24% white, 2% international; 90% from in state; 4% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Psychology, 8% Education, 8% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,748 in state, $27,411 out of state; room/ board: $12,628 Financial aid: (833) 318-1228; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,474

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BEST COLLEGES University of Nevada– Reno Reno NV (775) 784-4700 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 192 Website: www.unr.edu Admissions email: asknevada@unr.edu Public; founded 1874 First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,679 applied, 13,032 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 11/15 Application deadline (fall): 4/7 Undergraduate student body: 13,497 full time, 5,217 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 8% Asian, 3% black, 25% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 1% international; 25% from in state; 19% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 5% Psychology, General, 5% Public Health, General, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 4% Finance, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,298 in state, $28,930 out of state; room/board: $15,010 Financial aid: (775) 784-4666; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,000

Western Nevada College1

Carson City NV (775) 445-3277 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.wnc.edu Admissions email: admissions.records@wnc.edu Public; founded 1971 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (775) 445-3264

NEW HAMPSHIRE Colby-Sawyer College New London NH (800) 272-1015 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 12 Website: colby-sawyer.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@colby-sawyer.edu Private; founded 1837 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,030 applied, 1,671 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 790 full time, 68 part time; 29% male, 71% female; 0% American

Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 3% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 2% international; 49% from in state; 82% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 48% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 12% Crafts/ Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 4% Child Development Expenses: 2025-2026: $19,600; room/board: $18,000 Financial aid: (603) 526-3717; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Dartmouth College

Hanover NH (603) 646-2875 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 13 Website: www.dartmouth.edu Admissions email: apply@dartmouth.edu Private; founded 1769 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 31,656 applied, 1,710 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1500-1570. High school rank: 93% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/3 Undergraduate student body: 4,480 full time, 28 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 1% American Indian, 13% Asian, 6% black, 10% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 15% international; 2% from in state; 85% live on campus; 33% of students in fraternities, 33% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Social Sciences, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 9% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Engineering, 7% Mathematics and Statistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $71,265; room/board: $20,670 Financial aid: (800) 443-3605; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $71,313

Franklin Pierce University1

Rindge NH (800) 437-0048 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.franklinpierce.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@franklinpierce.edu Private; founded 1962 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (877) 372-7347

Keene State College Keene NH (603) 358-2276 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 9 Website: www.keene.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@keene.edu

Public; founded 1909 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,314 applied, 4,800 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 910-1130. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,694 full time, 50 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 64% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 11% Education, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,514 in state, $27,512 out of state; room/board: $14,134 Financial aid: (603) 358-2280; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,271

New England College

Henniker NH (603) 428-2223 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.nec.edu Admissions email: admission@nec.edu Private; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,251 applied, 2,995 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,004 full time, 28 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 9% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 4% international; 53% from in state; 57% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 16% Visual and Performing Arts, 13% Psychology, 9% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,484; room/board: $16,420 Financial aid: (603) 428-2436; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,694

Plymouth State University Plymouth NH (603) 535-2237 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 140

Website: www.plymouth.edu/ Admissions email: Admissions@plymouth.edu Public; founded 1871 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,878 applied, 6,021 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,089 full time, 90 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 2% international; 54% from in state; 68% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 8% Education, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,068 in state, $26,218 out of state; room/board: $14,066 Financial aid: (603) 535-2338; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,780

Rivier University1

Nashua NH (603) 888-1311 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 139 Website: rivier.edu Admissions email: admissions@rivier.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Saint Anselm College

Manchester NH (603) 641-7500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: anselm.edu Admissions email: admission@anselm.edu Private; founded 1889 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,423 applied, 3,452 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11101270. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,066 full time, 25 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 5% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 1% international; 23% from in state; 94% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities

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Most popular majors: 31% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Social Sciences, 7% Psychology, 5% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,580; room/board: $17,630 Financial aid: (603) 641-7110; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,354

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester NH (603) 645-9611 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.snhu.edu Admissions email: admission@snhu.edu Private; founded 1932 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,233 applied, 4,418 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,285 full time, 330 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 4% international; N/A from in state; 56% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Psychology, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,010; room/board: $13,000 Financial aid: (877) 455-7648; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,567

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts1

Merrimack NH (603) 880-8308 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, unranked Website: www.thomasmorecollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@thomasmorecollege.edu Private; founded 1978 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (603) 880-8308

University of New Hampshire Durham NH (603) 862-1360 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 117 Website: www.unh.edu Admissions email: admissions@unh.edu

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NEW JERSEY Public; founded 1866 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,175 applied, 18,667 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1090-1330. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 11,105 full time, 251 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 1% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 85% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 58% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Engineering, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $19,682 in state, $40,844 out of state; room/board: $14,320 Financial aid: (603) 862-3600; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,056

NEW JERSEY Berkeley College (NJ)

Woodland Park NJ (800) 446-5400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: berkeleycollege.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@berkeleycollege.edu For-profit; founded 1931 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 817 applied, 798 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/30 Undergraduate student body: 1,130 full time, 777 part time; 24% male, 76% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 12% black, 40% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 6% white, 1% international; 89% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business Administration and Management, General, 19% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 16% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 14% Health/Health Care Administration/ Management, 7% Interior Design Expenses: 2025-2026: $30,880; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (973) 200-1148; 89% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,650

Caldwell University Caldwell NJ (973) 618-3600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 84 Website: www.caldwell.edu Admissions email: admissions@caldwell.edu

Private; founded 1939 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,364 applied, 6,680 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11301370. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/24 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,544 full time, 73 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 18% black, 27% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 21% white, 23% international; 73% from in state; 30% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Computer Science, 9% Counseling Psychology, 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,470; room/board: $14,756 Financial aid: (973) 618-3221; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,845

Centenary University1

Hackettstown NJ (800) 236-8679 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.centenaryuniversity.edu Admissions email: CentUAdmissions@ centenaryuniversity.edu Private; founded 1867 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (908) 852-1400

The College of New Jersey

Ewing NJ (609) 771-2131 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 4 Website: www.tcnj.edu Admissions email: tcnjinfo@tcnj.edu Public; founded 1855 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,766 applied, 7,959 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11401340. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 7,267 full time, 168 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 6% black, 18% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 1% international; 95% from in state; 44% live on campus; 21% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management,

Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Education, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Psychology, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $20,378 in state, $26,742 out of state; room/board: $15,546 Financial aid: (609) 771-2211; 48% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,369

Drew University

Madison NJ (973) 408-3739 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 84 Website: www.drew.edu Admissions email: admissions@drew.edu Private; founded 1867 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,024 applied, 3,408 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11031338. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,594 full time, 17 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 11% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 11% international; 65% from in state; 70% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Psychology, General, 7% Communication and Media Studies, Other, 6% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 6% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,100; room/board: $18,830 Financial aid: (973) 408-3112; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $45,086

Fairleigh Dickinson University–Florham

(973) 443-8900 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 35 Website: www.fdu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@fdu.edu Private; founded 1942 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,373 applied, 5,383 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 21% in top quarter, 37% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,927 full time, 85 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 12% black, 27% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander,

47% white, 1% international; 86% from in state; 54% live on campus; 11% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Psychology, 13% Visual and Performing Arts, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,564; room/board: $16,808 Financial aid: (973) 443-8700; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,608

Fairleigh Dickinson University– Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck NJ (800) 338-8803 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 55 Website: www.fdu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@fdu.edu Private; founded 1942 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,475 applied, 5,281 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 22% in top quarter, 30% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,249 full time, 3,441 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 11% black, 34% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 19% white, 12% international; 74% from in state; 25% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Psychology, 6% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,564; room/board: $16,808 Financial aid: (973) 443-8700; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,576

Felician University

Lodi NJ (201) 355-1465 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 121 Website: www.felician.edu Admissions email: admissions@felician.edu Private; founded 1942 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,535 applied, 2,411 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 890-1150. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,703 full time, 167 part time;

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Georgian Court University

Lakewood NJ (800) 458-8422 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 110 Website: www.georgian.edu Admissions email: admissions@georgian.edu Private; founded 1908 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,355 applied, 1,868 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,135 full time, 356 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 4% international; 90% from in state; 31% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 39% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Psychology, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 5% English Language and Literature/Letters Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,902; room/board: $13,728 Financial aid: (732) 987-2258; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,038

Kean University

Union NJ (908) 737-7100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.kean.edu Admissions email: admitme@kean.edu Public; founded 1855 First-year admissions: 20242025: 13,936 applied, 10,578 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1150. High school rank: 5% in top tenth, 21% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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30% male, 70% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 18% black, 44% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 21% white, 6% international; 86% from in state; 27% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 55% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Psychology, 4% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,840; room/board: $15,310 Financial aid: (201) 559-6007; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,753

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BEST COLLEGES Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 10,001 full time, 1,757 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 21% black, 39% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 24% white, 6% international; 98% from in state; 15% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Psychology, General, 11% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 7% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 5% Accounting Expenses: 2024-2025: $14,299 in state, $22,446 out of state; room/board: $18,264 Financial aid: (908) 737-0400; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,464

Monmouth University

West Long Branch NJ (800) 543-9671 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 13 Website: www.monmouth.edu Admissions email: admission@monmouth.edu Private; founded 1933 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,321 applied, 8,298 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11401310. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,593 full time, 116 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 18% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 2% international; 76% from in state; 43% live on campus; 16% of students in fraternities, 27% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business Administration and Management, General, 15% Health Services/Allied Health/ Health Sciences, General, 7% Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 6% Psychology, General, 4% English Language and Literature, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,340; room/board: $18,361 Financial aid: (732) 571-3463; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,149

Montclair State University

Montclair NJ (973) 655-4444 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: www.montclair.edu/ Admissions email: msuadm@montclair.edu Public; founded 1908 First-year admissions: 20242025: 26,257 applied, 23,076 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT

required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 910-1210. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/23 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 17,222 full time, 1,490 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 13% black, 41% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 32% white, 1% international; 96% from in state; 27% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Psychology, 11% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 5% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,854 in state, $27,570 out of state; room/board: $16,862 Financial aid: (973) 655-7020; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,155

New Jersey City University

Jersey City NJ (888) 441-6528 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 146 Website: www.njcu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@njcu.edu Public; founded 1927 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,679 applied, 5,587 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,297 full time, 558 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 21% black, 49% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 16% white, 2% international; 94% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Psychology, General, 8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other, 6% Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other Expenses: 2024-2025: $14,460 in state, $14,460 out of state; room/board: $16,844 Financial aid: (201) 200-3171; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,923

New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark NJ (973) 596-3300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 80

Website: www.njit.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@njit.edu Public; founded 1881 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,607 applied, 10,156 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1240-1480. High school rank: 30% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 8,415 full time, 1,785 part time; 69% male, 31% female; 0% American Indian, 20% Asian, 10% black, 29% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 29% white, 6% international; 88% from in state; 25% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 35% Engineering, 31% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 6% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 5% Architecture and Related Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $21,162 in state, $39,912 out of state; room/board: $17,580 Financial aid: (973) 596-3476; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,661

Princeton University

Princeton NJ (609) 258-3060 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 1 Website: www.princeton.edu Admissions email: uaoffice@princeton.edu Private; founded 1746 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 40,468 applied, 1,868 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 15101580. High school rank: 93% in top tenth, 98% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,726 full time, 85 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 23% Asian, 9% black, 10% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 34% white, 13% international; 18% from in state; 95% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Social Sciences, 17% Engineering, 16% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Public Administration and Social Service Professions Expenses: 2025-2026: $65,210; room/board: $21,170 Financial aid: (609) 258-3330; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $73,711

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah NJ (201) 884-7300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 21 Website: www.ramapo.edu Admissions email: admissions@ramapo.edu Public; founded 1969 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,976 applied, 6,341 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11201300. High school rank: 7% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,539 full time, 905 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 6% black, 27% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 1% international; 95% from in state; 38% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Social Sciences, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,615 in state, $29,093 out of state; room/board: $16,202 Financial aid: (201) 684-7549; 45% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,007

Rider University

Lawrenceville NJ (609) 896-5042 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 45 Website: www.rider.edu Admissions email: admissions@rider.edu Private; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,071 applied, 7,920 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11001320. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,979 full time, 153 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 14% black, 20% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 3% international; 76% from in state; 53% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Visual and Performing Arts, 9% Education, 8% Psychology, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,240; room/board: $17,700

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Rowan University

Glassboro NJ (856) 256-4200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 169 Website: www.rowan.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@rowan.edu Public; founded 1923 First-year admissions: 20242025: 18,768 applied, 14,696 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1110-1310. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/15 Undergraduate student body: 14,187 full time, 2,012 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 12% black, 16% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 3% international; 95% from in state; 35% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Psychology, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,428 in state, $28,252 out of state; room/board: $14,850 Financial aid: (856) 256-4281; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,312

Rutgers University– Camden

Camden NJ (856) 225-6104 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 97 Website: www.camden.rutgers.edu Admissions email: admissions@camden.rutgers.edu Public; founded 1926 First-year admissions: 20242025: 32,840 applied, 21,768 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1050-1300. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,261 full time, 596 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 19% black, 24% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 36% white, 2% international; 92% from in state; 17% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Health Professions and Related Programs, 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8%

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NEW MEXICO Psychology, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,651 in state, $39,476 out of state; room/board: $15,239 Financial aid: (856) 225-6039; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,671

Rutgers University– Newark

Newark NJ (973) 353-5205 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 75 Website: www.newark.rutgers.edu Admissions email: newark@admissions.rutgers.edu Public; founded 1908 First-year admissions: 20242025: 36,793 applied, 26,254 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,958 full time, 1,031 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 19% Asian, 18% black, 36% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 20% white, 2% international; 96% from in state; 17% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 41% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 10% Psychology, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,112 in state, $38,937 out of state; room/board: $16,919 Financial aid: (973) 353-5151; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,424

Rutgers University– New Brunswick

Piscataway NJ (848) 445-4636 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 42 Website: newbrunswick.rutgers.edu Admissions email: admissions@ugadm.rutgers.edu Public; founded 1766 First-year admissions: 20242025: 68,614 applied, 28,326 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1310-1500. High school rank: 34% in top tenth, 69% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 36,609 full time, 1,376 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 34% Asian,

7% black, 16% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 7% international; 85% from in state; 40% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Engineering, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,827 in state, $39,652 out of state; room/board: $16,720 Financial aid: (848) 932-2695; 45% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,712

Saint Elizabeth University1

Morristown NJ (973) 290-4700 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 121 Website: www.steu.edu Admissions email: apply@steu.edu Private; founded 1899 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $36,783; room/board: $13,652 Financial aid: (973) 290-4445

Saint Peter’s University

Jersey City NJ (201) 761-7100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 38 Website: www.saintpeters.edu Admissions email: admissions@saintpeters.edu Private; founded 1872 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,217 applied, 4,711 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 868-1190. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,062 full time, 201 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 18% black, 43% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 16% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 19% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Psychology, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,170; room/board: $17,990 Financial aid: (201) 761-6060; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,410

Seton Hall University

South Orange NJ (973) 313-6146 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: www.shu.edu Admissions email: thehall@shu.edu Private; founded 1856 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,776 applied, 18,152 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1220-1390. High school rank: 36% in top tenth, 60% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/30 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 6,003 full time, 143 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 12% black, 28% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 2% international; 76% from in state; 38% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 10% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Finance, General, 6% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 5% Political Science and Government, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,040; room/board: $18,600 Financial aid: (973) 761-9350

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken NJ (201) 216-5194 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 80 Website: www.stevens.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@stevens.edu Private; founded 1870 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,673 applied, 5,078 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13801505. High school rank: 52% in top tenth, 80% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,154 full time, 33 part time; 66% male, 34% female; 0% American Indian, 21% Asian, 3% black, 17% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 3% international; 68% from in state; 46% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 18% in sororities Most popular majors: 43% Engineering, 24% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Mathematics and Statistics, 4% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $65,606; room/board: $20,000 Financial aid: (201) 216-3400; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,365

Stockton University

Galloway NJ (609) 652-4261 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: www.stockton.edu Admissions email: admissions@stockton.edu Public; founded 1969 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,520 applied, 9,357 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301230. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/1 Undergraduate student body: 7,266 full time, 299 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 10% black, 21% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 1% international; 97% from in state; 36% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Psychology, General, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 7% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,754 in state, $25,258 out of state; room/board: $16,304 Financial aid: (609) 652-4203; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,933

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne NJ (973) 720-2125 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 84 Website: www.wpunj.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@wpunj.edu Public; founded 1855 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,165 applied, 8,256 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,207 full time, 1,407 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 22% black, 34% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 3% international; N/A from in state; 20% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Psychology, 7% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 5% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

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NEW MEXICO Eastern New Mexico University1 Portales NM (575) 562-2178 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 93 Website: www.enmu.edu Admissions email: admissions.office@enmu.edu Public; founded 1934 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (575) 562-2708

Institute of American Indian Arts1 Santa Fe NM (505) 424-2300 Website: www.iaia.edu Admissions email: admissions@iaia.edu Public; founded 1962 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (505) 424-5724

New Mexico Highlands University1

Las Vegas NM (505) 454-3434 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 97 Website: www.nmhu.edu Admissions email: admissions@nmhu.edu Public; founded 1893 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (505) 454-3430

New Mexico State University

Las Cruces NM (575) 646-3121 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 222 Website: www.nmsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@nmsu.edu Public; founded 1888 First-year admissions: 20242025: 13,095 applied, 11,650 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 870-1110. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 10,173 full time, 2,334 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 64% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander,

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BEST COLLEGES 24% white, 2% international; 79% from in state; 22% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Engineering, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,157 in state, $27,484 out of state; room/ board: $11,956 Financial aid: (575) 646-4105; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,942

New Mexico Tech

Socorro NM (575) 835-5424 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 20 Website: www.nmt.edu Admissions email: Admission@nmt.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,534 applied, 680 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1080-1310. High school rank: 33% in top tenth, 65% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 942 full time, 143 part time; 69% male, 31% female; 4% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% black, 41% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 3% international; 90% from in state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Mechanical Engineering, 11% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 11% Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 5% Physics, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,112 in state, $31,683 out of state; room/board: $9,412 Financial aid: (575) 835-5333; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,361

Northern New Mexico College1 Espanola NM (505) 747-2100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 27 Website: www.nnmc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

St. John’s College Santa Fe NM (505) 984-6060 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: www.sjc.edu

Admissions email: santafe.admissions@sjc.edu Private; founded 1964 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 397 applied, 211 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13001440. High school rank: 44% in top tenth, 69% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/5 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/19 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 364 full time, 4 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 12% international; 11% from in state; 93% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 100% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,574; room/board: $16,462 Financial aid: (505) 984-6058; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,994

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque NM (505) 277-2446 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.unm.edu Admissions email: apply@unm.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 20242025: 13,026 applied, 10,333 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 890-1170. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 14,232 full time, 3,170 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 6% American Indian, 4% Asian, 3% black, 51% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 28% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 24% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Psychology, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,455 in state, $34,603 out of state; room/board: $11,993 Financial aid: (505) 277-6936; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,157

University of the Southwest Hobbs NM (575) 392-6561 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.usw.edu Admissions email: admissions@usw.edu

Private; founded 1962 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 321 full time, 25 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 2 American Indian, 0 Asian, 8 black, 63 Hispanic, 2 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 20 white, 0 international Most popular majors: 24% General Studies, 14% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Corrections, 6% Psychology, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Western New Mexico University

Silver City NM (575) 538-6000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.wnmu.edu Admissions email: admissions@wnmu.edu Public; founded 1893 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,501 applied, 1,501 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,311 full time, 1,318 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 5% American Indian, 0% Asian, 4% black, 56% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 27% white, 4% international; N/A from in state; 13% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Education, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Psychology, 7% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,820 in state, $17,928 out of state; room/ board: $10,940 Financial aid: (575) 538-6750

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Garden City NY (800) 233-5744 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 198 Website: www.adelphi.edu Admissions email: admissions@adelphi.edu Private; founded 1896 First-year admissions: 20242025: 19,705 applied, 12,987 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1120-1320. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/31

Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,140 full time, 182 part time Most popular majors: 30% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Psychology, General, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 5% Business Administration and Management, General, 4% Computer and Information Sciences, General Expenses: 2024-2025: $49,110; room/board: $18,565 Financial aid: (516) 877-3080

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Albany NY (518) 694-7221 Website: www.acphs.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@acphs.edu Private; founded 1881 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,826 applied, 1,489 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 48% in top tenth, 76% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 471 full time, 58 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 21% Asian, 11% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 4% international Most popular majors: 86% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,325; room/board: $13,100 Financial aid: (518) 694-7256; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,221

Alfred State College–SUNY

Alfred NY (800) 425-3733 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 16 Website: www.alfredstate.edu Admissions email: admissions@alfredstate.edu Public; founded 1908 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,242 applied, 6,994 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1200. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,263 full time, 308 part time; 62% male, 38% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 12% black, 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 0% international; 95% from in state; 61% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 21% Engineering

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Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields, 21% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,892 in state, $13,832 out of state; room/ board: $15,034 Financial aid: (607) 587-4253; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,564

Alfred University

Alfred NY (800) 541-9229 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 61 Website: www.alfred.edu Admissions email: admissions@alfred.edu Private; founded 1836 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,988 applied, 3,683 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10951310. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 60% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,408 full time, 66 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 9% international; 75% from in state; 90% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Fine/Studio Arts, General, 9% Mechanical Engineering, 9% Psychology, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,570; room/board: $16,130 Financial aid: (607) 871-2159; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,468

Bard College1

Annandale on Hudson NY (845) 758-7472 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 70 Website: www.bard.edu Admissions email: admissions@bard.edu Private; founded 1860 Affiliation: Episcopal Church, Reformed Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (845) 758-7526

Barnard College

New York NY (212) 854-2014 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 13 Website: www.barnard.edu Admissions email: admissions@barnard.edu Private; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 2024-2025:

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NEW YORK 11,836 applied, 1,046 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14701560. High school rank: 90% in top tenth, 100% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/6 Undergraduate student body: 3,234 full time, 35 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 0% American Indian, 22% Asian, 6% black, 14% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 32% white, 16% international; 27% from in state; 73% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 9% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 7% Computer Science, 7% Neuroscience, 7% Political Science and Government, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,033; room/board: $19,876 Financial aid: (212) 854-2154; 33% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $74,783

Berkeley College

New York NY (800) 446-5400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 45 Website: www.berkeleycollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@berkeleycollege.edu For-profit; founded 1931 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 375 applied, 358 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/30 Undergraduate student body: 891 full time, 840 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 15% black, 28% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 7% international; 89% from in state; 0% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business Administration and Management, General, 19% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 19% Health/ Health Care Administration/ Management, 12% Marketing/ Marketing Management, General, 7% International Business/Trade/ Commerce Expenses: 2025-2026: $30,880; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (973) 200-1148; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $9,715

Binghamton University–SUNY

Binghamton NY (607) 777-2171 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 73 Website: www.binghamton.edu

Admissions email: admit@binghamton.edu Public; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 20242025: 53,007 applied, 20,464 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1340-1490. High school rank: 52% in top tenth, 83% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 14,317 full time, 348 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 19% Asian, 5% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 4% international; 90% from in state; 43% live on campus; 16% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 10% Psychology, General, 7% Neuroscience, 5% Economics, General, 5% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,567 in state, $30,447 out of state; room/board: $19,477 Financial aid: (607) 777-2428; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,288

Boricua College1

New York NY (212) 694-1000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 38 Website: www.boricuacollege.edu/ Admissions email: tsantiago@boricuacollege.edu Private; founded 1973 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (212) 694-1000

Canisius University

Buffalo NY (800) 843-1517 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 32 Website: www.canisius.edu Admissions email: admissions@canisius.edu Private; founded 1870 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,175 applied, 3,016 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,649 full time, 63 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 14% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 6% international; 84% from in state; 44% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Finance, General, 10%

Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 8% Animal Behavior and Ethology, 5% Accounting Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,530; room/board: $14,030 Financial aid: (716) 888-2600; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,667

Clarkson University

Potsdam NY (315) 268-6480 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 143 Website: www.clarkson.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@clarkson.edu Private; founded 1896 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,635 applied, 5,137 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12001390. High school rank: 39% in top tenth, 72% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: 12/1, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,263 full time, 33 part time; 70% male, 30% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 4% international; 69% from in state; 89% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Mechanical Engineering, 11% Engineering/Industrial Management, 9% Civil Engineering, General, 6% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 6% Chemical Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $61,148; room/board: $18,762 Financial aid: (315) 268-6480; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $54,653

Colgate University

Hamilton NY (315) 228-7401 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 22 Website: www.colgate.edu Admissions email: admission@colgate.edu Private; founded 1819 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 20,682 applied, 2,871 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14301540. High school rank: 79% in top tenth, 97% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 3,126 full time, 23 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 4% black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 8% international; 24% from in state; 93% live on campus; 30% of students in fraternities, 38% in sororities

Most popular majors: 13% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 11% Political Science and Government, General, 9% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 5% Computer Science, 5% International Relations and Affairs Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,646; room/board: $18,446 Financial aid: (315) 228-7431; 34% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $67,705

The College of Westchester

White Plains NY (914) 831-0200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), second tier Website: www.cw.edu Admissions email: admissions@cw.edu For-profit; founded 1915 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 448 applied, 425 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 641 full time, 118 part time; 31% male, 69% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 33% black, 50% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 6% white, 0% international; 95% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business Administration and Management, General, 22% Health/Health Care Administration/ Management, 17% Medical/ Clinical Assistant, 10% Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, 6% Accounting Expenses: 2024-2025: $25,191; room/board: $1,824 Financial aid: (914) 831-0367

Columbia University1

New York NY (212) 854-2522 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 15 Website: www.columbia.edu Admissions email: ugrad-ask@columbia.edu Private; founded 1754 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (212) 854-3711

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

New York NY (212) 353-4120 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 2 Website: www.cooper.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@cooper.edu Private; founded 1859 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,806 applied, 374 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

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Cornell University

Ithaca NY (607) 255-5241 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 12 Website: www.cornell.edu Admissions email: admissions@cornell.edu Private; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 65,612 applied, 5,516 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1500-1570. High school rank: 86% in top tenth, 96% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/2 Undergraduate student body: 15,972 full time, 156 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 27% Asian, 7% black, 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 31% white, 10% international Most popular majors: 18% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Engineering, 11% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $72,270; room/board: $20,574 Financial aid: (607) 255-5145; 48% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $64,225

Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park NY (845) 452-9430 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.ciachef.edu Admissions email: admissions@culinary.edu Private; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted.

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SAT 25/75 percentile: 14001550. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 824 full time, 5 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 31% Asian, 6% black, 13% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 27% white, 11% international; 55% from in state; 20% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 56% Engineering, 32% Visual and Performing Arts, 12% Architecture and Related Services, 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,820; room/board: $19,546 Financial aid: (212) 353-4100; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,614

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BEST COLLEGES Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,896 full time, 115 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 8% black, 22% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 8% international; N/A from in state; 67% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 62% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 26% Personal and Culinary Services, 12% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (845) 451-1500

CUNY–Baruch College New York NY (646) 312-1400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 10 Website: www.baruch.cuny.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@baruch.cuny.edu Public; founded 1919 First-year admissions: 20242025: 28,111 applied, 13,357 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1100-1400. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 12,850 full time, 3,276 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 35% Asian, 9% black, 29% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 18% white, 6% international; 91% from in state; 2% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 71% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 5% Psychology, 5% Social Sciences, 4% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,461 in state, $19,131 out of state; room/ board: $22,260 Financial aid: (646) 312-1399; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $7,144

CUNY–Brooklyn College

Brooklyn NY (718) 951-5001 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 38 Website: www.brooklyn.edu/ Admissions email: adminqry@brooklyn.cuny.edu Public; founded 1930 First-year admissions: 20242025: 30,224 applied, 17,639 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT

required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1140-1420. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 8,140 full time, 3,266 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 24% Asian, 20% black, 24% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 25% white, 3% international; 0% from in state; 0% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Psychology, 9% Education, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,450 in state, $19,120 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (718) 951-5051; 95% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $9,125

CUNY–City College

New York NY (212) 650-6977 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 132 Website: www.ccny.cuny.edu Admissions email: admissions@ccny.cuny.edu Public; founded 1847 First-year admissions: 20242025: 34,398 applied, 20,630 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1220-1460. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 10,408 full time, 2,574 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 24% Asian, 16% black, 41% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 12% white, 5% international; 93% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Psychology, 14% Engineering, 13% Social Sciences, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,340 in state, $19,010 out of state; room/ board: $17,188 Financial aid: (212) 650-5824; 84% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $6,842

CUNY–College of Staten Island

Staten Island NY (718) 982-2010 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.csi.cuny.edu Admissions email: admissions@csi.cuny.edu Public; founded 1976 First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,002 applied, 12,929 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile:

N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 7,428 full time, 2,356 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 13% black, 28% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 2% international; 99% from in state; 4% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Psychology, General, 15% Business/Commerce, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Computer Science, 5% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,489 in state, $19,159 out of state; room/ board: $21,845 Financial aid: (718) 982-2030; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $9,383

CUNY–Hunter College

New York NY (212) 772-4490 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 21 Website: hunter.cuny.edu Admissions email: admissions@hunter.cuny.edu Public; founded 1870 First-year admissions: 20242025: 32,242 applied, 17,335 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1110-1400. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 12,900 full time, 3,598 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 33% Asian, 13% black, 23% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 26% white, 5% international Most popular majors: 18% Psychology, General, 13% Human Biology, 9% Computer Science, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 5% Sociology Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,380 in state, $19,050 out of state; room/ board: $17,928 Financial aid: (212) 772-4820; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $6,929

CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York NY (212) 237-8866 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 17 Website: www.jjay.cuny.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@jjay.cuny.edu Public; founded 1965 First-year admissions: 20242025: 19,208 applied, 10,959 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1000-1250. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 9,388 full time, 2,289 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 12% Asian, 17% black, 52% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 13% white, 4% international Most popular majors: 52% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 17% Psychology, 12% Social Sciences, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 4% Public Administration and Social Service Professions Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,470 in state, $15,420 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (212) 237-8115; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $6,908

CUNY–Lehman College

Bronx NY (718) 960-8700 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 33 Website: www.lehman.cuny.edu Admissions email: undergraduate.admissions@ lehman.cuny.edu Public; founded 1968 First-year admissions: 20242025: 22,242 applied, 12,606 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 850-1220. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 7,725 full time, 4,791 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 35% black, 43% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 4% white, 3% international; 95% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Psychology, General, 6% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Dental Assisting/Assistant, 4% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 4% Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/ Management Expenses: 2024-2025: $7,410 in state, $15,360 out of state; room/ board: $1,700 Financial aid: (718) 960-8545

CUNY–New York City College of Technology Brooklyn NY (718) 260-5500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 18 Website: www.citytech.cuny.edu Admissions email: admissions@citytech.cuny.edu Public; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,575 applied, 19,712 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1200. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/1 Undergraduate student body: 8,905 full time, 5,235 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 0% American Indian, 20% Asian, 26% black, 38% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 9% white, 5% international Most popular majors: 12% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs, 5% Visual and Performing Arts, 4% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

CUNY–Queens College

Queens NY (718) 997-5600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 38 Website: www.qc.cuny.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@qc.cuny.edu Public; founded 1937 First-year admissions: 20242025: 22,181 applied, 14,271 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1010-1290. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 9,748 full time, 3,398 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 31% Asian, 10% black, 31% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 17% white, 7% international; 99% from in state; 3% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Psychology, 17% Social Sciences, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Education, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,538 in state, $19,208 out of state; room/ board: $17,132 Financial aid: (718) 997-5102; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,837

Daemen University

Amherst NY (716) 839-8225 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 358 Website: www.daemen.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@daemen.edu Private; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,406 applied, 2,512 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,547 full time, 109 part time;

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NEW YORK 27% male, 73% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 8% black, 7% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 36% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 0% Health Professions and Related Programs, 0% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 0% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 0% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,874; room/board: $14,230 Financial aid: (716) 839-8254; 86% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,774

Davis College1

Bible School Park NY (607) 729-1581 Website: www.davisny.edu Admissions email: admissions@davisny.edu Private; founded 1900 Affiliation: Undenominational Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Dominican University New York

Orangeburg NY (845) 848-7901 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.duny.edu Admissions email: admissions@duny.edu Private; founded 1952 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,318 applied, 2,093 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10501190. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,044 full time, 71 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 16% black, 44% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 24% white, 4% international; 76% from in state; 45% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 19% Business/ Commerce, General, 13% Social Sciences, General, 11% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 6% English Language and Literature, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,380; room/board: $15,600 Financial aid: (845) 848-7818; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,273

D’Youville University Buffalo NY (716) 829-8000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.dyu.edu/

Admissions email: contactus@dyu.edu Private; founded 1908 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,708 applied, 2,193 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10021245. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,011 full time, 247 part time; 27% male, 73% female; 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 17% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 7% international; 80% from in state; 39% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 56% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art, 4% History, 2% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 2% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,940; room/board: $13,200 Financial aid: (716) 829-7500; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,196

Elmira College

Elmira NY (607) 735-1724 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 6 Website: www.elmira.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@elmira.edu Private; founded 1855 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,674 applied, 2,058 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10901385. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 682 full time, 54 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 81% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business Administration and Management, General, 17% Human Services, General, 16% Psychology, General, 10% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 8% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,760; room/board: $14,684 Financial aid: (607) 735-1734; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,229

Farmingdale State College–SUNY Farmingdale NY (934) 420-2200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 7

Website: www.farmingdale.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@farmingdale.edu Public; founded 1912 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,748 applied, 6,802 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10401240. High school rank: 6% in top tenth, 20% in top quarter, 54% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,986 full time, 2,020 part time; 58% male, 42% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 11% black, 30% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 38% white, 3% international; 99% from in state; 5% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields, 13% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 11% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,626 in state, $18,536 out of state; room/ board: $14,926 Financial aid: (934) 420-2578; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $8,604

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York NY (212) 217-3760 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), unranked Website: www.fitnyc.edu/ Admissions email: FITInfo@fitnyc.edu Public; founded 1944 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,971 applied, 2,392 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 6,882 full time, 1,038 part time; 18% male, 82% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 8% black, 24% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 37% white, 13% international; N/A from in state; 28% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 40% Visual and Performing Arts, 38% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 4% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, 2% Communications Technologies/ Technicians and Support Services Expenses: 2024-2025: $6,293 in state, $16,873 out of state; room/ board: $27,000 Financial aid: (212) 217-3560

Five Towns College1

Dix Hills NY (631) 920-4141 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.ftc.edu Admissions email: admissions@ftc.edu For-profit; founded 1972 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $30,250; room/board: $15,000 Financial aid: (631) 656-2164

Fordham University

New York NY (718) 817-4000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 97 Website: www.fordham.edu Admissions email: enroll@fordham.edu Private; founded 1841 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 43,364 applied, 25,719 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1320-1480. High school rank: 34% in top tenth, 70% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/20 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/20 Application deadline (fall): 1/3 Undergraduate student body: 10,140 full time, 441 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 7% black, 21% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 8% international; 43% from in state; 43% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Social Sciences, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Mathematics and Statistics, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $67,452; room/board: $25,200 Financial aid: (718) 817-3800; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,594

Hamilton College

Clinton NY (800) 843-2655 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 13 Website: www.hamilton.edu Admissions email: admission@hamilton.edu Private; founded 1812 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,531 applied, 1,162 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14501550. High school rank: 82% in top tenth, 98% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/3 Undergraduate student body: 2,030 full time, 7 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 3% black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0%

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Hartwick College

Oneonta NY (607) 431-4150 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 151 Website: www.hartwick.edu Admissions email: admissions@hartwick.edu Private; founded 1797 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,863 applied, 3,379 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701290. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,069 full time, 28 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 10% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 4% international; 76% from in state; 88% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Psychology, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $23,200; room/board: $16,000 Financial aid: (607) 431-4130; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $57,380

Hilbert College1

Hamburg NY (716) 649-7900 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 31 Website: www.hilbert.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@hilbert.edu Private Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva NY (315) 781-3622 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 73 Website: www.hws.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@hws.edu

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Pacific Islander, 62% white, 8% international; 26% from in state; 100% live on campus; 11% of students in fraternities, 14% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Social Sciences, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% English Language and Literature/Letters, 8% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $72,690; room/board: $18,460 Financial aid: (800) 859-4413; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $63,557

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BEST COLLEGES Private; founded 1822 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,904 applied, 3,778 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11901380. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 90% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,754 full time, 13 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 7% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 91% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Social Sciences, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Natural Resources and Conservation, 7% English Language and Literature/ Letters, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $66,562; room/board: $18,210 Financial aid: (315) 781-3315; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $55,740

Hofstra University

Hempstead NY (516) 463-6700 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 183 Website: www.hofstra.edu Admissions email: admission@hofstra.edu Private; founded 1935 First-year admissions: 20242025: 25,021 applied, 17,035 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1230-1400. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 90% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,324 full time, 254 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 10% black, 19% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 3% international; 67% from in state; 38% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 9% Social Sciences, 9% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $59,960; room/board: $19,318 Financial aid: (516) 463-8000; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,852

Houghton University Houghton NY (585) 567-9200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 146

Website: www.houghton.edu/ Admissions email: admission@houghton.edu Private; founded 1883 Affiliation: Wesleyan First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,041 applied, 923 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11701375. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 64% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 721 full time, 218 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 2% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 7% international; 57% from in state; 85% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 11% Psychology, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $20,616; room/board: $12,634 Financial aid: (585) 567-9328; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,079

Iona University

New Rochelle NY (914) 633-2502 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 61 Website: www.iona.edu Admissions email: admissions@iona.edu Private; founded 1940 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,479 applied, 7,372 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11101300. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: 12/1, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,930 full time, 448 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 32% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 3% international; 80% from in state; 43% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 40% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Psychology, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,680; room/board: $19,390 Financial aid: (914) 633-2497; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,688

Ithaca College

Ithaca NY (800) 429-4274 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 13 Website: www.ithaca.edu Admissions email: admission@ithaca.edu Private; founded 1892 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,400 applied, 8,557 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12301390. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 2/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,023 full time, 61 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 4% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 3% international; 40% from in state; 85% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Cinematography and Film/Video Production, 6% Psychology, General, 6% Radio and Television, 5% Physical Therapy/Therapist Expenses: 2025-2026: $56,094; room/board: $16,354 Financial aid: (607) 274-3131; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,514

Jewish Theological Seminary of America1 New York NY (212) 678-8000 Website: www.jtsa.edu Admissions email: lcadmissions@jtsa.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Juilliard School

New York NY (212) 799-5000 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.juilliard.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@juilliard.edu Private; founded 1905 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,065 applied, 189 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/1 Undergraduate student body: 460 full time, 165 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 9% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 29% white, 32% international; N/A from in state; 62% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities

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Keuka College

Keuka Park NY (315) 279-5254 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 128 Website: www.keuka.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@keuka.edu Private; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,901 applied, 1,975 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10081183. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 916 full time, 44 part time; 25% male, 75% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; 74% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Education, 6% Psychology, 4% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,906; room/board: $14,218 Financial aid: (315) 279-5232; 89% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $7,049

Le Moyne College

SYRACUSE NY (315) 445-4300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 13 Website: www.lemoyne.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@lemoyne.edu Private; founded 1946 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,933 applied, 5,850 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601330. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,219 full time, 310 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 8% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 3% international; 87% from in state; 53% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Biological and

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Biomedical Sciences, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Psychology, 6% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,946; room/board: $16,782 Financial aid: (315) 445-4400; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,984

LIM College

New York NY (212) 310-0639 U.S. News ranking: Business, unranked Website: www.limcollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@limcollege.edu For-profit; founded 1939 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,219 applied, 1,129 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,090 full time, 113 part time; 11% male, 89% female; 1% American Indian, 9% Asian, 24% black, 20% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 37% white, 8% international; N/A from in state; 30% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 83% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $34,676; room/board: $21,026 Financial aid: (212) 310-0693; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,103

Long Island University1

Brookville NY (516) 299-2900 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.liu.edu Admissions email: admissions@liu.edu Private; founded 1926 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (516) 299-4212

Manhattan School of Music1

New York NY (917) 493-4436 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: msmnyc.edu/ Admissions email: admission@msmnyc.edu Private; founded 1917 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (917) 493-4809

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NEW YORK Manhattan University

Riverdale NY (718) 862-7200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 28 Website: manhattan.edu/ Admissions email: admit@manhattan.edu Private; founded 1853 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,903 applied, 7,817 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11801358. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,619 full time, 127 part time; 60% male, 40% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 7% black, 33% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 41% white, 4% international; 74% from in state; 30% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Engineering, 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Education, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 5% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,000; room/board: $19,150 Financial aid: (718) 862-7100; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,873

Manhattanville University

Purchase NY (914) 323-2200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 84 Website: mville.edu Admissions email: admissions@mville.edu Private; founded 1841 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,619 applied, 3,161 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/18, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,336 full time, 130 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 11% black, 36% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 3% international; N/A from in state; 45% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Psychology, 10% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,340; room/board: $16,780 Financial aid: (914) 323-5357; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,604

Maria College of Albany1

Albany NY (518) 861-2517 Website: www.mariacollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@mariacollege.edu Private; founded 1958 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (518) 861-2529

Marist University

Poughkeepsie NY (845) 575-3226 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 9 Website: www.marist.edu Admissions email: admission@marist.edu Private; founded 1929 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,274 applied, 6,371 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11901340. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 48% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,054 full time, 497 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 3% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 2% international; 50% from in state; 61% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 11% Psychology, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,900; room/board: $22,100 Financial aid: (845) 575-3230; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,591

Marymount Manhattan College New York NY (212) 517-0430 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 178 Website: www.mmm.edu Admissions email: admissions@mmm.edu Private; founded 1936 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,890 applied, 6,518 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11051323. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,416 full time, 185 part time; 17% male, 83% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 18% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 3% international;

63% from in state; 40% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 59% Visual and Performing Arts, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Psychology, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,546; room/board: $21,896 Financial aid: (212) 517-0500; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Medgar Evers College–CUNY2

Brooklyn NY (718) 270-6024 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 176 Website: ares.mec.cuny.edu/ admissions/admissions/ Admissions email: mecadmissions@mec.cuny.edu Public; founded 1970 First-year admissions: 20242025: 11,992 applied, 10,318 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 780-1000. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,110 full time, 1,082 part time Most popular majors: 16% Physical Sciences, 12% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 11% Psychology, General, 10% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 8% Business/Commerce, General Expenses: 2024-2025: $7,250 in state, $18,920 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (718) 270-6141

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry NY (877) 637-2946 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 116 Website: www.mercy.edu Admissions email: admissions@mercy.edu Private; founded 1950 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,642 applied, 7,418 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,161 full time, 1,608 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 26% black, 49% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 15% white, 3% international; 94% from in state; 12% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 37% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Psychology, 6% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective

Services, 6% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $23,650; room/board: $15,600 Financial aid: (877) 637-2946; 86% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,889

Metropolitan College of New York1 New York NY (212) 343-1234 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.mcny.edu Admissions email: admissions@mcny.edu Private; founded 1964 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (212) 343-1234

Molloy University

Rockville Centre NY (516) 323-4000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 66 Website: www.molloy.edu Admissions email: admissions@molloy.edu Private; founded 1955 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,330 applied, 5,174 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10881290. High school rank: 30% in top tenth, 62% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,700 full time, 535 part time; 27% male, 73% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 12% black, 28% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 1% international; 95% from in state; 11% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 48% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 5% Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, 4% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, 4% Special Education and Teaching, Other, 3% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,380; room/board: $21,370 Financial aid: (516) 323-4200; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,030

Monroe University

Bronx NY (718) 933-6700 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 76 Website: www.monroeu.edu Admissions email: admissions@monroeu.edu For-profit; founded 1933 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,060 applied, 2,741 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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Mount St. Mary College

Newburgh NY (845) 569-3488 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 72 Website: www.msmc.edu Admissions email: admissions@msmc.edu Private; founded 1959 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,219 applied, 2,861 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10901255. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,058 full time, 1,025 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 28% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 1% international; 92% from in state; 27% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 37% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Social Sciences, 8% Psychology, 6% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,630; room/board: $19,390 Financial aid: (845) 569-3213; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,006

Nazareth University

Rochester NY (585) 389-2860 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 50 Website: www.naz.edu Admissions email: admissions@naz.edu Private; founded 1924 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,102 applied, 3,812 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

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Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 3,885 full time, 2,321 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 43% black, 40% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 3% white, 11% international; N/A from in state; 20% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 35% Health Professions and Related Programs, 31% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 2% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,464; room/board: $11,500 Financial aid: (718) 933-6700; 85% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,695

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BEST COLLEGES SAT 25/75 percentile: 10751325. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,824 full time, 55 part time; 29% male, 71% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 1% international; 85% from in state; 59% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Visual and Performing Arts, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Psychology, 8% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,820; room/board: $16,850 Financial aid: (585) 389-2310; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,452

The New School

New York NY (800) 292-3040 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 213 Website: www.newschool.edu Admissions email: admission@newschool.edu Private; founded 1919 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,828 applied, 6,238 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/11, notification date: 12/20 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,934 full time, 471 part time; 23% male, 77% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 5% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 34% international; 24% from in state; 26% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 71% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 5% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 4% English Language and Literature/Letters, 3% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $61,208; room/board: $27,514 Financial aid: (212) 229-8930; 32% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,609

New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury NY (800) 345-6948 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 25 Website: www.nyit.edu Admissions email: admissions@nyit.edu

Private; founded 1955 First-year admissions: 20242025: 13,237 applied, 10,725 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1190-1420. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,159 full time, 486 part time; 61% male, 39% female; 1% American Indian, 29% Asian, 12% black, 24% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 20% white, 8% international; 89% from in state; 7% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, 16% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 12% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 12% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 5% Business Administration and Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,600; room/board: $28,200 Financial aid: (516) 686-7959; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,201

New York School of Interior Design1 New York NY (212) 472-1500 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.nysid.edu Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

New York University

New York NY (212) 998-4500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 32 Website: www.nyu.edu Admissions email: admissions@nyu.edu Private; founded 1831 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 110,807 applied, 10,232 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1480-1560. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 28,012 full time, 1,048 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 22% Asian, 7% black, 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 22% white, 26% international; 34% from in state; 38% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Visual and Performing Arts, 14% Social Sciences, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support

Services, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Expenses: 2025-2026: $65,622; room/board: $25,516 Financial aid: (212) 998-4444; 29% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $63,035

Niagara University

Niagara University NY (716) 286-8700 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 28 Website: www.niagara.edu Admissions email: admissions@niagara.edu Private; founded 1856 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,197 applied, 3,667 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10601235. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 48% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,631 full time, 61 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 6% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 25% international; 88% from in state; 45% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 36% Education, 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Social Sciences, 5% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,180; room/board: $13,740 Financial aid: (716) 286-8686; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,548

Pace University

New York NY (800) 874-7223 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 273 Website: www.pace.edu Admissions email: undergradadmission@pace.edu Private; founded 1906 First-year admissions: 20242025: 30,030 applied, 22,798 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1180-1340. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/2 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 7,407 full time, 612 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 12% black, 24% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 6% international; 51% from in state; 40% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management,

Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Visual and Performing Arts, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $54,875; room/board: $23,850 Financial aid: (877) 672-1830; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,511

Paul Smith’s College

Paul Smiths NY (888) 873-6570 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 22 Website: www.paulsmiths.edu Admissions email: admissions@paulsmiths.edu Private; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 929 applied, 711 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/12, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 571 full time, 355 part time; 58% male, 42% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 0% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 84% white, 1% international; 60% from in state; 89% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (518) 327-6248

Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel1

New York NY (212) 614-6110 Website: pson.edu Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1904 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (646) 396-4448

Plaza College1

Forest Hills NY (718) 779-1430 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), unranked Website: www.plazacollege.edu Admissions email: N/A For-profit; founded 1916 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Pratt Institute

Brooklyn NY (718) 636-3514 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.pratt.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@pratt.edu Private; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 2024-2025:

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8,457 applied, 6,195 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/22 Undergraduate student body: 3,545 full time, 93 part time; 29% male, 71% female; 0% American Indian, 17% Asian, 5% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 32% white, 27% international; 29% from in state; 54% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 69% Visual and Performing Arts, 18% Architecture and Related Services, 8% Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, 4% English Language and Literature/Letters, 1% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $64,238; room/board: $18,600 Financial aid: (718) 636-3599; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,228

Purchase College– SUNY

Purchase NY (914) 251-6300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 131 Website: www.purchase.edu Admissions email: admissions@purchase.edu Public; founded 1967 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,836 applied, 5,802 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11781363. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,076 full time, 207 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 12% black, 29% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 2% international; 84% from in state; 72% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 53% Visual and Performing Arts, 13% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 6% Social Sciences, 5% English Language and Literature/Letters Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,953 in state, $18,863 out of state; room/ board: $16,836 Financial aid: (914) 251-6080; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,881

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy NY (518) 246-6216 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 64 Website: www.rpi.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@rpi.edu Private; founded 1824

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NEW YORK First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,193 applied, 10,906 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1375-1510. High school rank: 56% in top tenth, 90% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,674 full time, 69 part time; 69% male, 31% female; 0% American Indian, 22% Asian, 5% black, 11% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 7% international; 37% from in state; 57% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 11% in sororities Most popular majors: 43% Engineering, 21% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 5% Mathematics and Statistics, 4% Architecture and Related Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $66,024; room/board: $18,560 Financial aid: (518) 276-6813; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,632

Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester NY (585) 594-6400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 84 Website: www.roberts.edu Admissions email: admissions@roberts.edu Private; founded 1866 Affiliation: Free Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,488 applied, 1,051 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1305. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/23 Undergraduate student body: 988 full time, 405 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 15% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 3% international; 87% from in state; 61% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,712; room/board: $14,144 Financial aid: (585) 594-6150; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,950

Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester NY (585) 475-6631 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 88 Website: www.rit.edu Admissions email: admissions@rit.edu

Private; founded 1829 First-year admissions: 20242025: 27,911 applied, 18,682 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1300-1460. High school rank: 45% in top tenth, 65% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 12,920 full time, 1,347 part time; 65% male, 35% female; 0% American Indian, 12% Asian, 6% black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 4% international; 48% from in state; 49% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 20% Engineering, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 10% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields, 7% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $61,804; room/board: $16,750 Financial aid: (585) 475-2186; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $56,800

Russell Sage College

Troy NY (518) 244-2217 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 213 Website: www.sage.edu Admissions email: admission@sage.edu Private; founded 1916 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,471 applied, 1,316 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10201250. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,213 full time, 38 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 1% American Indian, 5% Asian, 12% black, 13% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 1% international; 91% from in state; 46% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 45% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Psychology, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,812; room/board: $14,637 Financial aid: (518) 244-2020; 85% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Sarah Lawrence College1 Bronxville NY (914) 395-2510 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 109

Website: www.slc.edu Admissions email: slcadmit@sarahlawrence.edu Private; founded 1926 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $66,862; room/board: $18,426 Financial aid: (914) 395-2570

School of Visual Arts

New York NY (212) 592-2100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 115 Website: sva.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@sva.edu For-profit; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,141 applied, 2,909 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11881490. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/30 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,198 full time, 57 part time; 27% male, 73% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 3% black, 12% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 15% white, 49% international; 20% from in state; 31% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 36% Illustration, 23% Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, 10% Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, 8% Photography, 7% Computer Graphics Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,400; room/board: $26,200 Financial aid: (212) 592-2030; 32% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,161

Siena University

Loudonville NY (518) 783-2423 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 16 Website: www.siena.edu Admissions email: admissions@siena.edu Private; founded 1937 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,248 applied, 6,404 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11101360. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 3,257 full time, 208 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 4% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 3% international; 83% from in state; 71% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management,

Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Social Sciences, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Psychology, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $47,990; room/board: $17,260 Financial aid: (518) 783-2427; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,528

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs NY (518) 580-5570 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 37 Website: www.skidmore.edu Admissions email: admissions@skidmore.edu Private; founded 1903 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,889 applied, 2,503 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13401480. High school rank: 37% in top tenth, 76% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/8 Undergraduate student body: 2,669 full time, 33 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 4% black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 7% international; 33% from in state; 84% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Social Sciences, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Psychology, 11% Visual and Performing Arts, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,430; room/board: $18,820 Financial aid: (518) 580-5750; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $59,750

St. Bonaventure University

St. Bonaventure NY (800) 462-5050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 25 Website: www.sbu.edu Admissions email: admissions@sbu.edu Private; founded 1858 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,207 applied, 3,435 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701290. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/28 Undergraduate student body: 2,006 full time, 41 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 5% international;

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St. Francis College1 Brooklyn NY (718) 489-5200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 21 Website: www.sfc.edu Admissions email: admissions@sfc.edu Private; founded 1884 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (718) 489-5259

St. John Fisher University

Rochester NY (585) 385-8064 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 192 Website: www.sjf.edu Admissions email: admissions@sjfc.edu Private; founded 1948 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,050 applied, 3,353 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11201300. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 60% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,527 full time, 56 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 8% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; 58% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,174; room/board: $15,646 Financial aid: (585) 385-8042; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,974

St. John’s University Queens NY (718) 990-2000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 151 Website: www.stjohns.edu/ Admissions email: admhelp@stjohns.edu

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80% from in state; 82% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Finance, General, 14% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 11% Accounting, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,505; room/board: $15,910 Financial aid: (716) 375-2020; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,799

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BEST COLLEGES Private; founded 1870 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,208 applied, 20,196 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1150-1340. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 9,351 full time, 6,289 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 16% black, 25% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 34% white, 3% international; 84% from in state; 25% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7% Psychology, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,640; room/board: $21,710 Financial aid: (718) 990-2000; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,822

St. Joseph’s University, New York

Brooklyn NY (631) 687-4500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 50 Website: www.sjny.edu/ Admissions email: liadmissions@sjny.edu Private; founded 1916 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,728 applied, 4,127 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11101270. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,870 full time, 303 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 8% black, 24% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 4% international; 96% from in state; 4% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Education, 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 5% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 5% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,510; room/board: N/A Financial aid: (631) 687-2600; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,452

St. Lawrence University

Canton NY (800) 285-1856 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 58 Website: www.stlawu.edu Admissions email: admissions@stlawu.edu Private; founded 1856 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,089 applied, 3,309 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12551420. High school rank: 48% in top tenth, 81% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/2, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/16 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,917 full time, 30 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% black, 6% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 11% international; N/A from in state; 99% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 23% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Social Sciences, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 7% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $67,890; room/board: $17,510 Financial aid: (315) 229-5266; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $58,118

Stony Brook University–SUNY

Stony Brook NY (631) 632-6868 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 59 Website: www.stonybrook.edu Admissions email: enroll@stonybrook.edu Public; founded 1957 First-year admissions: 20242025: 55,880 applied, 27,406 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1330-1500. High school rank: 48% in top tenth, 81% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 17,231 full time, 1,032 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 36% Asian, 6% black, 16% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 25% white, 9% international; N/A from in state; 52% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Psychology, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,931 in state, $34,911 out of state; room/board: $18,196 Financial aid: (631) 632-6840; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,000

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill NY (845) 398-4100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 121 Website: www.stac.edu Admissions email: admissions@stac.edu Private; founded 1952 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,200 applied, 2,047 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1085. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 960 full time, 929 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 17% black, 22% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 9% international; 74% from in state; 51% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Education, 13% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 11% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,100; room/board: $19,000 Financial aid: (845) 398-4379; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,562

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia NY (800) 252-1212 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 76 Website: www.fredonia.edu Admissions email: admissions@fredonia.edu Public; founded 1826 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,331 applied, 4,919 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601370. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/26 Undergraduate student body: 2,691 full time, 75 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 11% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 2% international; 95% from in state; 55% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Education, 20% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Business,

Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Psychology, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,831 in state, $19,251 out of state; room/ board: $15,990 Financial aid: (716) 673-3253; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,752

SUNY Brockport

Brockport NY (585) 395-2751 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 64 Website: www.brockport.edu/ Admissions email: admit@brockport.edu Public; founded 1835 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 13,030 applied, 9,210 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11001280. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,238 full time, 578 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 12% black, 10% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 2% international; 98% from in state; 44% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Education, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,752 in state, $16,242 out of state; room/ board: $16,946 Financial aid: (585) 395-2501; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,516

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo NY (716) 878-4017 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 133 Website: www.buffalostate.edu Admissions email: admissions@buffalostate.edu Public; founded 1871 First-year admissions: 20242025: 18,220 applied, 13,456 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1248. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/4 Undergraduate student body: 4,696 full time, 507 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 29% black, 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 37% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Education, 13% Business,

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Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 7% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,533 in state, $20,273 out of state; room/ board: $17,944 Financial aid: (716) 878-4902; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,647

SUNY Cobleskill

Cobleskill NY (518) 255-5011 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 20 Website: www.cobleskill.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@cobleskill.edu Public; founded 1911 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,791 applied, 3,185 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1170. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,771 full time, 120 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 14% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 1% international; 90% from in state; 65% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 51% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Natural Resources and Conservation, 5% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 5% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,918 in state, $18,828 out of state; room/ board: $16,208 Financial aid: (518) 255-5637; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,907

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Syracuse NY (315) 470-6600 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: www.esf.edu Admissions email: esfinfo@esf.edu Public; founded 1911 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,745 applied, 2,370 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 59% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,647 full time, 233 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian,

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NEW YORK 3% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 2% international; 79% from in state; 32% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Conservation Biology, 11% Wildlife Biology, 9% Environmental Biology, 9% Natural Resources Management and Policy, 8% Environmental Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,270 in state, $23,220 out of state; room/ board: $18,730 Financial aid: (315) 470-6670; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,717

SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Canton NY (800) 388-7123 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 12 Website: www.canton.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@canton.edu Public; founded 1906 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,707 applied, 3,416 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 7% in top tenth, 20% in top quarter, 58% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,319 full time, 1,084 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 2% American Indian, 3% Asian, 10% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 2% international; 94% from in state; 28% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Applied Psychology, 11% Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, 11% Health/Health Care Administration/Management, 6% Legal Assistant/Paralegal, 5% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,912 in state, $19,332 out of state; room/ board: $16,210 Financial aid: (315) 386-7616; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,562

SUNY College of Technology–Delhi1

Delhi NY (607) 746-4550 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 15 Website: www.delhi.edu/ Admissions email: enroll@delhi.edu Public; founded 1913 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (607) 746-4570

SUNY College–Old Westbury1

Old Westbury NY (516) 876-3200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.oldwestbury.edu Admissions email: enroll@oldwestbury.edu Public; founded 1965 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

SUNY Cortland

Cortland NY (607) 753-4711 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 33 Website: www2.cortland.edu/ home/ Admissions email: admissions@cortland.edu Public; founded 1868 First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,571 applied, 10,505 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,786 full time, 125 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 12% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 1% international; 96% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,874 in state, $18,784 out of state; room/ board: $15,560 Financial aid: (607) 753-4717; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,427

SUNY Empire State University

Saratoga Springs NY (518) 587-2100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.sunyempire.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@sunyempire.edu Public; founded 1971 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,196 applied, 789 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,997 full time, 4,398 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 16% black, 16% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support

Services, 14% Psychology, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Education, 6% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

and Conservation, 1% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,659 in state, $19,159 out of state; room/board: $17,100 Financial aid: (718) 409-7400; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $8,785

SUNY–Geneseo

Geneseo NY (585) 245-5571 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 17 Website: www.geneseo.edu Admissions email: admissions@geneseo.edu Public; founded 1871 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,293 applied, 10,162 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1190-1340. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 65% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 3,780 full time, 122 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 4% black, 8% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 1% international; 99% from in state; 57% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 22% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Education, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Social Sciences, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,023 in state, $19,593 out of state; room/ board: $16,408 Financial aid: (585) 245-5731; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,342

SUNY Maritime College

Throggs Neck NY (718) 409-7221 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 21 Website: www.sunymaritime.edu Admissions email: admissions@sunymaritime.edu Public; founded 1874 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,769 applied, 1,281 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11231288. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/31 Undergraduate student body: 1,215 full time, 68 part time; 88% male, 12% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 19% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 2% international; 81% from in state; 81% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 40% Transportation and Materials Moving, 37% Engineering, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 5% Natural Resources

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville NY (315) 684-6046 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 24 Website: www.morrisville.edu Admissions email: admissions@morrisville.edu Public; founded 1908 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,867 applied, 5,326 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 23% in top quarter, 61% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,773 full time, 248 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 27% black, 13% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 2% international; 95% from in state; 66% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 11% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 10% Psychology, 8% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 8% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,670 in state, $13,800 out of state; room/ board: $14,800 Financial aid: (315) 684-6289; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,630

SUNY–New Paltz

New Paltz NY (845) 257-3200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 20 Website: www.newpaltz.edu Admissions email: admissions@newpaltz.edu Public; founded 1828 First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,232 applied, 10,616 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1170-1340. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,623 full time, 573 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 7% black, 24% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 1% international; 96% from in state; 39% live on campus; 4% of students in

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SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta NY (607) 436-2524 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 25 Website: suny.oneonta.edu/ Admissions email: admission@oneonta.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,545 applied, 10,818 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1100-1260. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,576 full time, 95 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 18% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; 50% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Education, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 11% Psychology, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,775 in state, $19,725 out of state; room/ board: $16,284 Financial aid: (607) 436-2659; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,855

SUNY Oswego

Oswego NY (315) 312-2250 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 28 Website: www.oswego.edu Admissions email: admiss@oswego.edu Public; founded 1861 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,148 applied, 12,204 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1060-1270. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,128 full time, 387 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 11% black, 15% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 3% international; 96% from in state; 57% live

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fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Education, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Visual and Performing Arts, 10% Psychology, 10% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,572 in state, $19,172 out of state; room/ board: $17,520 Financial aid: (845) 257-3250; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,578

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BEST COLLEGES on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business Administration, Management and Operations, 7% Criminal Justice and Corrections, 7% Psychology, General, 7% Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, 6% Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,769 in state, $19,019 out of state; room/ board: $17,848 Financial aid: (315) 312-2248; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $8,010

SUNY–Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh NY (888) 673-0012 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 50 Website: plattsburgh.edu Admissions email: admissions@plattsburgh.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,830 applied, 6,924 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10801250. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,405 full time, 420 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 12% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 4% international; 92% from in state; 42% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Education, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,114 in state, $19,024 out of state; room/ board: $17,991 Financial aid: (518) 564-2072; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,748

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica NY (315) 792-7500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 35 Website: www.sunypoly.edu Admissions email: admissions@sunypoly.edu Public; founded 1966 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,326 applied, 4,307 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12101430. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1

Undergraduate student body: 1,687 full time, 286 part time; 66% male, 34% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 10% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 1% international; 97% from in state; 99% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 11% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Technology/ Technician, 6% Accounting, 6% Digital Communication and Media/ Multimedia Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,625 in state, $21,215 out of state; room/ board: $15,292 Financial aid: (315) 792-7210; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $6,636

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam NY (315) 267-2180 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 94 Website: www.potsdam.edu Admissions email: admissions@potsdam.edu Public; founded 1816 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,530 applied, 3,520 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,745 full time, 84 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 1% international; 96% from in state; 51% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Education, 14% Visual and Performing Arts, 10% Psychology, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Social Sciences Expenses: 2024-2025: $8,768 in state, $18,678 out of state; room/ board: $15,280 Financial aid: (315) 267-2943; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,524

Syracuse University

Syracuse NY (315) 443-3611 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 75 Website: www.syracuse.edu Admissions email: orange@syr.edu Private; founded 1870 First-year admissions: 20242025: 44,478 applied, 20,427 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1270-1440. High school rank: 33% in top tenth, 64% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 15,309 full time, 646 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 8% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 9% international; 35% from in state; 54% live on campus; 25% of students in fraternities, 41% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 14% Social Sciences, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,429; room/board: $19,756 Financial aid: (315) 443-1513; 39% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $52,888

Touro University

New York NY (212) 463-0400 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 143 Website: www.touro.edu Admissions email: admissions.nyscas@touro.edu Private; founded 1971 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,152 applied, 1,309 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12181453. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,970 full time, 1,902 part time; 28% male, 72% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 14% black, 12% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 3% international; 80% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Health Professions and Related Programs, 22% Psychology, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $23,100; room/board: $13,410 Financial aid: (646) 565-6000; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,025

Union College

Schenectady NY (518) 388-6112 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 44 Website: www.union.edu Admissions email: admissions@union.edu Private; founded 1795 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,210 applied, 3,606 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13301480. High school rank: 52% in top tenth, 79% in top quarter,

97% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,041 full time, 22 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 4% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 11% international; N/A from in state; 90% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Social Sciences, 16% Engineering, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Psychology, 7% Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $71,676; room/board: $17,640 Financial aid: (518) 388-6123; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $59,312

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Kings Point NY (866) 546-4778 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 3 Website: www.usmma.edu Admissions email: admissions@usmma.edu Public; founded 1943 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,367 applied, 431 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1110-1300. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 962 full time, 0 part time; 82% male, 18% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 2% black, 11% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 0% international Most popular majors: 45% Transportation and Materials Moving, Other, 26% Engineering, Other, 16% Systems Engineering, 10% Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 0% Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (516) 726-5638

United States Military Academy at West Point

West Point NY (845) 938-4041 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 10 Website: www.westpoint.edu Admissions email: admissions@westpoint.edu Public; founded 1802 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,320 applied, 1,534 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1200-1430. High school rank: 43% in top tenth, 67% in top quarter, 91%

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in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/31 Undergraduate student body: 4,473 full time, 0 part time; 78% male, 22% female; 1% American Indian, 12% Asian, 9% black, 12% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 1% international; 7% from in state; 100% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Engineering, 22% Social Sciences, 6% Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art, 5% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 5% Legal Professions and Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $0 in state, $0 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University at Albany– SUNY

Albany NY (518) 442-5435 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 127 Website: www.albany.edu Admissions email: ugadmissions@albany.edu Public; founded 1844 First-year admissions: 20242025: 32,446 applied, 22,417 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1150-1320. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 13% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 12,010 full time, 648 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 24% black, 20% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 37% white, 3% international; 95% from in state; 55% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Social Sciences, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,616 in state, $31,826 out of state; room/board: $16,752 Financial aid: (518) 442-3202; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,119

University at Buffalo– SUNY Buffalo NY (716) 645-6900 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 75 Website: buffalo.edu Admissions email: ub-admissions@buffalo.edu Public; founded 1846 First-year admissions: 20242025: 40,856 applied, 30,308

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NEW YORK accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1210-1380. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 59% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 18,767 full time, 1,588 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 18% Asian, 9% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 11% international; N/A from in state; 34% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Engineering, 13% Social Sciences, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,936 in state, $32,366 out of state; room/board: $17,426 Financial aid: (716) 645-8232; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,819

University of Mount Saint Vincent

Riverdale NY (718) 405-3228 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 11 Website: mountsaintvincent.edu Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1847 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,545 applied, 3,017 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 920-1200. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,458 full time, 267 part time; 23% male, 77% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 14% black, 29% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 3% international Most popular majors: 51% Psychology, 25% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3% Social Sciences, 2% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,540; room/board: $14,900 Financial aid: (718) 405-3289; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,268

University of Rochester

Rochester NY (585) 275-3221 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 46 Website: www.rochester.edu Admissions email: admit@admissions.rochester.edu Private; founded 1850 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 21,384 applied, 8,570 accepted.

Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14101540. High school rank: 71% in top tenth, 93% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 6,141 full time, 413 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 18% Asian, 5% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 39% white, 23% international; 37% from in state; 71% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Engineering, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 10% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,384; room/board: $20,466 Financial aid: (585) 275-3226; 48% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $60,879

Utica University

Utica NY (315) 792-3006 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 76 Website: www.utica.edu Admissions email: admiss@utica.edu Private; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,849 applied, 3,341 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301210. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,089 full time, 243 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 10% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 0% international; 87% from in state; 34% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Architecture and Related Services, 0% Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, 0% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $28,480; room/board: $16,454 Financial aid: (315) 792-3215; 92% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,769

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie NY (845) 437-7300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 13 Website: www.vassar.edu/ Admissions email: admission@vassar.edu

Private; founded 1861 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,447 applied, 2,311 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14481550. High school rank: 79% in top tenth, 96% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,406 full time, 50 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 12% Asian, 4% black, 14% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 6% international; 31% from in state; 97% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Biochemistry, 7% Economics, General, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 6% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $74,265; room/board: $19,055 Financial aid: (845) 437-5320; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $67,456

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Flushing NY (718) 429-6600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 18 Website: www.vaughn.edu Admissions email: admitme@vaughn.edu Private; founded 1932 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,351 applied, 1,149 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10101220. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,038 full time, 294 part time; 85% male, 15% female; 1% American Indian, 14% Asian, 19% black, 33% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 13% white, 2% international Most popular majors: 59% Transportation and Materials Moving, 31% Engineering, 10% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 1% Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,266; room/board: $14,100 Financial aid: (718) 429-6600; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $8,259

Villa Maria College1 Buffalo NY (716) 462-5037 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), second tier Website: www.villa.edu Admissions email: admissions@villa.edu Private; founded 1961

Affiliation: Other Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (716) 961-1849

Wagner College

Staten Island NY (718) 390-3411 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 70 Website: www.wagner.edu Admissions email: admissions@wagner.edu Private; founded 1883 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,566 applied, 2,258 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11901290. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/5 Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,617 full time, 49 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 7% black, 15% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 8% international; N/A from in state; 49% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 15% in sororities Most popular majors: 43% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Visual and Performing Arts, 6% Psychology, 6% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $54,796; room/board: $16,580 Financial aid: (718) 390-3183; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $42,434

Webb Institute

Glen Cove NY (516) 671-8355 U.S. News ranking: Engineering, unranked Website: www.webb.edu Admissions email: admissions@webb.edu Private; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 235 applied, 33 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 86% in top tenth, 100% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 106 full time, 0 part time; 75% male, 25% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 0% black, 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 0% international; 23% from in state; 100% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 100% Engineering, 0% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 0% Architecture and Related Services, 0% Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group

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Yeshiva University

New York NY (646) 592-4440 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 84 Website: www.yu.edu Admissions email: yuadmit@ymail.yu.edu Private; founded 1886 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,665 applied, 926 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13501510. High school rank: 61% in top tenth, 83% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,222 full time, 109 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% black, 3% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 8% international; 40% from in state; 65% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Psychology, General, 10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 10% Finance, General, 9% Entrepreneurship/ Entrepreneurial Studies, 8% Computer and Information Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,150; room/board: $16,250 Financial aid: (646) 592-6250; 38% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $60,618

York College–CUNY

Jamaica NY (718) 262-2165 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 144 Website: www.york.cuny.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@york.cuny.edu Public; founded 1966 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 15,563 applied, 9,976 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1210. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,346 full time, 2,532 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 2% American Indian, 21% Asian, 40% black, 26% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 4% white, 5% international Most popular majors: 36% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 6% Social Sciences, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State University

Boone NC (828) 262-2120 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 3 Website: www.appstate.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@appstate.edu Public; founded 1899 First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,614 applied, 22,188 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-27. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 18,146 full time, 1,414 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 0% international; 90% from in state; 31% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Education, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,642 in state, $25,932 out of state; room/ board: $13,086 Financial aid: (828) 262-2190; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,282

Barton College

Wilson NC (800) 345-4973 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 21 Website: www.barton.edu/ Admissions email: enroll@barton.edu Private; founded 1902 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,657 applied, 2,503 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 918 full time, 231 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 33% black, 10% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 5% international; 74% from in state; 60% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities

Most popular majors: 20% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, 16% Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, 15% Business Administration, Management and Operations, 10% Biology, General, 6% Social Work Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,050; room/board: $12,860 Financial aid: (252) 399-6371; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,489

Belmont Abbey College

Belmont NC (888) 222-0110 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 12 Website: www. belmontabbeycollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@bac.edu Private; founded 1876 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1183. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,420 full time, 160 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0 American Indian, 2 Asian, 8 black, 9 Hispanic, 2 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 64 white, 4 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $21,500; room/board: $13,174 Financial aid: (704) 461-7006; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,707

Bennett College1

Greensboro NC (336) 370-8624 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.bennett.edu Admissions email: admiss@bennett.edu Private; founded 1873 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (336) 517-2209

Brevard College

Brevard NC (828) 641-0641 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 30 Website: www.brevard.edu Admissions email: admissions@brevard.edu Private; founded 1853 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,668 applied, 1,129 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-23. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 811 full time, 10 part time; 62% male, 38% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 16% black, 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 7% international; 47% from in state; 86% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 8% Health Services/Allied Health/ Health Sciences, General, 7% Environmental Studies, 6% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,200; room/board: $14,750 Financial aid: (828) 641-0113; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,987

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Concord NC (704) 403-2589 Website: www.cabarruscollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@cabarruscollege.edu Private; founded 1942 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Campbell University

Buies Creek NC (910) 893-1200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 343 Website: www.campbell.edu Admissions email: admissions@campbell.edu Private; founded 1887 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,956 applied, 6,064 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-27. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,281 full time, 418 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 15% black, 14% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 2% international; 81% from in state; 45% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 7% Psychology, General, 6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,830; room/board: $14,766 Financial aid: (910) 893-1244; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,474

Catawba College

Salisbury NC (704) 637-4741 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 4 Website: catawba.edu Admissions email: admissions@catawba.edu Private; founded 1851 Affiliation: United Church of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,457 applied, 2,600 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-25. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 60% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,144 full time, 109 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 21% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 7% international; N/A from in state; 64% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 22% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,500; room/board: $13,500 Financial aid: (704) 637-4416; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,975

Chowan University

Murfreesboro NC (252) 398-6230 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 67 Website: chowan.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@chowan.edu Private; founded 1848 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,106 applied, 1,460 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1145. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 576 full time, 27 part time; 60% male, 40% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 48% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 28% white, 9% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $28,110; room/board: $11,032 Financial aid: (252) 398-6535; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,099

Davidson College Davidson NC (704) 894-2000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 13

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Website: www.davidson.edu Admissions email: admission@davidson.edu Private; founded 1837 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,114 applied, 1,085 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14001530. High school rank: 77% in top tenth, 90% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/10 Undergraduate student body: 1,869 full time, 0 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 7% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 11% international; 32% from in state; 96% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 40% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Social Sciences, 15% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $69,065; room/board: $18,384 Financial aid: (704) 894-2232; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $62,740

Duke University

Durham NC (919) 684-3214 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 7 Website: www.duke.edu/ Admissions email: undergrad-admissions@duke.edu Private; founded 1838 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 51,795 applied, 2,957 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 15001570. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 6,474 full time, 49 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 22% Asian, 9% black, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 35% white, 11% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,172; room/board: $20,985 Financial aid: (919) 684-6225; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $72,437

East Carolina University

Greenville NC (252) 328-6640 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 192 Website: www.ecu.edu Admissions email: admissions@ecu.edu Public; founded 1907 First-year admissions: 20242025: 26,370 applied, 23,528

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NORTH CAROLINA accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 16,981 full time, 4,464 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 16% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 1% international; 12% from in state; 29% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,437 in state, $23,714 out of state; room/ board: $11,127 Financial aid: (252) 328-6610; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,598

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City NC (252) 335-3036 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 9 Website: www.ecsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@ecsu.edu Public; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,476 applied, 3,538 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 3% in top tenth, 13% in top quarter, 38% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,796 full time, 359 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 67% black, 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 17% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 17% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 17% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,036 in state, $8,036 out of state; room/ board: $11,986 Financial aid: (252) 335-4850; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,408

Elon University

Website: www.elon.edu Admissions email: admissions@elon.edu Private; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 20242025: 18,105 applied, 12,012 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1130-1280. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/20 Application deadline (fall): 1/10 Undergraduate student body: 6,273 full time, 179 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 2% international; 22% from in state; 70% live on campus; 20% of students in fraternities, 39% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Finance, General, 7% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 6% Psychology, General, 4% Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,723; room/board: $15,583 Financial aid: (336) 278-7640; 32% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,031

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville NC (910) 672-1371 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 52 Website: www.uncfsu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@uncfsu.edu Public; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,515 applied, 5,352 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-19. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/30 Undergraduate student body: 4,504 full time, 1,570 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 64% black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 14% white, 1% international; 89% from in state; 24% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Psychology, General, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 7% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,778 in state, $10,778 out of state; room/ board: $11,449 Financial aid: (910) 672-3139; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $6,204

Elon NC (800) 334-8448 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 117

Gardner-Webb University1

Boiling Springs NC (800) 253-6472 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.gardner-webb.edu Admissions email: admissions@gardner-webb.edu Private; founded 1905 Affiliation: Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,540; room/board: $11,500 Financial aid: (704) 406-4247; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,323

Greensboro College

Greensboro NC (336) 901-9359 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 99 Website: www.greensboro.edu Admissions email: admissions@greensboro.edu Private; founded 1838 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,932 applied, 2,758 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 657 full time, 207 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 31% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 42% white, 2% international; 72% from in state; 58% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business/Managerial Economics, 13% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 11% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $21,660; room/board: $12,718 Financial aid: (336) 272-7102; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,351

Guilford College1

Greensboro NC (800) 992-7759 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 172 Website: www.guilford.edu Admissions email: admission@guilford.edu Private; founded 1837 Affiliation: Friends Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (336) 316-2354

High Point University High Point NC (800) 345-6993 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 1 Website: www.highpoint.edu Admissions email: admiss@highpoint.edu

Private; founded 1924 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,572 applied, 13,233 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1110-1320. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/22 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,107 full time, 28 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 9% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 0% international; 26% from in state; 93% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 40% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (336) 841-9124

Johnson C. Smith University

Charlotte NC (704) 378-1010 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 173 Website: www.jcsu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@jcsu.edu Private; founded 1867 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,118 applied, 2,986 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,205 full time, 47 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 81% black, 0% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 2% international; 54% from in state; 77% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 12% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Criminology Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,150; room/board: $8,950 Financial aid: (704) 378-1035; 90% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,101

Johnson & Wales University–Charlotte Charlotte NC (866) 598-2427 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 33

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Judson College at Southeastern1

Wake Forest NC (919) 761-2246 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.sebts.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@sebts.edu Private; founded 1950 Affiliation: Southern Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk NC (828) 898-5241 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 12 Website: www.lmc.edu Admissions email: admissions@lmc.edu Private; founded 1900 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,082 applied, 1,600 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 855 full time, 18 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 5% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 5% international; 56% from in state; 74% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities

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Website: www.jwu.edu/campuses/ charlotte/ Admissions email: N/A Private First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,105 applied, 3,279 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1130. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/17, notification date: 12/8 Application deadline (fall): 7/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,153 full time, 31 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 42% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 34% white, 1% international; 38% from in state; 65% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Foodservice Systems Administration/Management, 20% Small Business Administration/ Management, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Culinary Science/ Culinology, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,122; room/board: $15,346 Financial aid: (800) 343-2565; 87% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,893

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BEST COLLEGES Most popular majors: 27% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 13% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 11% Education, 10% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 10% Public Administration and Social Service Professions Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,390; room/board: $16,030 Financial aid: (828) 898-3446; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,446

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Hickory NC (828) 328-7300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 45 Website: www.lr.edu Admissions email: admission@lr.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,661 applied, 3,100 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,315 full time, 157 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 14% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 7% international; 69% from in state; 51% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,000; room/board: $13,600 Financial aid: (828) 328-7300; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,379

Livingstone College

Salisbury NC (704) 216-6001 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 67 Website: www.livingstone.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@livingstone.edu Private; founded 1879 Affiliation: African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,721 applied, 3,982 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 2% in top tenth, 10% in top quarter, 39% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 909 full time, 15 part time; 58% male, 42% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 87% black, 1% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 5% international; N/A from in state; 88% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities

Most popular majors: 23% Business Administration and Management, General, 20% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 12% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 12% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 5% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,293; room/board: $6,794 Financial aid: (704) 216-6069; 89% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,580

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Mars Hill NC (866) 689-1201 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 27 Website: www.mhu.edu Admissions email: admissions@mhu.edu Private; founded 1856 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $37,736; room/board: $12,258 Financial aid: (828) 689-1103

Meredith College

Raleigh NC (919) 760-8581 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 115 Website: www.meredith.edu Admissions email: admissions@meredith.edu Private; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,983 applied, 1,471 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-29. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: 10/31, notification date: 11/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,170 full time, 36 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 9% black, 19% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 3% international; 16% from in state; 56% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Visual and Performing Arts, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Psychology, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $47,448; room/board: $13,810 Financial aid: (919) 760-8565; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,767

Methodist University Fayetteville NC (910) 630-7027 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 90 Website: www.methodist.edu Admissions email: admissions@methodist.edu Private; founded 1956 Affiliation: United Methodist

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,742 applied, 2,060 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-27. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,352 full time, 113 part time; 57% male, 43% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 20% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 7% international; 65% from in state; 55% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 11% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,174; room/board: $14,550 Financial aid: (910) 630-7192; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,399

Mid-Atlantic Christian University1 Elizabeth City NC (866) 996-6228 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 43 Website: www.macuniversity.edu Admissions email: admissions@macuniversity.edu Private; founded 1948 Affiliation: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

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Montreat NC (800) 622-6968 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 54 Website: www.montreat.edu Admissions email: admissions@montreat.edu Private; founded 1916 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (800) 545-4656

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro NC (336) 334-7946 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 232 Website: www.ncat.edu Admissions email: uadmit@ncat.edu Public; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 20242025: 36,499 applied, 18,706

accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 11,386 full time, 1,111 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 78% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 3% white, 0% international; 66% from in state; 27% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Engineering, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 8% Psychology, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2024-2025: $6,733 in state, $20,243 out of state; room/ board: $8,397 Financial aid: (336) 334-7973

North Carolina Central University Durham NC (919) 530-6298 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 27 Website: www.nccu.edu Admissions email: admissions@nccu.edu Public; founded 1910 First-year admissions: 20242025: 18,363 applied, 15,971 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-21. High school rank: 9% in top tenth, 25% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,507 full time, 1,088 part time; 30% male, 70% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 84% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 4% white, 1% international; 78% from in state; 40% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,699 in state, $19,735 out of state; room/ board: $15,560 Financial aid: (919) 530-5313; 89% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,693

North Carolina State University

Raleigh NC (919) 515-2434 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 64 Website: www.ncsu.edu Admissions email: undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu Public; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 20242025: 44,043 applied, 18,381

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accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 28-32. High school rank: 40% in top tenth, 79% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 25,989 full time, 2,433 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 6% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 2% international; 89% from in state; 38% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 18% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Engineering, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 5% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,028 in state, $33,993 out of state; room/ board: $14,741 Financial aid: (919) 515-2421; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,899

North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount NC (800) 488-6292 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 33 Website: www.ncwu.edu Admissions email: admissions@ncwu.edu Private; founded 1956 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,854 applied, 1,488 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,040 full time, 222 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 36% black, 3% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 21% white, 14% international Most popular majors: 24% Business Administration and Management, General, 14% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 11% Organizational Leadership, 8% Psychology, General, 7% Computer and Information Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,856; room/board: $13,608 Financial aid: (252) 985-5290; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,820

Pfeiffer University1 Misenheimer NC (800) 338-2060 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 82 Website: www.pfeiffer.edu Admissions email: admissions@pfeiffer.edu

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NORTH CAROLINA Private; founded 1885 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $33,930; room/board: $12,520 Financial aid: (800) 338-2060

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte NC (704) 337-2200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 16 Website: www.queens.edu Admissions email: admissions@queens.edu Private; founded 1857 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,750 applied, 2,807 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11401340. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,189 full time, 36 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 15% black, 14% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 12% international; 56% from in state; 66% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Health Professions and Related Programs, 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2024-2025: $45,846; room/board: $17,496 Financial aid: (704) 337-2225

Saint Augustine’s University

Raleigh NC (919) 516-4261 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), second tier Website: www.st-aug.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1867 Affiliation: Episcopal Church, Reformed First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,821 applied, 631 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 155 full time, 18 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 94% black, 4% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 0% international; 0% from in state; 8% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Legal Professions and Studies, 16% Psychology,

15% Social Sciences, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 10% History Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (919) 516-4309

Salem College

Winston-Salem NC (800) 327-2536 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 143 Website: www.salem.edu Admissions email: admissions@salem.edu Private; founded 1772 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,246 applied, 1,772 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-22. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 400 full time, 64 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 4% American Indian, 2% Asian, 19% black, 20% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 4% international; 81% from in state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Interior Design, 9% Psychology, General, 5% Fine/Studio Arts, General, 4% Music Performance, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,200; room/board: $14,256 Financial aid: (336) 721-2808; 90% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,403

Shaw University

Raleigh NC (800) 214-6683 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 84 Website: www.shawu.edu Admissions email: admissions@shawu.edu Private; founded 1865 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,390 applied, 5,924 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 821 full time, 56 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 72% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 9% international; 42% from in state; 70% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 12% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7%

Psychology, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (919) 546-8565

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Mount Olive NC (919) 658-2502 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 76 Website: www.umo.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@umo.edu Private; founded 1951 Affiliation: Original Free Will Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (919) 658-2502

University of North Carolina–Asheville

Asheville NC (828) 251-6481 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 135 Website: www.unca.edu Admissions email: admissions@unca.edu Public; founded 1927 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,378 applied, 6,783 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-29. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 62% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/1 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,693 full time, 337 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 2% international; 85% from in state; 55% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Psychology, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Environmental Science, 6% Digital Arts, 6% Public Health Education and Promotion Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,501 in state, $24,849 out of state; room/ board: $11,968 Financial aid: (828) 251-6535; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,216

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte NC (704) 687-5507 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 143 Website: www.charlotte.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@charlotte.edu Public; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 20242025: 23,887 applied, 19,015 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 84% in top half

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 21,430 full time, 3,438 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 18% black, 16% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 2% international; 93% from in state; 25% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Engineering, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2024-2025: $7,020 in state, $22,274 out of state; room/ board: $14,458 Financial aid: (704) 687-5504; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,709

University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill NC (919) 966-2211 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 26 Website: www.unc.edu Admissions email: unchelp@admissions.unc.edu Public; founded 1789 First-year admissions: 20242025: 66,535 applied, 10,209 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 28-34. High school rank: 77% in top tenth, 97% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 10/15, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 20,124 full time, 951 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 7% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 6% international; 81% from in state; 43% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Social Sciences, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,096 in state, $45,228 out of state; room/ board: $15,038 Financial aid: (919) 962-8396; 31% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,167

University of North Carolina–Greensboro Greensboro NC (336) 334-5243 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 198 Website: www.uncg.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@uncg.edu

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University of North Carolina–Pembroke

Pembroke NC (910) 521-6262 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 33 Website: www.uncp.edu Admissions email: admissions@uncp.edu Public; founded 1887 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,178 applied, 7,627 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-22. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,949 full time, 1,488 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 14% American Indian, 1% Asian, 27% black, 11% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 33% white, 4% international; 89% from in state; 29% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 14% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 8% Sociology Expenses: 2025-2026: $3,611 in state, $7,611 out of state; room/ board: $12,186 Financial aid: (910) 521-6366; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,325

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Public; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 20242025: 12,948 applied, 11,460 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-24. High school rank: 9% in top tenth, 29% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 11,881 full time, 2,535 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 31% black, 17% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 38% white, 1% international; 95% from in state; 38% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Psychology, General, 7% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,662 in state, $24,014 out of state; room/ board: $13,484 Financial aid: (336) 334-5702; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,473

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BEST COLLEGES University of North Carolina School of the Arts1

Winston-Salem NC (336) 770-3291 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.uncsa.edu Admissions email: admissions@uncsa.edu Public; founded 1963 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (336) 770-3297

University of North Carolina–Wilmington

Wilmington NC (910) 962-3243 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 198 Website: www.uncw.edu Admissions email: admissions@uncw.edu Public; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 20242025: 20,393 applied, 13,101 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-29. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/20 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 13,217 full time, 2,037 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 9% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 1% international; 86% from in state; 34% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 18% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Psychology, General, 5% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 5% Speech Communication and Rhetoric Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,266 in state, $25,420 out of state; room/ board: $15,406 Financial aid: (910) 962-3177; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,168

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem NC (336) 758-5201 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 51 Website: www.wfu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@wfu.edu Private; founded 1834 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 18,727 applied, 4,058 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 32-34. High school rank: 64% in top tenth, 92% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/1

Undergraduate student body: 5,414 full time, 74 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 6% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 6% international; 17% from in state; 75% live on campus; 28% of students in fraternities, 65% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Social Sciences, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,332; room/board: $22,104 Financial aid: (336) 758-5154; 22% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $73,930

Warren Wilson College

Asheville NC (800) 934-3536 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.warren-wilson.edu/ Admissions email: admit@warren-wilson.edu Private; founded 1894 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,361 applied, 971 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-29. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 686 full time, 20 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 3% international; 38% from in state; 90% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Environmental Studies, 9% Outdoor Education, 8% Conservation Biology, 7% Creative Writing, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,540; room/board: $13,450 Financial aid: (828) 771-2084; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,162

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee NC (828) 227-7317 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.wcu.edu Admissions email: admiss@wcu.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 20242025: 19,728 applied, 16,138 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 9/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/1

Undergraduate student body: 8,285 full time, 1,822 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 2% international; 82% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 20% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Education, 6% Psychology, 6% Public Administration and Social Service Professions Expenses: 2025-2026: $4,685 in state, $8,685 out of state; room/ board: $11,745 Financial aid: (828) 227-7290; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,018

William Peace University

Raleigh NC (919) 508-2214 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 21 Website: www.peace.edu Admissions email: admissions@peace.edu Private; founded 1857 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,044 applied, 984 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-27. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 61% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 601 full time, 118 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 20% black, 14% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 1% international; 87% from in state; 53% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Visual and Performing Arts, 13% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 11% Social Sciences, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,180; room/board: $13,118 Financial aid: (919) 508-2284; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,185

Wingate University

Wingate NC (704) 233-8200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.wingate.edu Admissions email: admit@wingate.edu Private; founded 1896 First-year admissions: 20242025: 30,339 applied, 27,647 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: N/A

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,611 full time, 62 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 21% black, 10% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 11% international; 52% from in state; 73% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 13% Psychology, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,926; room/board: $11,566 Financial aid: (704) 233-8209; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,840

Winston-Salem State University1

Winston-Salem NC (336) 750-2070 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 232 Website: www.wssu.edu Admissions email: admissions@wssu.edu Public; founded 1892 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,128 in state, $16,784 out of state; room/ board: $11,768 Financial aid: (336) 750-3296; 86% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,058

NORTH DAKOTA Bismarck State College

Bismarck ND (701) 224-2459 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 32 Website: bismarckstate.edu/ Admissions email: bsc.admissions@bismarckstate. edu Public; founded 1939 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,027 applied, 2,214 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-22. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 18% in top quarter, 48% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,093 full time, 2,113 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 4% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 1% international; 78% from in state; 15% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 79% Operations Management

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and Supervision, 18% Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, 3% Finance and Financial Management Services, Other Expenses: 2024-2025: $6,237 in state, $8,842 out of state; room/ board: $8,299 Financial aid: (701) 224-5441

Dickinson State University

Dickinson ND (701) 502-4390 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 41 Website: www.dickinsonstate.edu/ Admissions email: dsu.hawk@dsu.nodak.edu Public; founded 1918 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,353 applied, 500 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-22. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 21% in top quarter, 50% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 911 full time, 428 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 7% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 2% international; 55% from in state; 28% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 41% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Education, 7% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 6% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,418 in state, $9,418 out of state; room/ board: $8,822 Financial aid: (701) 502-4301; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,337

Mayville State University1

Mayville ND (701) 788-4667 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 48 Website: www.mayvillestate.edu Admissions email: masuadmissions@mayvillestate. edu Public; founded 1889 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (701) 788-4767

Minot State University Minot ND (701) 858-3350 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 112 Website: www.minotstateu.edu Admissions email: askmsu@minotstateu.edu Public; founded 1913 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 701 applied, 453 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

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OHIO ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 61% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,696 full time, 803 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 7% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 11% international; 24% from in state; 19% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Education, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 9% Public Administration and Social Service Professions Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,192 in state, $9,192 out of state; room/ board: $9,420 Financial aid: (701) 858-3375; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,037

North Dakota State University

Fargo ND (701) 231-8643 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 232 Website: www.ndsu.edu Admissions email: NDSU.Admission@ndsu.edu Public; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,228 applied, 6,864 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 8,711 full time, 1,051 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 4% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 84% white, 1% international; 41% from in state; 37% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Engineering, 8% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 6% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (701) 231-6221

Sitting Bull College1

Fort Yates ND (701) 854-8000 Website: www.sittingbull.edu/ Admissions email: info@sbci.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A

Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Jamestown

Jamestown ND (701) 252-3467 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 124 Website: www.uj.edu Admissions email: admissions@uj.edu Private; founded 1883 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 965 applied, 850 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 982 full time, 67 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 3% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 6% international; 44% from in state; 75% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 15% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 10% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 7% Psychology, General, 5% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $25,490; room/board: $10,390 Financial aid: (701) 252-3467; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,474

University of Mary1

Bismarck ND (701) 355-8030 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 343 Website: www.umary.edu Admissions email: marauder@umary.edu Private; founded 1959 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (701) 355-8226

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks ND (701) 777-3000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.und.edu Admissions email: admissions@und.edu Public; founded 1883 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,261 applied, 6,353 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-27. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 7,715 full time, 3,308 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 4% international; 39% from in state; 25% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Transportation and Materials Moving, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Engineering, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,645 in state, $16,541 out of state; room/board: $11,758 Financial aid: (701) 777-3121; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,187

Valley City State University

Valley City ND (800) 532-8641 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 15 Website: www.vcsu.edu Admissions email: enrollment.services@vcsu.edu Public; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 324 applied, 321 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 884 full time, 767 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 3% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 3% international; 64% from in state; 31% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 37% Elementary Education and Teaching, 9% Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, 4% General Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,008 in state, $14,246 out of state; room/ board: $9,138 Financial aid: (701) 845-7541; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,273

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Northern Marianas College1 Saipan MP (670) 237-6700 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 35 Website: www.hiwassee.edu Admissions email: N/A

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OHIO Antioch College

Yellow Springs OH (937) 319-6082 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: antiochcollege.edu Admissions email: admission@antiochcollege.edu Private; founded 1850 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 139 applied, 124 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 121 full time, 3 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 2% American Indian, 5% Asian, 12% black, 17% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 1% international; 50% from in state; 74% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 59% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, 24% Anthropology, 6% Environmental Science, 6% Psychology, General, 6% Visual and Performing Arts, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Art Academy of Cincinnati

Cincinnati OH (513) 562-6262 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.artacademy.edu Admissions email: admissions@artacademy.edu Private; founded 1869 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,293 applied, 446 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 194 full time, 13 part time; 23% male, 77% female; 0 American Indian, 1 Asian, 18 black, 6 Hispanic, 8 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 64 white, 0 international; 66% from in state; 37% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Illustration, 24% Design and Visual Communications, General, 4% Creative Writing, 4% Photography, 3% Graphic Design Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (513) 562-8757

MIKE

Ashland OH (419) 289-5052 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 42 Website: www.ashland.edu/ Admissions email: enrollme@ashland.edu Private; founded 1878 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,814 applied, 2,914 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,368 full time, 2,921 part time; 62% male, 38% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 19% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 1% international; 91% from in state; 59% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 14% in sororities Most popular majors: 35% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Education, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,220; room/board: $13,994 Financial aid: (419) 289-5002; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,996

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea OH (440) 826-2222 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 12 Website: www.bw.edu/ Admissions email: admission@bw.edu Private; founded 1845 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,819 applied, 3,648 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10601290. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,759 full time, 103 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 0% international; 79% from in state; 51% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 11% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Visual and Performing Arts, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Education, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,386; room/board: $14,394 Financial aid: (440) 826-8041; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,183

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BEST COLLEGES Bluffton University

Bluffton OH (419) 358-3456 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 38 Website: www.bluffton.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1899 Affiliation: Mennonite Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,549 applied, 2,123 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-22. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 26% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 575 full time, 25 part time; 58% male, 42% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 21% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 2% international; 83% from in state; 94% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 24% Education, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (419) 358-3266

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green OH (419) 372-2478 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 293 Website: www.bgsu.edu Admissions email: choosebgsu@bgsu.edu Public; founded 1910 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,153 applied, 17,125 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 12,288 full time, 2,495 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 2% international; 87% from in state; 42% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 5% Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Criminal Justice/ Safety Studies, 4% Education, Other, 4% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,365 in state, $22,353 out of state; room/board: $14,240 Financial aid: (419) 372-2651; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,391

Capital University

Columbus OH (866) 544-6175 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 42 Website: www.capital.edu Admissions email: admission@capital.edu Private; founded 1830 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,520 applied, 3,174 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,569 full time, 40 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 14% black, 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 1% international; 94% from in state; 48% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Education, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,304; room/board: $13,388 Financial aid: (614) 236-6511; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,055

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland OH (216) 368-4450 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 51 Website: www.case.edu Admissions email: admission@case.edu Private; founded 1826 First-year admissions: 20242025: 37,082 applied, 14,010 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1440-1550. High school rank: 75% in top tenth, 94% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/5 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/21 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 6,408 full time, 111 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 30% Asian, 6% black, 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 34% white, 11% international; 18% from in state; 71% live on campus; 16% of students in fraternities, 14% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Engineering, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $69,280; room/board: $19,514

Financial aid: (216) 368-4530; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $61,128

Cedarville University

Cedarville OH (800) 233-2784 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 17 Website: www.cedarville.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@cedarville.edu Private; founded 1887 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,298 applied, 3,459 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-29. High school rank: 36% in top tenth, 64% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,001 full time, 1,789 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 1% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 85% white, 3% international; 37% from in state; 85% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Mechanical Engineering, 4% Computer Science, 4% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,258; room/board: $10,084 Financial aid: (937) 766-7866; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,801

Central State University1

Wilberforce OH (937) 376-6348 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 71 Website: www.centralstate.edu Admissions email: admissions@centralstate.edu Public; founded 1887 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $8,058 in state, $10,058 out of state; room/ board: $12,026 Financial aid: (937) 376-6111

Cleveland Institute of Art1

Cleveland OH (216) 421-7418 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.cia.edu Admissions email: admissions@cia.edu Private; founded 1882 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,850; room/board: $13,250 Financial aid: (216) 421-7425; 85% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,465

Cleveland Institute of Music1

Cleveland OH (216) 795-3107 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.cim.edu/ Admissions email: admission@cim.edu Private; founded 1920 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (216) 795-3192

Cleveland State University

Cleveland OH (216) 687-5411 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 343 Website: www.csuohio.edu Admissions email: admissions@csuohio.edu Public; founded 1964 First-year admissions: 20242025: 11,050 applied, 10,089 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-26. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 7,456 full time, 1,954 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 18% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 6% international; 97% from in state; 6% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Visual and Performing Arts, 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Engineering, 9% Psychology, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,362 in state, $19,046 out of state; room/board: $15,614 Financial aid: (216) 687-5594; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,703

The College of Wooster

Wooster OH (330) 263-2322 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 76 Website: wooster.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@wooster.edu Private; founded 1866 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,473 applied, 3,258 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12201460. High school rank: 52% in top tenth, 73% in top quarter, 90% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,721 full time, 15 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 10% black, 5% Hispanic, 4%

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multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 14% international; 35% from in state; 98% live on campus; 35% of students in fraternities, 65% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 15% Social Sciences, 8% Psychology, 6% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 6% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $64,210; room/board: $15,350 Financial aid: (330) 263-2317; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $58,502

Columbus College of Art and Design1

Columbus OH (614) 222-3261 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.ccad.edu Admissions email: admissions@ccad.edu Private; founded 1879 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (614) 222-3274

Defiance College

Defiance OH (419) 784-4010 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 44 Website: www.defiance.edu Admissions email: admissions@defiance.edu Private; founded 1850 Affiliation: United Church of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 522 full time, 5 part time; 65% male, 35% female; 0 American Indian, 1 Asian, 26 black, 8 Hispanic, 2 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 63 white, 0 international; 68% from in state; 77% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Social Work, 11% Business/Commerce, General, 9% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 8% Special Education and Teaching, General, 8% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $29,320; room/board: $13,043 Financial aid: (419) 783-2376; 88% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,139

Denison University Granville OH (740) 587-6276 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 34 Website: www.denison.edu Admissions email: admission@denison.edu

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OHIO Private; founded 1831 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 15,012 applied, 2,611 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13201490. High school rank: 60% in top tenth, 88% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,381 full time, 13 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 5% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 17% international; 22% from in state; 99% live on campus; 20% of students in fraternities, 33% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 8% International Business/ Trade/Commerce, 8% Mass Communication/Media Studies, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $71,000; room/board: $17,400 Financial aid: (740) 587-6276; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $56,692

Franciscan University of Steubenville1

Steubenville OH (740) 283-6226 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 25 Website: www.franciscan.edu Admissions email: admissions@franciscan.edu Private; founded 1946 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $34,100; room/board: $10,000 Financial aid: (740) 284-5216

Franklin University1

Columbus OH (888) 341-6237 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.franklin.edu Admissions email: info@franklin.edu Private; founded 1902 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

God’s Bible School and College1

Cincinnati OH (513) 721-7944 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), unranked Website: www.gbs.edu/index.shtml Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Heidelberg University

Tiffin OH (419) 448-2343 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 71 Website: heidelberg.edu Admissions email: admission@heidelberg.edu Private; founded 1850 Affiliation: United Church of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,879 applied, 1,612 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-23. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 905 full time, 64 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 11% black, 2% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 0% international; 78% from in state; 68% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 0% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 0% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 0% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 0% Education Expenses: 2024-2025: $33,650; room/board: $12,286 Financial aid: (419) 448-2293

Hiram College

Hiram OH (330) 569-5169 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 10 Website: www.hiram.edu Admissions email: admission@hiram.edu Private; founded 1850 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,733 applied, 1,602 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 749 full time, 266 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 11% black, 9% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 1% international; 77% from in state; 83% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Education, 11% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $30,720; room/board: $12,340 Financial aid: (330) 569-5441; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,644

John Carroll University

University Heights OH (888) 335-6800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 2 Website: jcu.edu/ Admissions email: admission@jcu.edu Private; founded 1886 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,623 applied, 3,740 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-32. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,282 full time, 57 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 4% international; 70% from in state; 60% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 36% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Social Sciences, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $51,960; room/board: $14,950 Financial aid: (216) 397-4248; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,219

Kent State University

Kent OH (330) 672-3000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 232 Website: www.kent.edu Admissions email: admissions@kent.edu Public; founded 1910 First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,615 applied, 21,252 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-27. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 18,101 full time, 2,740 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 10% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 4% international; N/A from in state; 31% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Education, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,628 in state, $23,872 out of state; room/board: $14,036

Financial aid: (330) 672-2972; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,858

Kenyon College

Gambier OH (740) 427-5776 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 45 Website: www.kenyon.edu Admissions email: admissions@kenyon.edu Private; founded 1824 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,726 applied, 2,397 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13581503. High school rank: 61% in top tenth, 84% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,732 full time, 517 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 2% black, 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 12% international; 13% from in state; 100% live on campus; 20% of students in fraternities, 28% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Social Sciences, 13% English Language and Literature/ Letters, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (740) 427-5430

Kettering College1

Kettering OH (937) 395-8601 Website: www.kc.edu/ Admissions email: studentadmissions@kc.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Lake Erie College1

Painesville OH (855) 467-8676 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.lec.edu Admissions email: admissions@lec.edu Private; founded 1856 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (440) 375-7100

Lourdes University1 Sylvania OH (419) 885-5291 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 124 Website: www.lourdes.edu Admissions email: luadmits@lourdes.edu Private; founded 1958 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A

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Malone University1

Canton OH (330) 471-8145 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 101 Website: www.malone.edu Admissions email: admissions@malone.edu Private; founded 1892 Affiliation: Friends Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $37,160; room/board: $11,400 Financial aid: (330) 471-8161

Marietta College

Marietta OH (800) 331-7896 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 15 Website: www.marietta.edu Admissions email: admit@marietta.edu Private; founded 1835 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,218 applied, 1,759 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 919 full time, 104 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 4% black, 3% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 3% international; 75% from in state; 71% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 8% Psychology, General, 7% Health and Wellness, General, 7% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 5% Petroleum Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,652; room/board: $13,296 Financial aid: (800) 331-7896; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,536

Mercy College of Ohio1

Toledo OH (419) 251-1313 Website: www.mercycollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@mercycollege.edu Private; founded 1918 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Miami University– Oxford Oxford OH (513) 529-2531 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 143

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BEST COLLEGES Website: www.MiamiOH.edu Admissions email: admission@miamioh.edu Public; founded 1809 First-year admissions: 20242025: 39,580 applied, 29,843 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-30. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 16,306 full time, 510 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 46% live on campus; 23% of students in fraternities, 31% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Social Sciences, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,995 in state, $40,460 out of state; room/board: $16,630 Financial aid: (513) 529-8734; 34% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,656

Mount Carmel College of Nursing1 Columbus OH (614) 234-5800 Website: www.mccn.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (614) 234-5169

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati OH (513) 244-4531 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 343 Website: www.msj.edu Admissions email: admissions@msj.edu Private; founded 1920 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,084 applied, 1,232 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-28. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 24% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/8 Undergraduate student body: 1,091 full time, 454 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 14% black, 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; 28% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management,

Marketing, and Related Support Services, 21% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Education, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,650; room/board: $12,130 Financial aid: (513) 244-4839; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,662

Mount Vernon Nazarene University1

Mount Vernon OH (866) 462-6868 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 84 Website: www.mvnu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@mvnu.edu Private; founded 1968 Affiliation: Church of the Nazarene Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (740) 397-9000

Muskingum University New Concord OH (740) 826-8211 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 46 Website: www.muskingum.edu Admissions email: admission@muskingum.edu Private; founded 1837 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,539 applied, 2,078 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-22. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,302 full time, 221 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 8% black, 3% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 1% international; 84% from in state; 59% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Education, 20% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Social Sciences, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,304; room/board: $13,292 Financial aid: (740) 826-8139; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,913

Oberlin College

Oberlin OH (440) 775-8411 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 58 Website: www.oberlin.edu Admissions email: college.admissions@oberlin.edu Private; founded 1833

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,529 applied, 3,597 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13601520. High school rank: 45% in top tenth, 72% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,866 full time, 25 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 4% black, 9% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 9% international; 7% from in state; 93% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Visual and Performing Arts, 11% Social Sciences, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology, 6% Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $69,432; room/board: $20,096 Financial aid: (440) 775-8142; 38% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $55,794

Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,422; room/board: $13,262 Financial aid: (614) 251-4778; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,892

Services, 15% Engineering, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,641 in state, $42,423 out of state; room/board: $15,252 Financial aid: (614) 292-0300; 39% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,876

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Ohio University

Circleville OH (877) 762-8669 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.ohiochristian.edu/ Admissions email: enroll@ohiochristian.edu Private; founded 1948 Affiliation: Churches of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Ada OH (888) 408-4668 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 1 Website: www.onu.edu Admissions email: admissions-ug@onu.edu Private; founded 1871 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,641 applied, 3,452 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-29. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,460 full time, 241 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 4% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 2% international; 84% from in state; 75% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 21% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,470; room/board: $13,750 Financial aid: (419) 772-2271; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,191

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Ohio Christian University1

Columbus OH (800) 955-6446 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 112 Website: www.ohiodominican.edu/ Admissions email: admission@ohiodominican.edu Private; founded 1911 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,942 applied, 1,830 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-28. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 728 full time, 115 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 30% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 5% international; 93% from in state; 56% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management,

Columbus OH (614) 292-3980 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 41 Website: www.osu.edu Admissions email: askabuckeye@osu.edu Public; founded 1870 First-year admissions: 20242025: 72,829 applied, 44,116 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 28-32. High school rank: 64% in top tenth, 95% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 43,197 full time, 3,618 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 8% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 8% international; 78% from in state; 34% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support

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Athens OH (740) 593-4100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 198 Website: www.ohio.edu Admissions email: admissions@ohio.edu Public; founded 1804 First-year admissions: 20242025: 27,105 applied, 23,085 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 9/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 16,697 full time, 3,191 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 82% white, 1% international; 82% from in state; 37% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 33% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Education, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,582 in state, $25,796 out of state; room/board: $14,740 Financial aid: (740) 593-4141; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,288

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware OH (740) 368-3020 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 121 Website: www.owu.edu/ Admissions email: owuadmit@owu.edu Private; founded 1842 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,144 applied, 3,416 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-31. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,507 full time, 14 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 10% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander,

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OHIO 71% white, 5% international; 68% from in state; 85% live on campus; 24% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Social Sciences, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $54,954; room/board: $15,272 Financial aid: (740) 368-3050; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $50,680

Otterbein University

Westerville OH (614) 823-1500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 12 Website: www.otterbein.edu Admissions email: uotterb@otterbein.edu Private; founded 1847 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,922 applied, 3,315 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-27. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,076 full time, 135 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 13% black, 5% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 1% international; 89% from in state; 54% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Natural Resources and Conservation Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,598; room/board: $13,662 Financial aid: (614) 823-1502; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,174

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth OH (740) 351-4778 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 112 Website: www.shawnee.edu Admissions email: admissions@shawnee.edu Public; founded 1986 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,423 applied, 1,851 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,971 full time, 1,023 part

time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 0% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 3% international; 84% from in state; 24% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Computer Programming/Programmer, General, 6% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,166 in state, $17,080 out of state; room/board: $12,832 Financial aid: (740) 351-4243

Tiffin University

Tiffin OH (419) 448-3423 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 138 Website: www.tiffin.edu/ Admissions email: admiss@tiffin.edu Private; founded 1888 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,940 applied, 4,756 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-21. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,947 full time, 895 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 16% black, 1% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 54% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 21% Psychology, 19% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 9% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,400; room/board: $12,580 Financial aid: (419) 448-3279; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,939

The University of Akron

Akron OH (330) 972-7100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.uakron.edu Admissions email: admissions@uakron.edu Public; founded 1870 First-year admissions: 20242025: 18,025 applied, 10,755 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-25. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 8,174 full time, 2,953 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 13% black, 4% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 2% international; 92% from in state; 24% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 7% Mechanical Engineering, 4% Psychology, General, 3% Biomedical Sciences, General, 3% Criminal Justice/ Safety Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,530 in state, $21,440 out of state; room/board: $13,162 Financial aid: N/A; 85% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,781

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati OH (513) 556-1100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: www.uc.edu Admissions email: admissions@uc.edu Public; founded 1819 First-year admissions: 20242025: 34,285 applied, 29,242 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-29. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 48% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 27,597 full time, 5,975 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 9% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 5% international; 79% from in state; 21% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Engineering, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,394 in state, $31,406 out of state; room/board: $14,108 Financial aid: (513) 556-6982; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,515

University of Dayton

Dayton OH (800) 837-7433 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 143 Website: www.udayton.edu Admissions email: admission@udayton.edu Private; founded 1850 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,981 applied, 14,386 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile:

26-32. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,470 full time, 267 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 3% international; 57% from in state; 70% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 22% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Finance, General, 9% Mechanical Engineering, 8% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 8% Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 6% Health Services/Allied Health/ Health Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,610; room/board: $16,730 Financial aid: (800) 427-5029; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,738

University of Findlay

Findlay OH (800) 472-9502 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.findlay.edu Admissions email: admissions@findlay.edu Private; founded 1882 Affiliation: Church of God First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,065 applied, 3,398 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,178 full time, 1,884 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 3% international; 81% from in state; 57% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Education, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,400; room/board: $11,700 Financial aid: (419) 434-4791; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,364

University of Mount Union

Alliance OH (330) 823-2590 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 39 Website: www.mountunion.edu/ Admissions email: admission@mountunion.edu

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University of Northwestern Ohio1 Lima OH (419) 998-3120 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 56 Website: www.unoh.edu/ Admissions email: info@unoh.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

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Rio Grande OH (740) 245-7208 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 63 Website: www.rio.edu Admissions email: admissions@rio.edu Private; founded 1876 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (740) 245-7285

The University of Toledo

Toledo OH (419) 530-8888 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 293 Website: www.utoledo.edu Admissions email: enroll@utoledo.edu Public; founded 1872 First-year admissions: 20242025: 11,064 applied, 10,182 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-29. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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Private; founded 1846 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,679 applied, 2,877 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/29 Undergraduate student body: 1,986 full time, 221 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 10% black, 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 2% international; 83% from in state; 71% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Education, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,700; room/board: $12,950 Financial aid: (330) 823-2674; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,413

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BEST COLLEGES Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 8,763 full time, 2,249 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 11% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 9% international; 79% from in state; 19% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 20% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Engineering, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 4% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,646 in state, $22,006 out of state; room/board: $16,449 Financial aid: (419) 530-8700; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,444

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike OH (440) 449-4203 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 61 Website: www.ursuline.edu Admissions email: admission@ursuline.edu Private; founded 1871 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 722 applied, 540 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-26. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 554 full time, 123 part time; 8% male, 92% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 28% black, 2% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 3% international; 85% from in state; 31% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 71% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 7% Social Work, 4% Business Administration and Management, General, 3% Art Therapy/Therapist, 3% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,780; room/board: $13,038 Financial aid: (440) 646-8309; 88% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,914

Walsh University

North Canton OH (800) 362-9846 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 363 Website: www.walsh.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@walsh.edu Private; founded 1958 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,611 applied, 1,911 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-26. High school rank: N/A

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,312 full time, 211 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 9% international; 85% from in state; 55% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,100; room/board: $12,540 Financial aid: (330) 490-7146; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,174

Wilberforce University1

Wilberforce OH (800) 367-8568 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 51 Website: www.wilberforce.edu Admissions email: admissions@wilberforce.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Wilmington College

Wilmington OH (937) 481-2260 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 32 Website: www.wilmington.edu/ Admissions email: admission@wilmington.edu Private; founded 1870 Affiliation: Friends First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,578 applied, 1,458 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-23. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 960 full time, 46 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 12% black, 3% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 2% international; 87% from in state; 58% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 21% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Agricultural Business and Management, General, 16% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Education, General, 10% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 7% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,104; room/board: $13,142 Financial aid: (937) 481-2337

Wittenberg University1 Springfield OH (937) 327-6317

U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 164 Website: www.wittenberg.edu/ Admissions email: admission@wittenberg.edu Private; founded 1845 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (937) 327-7318

Wright State University

Dayton OH (937) 775-5700 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.wright.edu Admissions email: admissions@wright.edu Public; founded 1967 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,855 applied, 8,530 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-24. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,788 full time, 1,717 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 12% black, 5% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 6% international; 97% from in state; 30% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Education, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Engineering Expenses: 2024-2025: $10,991 in state, $20,691 out of state; room/board: $9,849 Financial aid: (937) 775-4000; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,073

Xavier University

Cincinnati OH (877) 982-3648 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 208 Website: www.xavier.edu Admissions email: xuadmit@xavier.edu Private; founded 1831 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,571 applied, 12,632 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-29. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,081 full time, 158 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 12% black, 7% Hispanic, 4%

multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 2% international; 46% from in state; 48% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 6% Psychology, General, 6% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 5% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,710; room/board: $14,520 Financial aid: (513) 745-3302; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,810

Youngstown State University1

Youngstown OH (877) 468-6978 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 99 Website: www.ysu.edu Admissions email: enroll@ysu.edu Public; founded 1908 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,301 in state, $9,661 out of state; room/ board: $11,730 Financial aid: (330) 941-3505; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,303

OKLAHOMA Cameron University

Lawton OK (580) 581-2289 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 98 Website: www.cameron.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@cameron.edu Public; founded 1908 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 756 applied, 756 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-20. High school rank: 4% in top tenth, 14% in top quarter, 38% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,903 full time, 1,400 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 6% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 19% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 3% international; 90% from in state; 14% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Psychology, General, 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Health and Physical Education/ Fitness, General, 7% Elementary Education and Teaching, 6% Accounting Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,095 in state, $16,515 out of state; room/ board: $11,110 Financial aid: (580) 581-2293; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,173

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East Central University

Ada OK (580) 559-5628 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 100 Website: www.ecok.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@ecok.edu Public; founded 1909 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,148 applied, 1,249 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-22. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,170 full time, 474 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 16% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 9% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 8% international; N/A from in state; 32% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Psychology, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,943 in state, $17,753 out of state; room/ board: $8,616 Financial aid: (580) 559-5243; 92% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Langston University1

Langston OK (405) 466-3231 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.langston.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@langston.edu Public; founded 1897 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (405) 466-3357

Mid-America Christian University1

Oklahoma City OK (405) 691-3800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.macu.edu Admissions email: info@macu.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Northeastern State University Tahlequah OK (918) 444-2200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 69 Website: www.nsuok.edu Admissions email: nsuinfo@nsuok.edu Public; founded 1846

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OKLAHOMA First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,011 applied, 1,998 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,581 full time, 1,319 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 22% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 16% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 4% international; 95% from in state; 20% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 5% General Studies, 4% Business Administration and Management, General, 4% Elementary Education and Teaching, 3% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,868 in state, $18,618 out of state; room/ board: $12,448 Financial aid: (918) 444-3413; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,986

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva OK (580) 327-8546 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 81 Website: www.nwosu.edu Admissions email: recruit@nwosu.edu Public; founded 1897 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,375 applied, 900 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-21. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 17% in top quarter, 59% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,316 full time, 471 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 8% American Indian, 0% Asian, 8% black, 13% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 2% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,463 in state, $8,813 out of state; room/ board: $6,120 Financial aid: (580) 327-8542

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee OK (405) 585-5000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 43 Website: www.okbu.edu Admissions email: admissions@okbu.edu Private; founded 1910 Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,653 applied, 1,805 accepted.

Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,287 full time, 140 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 8% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 4% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 14% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 7% Physical Therapy/Therapist, 6% Education, General, 6% Elementary Education and Teaching, 5% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,330; room/board: $8,930 Financial aid: (405) 585-5020; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,912

Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma City OK (405) 425-5050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 65 Website: www.oc.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@oc.edu Private; founded 1950 Affiliation: Churches of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,176 applied, 1,145 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: 37% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,693 full time, 368 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 3% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 9% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 9% international; 61% from in state; 57% live on campus; 23% of students in fraternities, 24% in sororities Most popular majors: 33% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 7% Engineering, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $28,200; room/board: $9,300 Financial aid: (405) 425-5191; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,257

Oklahoma City University2

Oklahoma City OK (405) 208-5050 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.okcu.edu

Admissions email: uadmissions@okcu.edu Private; founded 1904 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,124 applied, 1,636 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-27. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,432 full time, 81 part time Most popular majors: 41% Visual and Performing Arts, 25% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Education, 3% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,648; room/board: $11,664 Financial aid: (405) 208-5210; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,574

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell OK (580) 349-1373 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 27 Website: www.opsu.edu Admissions email: academicrecords@opsu.edu Public; founded 1909 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,043 applied, 1,039 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 14-20. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 761 full time, 260 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 6 American Indian, 1 Asian, 13 black, 22 Hispanic, 3 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 49 white, 6 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,636 in state, $8,636 out of state; room/ board: $6,398 Financial aid: (580) 349-1582; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater OK (405) 744-5358 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 198 Website: go.okstate.edu Admissions email: admissions@okstate.edu Public; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,910 applied, 18,693 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-27. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 19,992 full time, 2,359 part

time; 47% male, 53% female; 5% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 10% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 1% international; 71% from in state; 45% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,244 in state, $24,764 out of state; room/ board: $9,822 Financial aid: (405) 744-6604; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,443

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology– Okmulgee1

Okmulgee OK (918) 293-4680 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.osuit.edu Admissions email: osuit.admissions@okstate.edu Public; founded 1946 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (918) 293-5222

Oklahoma State University–Oklahoma City1

Oklahoma City OK (405) 945-3224 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.osuokc.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@osuokc.edu Public; founded 1961 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (405) 945-3211

Oklahoma Wesleyan University1 Bartlesville OK (866) 222-8226 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.okwu.edu Admissions email: admissions@okwu.edu Private; founded 1972 Affiliation: Wesleyan Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (918) 335-6282

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa OK (918) 495-6518 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 72 Website: www.oru.edu Admissions email: admissions@oru.edu Private; founded 1963 Affiliation: Interdenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,022 applied, 4,967 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

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Rogers State University

Claremore OK (918) 343-7546 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 27 Website: www.rsu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@rsu.edu Public; founded 1909 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,643 applied, 1,098 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,077 full time, 1,034 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 20% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 4% international; 96% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 10% Social Sciences, General, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,070 in state, $16,410 out of state; room/ board: $10,194 Financial aid: (918) 343-7553; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $9,504

Southeastern Oklahoma State University1 Durant OK (580) 745-2060 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 98

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SAT 25/75 percentile: 10501270. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,808 full time, 2,209 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 2% American Indian, 4% Asian, 13% black, 16% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 33% white, 19% international; 42% from in state; 66% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Theology and Religious Vocations, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Education, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,350; room/board: $11,240 Financial aid: (918) 495-6510; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,533

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BEST COLLEGES Website: www.se.edu Admissions email: admissions@se.edu Public; founded 1909 Affiliation: Other Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (580) 745-2186

Southern Nazarene University1

Bethany OK (405) 491-6324 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 67 Website: www.snu.edu Admissions email: admissions@snu.edu Private; founded 1899 Affiliation: Church of the Nazarene Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (405) 491-6310

Southwestern Christian University1

Bethany OK (405) 789-7661 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), second tier Website: www.swcu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@swcu.edu Private; founded 1946 Affiliation: Pentecostal Holiness Church Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (405) 789-7661

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford OK (580) 774-3782 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 77 Website: www.swosu.edu Admissions email: admissions@swosu.edu Public; founded 1901 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,147 applied, 2,147 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-23. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,963 full time, 1,384 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 14% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 2% international; 90% from in state; 17% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 11% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, General, 6% Pharmaceutical Sciences,

5% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (580) 774-3786

University of Central Oklahoma1 Edmond OK (405) 974-2727 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 62 Website: www.uco.edu/ Admissions email: onestop@uco.edu Public; founded 1890 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (405) 974-2727

The University of Oklahoma

Norman OK (405) 325-2151 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 110 Website: www.ou.edu Admissions email: admissions@ou.edu Public; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,893 applied, 19,069 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-29. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 20,508 full time, 2,843 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 3% American Indian, 7% Asian, 5% black, 15% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 3% international; 57% from in state; 28% live on campus; 27% of students in fraternities, 32% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Engineering, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Psychology, 6% Social Sciences Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,887 in state, $27,467 out of state; room/ board: $13,630 Financial aid: (405) 325-9000; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,218

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha OK (405) 574-1357 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: usao.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@usao.edu Public; founded 1908 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 980 applied, 645 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-26. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 882 full time, 145 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 5% American Indian, 0% Asian, 4% black, 12% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 7% international; 87% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Psychology, General, 9% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 9% Elementary Education and Teaching, 6% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,280 in state, $19,470 out of state; room/ board: $9,624 Financial aid: (405) 574-1353; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,990

University of Tulsa

Tulsa OK (918) 631-2307 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 158 Website: utulsa.edu Admissions email: admission@utulsa.edu Private; founded 1894 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,120 applied, 3,149 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-34. High school rank: 45% in top tenth, 80% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,595 full time, 257 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 3% American Indian, 8% Asian, 7% black, 13% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 5% international; 41% from in state; 65% live on campus; 21% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Behavioral Sciences, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Mechanical Engineering, 6% Computer Science, 6% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,026; room/board: $12,530 Financial aid: (918) 631-2670; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,685

OREGON Bushnell University Eugene OR (541) 684-7201 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 71 Website: www.bushnell.edu Admissions email: admissions@bushnell.edu Private; founded 1895 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 871 applied, 586 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-20. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 459 full time, 61 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 3% black, 17% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 4% international; 78% from in state; 45% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Psychology, 12% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,950; room/board: $11,900 Financial aid: (541) 684-7201; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,739

Corban University1

Salem OR (800) 845-3005 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 72 Website: www.corban.edu Admissions email: admissions@corban.edu Private; founded 1935 Affiliation: Evangelical Christian Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (503) 375-7106

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande OR (541) 962-3393 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 75 Website: www.eou.edu Admissions email: admissions@eou.edu Public; founded 1929 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,599 applied, 1,572 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 2/1, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/10 Undergraduate student body: 1,459 full time, 988 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 15% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 3% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 1% international; 34% from in state; 18% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Education, 13% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Psychology,

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7% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,607 in state, $25,692 out of state; room/board: $12,460 Financial aid: (541) 962-3550; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,205

George Fox University

Newberg OR (503) 538-8383 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 283 Website: georgefox.edu Admissions email: admissions@georgefox.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Friends First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,207 applied, 3,934 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701340. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/9 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,508 full time, 850 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 5% Asian, 2% black, 16% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 1% international; 61% from in state; 61% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Engineering, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,430; room/board: $14,568 Financial aid: (503) 554-2302; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,846

Lewis & Clark College Portland OR (503) 768-7040 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: www.lclark.edu Admissions email: admissions@lclark.edu Private; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,328 applied, 4,967 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12101390. High school rank: 34% in top tenth, 63% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/5 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,088 full time, 43 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 3% black, 13% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 6% international; 16% from in state; 68% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities

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OREGON Most popular majors: 18% Psychology, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Sociology and Anthropology, 7% International Relations and Affairs, 6% English Language and Literature, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,048; room/board: $16,258 Financial aid: (503) 768-7090; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $62,492

Linfield University

McMinnville OR (503) 883-2213 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 111 Website: www.linfield.edu Admissions email: admission@linfield.edu Private; founded 1858 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,629 applied, 2,239 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,508 full time, 131 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 1% American Indian, 6% Asian, 2% black, 23% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 1% international; 68% from in state; 61% live on campus; 20% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 48% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 4% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 4% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,580; room/board: $15,160 Financial aid: (503) 883-2225; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,917

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls OR (541) 885-1150 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 4 Website: www.oit.edu Admissions email: oit@oit.edu Public; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,098 applied, 4,842 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10001270. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/10 Undergraduate student body: 2,177 full time, 2,974 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 1% American Indian, 6% Asian, 2% black, 18% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 1% international; 27% from in state; 23% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities

Most popular majors: 14% Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, 12% Mechanical Engineering, 9% Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, 7% Applied Psychology, 6% Radiologic Technology/Science Radiographer Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,760 in state, $38,653 out of state; room/board: $11,905 Financial aid: (541) 885-1280; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,262

Oregon State University

Corvallis OR (541) 737-4411 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 143 Website: oregonstate.edu Admissions email: osuadmit@oregonstate.edu Public; founded 1868 First-year admissions: 20242025: 30,293 applied, 23,418 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1140-1400. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/25 Undergraduate student body: 22,104 full time, 9,149 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 1% American Indian, 8% Asian, 2% black, 13% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 3% international; 53% from in state; 17% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 15% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Computer Science, 7% Psychology, General, 6% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Mechanical Engineering, 3% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,117 in state, $40,077 out of state; room/board: $18,168 Financial aid: (541) 737-2241; 49% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,911

Pacific University

Forest Grove OR (503) 352-2218 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 232 Website: www.pacificu.edu Admissions email: admissions@pacificu.edu Private; founded 1849 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,988 applied, 2,676 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1240. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,468 full time, 121 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 3% black, 20% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 3% Pacific Islander,

42% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 63% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,348; room/board: $16,272 Financial aid: (503) 352-2857; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $45,002

Portland State University

Portland OR (800) 547-8887 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 222 Website: www.pdx.edu Admissions email: admissions@pdx.edu Public; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,077 applied, 8,248 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1270. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 9,855 full time, 5,194 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 6% black, 23% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 3% international; 87% from in state; 10% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Social Sciences, 12% Psychology, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,263 in state, $26,463 out of state; room/board: $13,860 Financial aid: (503) 725-3461; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,619

Reed College1

Portland OR (503) 777-7511 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 63 Website: www.reed.edu/ Admissions email: admission@reed.edu Private Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $69,350; room/board: $17,660 Financial aid: N/A

Southern Oregon University1 Ashland OR (541) 552-6411 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 90

Website: www.sou.edu Admissions email: admissions@sou.edu Public; founded 1926 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Oregon

Eugene OR (800) 232-3825 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 110 Website: www.uoregon.edu Admissions email: uoadmit@uoregon.edu Public; founded 1876 First-year admissions: 20242025: 40,021 applied, 35,337 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1130-1360. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 19,404 full time, 1,105 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 3% black, 17% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 1% international; 49% from in state; 28% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business/Commerce, General, 8% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 6% Advertising, 6% Social Sciences, General, 5% Physiology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,904 in state, $43,919 out of state; room/board: $17,400 Financial aid: (541) 346-3221; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,993

University of Portland

Portland OR (503) 943-7147 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 2 Website: www.up.edu Admissions email: admissions@up.edu Private; founded 1901 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,289 applied, 7,391 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601370. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,915 full time, 71 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 22% Asian, 3% black, 21% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 38% white, 3% international; 34% from in state; 53% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and

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Warner Pacific University1

Portland OR (503) 517-1020 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 6 Website: www.warnerpacific.edu Admissions email: admissions@warnerpacific.edu Private; founded 1937 Affiliation: Church of God Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2025-2026: $23,500; room/board: $11,100 Financial aid: (503) 517-1091; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,585

Western Oregon University

Monmouth OR (503) 838-8211 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 56 Website: www.wou.edu Admissions email: admissions@wou.edu Public; founded 1856 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,043 applied, 2,988 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 868-1108. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,708 full time, 492 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 3% black, 27% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; N/A live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (503) 838-8679

Willamette University

Salem OR (877) 542-2787 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 76 Website: www.willamette.edu Admissions email: bearcat@willamette.edu Private; founded 1842 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,832 applied, 2,954 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12201410. High school rank: 39% in top tenth, 69% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15

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Related Support Services, 10% Engineering, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $60,350; room/board: $18,000 Financial aid: (503) 943-7311; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,439

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BEST COLLEGES Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,666 full time, 17 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 2% black, 15% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 2% international; 30% from in state; 68% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% American Government and Politics (United States), 9% Economics, General, 6% Environmental Science, 6% Psychology, General, 5% Computer Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $54,224; room/board: $16,880 Financial aid: (503) 370-6273; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,587

PENNSYLVANIA Albright College1

Reading PA (800) 252-1856 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 170 Website: www.albright.edu/ Admissions email: admission@albright.edu Private; founded 1856 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $29,082; room/board: $14,426 Financial aid: (610) 921-7264

Allegheny College

Meadville PA (800) 521-5293 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 76 Website: allegheny.edu Admissions email: admissions@allegheny.edu Private; founded 1815 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,756 applied, 3,141 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11731358. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/30 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,111 full time, 57 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 6% international; 51% from in state; 90% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 23% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Sustainability Studies, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Psychology, General, 8% Business/Managerial Economics, 7% Computer Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,120; room/board: $15,330 Financial aid: (800) 835-7780; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $52,738

Alvernia University

Reading PA (610) 796-8269 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 352 Website: www.alvernia.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@alvernia.edu Private; founded 1958 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,715 applied, 3,318 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10931286. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,735 full time, 457 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 17% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 3% international; 29% from in state; 58% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 12% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 9% Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, 7% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 6% Business Administration and Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,850; room/board: $15,850 Financial aid: (610) 796-5084

Arcadia University

Glenside PA (215) 572-2910 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 76 Website: www.arcadia.edu Admissions email: admiss@arcadia.edu Private; founded 1853 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,163 applied, 8,153 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10651265. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,803 full time, 204 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 17% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 5% international; 65% from in state; 61% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 11% Psychology, General, 6% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 5% Criminology, 5% Speech Communication and Rhetoric Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (215) 572-2980

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church1 Bryn Athyn PA (267) 502-6000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 180 Website: www.brynathyn.edu Admissions email: admissions@brynathyn.edu Private; founded 1877 Affiliation: Other Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (267) 502-6000

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Bryn Mawr PA (610) 526-5152 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 30 Website: www.brynmawr.edu Admissions email: admissions@brynmawr.edu Private; founded 1885 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,094 applied, 1,205 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12801510. High school rank: 66% in top tenth, 93% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,354 full time, 14 part time Most popular majors: 10% Psychology, General, 9% Sociology, 8% English Language and Literature, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Neuroscience Expenses: 2025-2026: $69,220; room/board: $20,370 Financial aid: (610) 526-5245; 49% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $67,305

Bucknell University

Lewisburg PA (570) 577-3000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 30 Website: www.bucknell.edu Admissions email: admissions@bucknell.edu Private; founded 1846 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,377 applied, 3,291 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13151470. High school rank: 58% in top tenth, 85% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/10 Undergraduate student body: 3,870 full time, 45 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 4% international; 22% from in state; 89% live on campus; 31% of students in fraternities, 43% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Social Sciences, 16% Engineering, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and

Related Support Services, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,576; room/board: $17,560 Financial aid: (570) 577-1331; 39% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $54,293

Cairn University1

Langhorne PA (215) 702-4235 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 140 Website: cairn.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@cairn.edu Private; founded 1913 Affiliation: Undenominational Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (215) 702-4243

Carlow University

Pittsburgh PA (412) 578-6059 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 84 Website: www.carlow.edu Admissions email: admissions@carlow.edu Private; founded 1929 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,265 applied, 1,100 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 62% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,044 full time, 311 part time; 16% male, 84% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 19% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 1% international; 97% from in state; 15% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 41% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 14% Education, 10% Psychology, 8% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,132; room/board: $14,142 Financial aid: (412) 578-6171; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,094

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh PA (412) 268-2082 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 20 Website: www.cmu.edu Admissions email: admission@andrew.cmu.edu Private; founded 1900 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 33,941 applied, 3,959 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 15001570. High school rank: 94% in

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top tenth, 100% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 7,372 full time, 244 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 33% Asian, 4% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 20% white, 23% international; 86% from in state; 52% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Computer Science, 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 10% Systems Science and Theory, 6% Mechanical Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,096; room/board: $21,698 Financial aid: (412) 268-8186; 40% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $60,909

Cedar Crest College

Allentown PA (800) 360-1222 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.cedarcrest.edu Admissions email: admissions@cedarcrest.edu Private; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,362 applied, 1,145 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1190. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 668 full time, 202 part time; 9% male, 91% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 10% black, 18% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 7% international; 79% from in state; 36% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 36% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Psychology, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,114; room/board: $13,884 Financial aid: (610) 606-4602; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,858

Central Penn College1 Summerdale PA (717) 728-2401 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 47 Website: www.centralpenn.edu Admissions email: admissions@centralpenn.edu For-profit; founded 1881 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (717) 728-2261

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PENNSYLVANIA Chatham University

Pittsburgh PA (800) 837-1290 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 213 Website: www.chatham.edu Admissions email: admissions@chatham.edu Private; founded 1869 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,446 applied, 2,135 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701295. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,147 full time, 404 part time; 30% male, 70% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 8% black, 6% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 3% international; 67% from in state; 54% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 11% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 10% Psychology, General, 6% Interior Architecture, 6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,986; room/board: $14,008 Financial aid: (412) 365-1849; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,846

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia PA (215) 248-7001 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 128 Website: www.chc.edu Admissions email: admissions@chc.edu Private; founded 1924 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (215) 248-7182

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania1 Cheyney PA (610) 399-2275 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.cheyney.edu Admissions email: admissions@cheyney.edu Public; founded 1837 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg PA (570) 389-4316 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 121 Website: www.commonwealthu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@commonwealthu.edu

Public First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,891 applied, 8,277 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1190. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 8,887 full time, 960 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 7% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 0% international; 90% from in state; 70% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% History, 12% Education, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,519 in state, $23,711 out of state; room/board: $11,968 Financial aid: (570) 662-4823; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,142

Curtis Institute of Music1

Philadelphia PA (215) 893-5252 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.curtis.edu Admissions email: admissions@curtis.edu Private; founded 1924 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (215) 717-3188

Delaware Valley University

Doylestown PA (800) 233-5825 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 136 Website: www.delval.edu Admissions email: admitme@delval.edu Private; founded 1896 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,343 applied, 2,185 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10781253. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,578 full time, 190 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 0% international; 57% from in state; 65% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities

Most popular majors: 42% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 17% Natural Resources and Conservation, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 5% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,190; room/board: $15,340 Financial aid: (215) 489-2418; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,293

DeSales University

Center Valley PA (610) 282-1100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 283 Website: www.desales.edu Admissions email: admiss@desales.edu Private; founded 1964 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,977 applied, 3,066 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10901260. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,896 full time, 270 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 6% black, 16% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 0% international; 74% from in state; 47% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $48,300; room/board: $14,200 Financial aid: (610) 282-1100; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,520

Dickinson College

Carlisle PA (717) 245-1231 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 45 Website: www.dickinson.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@dickinson.edu Private; founded 1783 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,258 applied, 3,055 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13101460. High school rank: 46% in top tenth, 77% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,291 full time, 20 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 4% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 12% international; 25% from in state; 100% live

on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 24% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Social Sciences, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Natural Resources and Conservation, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,580; room/board: $17,850 Financial aid: (717) 245-1308; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $57,775

Drexel University

Philadelphia PA (215) 895-2400 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 80 Website: www.drexel.edu Admissions email: enroll@drexel.edu Private; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 20242025: 37,314 applied, 29,642 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1240-1440. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 10,574 full time, 941 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 24% Asian, 10% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 10% international; 54% from in state; 19% live on campus; 11% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Engineering, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $64,212; room/board: $18,831 Financial aid: (215) 895-1600; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,117

Duquesne University Pittsburgh PA (412) 396-6222 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 169 Website: www.duq.edu Admissions email: admissions@duq.edu Private; founded 1878 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 12,880 applied, 10,765 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1180-1340. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 52% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/24 Undergraduate student body: 5,288 full time, 83 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0%

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Eastern University

St. Davids PA (800) 452-0996 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 146 Website: www.eastern.edu Admissions email: admissions@eastern.edu Private; founded 1952 Affiliation: American Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,108 applied, 2,821 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,686 full time, 814 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 27% black, 17% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 41% white, 4% international; 71% from in state; 73% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Psychology, General, 8% Early Childhood Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,116; room/board: $14,235 Financial aid: (610) 225-5102; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,748

East Stroudsburg University

East Stroudsburg PA (570) 422-3542 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 136 Website: www.esu.edu/admissions/ index.cfm Admissions email: admission@esu.edu Public; founded 1893 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,497 applied, 7,304 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10001180. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 3% international; 75% from in state; 56% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 21% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Nursing Science, 9% Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, 5% Financial Mathematics, 5% Management Science, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $51,068; room/board: $17,070 Financial aid: (412) 396-6607; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,726

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BEST COLLEGES Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,517 full time, 377 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 21% black, 19% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 1% international; 80% from in state; 52% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Psychology, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 6% Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, 5% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,236 in state, $18,952 out of state; room/board: $11,264 Financial aid: (570) 422-2800; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,155

Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown PA (717) 361-1400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 45 Website: www.etown.edu Admissions email: admissions@etown.edu Private; founded 1899 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,624 applied, 2,822 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11051310. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 54% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,780 full time, 121 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 7% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 2% international; 75% from in state; 78% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Engineering, 8% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,370; room/board: $13,810 Financial aid: (717) 361-1404; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,923

Franklin & Marshall College

Lancaster PA (717) 358-3953 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 35 Website: www.fandm.edu Admissions email: admission@fandm.edu Private; founded 1787 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,881 applied, 2,785 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13101463. High school rank: 50% in top tenth, 73% in top quarter, 97% in top half

Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/6 Undergraduate student body: 1,794 full time, 14 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 17% international; 42% from in state; 97% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 19% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Political Science and Government, General, 7% Behavioral Sciences, 6% Economics, General, 6% Mathematics, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,210; room/board: $16,710 Financial aid: (717) 358-3991; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $59,208

Gannon University

Erie PA (814) 871-7407 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.gannon.edu Admissions email: admissions@gannon.edu Private; founded 1925 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,547 applied, 4,855 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10501290. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,312 full time, 456 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 18% international; N/A from in state; 52% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Health Professions and Related Programs, 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Engineering, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,426; room/board: $16,330 Financial aid: (814) 871-7337; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,461

Geneva College

Beaver Falls PA (800) 847-8255 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 112 Website: www.geneva.edu Admissions email: admissions@geneva.edu Private; founded 1848 Affiliation: Reformed Presbyterian Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,993 applied, 1,597 accepted.

Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10001250. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,075 full time, 189 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 2% international; 72% from in state; 64% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Engineering, General, 8% Counseling Psychology, 7% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 4% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $34,480; room/board: $11,700 Financial aid: (724) 847-6532; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,687

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg PA (800) 431-0803 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 58 Website: www.gettysburg.edu Admissions email: admiss@gettysburg.edu Private; founded 1832 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,366 applied, 3,254 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12701460. High school rank: 48% in top tenth, 71% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 2/1 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,087 full time, 10 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 11% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 14% international; 27% from in state; 95% live on campus; 28% of students in fraternities, 31% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Political Science and Government, General, 11% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 10% Exercise Physiology, 10% Experimental Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $68,970; room/board: $16,670 Financial aid: (717) 337-6611; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $60,584

Grove City College Grove City PA (724) 458-2100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 5 Website: www.gcc.edu Admissions email: admissions@gcc.edu

Private; founded 1876 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,210 applied, 1,515 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11501350. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 11/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,198 full time, 143 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 0% black, 1% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 90% white, 1% international; 51% from in state; 93% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Mechanical Engineering, 5% Computer Science, 5% Health/ Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, 4% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 4% Speech Communication and Rhetoric Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,570; room/board: $12,720 Financial aid: (724) 458-3300; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,985

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley PA (215) 641-5510 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 273 Website: www.gmercyu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@gmercyu.edu Private; founded 1948 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,388 applied, 1,244 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10231186. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/20 Undergraduate student body: 989 full time, 312 part time; 30% male, 70% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 16% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 0% international; 87% from in state; 26% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 65% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 5% Psychology, 3% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 2% Public Administration and Social Service Professions Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,960; room/board: $14,014 Financial aid: (215) 646-7300; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,748

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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg PA (717) 901-5101 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.harrisburgu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@harrisburgu.edu Private; founded 2001 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,422 applied, 1,243 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 528 full time, 178 part time; 65% male, 35% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 20% black, 17% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 32% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 0% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation, 0% Physical Sciences, 0% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $25,100; room/board: $8,900 Financial aid: (717) 901-5115; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,566

Haverford College

Haverford PA (610) 896-1350 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 24 Website: www.haverford.edu Admissions email: admission@haverford.edu Private; founded 1833 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,341 applied, 908 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14601550. High school rank: 94% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,428 full time, 3 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 13% Asian, 4% black, 11% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 11% international; 17% from in state; 98% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Social Sciences, 18% Physical Sciences, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 7% Mathematics and Statistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $73,568; room/board: $20,032 Financial aid: (610) 896-1350; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $72,469

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PENNSYLVANIA Holy Family University

Philadelphia PA (215) 637-3050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.holyfamily.edu Admissions email: admissions@holyfamily.edu Private; founded 1954 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,449 applied, 2,450 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 910-1150. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,234 full time, 404 part time; 30% male, 70% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 15% black, 17% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 2% international; 86% from in state; 10% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 62% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Education, 5% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 5% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,388; room/board: $17,960 Financial aid: (267) 341-3233; 92% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,259

Immaculata University Immaculata PA (484) 323-3060 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.immaculata.edu Admissions email: admiss@immaculata.edu Private; founded 1920 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,553 applied, 2,190 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11561323. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,090 full time, 538 part time; 31% male, 69% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 11% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 2% international; 72% from in state; 42% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $29,820; room/board: $13,610 Financial aid: (484) 323-3028; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,941

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana PA (724) 357-2230 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.iup.edu Admissions email: admissions-inquiry@iup.edu Public; founded 1875 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,238 applied, 7,478 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 970-1180. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,412 full time, 941 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 1% international; 95% from in state; 39% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Social Sciences, 6% Education, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,724 in state, $15,322 out of state; room/board: $13,350 Financial aid: (724) 357-2218; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,532

Juniata College

Huntingdon PA (814) 641-3420 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 92 Website: www.juniata.edu Admissions email: info@juniata.edu Private; founded 1876 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,779 applied, 2,193 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701300. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 1/15, notification date: 2/15 Application deadline (fall): 3/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,217 full time, 25 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 8% international; 65% from in state; 95% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Natural Resources and Conservation, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $60,600; room/board: $14,600

Financial aid: (814) 641-3144; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,278

Financial aid: (570) 208-5900; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,963

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

La Plume PA (570) 945-8111 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), second tier Website: www.keystone.edu Admissions email: admissions@keystone.edu Private; founded 1868 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,970 applied, 1,673 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1030. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/10 Undergraduate student body: 631 full time, 263 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 17% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 2% international; 73% from in state; 38% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business Administration and Management, General, 18% Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching, 16% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 10% Applied Psychology, 10% Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other Expenses: 2024-2025: $18,300; room/board: $12,600 Financial aid: (570) 945-8300

King’s College

Wilkes-Barre PA (888) 546-4772 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 112 Website: www.kings.edu Admissions email: admissions@kings.edu Private; founded 1946 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,237 applied, 3,011 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701270. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,470 full time, 98 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 15% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 2% international; 77% from in state; 46% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, 16% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 7% Accounting, 6% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,100; room/board: $16,000

Kutztown PA (610) 683-4060 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 112 Website: www.kutztown.edu Admissions email: admissions@kutztown.edu Public; founded 1866 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,536 applied, 6,839 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-29. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,903 full time, 403 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 1% international; 87% from in state; 57% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Education, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 11% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,600 in state, $16,474 out of state; room/board: $12,014 Financial aid: (610) 683-4077; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,226

Lackawanna College1

Scranton PA (570) 961-7898 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), unranked Website: www.lackawanna.edu Admissions email: admissions@lackawanna.edu Private; founded 1894 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $17,925; room/board: $6,055 Financial aid: (570) 961-7859

Lafayette College

Easton PA (610) 330-5100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 30 Website: www.lafayette.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@lafayette.edu Private; founded 1826 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,195 applied, 3,206 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13501500. High school rank: 51% in top tenth, 77% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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Lancaster Bible College1

Lancaster PA (717) 560-8271 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 146 Website: www.lbc.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@lbc.edu Private; founded 1933 Affiliation: Undenominational Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (717) 560-8254

La Roche University

Pittsburgh PA (800) 838-4572 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 116 Website: www.laroche.edu Admissions email: admissions@laroche.edu Private; founded 1963 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,250 applied, 1,010 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1200. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 671 full time, 1,157 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 8% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 42% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Psychology, General, 8% Information Technology, 6% Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, 5% Accounting, 5% Chemistry, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,684; room/board: $14,560 Financial aid: (412) 536-1125; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,521

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Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,742 full time, 33 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 7% international; N/A from in state; 92% live on campus; 25% of students in fraternities, 34% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Social Sciences, 20% Engineering, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Psychology, 5% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $66,856; room/board: $20,562 Financial aid: (610) 330-5055; 31% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $56,521

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BEST COLLEGES La Salle University

Philadelphia PA (215) 951-1500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.lasalle.edu Admissions email: admiss@lasalle.edu Private; founded 1863 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1320. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,709 full time, 368 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 29% black, 20% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 34% white, 6% international; 72% from in state; 35% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 8% Psychology, General, 7% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 6% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 6% Finance, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,000; room/board: $17,360 Financial aid: (215) 951-1070; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,416

Lebanon Valley College

Annville PA (717) 867-6181 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 76 Website: www.lvc.edu Admissions email: admissions@lvc.edu Private; founded 1866 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,729 applied, 2,286 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11401303. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,650 full time, 70 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 84% white, 1% international; 83% from in state; 72% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Communication Sciences and Disorders, General, 7% Psychology, General, 6% Digital Communication and Media/ Multimedia Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,640; room/board: $16,300

Financial aid: (717) 867-6139; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $45,202

Lehigh University

Bethlehem PA (610) 758-3100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 46 Website: www1.lehigh.edu Admissions email: admissions@lehigh.edu Private; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 20,396 applied, 5,289 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13701500. High school rank: 61% in top tenth, 86% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/20 Undergraduate student body: 5,822 full time, 88 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 5% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 7% international; 27% from in state; 66% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Finance, General, 10% Computer Science, 6% Mechanical Engineering, 5% Psychology, General, 4% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $67,920; room/board: $18,180 Financial aid: (610) 758-3181; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $62,477

Lincoln University

Lincoln University PA (800) 790-0191 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 116 Website: www.lincoln.edu Admissions email: admissions@lincoln.edu Public; founded 1854 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,248 applied, 3,449 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 820-960. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,503 full time, 42 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 84% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 2% international; 49% from in state; 94% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Public Administration and Social Service Professions, 10% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 9% Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, 8% Business Administration and Management, General

Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,144 in state, $19,394 out of state; room/board: $12,198 Financial aid: (800) 561-2606; 96% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,837

Lycoming College

Williamsport PA (800) 345-3920 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: www.lycoming.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@lycoming.edu Private; founded 1812 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,891 applied, 2,140 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10801298. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,006 full time, 13 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 12% black, 13% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 3% international; 64% from in state; 81% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Social Sciences, 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Psychology, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $51,724; room/board: $14,612 Financial aid: (570) 321-4140; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,338

Marywood University

Scranton PA (570) 348-6234 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 61 Website: www.marywood.edu Admissions email: YourFuture@marywood.edu Private; founded 1915 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,236 applied, 2,566 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701250. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,728 full time, 105 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 3% black, 13% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 0% international; 74% from in state; 41% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions

and Related Programs, 14% Education, 13% Architecture and Related Services, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,448; room/board: $17,475 Financial aid: (570) 348-6225; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,663

Mercyhurst University

Erie PA (814) 824-3072 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 66 Website: www.mercyhurst.edu Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1926 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,567 applied, 2,890 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10801280. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,109 full time, 165 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 5% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 6% international; 53% from in state; 70% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $47,270; room/board: $13,288 Financial aid: (814) 824-2288; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,443

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg PA (717) 691-6000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 45 Website: www.messiah.edu Admissions email: admissions@messiah.edu Private; founded 1909 Affiliation: Interdenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,458 applied, 1,941 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11101350. High school rank: 39% in top tenth, 66% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,215 full time, 387 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 2% international; 34% from in state; 85% live

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on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 7% Psychology, General, 7% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 4% Business Administration and Management, General, 3% Mechanical Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,580; room/board: $12,765 Financial aid: (717) 691-6007; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,856

Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville PA (717) 871-4625 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 98 Website: www.millersville.edu Admissions email: Admissions@millersville.edu Public; founded 1855 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,662 applied, 6,604 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10201210. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 4,677 full time, 1,146 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 8% black, 11% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 1% international; 92% from in state; 36% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Nursing Science, 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Early Childhood Education and Teaching, 6% Social Work Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,266 in state, $22,840 out of state; room/board: $12,830 Financial aid: (717) 871-5100; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,849

Misericordia University

Dallas PA (570) 674-6264 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 273 Website: www.misericordia.edu/ Admissions email: admiss@misericordia.edu Private; founded 1924 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,733 applied, 2,648 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 928-1228. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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PENNSYLVANIA Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,547 full time, 173 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 8% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 1% international; 71% from in state; 51% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 19% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 10% Business Administration and Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,000; room/board: $15,940 Financial aid: (570) 674-6194; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,285

Moore College of Art & Design1 Philadelphia PA (215) 965-4015 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.moore.edu Admissions email: admiss@moore.edu Private; founded 1848 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Moravian University

Bethlehem PA (610) 861-1320 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 38 Website: www.moravian.edu Admissions email: admission@moravian.edu Private; founded 1742 Affiliation: Moravian Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,192 applied, 3,354 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701285. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 6/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,855 full time, 131 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 17% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 1% international; 27% from in state; 57% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 11% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Psychology, General, 7% Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,560; room/board: $16,286 Financial aid: (610) 861-1330; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,164

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Cresson PA (814) 886-6383 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 28 Website: www.mtaloy.edu Admissions email: admissions@mtaloy.edu Private; founded 1853 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,577 applied, 1,294 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1105. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,121 full time, 1,821 part time Most popular majors: 49% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% English Language and Literature/Letters Expenses: 2025-2026: $27,884; room/board: $13,676 Financial aid: (814) 886-6357; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,308

Muhlenberg College

Allentown PA (484) 664-3200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 70 Website: www.muhlenberg.edu Admissions email: admissions@muhlenberg.edu Private; founded 1848 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,963 applied, 3,573 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12501410. High school rank: 31% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 2/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,704 full time, 33 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 7% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 20% Visual and Performing Arts, 12% Psychology, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $65,310; room/board: $15,128 Financial aid: (484) 664-3175; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $52,202

Neumann University Aston PA (610) 558-5616 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 128

Website: www.neumann.edu Admissions email: neumann@neumann.edu Private; founded 1965 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,215 applied, 3,426 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 848-1100. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 12/23 Application deadline (fall): 9/2 Undergraduate student body: 1,338 full time, 316 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 35% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 2% international; 69% from in state; 41% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, 12% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, 10% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 7% Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, 5% Business Administration and Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,562; room/board: $16,856 Financial aid: (610) 558-5521; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,830

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Philadelphia PA (888) 467-3472 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), unranked Website: www.peirce.edu Admissions email: info@peirce.edu Private; founded 1865 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design1 Lancaster PA (800) 689-0379 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: pcad.edu Admissions email: admissions@pcad.edu Private; founded 1982 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport PA (570) 327-4761 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 4 Website: www.pct.edu Admissions email: admissions@pct.edu Public; founded 1914

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,705 applied, 4,353 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 6% in top tenth, 23% in top quarter, 52% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,677 full time, 813 part time; 65% male, 35% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 6% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 84% white, 0% international; 87% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Welding Engineering Technology/ Technician, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Dental Hygiene/ Hygienist, 5% Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/ Technicians, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $18,690 in state, $26,640 out of state; room/board: $12,872 Financial aid: (570) 327-4766; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need

SAT 25/75 percentile: 11201310. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,097 full time, 131 part time; 63% male, 37% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 4% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 5% international; 84% from in state; 42% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 26% Engineering, 7% Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 5% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,972 in state, $26,958 out of state; room/board: $15,394 Financial aid: N/A; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,903

Pennsylvania State University–Abington

(717) 948-6250 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: harrisburg.psu.edu Admissions email: hbgadmit@psu.edu Public; founded 1966 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,316 applied, 9,092 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11201310. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,744 full time, 244 part time; 60% male, 40% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 10% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 14% international; 25% from in state; 17% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Engineering, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,004 in state, $27,254 out of state; room/board: $17,052 Financial aid: (814) 865-6301; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,368

(121) 588-1760 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 24 Website: www.abington.psu.edu/ Admissions email: abingtonadmissions@psu.edu Public First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,615 applied, 6,401 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701265. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/24 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,622 full time, 212 part time; 59% male, 41% female; 0% American Indian, 18% Asian, 13% black, 13% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 13% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Pennsylvania State University–Behrend

Erie PA (814) 898-6100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 133 Website: behrend.psu.edu Admissions email: behrend.admissions@psu.edu Public; founded 1948 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,380 applied, 6,178 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

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BEST COLLEGES U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 59 Website: www.psu.edu Admissions email: admissions@psu.edu Public; founded 1855 First-year admissions: 20242025: 88,478 applied, 53,579 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1240-1420. High school rank: 37% in top tenth, 72% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/24 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 41,162 full time, 1,099 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 9% international; N/A from in state; 35% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Engineering, 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $21,098 in state, $43,490 out of state; room/board: $15,524 Financial aid: (814) 865-6301; 39% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,081

Pennsylvania Western University California PA (724) 938-4404 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 136 Website: www.pennwest.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@pennwest.edu Public; founded 1852 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,930 applied, 5,594 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1140. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,468 full time, 1,118 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 8% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 1% international; 89% from in state; 39% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Education, 9% Social Sciences, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2024-2025: $11,120 in state, $14,978 out of state; room/board: $12,690

Financial aid: (814) 393-2315; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,221

Point Park University

Pittsburgh PA (800) 321-0129 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.pointpark.edu Admissions email: enroll@pointpark.edu Private; founded 1960 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,279 applied, 5,116 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10351240. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,151 full time, 175 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 16% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 4% international; 61% from in state; 38% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 35% Visual and Performing Arts, 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 5% Education, 4% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,000; room/board: $14,020 Financial aid: (412) 392-3930; 89% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,263

Robert Morris University

Moon Township PA (412) 397-5200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 208 Website: www.rmu.edu Admissions email: admissions@rmu.edu Private; founded 1921 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,933 applied, 6,232 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,861 full time, 1,453 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 9% black, 4% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 8% international; N/A from in state; 57% live on campus; 11% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 35% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 8% Engineering, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,150; room/board: $13,330 Financial aid: (412) 397-6250; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,997

Saint Joseph’s University

Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Psychology, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% History Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,336; room/board: $15,132 Financial aid: (724) 805-2555

Philadelphia PA (610) 660-1300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 6 Website: www.sju.edu Admissions email: admit@sju.edu Private; founded 1851 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,631 applied, 9,443 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11701350. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,820 full time, 224 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 7% black, 9% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 2% international; 57% from in state; 47% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 26% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, 8% Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, 7% Finance, General, 7% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 5% Management Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,380; room/board: $17,090 Financial aid: (610) 660-2500; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,546

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Saint Vincent College

Shippensburg PA (717) 477-1231 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 84 Website: www.ship.edu Admissions email: admiss@ship.edu Public; founded 1871 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,224 applied, 6,249 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10001210. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,872 full time, 499 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 10% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 1% international; 91% from in state; 37% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 9% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Education, 8%

Latrobe PA (800) 782-5549 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 121 Website: www.stvincent.edu Admissions email: admission@stvincent.edu Private; founded 1846 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,613 applied, 1,613 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10201230. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,250 full time, 34 part time; 60% male, 40% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 2% international; 75% from in state; 68% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management,

Greensburg PA (724) 838-4281 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 66 Website: www.setonhill.edu Admissions email: admit@setonhill.edu Private; founded 1883 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,911 applied, 2,315 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10201220. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,375 full time, 106 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0 American Indian, 2 Asian, 6 black, 4 Hispanic, 3 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 82 white, 0 international; 76% from in state; 51% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,424; room/board: $14,784 Financial aid: (724) 830-1125; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,456

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Psychology, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,644 in state, $15,648 out of state; room/board: $12,952 Financial aid: (717) 477-1131; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,034

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock PA (800) 929-4778 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 55 Website: www.sru.edu Admissions email: asktherock@sru.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,464 applied, 4,620 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1190. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,436 full time, 417 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 3% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 84% white, 3% international; 88% from in state; 41% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Education, 8% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,568 in state, $14,426 out of state; room/board: $11,098 Financial aid: (724) 738-2044; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,272

St. Francis University

Loretto PA (814) 472-3100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 55 Website: www.francis.edu/ Admissions/ Admissions email: admissions@francis.edu Private; founded 1847 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,431 applied, 1,939 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10701220. High school rank: 27% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/13 Undergraduate student body: 1,441 full time, 1,123 part

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PENNSYLVANIA time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 3% international; 80% from in state; 66% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 24% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Physician Assistant, 8% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 7% Behavioral Sciences, 7% Psychology, General, 5% Business/Commerce, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,700; room/board: $13,800 Financial aid: (814) 472-3010; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,079

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove PA (570) 374-0101 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: www.susqu.edu Admissions email: suadmiss@susqu.edu Private; founded 1858 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,095 applied, 4,489 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11001300. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,069 full time, 79 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 1% international; 62% from in state; 89% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 13% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Education, 6% English Language and Literature/Letters Expenses: 2025-2026: $62,200; room/board: $16,800 Financial aid: (570) 372-4450; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,970

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore PA (610) 328-8300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 4 Website: www.swarthmore.edu Admissions email: admissions@swarthmore.edu Private; founded 1864 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 13,065 applied, 975 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14901560. High school rank: 89% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/4 Undergraduate student body: 1,620 full time, 3 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 17% Asian, 9% black, 15% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 13% international; 12% from in state; 94% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Social Sciences, 15% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Mathematics and Statistics, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $69,226; room/board: $21,466 Financial aid: (610) 328-8358; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $71,089

school rank: 8% in top tenth, 22% in top quarter, 58% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 785 full time, 45 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 11% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 0% international; 68% from in state; 70% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 7% Psychology, General, 6% English Language and Literature, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (724) 589-2116

Temple University

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia PA (215) 204-7200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 102 Website: www.temple.edu Admissions email: askanowl@temple.edu Public; founded 1884 First-year admissions: 20242025: 39,753 applied, 31,965 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1180-1390. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/10 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 19,292 full time, 1,494 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 15% Asian, 20% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 40% white, 4% international; 79% from in state; 23% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 4% Engineering, 4% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $23,723 in state, $40,144 out of state; room/board: $15,280 Financial aid: (215) 204-2244; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,687

Thiel College

Greenville PA (800) 248-4435 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 26 Website: www.thiel.edu Admissions email: admissions@thiel.edu Private; founded 1866 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,886 applied, 2,075 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High

Philadelphia PA (800) 951-7287 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 132 Website: www.jefferson.edu/ Admissions email: enroll@jefferson.edu Private; founded 1824 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,082 applied, 5,735 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601330. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): 7/31 Undergraduate student body: 3,344 full time, 428 part time; 26% male, 74% female; 0% American Indian, 16% Asian, 17% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 2% international; 65% from in state; 29% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 16% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 11% Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, 7% Architecture, 6% Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $49,450; room/board: $16,387 Financial aid: (215) 951-2940; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,256

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia PA (215) 898-7507 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 7 Website: www.upenn.edu Admissions email: info@admissions.upenn.edu Private; founded 1740 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 65,236 applied, 3,523 accepted.

Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1510-1570. High school rank: 91% in top tenth, 99% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 9,974 full time, 39 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 30% Asian, 9% black, 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 26% white, 13% international; N/A from in state; 52% live on campus; 19% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 13% Social Sciences, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $71,236; room/board: $19,876 Financial aid: (215) 898-1988; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $69,989

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh PA (412) 624-7488 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 69 Website: www.pitt.edu/ Admissions email: pitt.admissions@pitt.edu Public; founded 1787 First-year admissions: 20242025: 60,898 applied, 35,372 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1280-1460. High school rank: 41% in top tenth, 75% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/30 Undergraduate student body: 19,783 full time, 635 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 15% Asian, 5% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 4% international; 65% from in state; 41% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Engineering, 11% Psychology, 9% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,736 in state, $43,432 out of state; room/board: $14,720 Financial aid: (412) 624-7488; 45% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,140

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Bradford PA (800) 872-1787 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 17 Website: www.upb.pitt.edu

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University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

Greensburg PA (724) 836-9880 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.greensburg.pitt.edu Admissions email: upgadmit@pitt.edu Public; founded 1963 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,275 applied, 2,166 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10551253. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/20 Undergraduate student body: 1,265 full time, 40 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 7% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 2% international; 91% from in state; 47% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Biology, General, 13% Psychology, General, 12% Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, 9% Business Administration, Management and Operations, 7% Early Childhood Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,710 in state, $26,584 out of state; room/board: $13,120 Financial aid: (724) 836-9881; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,401

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Admissions email: admissions@pitt.edu Public; founded 1963 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,164 applied, 3,719 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10101200. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 965 full time, 42 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 10% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 3% international; 68% from in state; 76% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 11% Business/ Commerce, General, 8% Early Childhood Education and Teaching, 8% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 7% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,006 in state, $26,998 out of state; room/board: $12,234 Financial aid: (814) 362-7550; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,385

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BEST COLLEGES University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Johnstown PA (814) 269-7050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 14 Website: www.johnstown.pitt.edu/ Admissions email: upjadmit@pitt.edu Public; founded 1927 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,422 applied, 2,297 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1220. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/8 Undergraduate student body: 1,774 full time, 35 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 6% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 59% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Engineering, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Education, 11% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $1,246 in state, $26,780 out of state; room/ board: $14,240 Financial aid: N/A; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,360

University of Scranton

Scranton PA (570) 941-7540 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 8 Website: www.scranton.edu Admissions email: admissions@scranton.edu Private; founded 1888 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,666 applied, 7,852 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601318. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,494 full time, 119 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 3% black, 13% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; 59% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs,

6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,438; room/board: $17,858 Financial aid: (570) 941-7701; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,768

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville PA (610) 917-1454 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), No. 26 Website: valleyforge.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@valleyforge.edu Private; founded 1939 Affiliation: Assemblies of God Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 616 applied, 377 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 920-1140. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 431 full time, 86 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 27% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 5% international; 41% from in state; 80% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 41% Theology and Religious Vocations, 15% Education, 14% Psychology, 11% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,520; room/board: $12,350 Financial aid: (610) 917-1475; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,174

Ursinus College

Collegeville PA (610) 409-3200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 84 Website: www.ursinus.edu Admissions email: admission@ursinus.edu Private; founded 1869 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,304 applied, 3,032 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12001385. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: 12/1, notification date: 10/26 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/4 Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,487 full time, 15 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 10% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 0% international; 62% from in state; 90% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 19% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Biology/Biological Sciences,

General, 10% Psychology, General, 8% Applied Economics, 8% Exercise Physiology, 8% Mass Communication/Media Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $62,164; room/board: $17,398 Financial aid: (610) 409-3600; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $51,658

Villanova University

Villanova PA (610) 519-4000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 57 Website: www.villanova.edu Admissions email: gotovu@villanova.edu Private; founded 1842 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 23,256 applied, 6,274 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13951510. High school rank: 76% in top tenth, 93% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/20 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 6,735 full time, 271 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 6% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 2% international; 23% from in state; 93% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 20% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Engineering, 11% Social Sciences, 8% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,826; room/board: $18,520 Financial aid: (610) 519-4010; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $54,477

Washington & Jefferson College

Washington PA (724) 223-6025 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 84 Website: www.washjeff.edu Admissions email: admission@washjeff.edu Private; founded 1781 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,947 applied, 3,183 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: 12/1, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,293 full time, 13 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 6% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 1% international; 74% from in state; 86% live on campus; 20% of students in

fraternities, 32% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Accounting, 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Psychology, General, 6% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 6% Spanish Language and Literature Expenses: 2025-2026: $30,280; room/board: $15,151 Financial aid: (724) 223-6019; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,084

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg PA (800) 225-7393 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 121 Website: www.waynesburg.edu Admissions email: admissions@waynesburg.edu Private; founded 1849 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,562 applied, 1,403 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1250. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/1 Undergraduate student body: 991 full time, 39 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 8% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 1% international; 68% from in state; 77% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 12% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 4% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,350; room/board: $13,720 Financial aid: (724) 852-3208; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,625

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester PA (610) 436-3411 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.wcupa.edu/ Admissions email: ugadmiss@wcupa.edu Public; founded 1871 First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,246 applied, 13,479 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1100-1270. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 13,013 full time, 1,436 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian,

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10% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 0% international; 90% from in state; 37% live on campus; 13% of students in fraternities, 14% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Education, 9% Psychology, 5% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,464 in state, $23,456 out of state; room/board: $15,268 Financial aid: (610) 436-2627; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,913

Westminster College

New Wilmington PA (724) 946-7100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 121 Website: www.westminster.edu Admissions email: Admissions@westminster.edu Private; founded 1852 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,393 applied, 2,215 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,031 full time, 61 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 0% international; 69% from in state; 81% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 44% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Social Sciences, 6% Education, 5% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,100; room/board: $13,400 Financial aid: (724) 946-7106; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,654

Widener University1

Chester PA (610) 499-4126 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.widener.edu Admissions email: admissions.office@widener.edu Private; founded 1821 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $55,730; room/board: $16,530 Financial aid: (610) 499-4161

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PUERTO RICO Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre PA (800) 945-5378 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.wilkes.edu Admissions email: admissions@wilkes.edu Private; founded 1933 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,660 applied, 6,943 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10201250. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,895 full time, 175 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 8% international; 79% from in state; 42% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 9% Engineering, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,742; room/board: $16,550 Financial aid: (570) 408-3837; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,938

Wilson College

Chambersburg PA (800) 421-8402 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), second tier Website: www.wilson.edu Admissions email: admissions@wilson.edu Private; founded 1869 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 925 applied, 852 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1180. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 66% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 677 full time, 698 part time; 21% male, 79% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 10% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 1% international; 67% from in state; 42% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 28% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Education, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

Expenses: 2025-2026: $27,150; room/board: $12,432 Financial aid: (717) 264-4020; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,842

York College of Pennsylvania

York PA (717) 849-1600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 84 Website: www.ycp.edu Admissions email: admissions@ycp.edu Private; founded 1787 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,657 applied, 5,646 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301230. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 3,072 full time, 297 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 1% international; 71% from in state; 52% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 6% Mechanical Engineering, 4% Civil Engineering, General, 4% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 4% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,920; room/board: $17,384 Financial aid: (717) 815-1282; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,726

PUERTO RICO Albizu University1

San Juan PR (787) 725-6500 Website: www.albizu.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Bayamon Central University1

Bayamon PR (787) 786-3030 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 117 Website: www.ucb.edu.pr/ Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Caribbean University1 Bayamon PR (787) 780-0070 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: www.caribbean.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Colegio Universitario de San Juan1

San Juan PR (787) 480-2400 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), second tier Website: www.pierce.ctc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Escuela de Artes Plasticas de Puerto Rico1 San Juan PR (787) 725-8120 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.eap.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Aguadilla1 Aguadilla PR (787) 891-0925 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: aguadilla.inter.edu Admissions email: dperez@aguadilla.inter.edu Private; founded 1957 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 891-0925

Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Arecibo1

Arecibo PR (787) 878-5195 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: www.arecibo.inter.edu Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1957 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 878-5475

Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Barranquitas1 Barranquitas PR (787) 857-3600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 75 Website: www.br.inter.edu/ Admissions email: aicolon@br.inter.edu Private; founded 1957 Affiliation: Other Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 857-3600

Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Bayamon1

Bayamon PR (787) 279-1912 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 76 Website: bayamon.inter.edu Admissions email: admisiones@bayamon.inter.edu Private; founded 1912 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 279-1912

Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Fajardo1

Fajardo PR (787) 860-3100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 73 Website: www.fajardo.inter.edu Admissions email: ada.caraballo@fajardo.inter.edu Private; founded 1912 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 863-2390

Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Guayama1

Guayama PR (787) 864-7059 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 72 Website: www.guayama.inter.edu/ Admissions email: laura.ferrer@guayama.inter.edu Private; founded 1958 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 864-2222

Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Metropolitan Campus1

San Juan PR (787) 250-1912 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 117 Website: www.metro.inter.edu/ Admissions email: rrobles@metro.inter.edu Private; founded 1962 Application deadline (fall): N/A

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Ponce1 Mercedita PR (787) 841-0110 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 82 Website: www.ponce.inter.edu Admissions email: admisiones@ponce.inter.edu Private; founded 1962 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 284-1912

Inter American University of Puerto Rico–San German

San German PR (787) 264-1912 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 107 Website: www.sg.inter.edu/ Admissions email: celia-g@intersg.edu Private; founded 1912 Affiliation: Other First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,222 applied, 599 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,326 full time, 278 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% black, 100% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 0% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico–Ponce1 Ponce PR (787) 841-2000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 343 Website: www.pucpr.edu Admissions email: admisiones@pucpr.edu Private; founded 1948 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 841-2000

Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music1

San Juan PR (787) 751-0160 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.cmpr.edu Admissions email: admisiones@cmpr.edu

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Universidad Adventista de las Antillas1

Mayaguez PR (787) 834-9595 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 71 Website: www.uaa.edu/esp/ Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Universidad Ana G. Mendez–Cupey Campus1

Rio Piedras PR (787) 766-1717 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: www.suagm.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Universidad Ana G. Mendez–Gurabo Campus1

Gurabo PR (787) 743-7979 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.ut.suagm.edu Admissions email: admisiones-ut@suagm.edu Private; founded 1972 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

San Juan PR (787) 728-1515 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 90 Website: www.sagrado.edu/ Admissions email: admision@sagrado.edu Private; founded 1935 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,866 applied, 2,311 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,918 full time, 576 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% black, 100% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 0% international;

87% from in state; 15% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Visual and Performing Arts, 11% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 2% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 1% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,330; room/board: $3,300 Financial aid: (787) 728-1515; 89% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $7,703

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

American Indian, 0% Asian, 2% black, 93% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 0% international Most popular majors: 36% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 30% Business/Commerce, General, 10% Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/ Technician, 10% Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/ Technician, 4% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $5,924 in state, $5,924 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (787) 890-2681

University of Puerto Rico–Arecibo

Hato Rey PR (787) 622-8000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: www.pupr.edu Admissions email: admisiones@pupr.edu Private; founded 1966 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 811 applied, 725 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,809 full time, 1,861 part time; 70% male, 30% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% black, 92% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 8% white, 0% international; 98% from in state; 1% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Computer Engineering, Other, 14% Computer Engineering, General, 13% Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, 11% Industrial Engineering, 9% Electrical and Electronics Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,722; room/board: $10,635 Financial aid: (787) 622-8000; 87% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $1,491

Arecibo PR (787) 815-0000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 19 Website: www.upra.edu/ Admissions email: admisiones.arecibo@upr.edu Public; founded 1967 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,416 applied, 838 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/25 Undergraduate student body: 2,555 full time, 179 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% black, 100% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 0% international; 100% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 15% Microbiology, General, 12% Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, 9% Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 8% Industrial Production Technologies/ Technicians, Other Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 815-0000

University of Puerto Rico–Aguadilla

Bayamon PR (787) 993-8952 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 76 Website: www.uprb.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1971 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 993-8953

Aguadilla PR (787) 890-2681 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 50 Website: www.uprag.edu/ Admissions email: melba.serrano@upr.edu Public; founded 1972 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 699 applied, 569 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 791-1023. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,733 full time, 195 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0%

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University of Puerto Rico–Cayey1

Cayey PR (787) 738-2161 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 151 Website: cayey.upr.edu/oficina-deadmisiones/ Admissions email: admisiones.cayey@upr.edu

Public; founded 1967 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 738-2161

University of Puerto Rico–Humacao1

Humacao PR (787) 850-9301 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 21 Website: www.uprh.edu/~admision/ Admissions email: carmen.rivera19@upr.edu Public; founded 1962 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Puerto Rico–Mayaguez1

Mayaguez PR (787) 832-4040 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 37 Website: www.uprm.edu Admissions email: admisiones@uprm.edu Public; founded 1911 Affiliation: Undenominational Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 265-3863

University of Puerto Rico–Ponce1 Ponce PR (787) 844-8181 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 38 Website: www.uprp.edu Admissions email: admi.ponce@upr.edu Public; founded 1970 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 844-8181

University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras1

Rio Piedras PR (787) 764-3680 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 293 Website: www.uprrp.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1903 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 552-1324

University of Puerto Rico–Utuado1 Utuado PR (787) 894-2316 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 86 Website: www.uprutuado.edu Admissions email: admisiones.utuado@upr.edu Public; founded 1978 Application deadline (fall): N/A

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Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (787) 894-3810

RHODE ISLAND Brown University

Providence RI (401) 863-2378 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 13 Website: www.brown.edu Admissions email: admission@brown.edu Private; founded 1764 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 48,904 applied, 2,638 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1510-1580. High school rank: 89% in top tenth, 98% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/3 Undergraduate student body: 7,191 full time, 718 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 23% Asian, 8% black, 12% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 33% white, 13% international; 6% from in state; 75% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Social Sciences, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Mathematics and Statistics, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $74,550; room/board: $18,514 Financial aid: (401) 863-2721; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $70,881

Bryant University

Smithfield RI (401) 232-6738 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 5 Website: www.bryant.edu Admissions email: admissions@bryant.edu Private; founded 1863 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,463 applied, 6,430 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11901330. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/8 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,175 full time, 25 part time; 64% male, 36% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% black, 9% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 6% international; 20% from in state; 85% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 77% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Social Sciences, 5% Mathematics and Statistics, 4%

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SOUTH CAROLINA Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 3% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $54,404; room/board: $18,260 Financial aid: (401) 232-6020; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,617

Johnson & Wales University– Providence

Providence RI (800) 342-5598 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 84 Website: www.jwu.edu/ Admissions email: providence@admissions.jwu.edu Private; founded 1914 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,828 applied, 6,921 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 890-1160. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/17, notification date: 12/8 Application deadline (fall): 7/15 Undergraduate student body: 3,761 full time, 147 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 11% black, 17% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 3% international; 20% from in state; 57% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Culinary Arts/Chef Training, 9% Foodservice Systems Administration/Management, 7% Baking and Pastry Arts/ Baker/Pastry Chef, 6% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Small Business Administration/Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,122; room/board: $19,860 Financial aid: (401) 598-1857; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,090

New England Institute of Technology1 East Greenwich RI (800) 736-7744 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), unranked Website: www.neit.edu Admissions email: admissions@neit.edu Private; founded 1940 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $37,275; room/board: $15,240 Financial aid: (401) 780-4108

Providence College

Providence RI (401) 865-2535 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 2 Website: www.providence.edu Admissions email: pcadmiss@providence.edu Private; founded 1917 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,521 applied, 6,372 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

SAT 25/75 percentile: 12501390. High school rank: 45% in top tenth, 81% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 4,483 full time, 73 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 9% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 2% international; 12% from in state; 70% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 44% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Social Sciences, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Psychology, 5% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $65,960; room/board: $18,470 Financial aid: (401) 865-2286; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,375

Rhode Island College

Providence RI (401) 456-8234 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 84 Website: www.ric.edu Admissions email: admissions@ric.edu Public; founded 1854 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,415 applied, 4,972 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 870-1120. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/15 Undergraduate student body: 4,337 full time, 805 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 12% black, 28% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 0% international; 88% from in state; 17% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Public Administration and Social Service Professions, 10% Education, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,709 in state, $28,268 out of state; room/board: $15,208 Financial aid: (401) 456-8033; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,779

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Providence RI (401) 454-6300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 3 Website: www.risd.edu Admissions email: admissions@risd.edu Private; founded 1877

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Roger Williams University

Bristol RI (401) 254-3500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 35 Website: www.rwu.edu Admissions email: admit@rwu.edu Private; founded 1956 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,029 applied, 7,042 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11401310. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 11/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,603 full time, 435 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 1% international; 76% from in state; 64% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 10% Architecture and Related Services, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,978; room/board: $17,656 Financial aid: (401) 254-3100; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,152

Salve Regina University

Newport RI (888) 467-2583 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 24 Website: www.salve.edu Admissions email: admissions@salve.edu Private; founded 1934 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,202 applied, 4,228 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11601330. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 1/5, notification date: 2/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,077 full time, 58 part time; 30% male, 70% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 3% international; 15% from in state; 59% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management,

Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Education, 10% Psychology, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,230; room/board: $19,500 Financial aid: (401) 341-2901; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,363

University of Rhode Island

Kingston RI (401) 874-7100 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 151 Website: www.uri.edu Admissions email: admission@uri.edu Public; founded 1892 First-year admissions: 20242025: 26,987 applied, 19,475 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1020-1280. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 12,757 full time, 1,539 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 1% international; 48% from in state; 39% live on campus; 24% of students in fraternities, 28% in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Psychology, General, 7% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 5% Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 3% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 3% Computer and Information Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,476 in state, $38,398 out of state; room/board: $16,128 Financial aid: (401) 874-9500; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,320

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Benedict College

Columbia SC (877) 625-5368 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.allenuniversity.edu Admissions email: admissions@allenuniversity.edu Private; founded 1870 Affiliation: African Methodist Episcopal Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (803) 376-5791

Columbia SC (803) 705-4910 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 80 Website: www.benedict.edu Admissions email: admissions@benedict.edu Private; founded 1870 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,900 applied, 6,646 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 820-1013. High school rank: 3% in top tenth, 11% in top quarter, 47% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,487 full time, 141 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 79% black, 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 10% international Most popular majors: 18% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, 7% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: 2024-2025: $18,348; room/board: $7,146 Financial aid: (803) 705-4418

Anderson University

Bob Jones University

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Anderson SC (864) 328-1835 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 31 Website: andersonuniversity.edu/ Admissions email: admission@andersonuniversity.edu

Greenville SC (800) 252-6363 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 23 Website: www.bju.edu Admissions email: admission@bju.edu

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Private; founded 1911 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,548 applied, 2,488 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11001280. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/15 Undergraduate student body: 3,034 full time, 372 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 2% international; 72% from in state; 86% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Education, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,360; room/board: $13,216 Financial aid: (864) 231-2072; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,448

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BEST COLLEGES Private; founded 1927 Affiliation: Evangelical Christian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 963 applied, 795 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,902 full time, 365 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 2% black, 9% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 8% international; 48% from in state; 67% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 5% Engineering, General, 5% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 4% Health Services/ Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $25,150; room/board: $10,690 Financial aid: (864) 242-5100; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,726

Charleston Southern University

Charleston SC (843) 863-7050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 70 Website: www.charlestonsouthern. edu/ Admissions email: enroll@csuniv.edu Private; founded 1964 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,660 applied, 4,495 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1160. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,710 full time, 416 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 18% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 3% international; 77% from in state; 46% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Psychology, General, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 5% Criminal Justice/ Safety Studies Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (843) 863-7050

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 1 Website: www.citadel.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@citadel.edu Public; founded 1842 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,273 applied, 3,040 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-27. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 28% in top quarter, 62% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,550 full time, 187 part time; 86% male, 14% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 1% international; 67% from in state; 100% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 22% Engineering, 13% Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,570 in state, $39,081 out of state; room/board: $10,229 Financial aid: (843) 953-5187; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,780

Claflin University

Orangeburg SC (800) 922-1276 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 135 Website: www.claflin.edu Admissions email: admissions@claflin.edu Private; founded 1869 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,127 applied, 5,277 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 890-1160. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 34% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,595 full time, 136 part time; 30% male, 70% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 89% black, 1% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 2% international; 86% from in state; 61% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Psychology, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 4% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (803) 535-5720

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Clemson University

Clemson SC (864) 656-2287 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 75 Website: www.clemson.edu Admissions email: apply@admission.clemson.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 20242025: 61,517 applied, 23,586 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1240-1410. High school rank: 55% in top tenth, 92% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 10/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 22,656 full time, 745 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 1% international; 60% from in state; 8% live on campus; 19% of students in fraternities, 38% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Engineering, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Social Sciences, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2024-2025: $15,554 in state, $40,866 out of state; room/board: $13,284 Financial aid: (864) 656-2280; 36% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,991

Coastal Carolina University

Conway SC (843) 349-2170 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 33 Website: www.coastal.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@coastal.edu Public; founded 1954 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,028 applied, 15,828 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1050-1220. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: 10/15, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 10,042 full time, 769 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 12% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 1% international; 38% from in state; 48% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Ecology, 7% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 7% Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 7% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,640 in state, $29,926 out of state; room/board: $13,330

Financial aid: (843) 349-2313; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,725

Coker University1

Hartsville SC (843) 383-8050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 99 Website: www.coker.edu Admissions email: admissions@coker.edu Private; founded 1908 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (843) 383-8050

College of Charleston

Charleston SC (843) 953-5670 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 9 Website: charleston.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@cofc.edu Public; founded 1770 First-year admissions: 20242025: 31,680 applied, 19,016 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1140-1310. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 10,137 full time, 743 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 1% international; 51% from in state; 32% live on campus; 21% of students in fraternities, 24% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Psychology, General, 9% Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 5% Public Health Education and Promotion Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,978 in state, $38,844 out of state; room/board: $15,653 Financial aid: (843) 953-5540; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,188

Columbia College

Columbia SC (800) 277-1301 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 59 Website: www.columbiasc.edu Admissions email: admissions@columbiasc.edu Private; founded 1854 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,571 applied, 2,421 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 6% in top tenth, 25% in top quarter, 53% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling

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Undergraduate student body: 956 full time, 429 part time; 21% male, 79% female; 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 41% black, 10% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 37% white, 1% international; 86% from in state; 29% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Psychology, General, 10% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 10% Speech-Language Pathology/ Pathologist, 9% Special Education and Teaching, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $24,436; room/board: $10,330 Financial aid: (803) 786-3612; 85% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,174

Columbia International University

Columbia SC (807) 777-2227 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 45 Website: www.ciu.edu Admissions email: yesciu@ciu.edu Private; founded 1923 Affiliation: Multiple Protestant Denomination First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 427 applied, 404 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 521 full time, 136 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 18% black, 0% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 6% international Most popular majors: 0% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 0% Education, 0% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 0% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 0% Theology and Religious Vocations Expenses: 2025-2026: $27,900; room/board: $11,950 Financial aid: (803) 807-5037; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,635

Converse University

Spartanburg SC (864) 596-9040 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 33 Website: www.converse.edu Admissions email: admissions@converse.edu Private; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,960 applied, 2,009 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10101250. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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SOUTH CAROLINA Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,141 full time, 24 part time; 27% male, 73% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 12% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 9% international Most popular majors: 24% Business Administration and Management, General, 16% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Human Development and Family Studies, General, 8% Psychology, General, 5% Fine/ Studio Arts, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $34,144; room/board: $14,524 Financial aid: (864) 596-9019; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,650

Erskine College

Due West SC (864) 379-8838 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 50 Website: www.erskine.edu Admissions email: admissions@erskine.edu Private; founded 1839 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,842 applied, 1,187 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 915-1177. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 54% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 766 full time, 37 part time; 67% male, 33% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 23% black, 6% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 0% international; 65% from in state; 87% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business Administration and Management, General, 14% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 10% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 9% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 6% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,710; room/board: $13,250 Financial aid: (864) 379-8709; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,450

Francis Marion University

Florence SC (843) 661-1231 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 54 Website: www.fmarion.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@fmarion.edu Public; founded 1970 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,615 applied, 3,123 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 870-1115. High school rank: 9% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,523 full time, 1,169 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 38% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 46% white, 3% international; 91% from in state; 47% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 10% Psychology, General, 10% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Health/Health Care Administration/Management Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,160 in state, $21,544 out of state; room/board: $10,932 Financial aid: (843) 661-1190; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,663

Furman University

Greenville SC (864) 294-2034 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 45 Website: www.furman.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@furman.edu Private; founded 1826 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,813 applied, 4,644 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12681440. High school rank: 40% in top tenth, 73% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15 Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,357 full time, 17 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 6% international; 34% from in state; 97% live on campus; 25% of students in fraternities, 44% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Social Sciences, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $61,444; room/board: $17,164 Financial aid: (864) 294-2351; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,410

Lander University

Greenwood SC (864) 388-8307 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 12 Website: www.lander.edu Admissions email: admissions@lander.edu Public; founded 1872 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,565 applied, 3,712 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1178.

High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 3,253 full time, 527 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 1% American Indian, 0% Asian, 24% black, 2% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 3% international Most popular majors: 35% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 7% Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other, 5% Psychology, General, 4% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (864) 388-8340

Morris College1

Sumter SC (803) 934-3225 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 84 Website: www.morris.edu Admissions email: admissions@morris.edu Private; founded 1908 Affiliation: Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Newberry College

Newberry SC (800) 845-4955 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 16 Website: www.newberry.edu/ Admissions email: admission@newberry.edu Private; founded 1856 Affiliation: Lutheran Church in America First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,255 applied, 3,198 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 905-1145. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 28% in top quarter, 49% in top half Early decision deadline: 1/5, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,456 full time, 25 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 35% black, 2% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 3% international; 71% from in state; 90% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 9% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 8% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 7% Organizational Leadership Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,750; room/board: $13,900 Financial aid: (803) 321-5127; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,327

North Greenville University

Tigerville SC (864) 977-7001 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 42 Website: www.ngu.edu Admissions email: admissions@ngu.edu Private; founded 1892 Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,631 applied, 1,754 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10601240. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/21 Undergraduate student body: 1,743 full time, 277 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 2% international; 73% from in state; 63% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Education, 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 7% Theology and Religious Vocations, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,720; room/board: $12,280 Financial aid: (864) 977-7057; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $8,193

Presbyterian College

Clinton SC (800) 476-7272 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 163 Website: www.presby.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@presby.edu Private; founded 1880 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,297 applied, 2,254 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1200. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 849 full time, 4 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 17% black, 10% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 5% international; 58% from in state; 89% live on campus; 21% of students in fraternities, 22% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 21% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 15% Psychology, 11% Social Sciences, 10% English Language and Literature/Letters

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South Carolina State University

Orangeburg SC (803) 536-8067 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 88 Website: www.scsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@scsu.edu Public; founded 1896 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,017 applied, 9,102 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 14-19. High school rank: 4% in top tenth, 17% in top quarter, 39% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,689 full time, 261 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 90% black, 0% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 0% international; 76% from in state; 70% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/ Pathologist, 7% Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement Administration Expenses: 2024-2025: $11,060 in state, $21,750 out of state; room/board: $9,690 Financial aid: (803) 536-7067

Southern Wesleyan University1 Central SC (864) 644-5550 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 64 Website: www.swu.edu Admissions email: admissions@swu.edu Private; founded 1906 Affiliation: Wesleyan Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of South Carolina

Columbia SC (803) 777-7700 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 127 Website: www.sc.edu Admissions email: admissions-ugrad@sc.edu Public; founded 1801 First-year admissions: 20242025: 52,703 applied, 31,701 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1180-1360. High school rank: 29% in top tenth, 63% in top quarter, 93% in top half

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BEST COLLEGES Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 10/15, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 12/1 Undergraduate student body: 29,197 full time, 990 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 10% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 1% international; 60% from in state; 29% live on campus; 30% of students in fraternities, 36% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Psychology, 6% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,688 in state, $37,376 out of state; room/board: $16,376 Financial aid: (803) 777-8134; 42% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,023

University of South Carolina–Aiken

Aiken SC (803) 641-3366 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 69 Website: www.usca.edu/ Admissions email: admit@usca.edu Public; founded 1961 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,005 applied, 2,361 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1220. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,631 full time, 646 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 22% black, 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 2% international; 89% from in state; 24% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Education, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,760 in state, $21,218 out of state; room/board: $9,182 Financial aid: (803) 641-3476; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,837

University of South Carolina–Beaufort Bluffton SC (843) 208-8000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 38 Website: www.uscb.edu Admissions email: admissions@uscb.edu Public; founded 1959

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,856 applied, 2,100 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1170. High school rank: 5% in top tenth, 23% in top quarter, 58% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,852 full time, 310 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 19% black, 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 2% international; 81% from in state; 48% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Psychology, General, 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 10% Public Health Education and Promotion, 7% Human Services, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,712 in state, $21,758 out of state; room/board: $12,725 Financial aid: (843) 521-4117

University of South Carolina–Upstate

Spartanburg SC (864) 503-5246 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 7 Website: www.uscupstate.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@uscupstate.edu Public; founded 1967 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,870 applied, 3,147 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1150. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,603 full time, 875 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 34% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 1% international; 92% from in state; 22% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 9% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,944 in state, $23,612 out of state; room/board: $11,918 Financial aid: (864) 503-5340; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,907

Voorhees University Denmark SC (803) 780-1030 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 65

Website: www,voorhees.edu Admissions email: admissions@voorhees.edu Private; founded 1897 Affiliation: Protestant Episcopal First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,483 applied, 3,483 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 8/1, notification date: 6/1 Early action deadline: 7/15, notification date: 6/30 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 276 full time, 164 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 96% black, 0% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 4% white, 0% international; 45% from in state; 29% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 16% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Sport and Fitness Administration/ Management, 11% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,630; room/board: $8,546 Financial aid: (803) 780-1152; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,195

Winthrop University

Rock Hill SC (803) 323-2191 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 20 Website: www.winthrop.edu Admissions email: admissions@winthrop.edu Public; founded 1886 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,552 applied, 5,985 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10101220. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,346 full time, 623 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 32% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 2% international; 89% from in state; 47% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Education, 13% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,710 in state, $28,720 out of state; room/board: $13,390 Financial aid: (803) 323-2189; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,896

Wofford College

Spartanburg SC (864) 597-4130 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 67 Website: www.wofford.edu Admissions email: admission@wofford.edu Private; founded 1854 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,459 applied, 2,316 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11981343. High school rank: 33% in top tenth, 60% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,791 full time, 16 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 90% live on campus; 34% of students in fraternities, 50% in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 0% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 0% English Language and Literature/ Letters, 0% Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, 0% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,250; room/board: $16,870 Financial aid: (864) 597-4160; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $52,840

SOUTH DAKOTA Augustana University

Sioux Falls SD (605) 274-5516 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 7 Website: www.augie.edu/ Admissions email: admission@augie.edu Private; founded 1860 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,017 applied, 2,044 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-27. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,942 full time, 59 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 11% international; N/A from in state; 66% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Education, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies,

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10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,768; room/board: $10,010 Financial aid: (605) 274-5216; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $37,180

Black Hills State University1

Spearfish SD (605) 642-6131 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 143 Website: www.bhsu.edu Admissions email: Admissions@bhsu.edu Public; founded 1887 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,911 in state, $13,013 out of state; room/ board: $7,556 Financial aid: (605) 642-6054

Dakota State University

Madison SD (605) 256-5139 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 61 Website: www.dsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@dsu.edu Public; founded 1881 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,387 applied, 2,104 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-27. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,614 full time, 1,452 part time; 59% male, 41% female; 2% American Indian, 3% Asian, 4% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 6% international; 66% from in state; 41% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 61% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 15% Education, 5% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 5% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 3% Mathematics and Statistics Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,938 in state, $13,130 out of state; room/ board: $9,362 Financial aid: (605) 256-5152; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,176

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell SD (800) 333-8506 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 28 Website: www.dwu.edu Admissions email: admissions@dwu.edu Private; founded 1885

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TENN ESSEE Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,205 applied, 881 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-24. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 650 full time, 122 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 7% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 87% white, 0% international Most popular majors: 27% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Elementary Education and Teaching, 6% Biochemistry, 6% Digital Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $34,540; room/board: $8,500 Financial aid: (605) 995-2663; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $22,421

Mount Marty University

Yankton SD (605) 668-1545 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 92 Website: www.mountmarty.edu Admissions email: admission@mountmarty.edu Private; founded 1936 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,750 applied, 745 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 623 full time, 399 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 9% international; 54% from in state; 65% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other, 14% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Elementary Education and Teaching, 7% English/Language Arts Teacher Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,775; room/board: $10,300 Financial aid: (605) 668-1589; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,745

Northern State University

Aberdeen SD (605) 626-2544 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 61 Website: www.northern.edu

Admissions email: admissions@northern.edu Public; founded 1901 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,084 applied, 1,010 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-24. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,120 full time, 2,021 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 3% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 2% international; 72% from in state; 40% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Elementary Education and Teaching, 11% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Psychology, General, 7% Exercise Physiology Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,095 in state, $12,287 out of state; room/ board: $10,922 Financial aid: (605) 626-2640; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,597

Oglala Lakota College1

Kyle SD (605) 455-2321 Website: www.olc.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

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Rosebud SD (605) 747-2263 Website: www.sintegleska.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City SD (605) 394-2414 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 20 Website: www.sdsmt.edu Admissions email: admissions@sdsmt.edu Public; founded 1885 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,565 applied, 1,250 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-30. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 53% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,797 full time, 420 part time; 77% male, 23% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 82% white, 1% international; 42% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Mechanical Engineering, 10% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 9% Civil Engineering, General, 8% Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 8% Metallurgical Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,500 in state, $16,200 out of state; room/board: $10,900 Financial aid: (605) 394-2274; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need

South Dakota State University

Brookings SD (800) 952-3541 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.sdstate.edu/ Admissions email: SDSU.Admissions@sdstate.edu Public; founded 1881 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,287 applied, 7,166 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/4 Undergraduate student body: 8,133 full time, 2,595 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 3% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 84% white, 4% international; 60% from in state; 49% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Engineering, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,554 in state, $13,166 out of state; room/ board: $10,648 Financial aid: (605) 688-4695; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,398

University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls SD (605) 331-6600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 71 Website: www.usiouxfalls.edu Admissions email: admissions@usiouxfalls.edu Private; founded 1883 Affiliation: American Baptist

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,291 applied, 1,901 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-23. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,124 full time, 117 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 1% international; 52% from in state; 47% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business Administration and Management, General, 12% Psychology, General, 10% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 9% Social Sciences, General, 6% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,900; room/board: $9,990 Financial aid: (605) 331-6623; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,693

University of South Dakota

Vermillion SD (877) 269-6837 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 283 Website: www.usd.edu Admissions email: admissions@usd.edu Public; founded 1862 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,965 applied, 5,892 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 42% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,792 full time, 2,827 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 7% international; 60% from in state; 37% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 12% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Education, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,687 in state, $13,299 out of state; room/ board: $9,288 Financial aid: (605) 658-6250; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,012

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Austin Peay State University

Clarksville TN (931) 221-7661 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 37 Website: www.apsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@apsu.edu Public; founded 1927 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,235 applied, 5,947 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-23. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 20% in top quarter, 50% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/26 Undergraduate student body: 5,558 full time, 3,368 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 22% black, 12% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 2% international Most popular majors: 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,384 in state, $15,144 out of state; room/ board: $12,080 Financial aid: (931) 221-7208; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $6,275

Baptist Health Sciences University1 Memphis TN (901) 575-2247 Website: www.bchs.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@bchs.edu Private; founded 1912 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (901) 572-2446

Belmont University

Nashville TN (615) 460-6785 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 213 Website: www.belmont.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@belmont.edu Private; founded 1890 Affiliation: Interdenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,165 applied, 8,732 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-30. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/31 Undergraduate student body: 6,912 full time, 255 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0%

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BEST COLLEGES American Indian, 3% Asian, 7% black, 11% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 1% international Most popular majors: 38% Visual and Performing Arts, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Communications Technologies/ Technicians and Support Services, 7% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $43,750; room/board: $15,530 Financial aid: (615) 460-6403; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,922

Bethel University

McKenzie TN (731) 352-4030 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: www.bethelu.edu Admissions email: admissions@bethelu.edu Private; founded 1842 Affiliation: Cumberland Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,472 applied, 887 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 15-21. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,479 full time, 1,195 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0 American Indian, 0 Asian, 30 black, 5 Hispanic, 4 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 50 white, 6 international; 92% from in state; 80% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 38% Business/Commerce, General, 38% Criminal Justice/ Safety Studies, 6% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, 4% Psychology, General, 3% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (731) 352-4000

Bryan College

Dayton TN (800) 277-9522 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 71 Website: www.bryan.edu Admissions email: admissions@bryan.edu Private; founded 1930 Affiliation: Evangelical Christian Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (423) 775-7339

Carson-Newman University Jefferson City TN (800) 678-9061 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 358 Website: www.cn.edu Admissions email: admitme@cn.edu Private; founded 1851

Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,460 applied, 2,225 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,347 full time, 259 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 10% black, 6% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 6% international; 79% from in state; 55% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Education, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,700; room/board: $12,200 Financial aid: (865) 471-3247; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,818

Christian Brothers University

Memphis TN (901) 321-3205 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 37 Website: www.cbu.edu Admissions email: admissions@cbu.edu Private; founded 1871 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,490 applied, 1,290 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-24. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 857 full time, 298 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 23% black, 23% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 24% white, 10% international; 62% from in state; 46% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Nursing Practice, 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Computer Science, 8% Psychology, General, 5% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,750; room/board: $9,830 Financial aid: (901) 321-3305; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,432

Cumberland University

Lebanon TN (615) 444-2562 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 103

Website: www.cumberland.edu Admissions email: admissions@cumberland.edu Private; founded 1842 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,495 applied, 1,683 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,041 full time, 704 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 12% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 7% international; 87% from in state; 28% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Psychology, General, 5% Accounting, 4% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $28,540; room/board: $13,080 Financial aid: (615) 547-1399; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,712

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City TN (423) 439-4213 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.etsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@etsu.edu Public; founded 1911 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,055 applied, 8,667 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 8,878 full time, 1,951 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 2% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (423) 439-4300

Fisk University

Nashville TN (615) 329-8500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 156 Website: www.fisk.edu Admissions email: admissions@fisk.edu Private; founded 1866 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,421 applied, 4,274 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-24. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 25% in top quarter, 51% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,009 full time, 25 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0 American Indian, 1 Asian, 83 black, 1 Hispanic, 1 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 0 white, 7 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (615) 329-8585

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson TN (731) 989-6301 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 23 Website: fhu.edu Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1869 Affiliation: Churches of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,302 applied, 777 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,205 full time, 666 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 0% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 86% white, 2% international; 56% from in state; 90% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Education, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Theology and Religious Vocations Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,260; room/board: $8,970 Financial aid: (731) 989-6662; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,955

Johnson University1

Knoxville TN (800) 827-2122 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 37 Website: www.johnsonu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@johnsonu.edu Private; founded 1893 Affiliation: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (865) 251-3443

King University1

Bristol TN (423) 652-4861 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 76 Website: www.king.edu Admissions email: admissions@king.edu Private; founded 1867 Affiliation: Presbyterian

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Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (423) 652-4725

Lane College1

Jackson TN (731) 426-7533 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.lanecollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@lanecollege.edu Private; founded 1882 Affiliation: Christian Methodist Episcopal Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Lee University

Cleveland TN (423) 614-8500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 31 Website: www.leeuniversity.edu Admissions email: admissions@leeuniversity.edu Private; founded 1918 Affiliation: Church of God First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,388 applied, 1,684 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-27. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,414 full time, 857 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 2% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 3% international; 49% from in state; 50% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Theology and Religious Vocations, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Education, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $24,870; room/board: $10,450 Financial aid: (423) 614-8300; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,790

LeMoyne-Owen College1

Memphis TN (901) 435-1500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 73 Website: www.loc.edu/ Admissions email: admission@loc.edu Private; founded 1862 Affiliation: United Church of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (901) 435-1550

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Harrogate TN (423) 869-6280 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 343 Website: www.lmunet.edu Admissions email: admissions@lmunet.edu Private; founded 1897 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $26,938; room/board: $12,226 Financial aid: (423) 869-6336

Lipscomb University

Nashville TN (615) 966-1776 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 222 Website: www.lipscomb.edu Admissions email: admissions@lipscomb.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Churches of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,259 applied, 2,885 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-30. High school rank: 38% in top tenth, 65% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,867 full time, 139 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 7% black, 13% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 3% international; 62% from in state; 46% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 25% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Visual and Performing Arts, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,596; room/board: $15,224 Financial aid: (615) 966-1791; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,793

Maryville College

Maryville TN (865) 981-8092 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 170 Website: www.maryvillecollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@maryvillecollege.edu Private; founded 1819 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,383 applied, 2,061 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-28. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 989 full time, 130 part time; 45%

male, 55% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 7% international; 78% from in state; 77% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Education, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,658; room/board: $13,724 Financial aid: (865) 981-8100; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,874

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro TN (615) 898-2233 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.mtsu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@mtsu.edu Public; founded 1911 First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,989 applied, 10,356 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-26. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 14,189 full time, 3,853 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 14% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 2% international; 91% from in state; 17% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Visual and Performing Arts, 9% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 7% Transportation and Materials Moving, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,328 in state, $36,188 out of state; room/board: $12,636 Financial aid: (615) 898-2111; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,036

Milligan University

Milligan TN (423) 461-8730 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 23 Website: www.milligan.edu Admissions email: admissions@milligan.edu Private; founded 1866 Affiliation: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,204 applied, 780 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-29. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 49% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/28 Undergraduate student body: 813 full time, 47 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 10% international; N/A from in state; 83% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business Administration and Management, General, 14% Health and Physical Education/ Fitness, General, 6% Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 6% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 5% Mechanical Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,100; room/board: $9,100 Financial aid: (423) 461-8329; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,168

Rhodes College

Memphis TN (901) 843-3700 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 55 Website: www.rhodes.edu Admissions email: adminfo@rhodes.edu Private; founded 1848 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,365 applied, 3,205 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 28-32. High school rank: 50% in top tenth, 80% in top quarter, 97% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,761 full time, 32 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 9% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 6% international; 37% from in state; 70% live on campus; 30% of students in fraternities, 37% in sororities Most popular majors: 12% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% Computer Science, 7% Neuroscience, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,810; room/board: $14,339 Financial aid: (901) 843-3700; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $43,858

South College

Knoxville TN (865) 214-6020 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: south.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@south.edu For-profit; founded 1882 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale TN (423) 236-2835 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 42 Website: www.southern.edu Admissions email: admissions@southern.edu Private; founded 1892 Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,907 applied, 1,904 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 3,444 full time, 642 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 6% black, 27% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 38% white, 7% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2024-2025: $27,300; room/board: $8,900 Financial aid: (423) 236-2535

Tennessee State University

Nashville TN (615) 963-5101 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.tnstate.edu Admissions email: admissions@tnstate.edu Public; founded 1912 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,748 applied, 6,846 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-21. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,476 full time, 581 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 85% black, 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 4% white, 2% international; 46% from in state; 71% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business Administration and Management, General, 18% Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, 7% Agriculture, General, 7% Psychology, General, 6% Biology/

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Tennessee Tech University

Cookeville TN (931) 372-3888 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.tntech.edu Admissions email: admissions@tntech.edu Public; founded 1915 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,538 applied, 8,784 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-27. High school rank: 31% in top tenth, 62% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 8,125 full time, 1,062 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 2% international; 90% from in state; 27% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% History, 16% Engineering, 11% Education, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,926 in state, $16,126 out of state; room/board: $13,835 Financial aid: (931) 372-3503; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,373

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens TN (423) 746-5286 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 9 Website: www.tnwesleyan.edu Admissions email: admissions@tnwesleyan.edu Private; founded 1857 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 901 applied, 621 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-23. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 787 full time, 131 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 7% international; 82% from in state; 37% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 7% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available

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Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2024-2025: $8,616 in state, $22,416 out of state; room/ board: $11,150 Financial aid: (615) 963-5701; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,582

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BEST COLLEGES Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,050; room/board: $10,564 Financial aid: (423) 746-5209; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,282

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville TN (615) 248-1200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 363 Website: www.trevecca.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@trevecca.edu Private; founded 1901 Affiliation: Church of the Nazarene First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,448 applied, 1,700 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,403 full time, 500 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 12% international Most popular majors: 33% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Psychology, 10% Theology and Religious Vocations, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,300; room/board: $11,000 Financial aid: (615) 248-1253

Tusculum University

Greeneville TN (423) 636-7312 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 90 Website: www.tusculum.edu Admissions email: admission@tusculum.edu Private; founded 1794 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,660 applied, 1,198 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-21. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 53% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 736 full time, 206 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 13% black, 5% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 6% international; 49% from in state; 90% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 37% Business/Commerce, General, 12% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 9% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 8% Psychology, General Expenses: 2024-2025: $29,250; room/board: $11,000 Financial aid: (423) 636-7377

Union University

Jackson TN (731) 661-5320 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: www.uu.edu Admissions email: admissions@uu.edu Private; founded 1823 Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,958 applied, 1,178 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-30. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 60% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,413 full time, 521 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 13% black, 3% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 2% international; 65% from in state; 88% live on campus; 33% of students in fraternities, 34% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Visual and Performing Arts, 5% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,470; room/board: $13,200 Financial aid: (731) 661-5015; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,029

University of Memphis Memphis TN (901) 678-2111 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 273 Website: www.memphis.edu Admissions email: recruitment@memphis.edu Public; founded 1912 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,084 applied, 10,865 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 10,544 full time, 5,226 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 41% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 35% white, 2% international; 83% from in state; 20% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 7% Psychology

Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,728 in state, $18,762 out of state; room/board: $10,472 Financial aid: (901) 678-4825; 74% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,363

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Chattanooga TN (423) 425-4662 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.utc.edu Admissions email: utcmocs@utc.edu Public; founded 1886 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,502 applied, 8,511 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-25. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 9,214 full time, 989 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 12% black, 7% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 74% white, 1% international; 89% from in state; 35% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Psychology, 9% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Education, 6% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,762 in state, $19,068 out of state; room/board: $13,323 Financial aid: (423) 425-4677; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,697

The University of Tennessee at Martin

Martin TN (800) 829-8861 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 20 Website: www.utm.edu Admissions email: admitme@utm.edu Public; founded 1900 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,077 applied, 5,360 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-25. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,543 full time, 2,274 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 15% black, 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 1% international; 90% from in state; 38% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Agriculture, Agriculture

Operations, and Related Sciences, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,824 in state, $16,864 out of state; room/board: $7,874 Financial aid: (731) 881-7040; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,313

University of Tennessee–Knoxville

Knoxville TN (865) 974-1111 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 102 Website: utk.edu Admissions email: admissions@utk.edu Public; founded 1794 First-year admissions: 20242025: 59,764 applied, 24,863 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-31. High school rank: 40% in top tenth, 70% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/19 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 29,565 full time, 999 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 1% international; 63% from in state; 27% live on campus; 20% of students in fraternities, 37% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Engineering, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Social Sciences, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,812 in state, $32,956 out of state; room/board: $13,594 Financial aid: (865) 974-1111; 42% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,180

University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski TN (931) 363-9800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 54 Website: www.utsouthern.edu Admissions email: admissions@utsouthern.edu Public; founded 1870 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 760 applied, 659 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 809 full time, 203 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white,

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8% international; 77% from in state; 34% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, 11% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (931) 424-7366

The University of the South

Sewanee TN (800) 522-2234 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 45 Website: www.sewanee.edu Admissions email: admiss@sewanee.edu Private; founded 1857 Affiliation: Protestant Episcopal First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,703 applied, 2,676 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 27-31. High school rank: 36% in top tenth, 64% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,578 full time, 49 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 82% white, 4% international; 24% from in state; 98% live on campus; 52% of students in fraternities, 65% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 13% Psychology, General, 10% General Literature, 8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Political Science and Government, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,226; room/board: $16,628 Financial aid: (931) 598-1312; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $51,836

Vanderbilt University

Nashville TN (800) 288-0432 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 17 Website: www.vanderbilt.edu Admissions email: admissions@vanderbilt.edu Private; founded 1873 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 45,409 applied, 2,662 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 15001570. High school rank: 90% in top tenth, 94% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 7,175 full time, 46 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 19% Asian,

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TEXAS 9% black, 11% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 39% white, 11% international; 12% from in state; 84% live on campus; 24% of students in fraternities, 28% in sororities Most popular majors: 29% Social Sciences, 15% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $71,226; room/board: $23,048 Financial aid: (615) 322-3591; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $76,750

Welch College

Gallatin TN (615) 675-5336 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 32 Website: www.welch.edu Admissions email: recruit@welch.edu Private; founded 1942 Affiliation: Free Will Baptist Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 118 applied, 92 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-28. High school rank: 7% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 79% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 170 full time, 180 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 1% international; 46% from in state; 60% live on campus; 71% of students in fraternities, 83% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business Administration and Management, General, 17% Psychology, General, 12% Bible/ Biblical Studies, 12% Physical Fitness Technician, 7% Early Childhood Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,042; room/board: $8,928 Financial aid: (615) 675-5278; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,821

TEXAS Abilene Christian University

Abilene TX (800) 460-6228 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.acu.edu Admissions email: info@admissions.acu.edu Private; founded 1906 Affiliation: Churches of Christ First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,306 applied, 7,466 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10001230. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 52% in top quarter, 82% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/15

Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,101 full time, 132 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 19% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 4% international; 85% from in state; 60% live on campus; 23% of students in fraternities, 24% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Psychology, 5% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $300; room/board: $13,600 Financial aid: (325) 674-2300; 85% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,286

Angelo State University

San Angelo TX (325) 942-2041 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 56 Website: www.angelo.edu Admissions email: admissions@angelo.edu Public; founded 1928 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,415 applied, 5,325 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 910-1150. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 5,303 full time, 4,475 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 41% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 4% international; 96% from in state; 35% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,584 in state, $21,734 out of state; room/ board: $10,820 Financial aid: (325) 942-2246; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,137

Austin College

Sherman TX (800) 526-4276 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 84 Website: www.austincollege.edu Admissions email: admission@austincollege.edu Private; founded 1849 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,084 applied, 2,407 accepted.

Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11001310. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 84% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,125 full time, 5 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 9% Asian, 8% black, 29% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 1% international; 93% from in state; 85% live on campus; 21% of students in fraternities, 27% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 11% Business/ Commerce, General, 11% Psychology, General, 10% History, General, 7% Computer Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,014; room/board: $14,476 Financial aid: (903) 813-2900; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $46,004

Baylor University

Waco TX (800) 229-5678 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 88 Website: www.baylor.edu Admissions email: Admissions@Baylor.edu Private; founded 1845 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 20242025: 46,937 applied, 24,074 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1200-1400. High school rank: 35% in top tenth, 68% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 2/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 14,566 full time, 349 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 5% black, 18% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 3% international; N/A from in state; 31% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 6% Accounting, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, 5% Communication, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $63,620; room/board: $16,638 Financial aid: (254) 710-2611; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,077

Brazosport College1

Lake Jackson TX (979) 230-3000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.brazosport.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A

Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Concordia University Texas1 Austin TX (800) 865-4282 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 103 Website: www.concordia.edu Admissions email: admissions@concordia.edu Private; founded 1926 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (512) 313-4672

Criswell College

Dallas TX (214) 818-1350 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.criswell.edu Admissions email: Admissions@criswell.edu Private; founded 1970 Affiliation: Southern Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 29 applied, 29 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/14 Undergraduate student body: 112 full time, 25 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 16% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 7% international; N/A from in state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 73% Theology and Religious Vocations, 9% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 6% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 3% Philosophy and Religious Studies Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (214) 818-1393

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas TX (214) 333-5360 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.dbu.edu Admissions email: admissions@dbu.edu Private; founded 1898 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,163 applied, 5,475 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1213. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,076 full time, 709 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1%

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East Texas A&M University

Commerce TX (903) 886-5000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.etamu.edu Admissions email: admissions@etamu.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,572 applied, 8,677 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 910-1150. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 26% in top quarter, 60% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,156 full time, 4,510 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 22% black, 26% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 38% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 25% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 11% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,026 in state, $22,186 out of state; room/board: $11,140 Financial aid: (903) 886-5096; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,775

East Texas Baptist University

Marshall TX (800) 804-3828 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 81 Website: www.etbu.edu Admissions email: admissions@etbu.edu Private; founded 1912 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,759 applied, 1,016 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24.

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American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 16% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 5% international; 85% from in state; 76% live on campus; 15% of students in fraternities, 19% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Psychology, General, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Information Science/Studies, 5% Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 5% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,870; room/board: $12,482 Financial aid: (214) 333-5363; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $33,162

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BEST COLLEGES High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/27 Undergraduate student body: 1,222 full time, 412 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 17% black, 12% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 1% international; 88% from in state; 80% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 11% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 9% Business/Commerce, General, 6% Elementary Education and Teaching, 6% Finance, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,760; room/board: $11,622 Financial aid: (903) 923-2137; 73% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,734

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene TX (325) 670-1206 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.hsutx.edu/ Admissions email: enroll@hsutx.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,593 applied, 3,130 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10101190. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 28% in top quarter, 55% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,223 full time, 68 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 10% black, 26% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 3% international; 4% from in state; 65% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $34,260; room/board: $11,600 Financial aid: (325) 670-1050; 68% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $38,535

Houston Christian University Houston TX (281) 649-3211 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 61 Website: www.hc.edu

Admissions email: admissions@hc.edu Private; founded 1960 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,745 applied, 7,089 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1190. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,214 full time, 685 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 24% black, 39% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 16% white, 4% international; 86% from in state; 32% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Psychology, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,530; room/board: $13,469 Financial aid: (281) 649-3186; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,900

Howard Payne University

Brownwood TX (325) 649-8020 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 21 Website: www.hputx.edu Admissions email: enroll@hputx.edu Private; founded 1889 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,189 applied, 801 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1160. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 661 full time, 90 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 10% black, 30% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 0% international; 96% from in state; 49% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Criminology, 7% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 6% Health Services/Allied Health/ Health Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,660; room/board: $10,300 Financial aid: (325) 649-8015; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,711

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Austin TX (512) 505-3029 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 20 Website: htu.edu/ Admissions email: admission@htu.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

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Hawkins TX (903) 730-4890 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 36 Website: www.jarvis.edu Admissions email: Recruitment@jarvis.edu Private; founded 1912 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (903) 730-4890

Lamar University

Beaumont TX (409) 880-8888 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.lamar.edu Admissions email: admissions@lamar.edu Public; founded 1923 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,868 applied, 7,600 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1140. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 6,388 full time, 1,830 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 26% black, 24% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 38% white, 1% international; 98% from in state; 25% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 9% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 5% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 4% Business Administration and Management, General, 4% Business/Commerce, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,894 in state, $23,044 out of state; room/board: $10,944 Financial aid: (409) 880-7011; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,301

Laredo College

Laredo TX U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.laredo.edu/index.html

Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,006 applied, 2,948 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/2 Undergraduate student body: 4,022 full time, 7,007 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0 American Indian, 0 Asian, 0 black, 95 Hispanic, 0 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 2 white, 0 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

LeTourneau University

Longview TX (903) 233-4300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 36 Website: www.letu.edu Admissions email: admissions@letu.edu Private; founded 1946 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,673 applied, 1,396 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1330. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 86% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,323 full time, 1,861 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 6% black, 5% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 5% international; 77% from in state; 68% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Engineering, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Transportation and Materials Moving, 9% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields, 8% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,290; room/board: $11,520 Financial aid: (903) 233-4350; 57% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,359

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Lubbock TX (806) 720-7151 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 77 Website: lcu.edu Admissions email: admissions@lcu.edu Private; founded 1957 Affiliation: Churches of Christ Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (806) 720-7176

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McMurry University

Abilene TX (325) 793-4700 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 15 Website: mcm.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@mcm.edu Private; founded 1923 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,837 applied, 2,759 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 950-1160. High school rank: 9% in top tenth, 30% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/18, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,105 full time, 2,062 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 13% black, 34% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 2% international; 97% from in state; 55% live on campus; 16% of students in fraternities, 15% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Education, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $33,384; room/board: $10,080 Financial aid: (325) 793-4978; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,363

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Midland TX (432) 685-4500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.midland.edu/ Admissions email: pebensberger@midland.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls TX (940) 397-4334 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 77 Website: msutexas.edu Admissions email: admissions@msutexas.edu Public; founded 1922 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,831 applied, 7,320 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1140. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,353 full time, 933 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian,

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TEXAS 14% black, 28% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 41% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 34% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 37% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Education, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,950 in state, $11,900 out of state; room/ board: $10,653 Financial aid: (940) 397-4214; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $6,382

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Waxahachie TX (888) 937-7248 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 81 Website: www.sagu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@sagu.edu Private; founded 1927 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (972) 825-4730

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio TX (210) 431-3961 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.ollusa.edu Admissions email: admission@ollusa.edu Private; founded 1895 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,330 applied, 4,617 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 951 full time, 157 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 8% black, 74% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 8% white, 4% international; 94% from in state; 42% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Social Work, 11% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 10% Psychology, General, 9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 6% Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance Expenses: 2025-2026: $32,138; room/board: $10,082 Financial aid: (210) 434-6711; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,570

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Dallas TX (800) 438-6932 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 46 Website: www.parker.edu/ Admissions email: AskParkerAdmissions@parker.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View TX (936) 261-1000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 343 Website: www.pvamu.edu Admissions email: admission@pvamu.edu Public; founded 1876 First-year admissions: 20242025: 12,928 applied, 10,086 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 850-1030. High school rank: 6% in top tenth, 25% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 7,791 full time, 1,045 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 85% black, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 0% international; 86% from in state; 84% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 9% Engineering, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,386 in state, $22,590 out of state; room/ board: $10,673 Financial aid: (936) 261-1000; 87% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,455

Rice University

Houston TX (713) 348-7423 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 17 Website: www.rice.edu Admissions email: admission@rice.edu Private; founded 1912 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 32,473 applied, 2,597 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 15101570. High school rank: 89% in top tenth, 96% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/4 Undergraduate student body: 4,683 full time, 105 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 29% Asian,

8% black, 17% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 26% white, 13% international; 38% from in state; 59% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 9% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 5% Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, 5% Mechanical Engineering, 4% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $65,475; room/board: $19,550 Financial aid: (713) 348-4958; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $69,040

Saint Edward’s University

Austin TX (512) 448-8500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 5 Website: www.stedwards.edu Admissions email: seu.admit@stedwards.edu Private; founded 1885 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,830 applied, 4,747 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 970-1240. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 44% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,371 full time, 121 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 56% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 26% white, 7% international; 81% from in state; 51% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Psychology, 11% Visual and Performing Arts, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $51,890; room/board: $14,978 Financial aid: (512) 448-8516; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,848

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville TX (936) 294-1828 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.shsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@shsu.edu Public; founded 1879 First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,179 applied, 15,506 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1120. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 14,825 full time, 2,962 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 18% black, 29% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 1% international; 99% from in state; 23% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 8% Psychology, General, 8% Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, 6% Business/Commerce, General, 4% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,370 in state, $23,520 out of state; room/board: $11,984 Financial aid: (936) 294-1774; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,843

Schreiner University

Kerrville TX (830) 792-7217 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 86 Website: www.schreiner.edu Admissions email: admissions@schreiner.edu Private; founded 1923 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,557 applied, 2,181 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 797-1022. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 29% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,030 full time, 90 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 42% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 47% white, 1% international; 97% from in state; 73% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,850; room/board: $11,538 Financial aid: (830) 792-7303; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,966

Southern Methodist University Dallas TX (214) 768-2058 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 88 Website: www.smu.edu Admissions email: ugadmission@smu.edu Private; founded 1911 Affiliation: United Methodist

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McAllen TX (956) 872-8311 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), second tier Website: www.southtexascollege. edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Southwestern Adventist University

Keene TX (817) 202-6749 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 17 Website: www.swau.edu Admissions email: admissions@swau.edu Private; founded 1893 Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 758 applied, 594 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 910-1200. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 562 full time, 196 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 12% black, 51% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 15% white, 6% international; 80% from in state; 75% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2024-2025: $25,380; room/board: $9,400 Financial aid: (817) 202-6262

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First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 15,245 applied, 9,657 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13401490. High school rank: 49% in top tenth, 77% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/31 Undergraduate student body: 7,146 full time, 139 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 5% black, 18% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 56% white, 4% international; 46% from in state; 50% live on campus; 38% of students in fraternities, 44% in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Social Sciences, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Psychology, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $69,722; room/board: $19,794 Financial aid: (214) 768-5555; 31% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $58,545

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BEST COLLEGES Southwestern University

Georgetown TX (512) 863-1200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 84 Website: www.southwestern.edu Admissions email: admission@southwestern.edu Private; founded 1840 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,313 applied, 2,718 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11301300. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 60% in top quarter, 89% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 3/1 Application deadline (fall): 2/4 Undergraduate student body: 1,423 full time, 17 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 30% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 2% international; 87% from in state; 74% live on campus; 33% of students in fraternities, 30% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business/Commerce, General, 8% Psychology, General, 7% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 5% Speech Communication and Rhetoric Expenses: 2025-2026: $56,744; room/board: $16,787 Financial aid: (512) 863-1259; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $49,250

Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches TX (936) 468-3849 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 38 Website: www.sfasu.edu Admissions email: admissions@sfasu.edu Public; founded 1923 First-year admissions: 20242025: 18,877 applied, 14,053 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1150. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,888 full time, 1,241 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 12% black, 24% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 55% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 42% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 5% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,128 in state, $23,428 out of state; room/board: $13,144 Financial aid: (936) 468-2230

St. Mary’s University of San Antonio

San Antonio TX (210) 436-3126 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 13 Website: www.stmarytx.edu Admissions email: uadm@stmarytx.edu Private; founded 1852 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,724 applied, 4,618 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1190. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 50% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,904 full time, 246 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 53% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 10% white, 8% international; 88% from in state; 57% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 14% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Biology, General, 8% Business Administration, Management and Operations, 7% Finance and Financial Management Services, 7% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, 7% Political Science and Government Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,670; room/board: $13,342 Financial aid: (210) 436-3141; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,562

Sul Ross State University

Alpine TX (432) 837-8055 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 100 Website: www.sulross.edu Admissions email: admissions@sulross.edu Public; founded 1917 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,159 applied, 1,144 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 930-1110. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 29% in top quarter, 60% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 869 full time, 1,021 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 8% black, 68% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 19% white, 1% international; 98% from in state; 26% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 11% Business/

Commerce, General, 10% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 9% Psychology, General, 8% Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Expenses: 2024-2025: $7,592 in state, $17,384 out of state; room/ board: $10,015 Financial aid: (432) 837-8050

Tarleton State University

Stephenville TX (254) 968-9125 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.tarleton.edu Admissions email: UADM@tarleton.edu Public; founded 1899 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 18,799 applied, 9,880 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1160. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 23% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/30, notification date: 11/30 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 9,879 full time, 5,251 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 24% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 1% international; 96% from in state; 33% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 9% Psychology, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,180 in state, $22,480 out of state; room/board: $11,676 Financial aid: (254) 968-9070; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,736

Texas A&M International University

Laredo TX (956) 326-2200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 38 Website: www.tamiu.edu Admissions email: enroll@tamiu.edu Public; founded 1970 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,258 applied, 3,763 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 890-1090. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 5,641 full time, 1,524 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% black, 92% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 5% international; 95%

from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Business Administration and Management, General, 14% Criminal Justice/Police Science, 12% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 11% Psychology, General, 7% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,496 in state, $21,648 out of state; room/ board: $11,511 Financial aid: (956) 326-2225; 87% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,125

Texas A&M University College Station TX (979) 845-1060 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 51 Website: www.tamu.edu Admissions email: admissions@tamu.edu Public; founded 1876 First-year admissions: 20242025: 54,905 applied, 31,472 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1150-1400. High school rank: 67% in top tenth, 91% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 10/15, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/1 Undergraduate student body: 53,497 full time, 7,213 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 2% black, 26% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 18% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Engineering, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 7% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,928 in state, $40,157 out of state; room/board: $13,008 Financial aid: (979) 847-1787; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,998

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi TX (361) 825-2624 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.tamucc.edu/ Admissions email: admiss@tamucc.edu Public; founded 1947 First-year admissions: 20242025: 12,049 applied, 10,673 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 970-1200. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

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Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,550 full time, 1,770 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 4% black, 54% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 33% white, 2% international; 96% from in state; 30% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Psychology, 7% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,748 in state, $20,183 out of state; room/ board: $12,748 Financial aid: (361) 825-2338; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,961

Texas A & M University–Kingsville

Kingsville TX (361) 593-5372 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 352 Website: www.tamuk.edu Admissions email: admissions@tamuk.edu Public; founded 1925 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,846 applied, 8,043 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1110. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/25 Undergraduate student body: 4,184 full time, 1,202 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 78% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 15% white, 1% international; 99% from in state; 28% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Engineering, 15% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 14% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 8% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,892 in state, $22,948 out of state; room/ board: $11,784 Financial aid: (361) 593-3911; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,175

Texas A&M University–San Antonio

San Antonio TX (210) 784-1000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 56 Website: www.tamusa.edu/ Admissions email: beajaguar@tamsa.edu Public; founded 2009

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TEXAS First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,482 applied, 8,799 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 840-1070. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,434 full time, 2,628 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 7% black, 63% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 23% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; 9% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 32% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 21% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 13% Social Sciences, 9% Psychology, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,032 in state, $18,878 out of state; room/ board: $12,070 Financial aid: (210) 781-1300; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $7,056

Texas A&M University– Texarkana1

Texarkana TX (903) 223-3069 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 90 Website: www.tamut.edu Admissions email: admissions@tamut.edu Public; founded 1971 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $8,688 in state, $11,996 out of state; room/ board: $13,972 Financial aid: (903) 334-6601

Texas A&M University–Victoria1 Victoria TX (877) 970-4848 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 95 Website: www.uhv.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@uhv.edu Public; founded 1973 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth TX (800) 828-3764 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 97 Website: www.tcu.edu Admissions email: frogmail@tcu.edu Private; founded 1873 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 22,307 applied, 9,925 accepted.

Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12001380. High school rank: 51% in top tenth, 81% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 10,846 full time, 203 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 4% black, 19% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 4% international; 51% from in state; 48% live on campus; 46% of students in fraternities, 59% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Social Sciences, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $63,590; room/board: $18,020 Financial aid: (817) 257-7858; 37% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $51,400

Texas College1

Tyler TX (903) 593-8311 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), second tier Website: www.texascollege.edu Admissions email: cmarshall-biggins@texascollege.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin TX (800) 771-8521 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 8 Website: www.tlu.edu Admissions email: admissions@tlu.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,298 applied, 2,200 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301230. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 9/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,259 full time, 60 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 45% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 36% white, 0% international; 98% from in state; 50% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Health Professions and Related Programs, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Education,

5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,800; room/board: $12,990 Financial aid: (830) 372-8010; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,550

Texas Southern University

Houston TX (713) 313-7071 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.tsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@tsu.edu Public; founded 1927 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,391 applied, 9,101 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 800-1000. High school rank: 25% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 60% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/15 Undergraduate student body: 5,956 full time, 888 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 86% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 1% international; 81% from in state; 30% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 8% General Studies, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 6% Psychology, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (713) 313-7071

Texas State University San Marcos TX (512) 245-8978 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.txst.edu Admissions email: admissions@txstate.edu Public; founded 1899 First-year admissions: 20242025: 33,907 applied, 30,498 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1200. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/15 Undergraduate student body: 30,742 full time, 5,122 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 41% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 36% white, 2% international; 95% from in state; 22% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Psychology, General, 6% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 5% Kinesiology and Exercise

Science, 5% Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,240 in state, $24,540 out of state; room/board: $11,762 Financial aid: (512) 245-2315; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,558

Texas Tech University Lubbock TX (806) 742-1480 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 198 Website: www.ttu.edu Admissions email: admissions@ttu.edu Public; founded 1923 First-year admissions: 20242025: 34,356 applied, 24,958 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1090-1280. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 51% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 29,534 full time, 3,046 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 6% black, 30% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 52% white, 2% international; 90% from in state; 23% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 9% Engineering, 8% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,852 in state, $24,152 out of state; room/board: $10,742 Financial aid: (806) 834-8806; 47% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,486

Texas Wesleyan University1

Fort Worth TX (817) 531-4422 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.txwes.edu Admissions email: admission@txwes.edu Private; founded 1890 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (817) 531-4420

Texas Woman’s University Denton TX (940) 898-3188 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.twu.edu Admissions email: admissions@twu.edu Public; founded 1901

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Trinity University

San Antonio TX (210) 999-7207 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 37 Website: www.trinity.edu Admissions email: admissions@trinity.edu Private; founded 1869 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,506 applied, 3,241 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13401500. High school rank: 49% in top tenth, 86% in top quarter, 98% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,481 full time, 37 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 4% black, 25% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 5% international; 81% from in state; 79% live on campus; 10% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Social Sciences, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Engineering Technologies and EngineeringRelated Fields, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $56,496; room/board: $15,402 Financial aid: (210) 999-8898; 38% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $52,758

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First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,355 applied, 8,032 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 6,886 full time, 3,148 part time; 12% male, 88% female; 0% American Indian, 9% Asian, 18% black, 41% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 26% white, 1% international; 99% from in state; 27% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 8% Psychology, 7% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,540 in state, $22,840 out of state; room/board: $11,400 Financial aid: (940) 898-3064; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,353

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BEST COLLEGES Tyler Junior College1

Tyler TX (903) 510-2200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: TJC.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1926 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Dallas

Irving TX (800) 628-6999 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 9 Website: www.udallas.edu Admissions email: admissions@udallas.edu Private; founded 1956 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,664 applied, 1,958 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1120-1370. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,385 full time, 59 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 1% American Indian, 8% Asian, 3% black, 29% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 2% international; 52% from in state; 66% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 13% Social Sciences, 12% English Language and Literature/Letters, 10% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $56,630; room/board: $15,540 Financial aid: (972) 721-5266; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $48,490

University of Houston

Houston TX (713) 743-1010 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 132 Website: www.uh.edu Admissions email: admissions@uh.edu Public; founded 1927 First-year admissions: 20242025: 31,716 applied, 23,446 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1160-1340. High school rank: 30% in top tenth, 65% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/2 Undergraduate student body: 29,680 full time, 9,577 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 23% Asian, 12% black, 38% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 16% white, 6% international; 98% from in state; 18% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities

Most popular majors: 30% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 9% Psychology, 7% Engineering, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,888 in state, $27,776 out of state; room/board: $11,286 Financial aid: (713) 743-9354; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,287

University of Houston–Clear Lake

Houston TX (281) 283-2500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.uhcl.edu Admissions email: admissions@uhcl.edu Public; founded 1974 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,321 applied, 2,129 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 970-1160. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 71% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,165 full time, 2,864 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 7% black, 51% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 29% white, 1% international; 100% from in state; 3% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 20% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 9% Psychology, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,298 in state, $25,978 out of state; room/ board: $10,362 Financial aid: (281) 283-2482; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,298

University of Houston–Downtown

Houston TX (713) 221-8522 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 62 Website: www.uhd.edu Admissions email: uhdadmit@uhd.edu Public; founded 1974 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,551 applied, 5,893 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1110. High school rank: 7% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body:

5,905 full time, 6,717 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 17% black, 59% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 10% white, 2% international; 98% from in state; 0% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 37% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 10% Psychology, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,829 in state, $20,978 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (713) 221-8041; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,443

University of Mary Hardin–Baylor1

Belton TX (254) 295-4520 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.umhb.edu Admissions email: admission@umhb.edu Private; founded 1845 Affiliation: Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (254) 295-4517

University of North Texas

Denton TX (940) 565-2681 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 208 Website: www.unt.edu Admissions email: undergrad@unt.edu Public; founded 1890 First-year admissions: 20242025: 38,477 applied, 27,793 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1230. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 28,902 full time, 5,556 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 8% Asian, 17% black, 30% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 34% white, 4% international; 91% from in state; 18% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 9% Psychology, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 7% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,663 in state, $23,963 out of state; room/board: $11,164

Financial aid: (940) 565-3901; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,633

The University of North Texas–Dallas

Dallas TX (972) 780-3642 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 41 Website: www.untdallas.edu Admissions email: admissions@untdallas.edu Public; founded 2010 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,029 applied, 4,247 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 800-1040. High school rank: 7% in top tenth, 15% in top quarter, 40% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/11 Undergraduate student body: 2,013 full time, 940 part time; 34% male, 66% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 28% black, 55% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 8% white, 1% international; 99% from in state; 1% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 21% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 13% Psychology, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,595 in state, $21,894 out of state; room/ board: $9,954 Financial aid: (972) 780-3662; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,534

University of St. Thomas

Houston TX (713) 525-3500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 198 Website: www.stthom.edu Admissions email: admissions@stthom.edu Private; founded 1947 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,879 applied, 2,589 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1210. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 3/1, notification date: 11/1 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,782 full time, 613 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 10% Asian, 11% black, 55% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 16% white, 4% international; N/A from in state; 21% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 48% Health Professions and

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Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology, 4% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,754; room/board: $11,166 Financial aid: (713) 525-2170; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,144

The University of Texas–Arlington

Arlington TX (817) 272-2090 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 222 Website: www.uta.edu Admissions email: utaadmissions@uta.edu Public; founded 1895 First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,623 applied, 19,675 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1010-1240. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 85% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/5 Undergraduate student body: 22,278 full time, 10,267 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 15% black, 39% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 22% white, 5% international; 93% from in state; 10% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 38% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Engineering, 5% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 4% Military Technologies and Applied Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,950 in state, $29,432 out of state; room/board: $11,764 Financial aid: (817) 272-3568; 70% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,517

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler TX (903) 566-7203 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.uttyler.edu Admissions email: admissions@uttyler.edu Public; founded 1971 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,603 applied, 5,268 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10101200. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 67% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/21 Undergraduate student body: 5,555 full time, 2,128 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 11% black, 29% Hispanic, 4%

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TEXAS multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 48% white, 2% international; 98% from in state; 25% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 10% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 6% Psychology, General, 4% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 4% Marketing/Marketing Management, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,736 in state, $25,184 out of state; room/ board: $13,756 Financial aid: (903) 566-7180; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,130

The University of Texas–Austin

Austin TX (512) 475-7399 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 30 Website: www.utexas.edu Admissions email: admissions@austin.utexas.edu Public; founded 1883 First-year admissions: 20242025: 72,885 applied, 19,417 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1320-1530. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/1 Undergraduate student body: 40,649 full time, 2,469 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 26% Asian, 5% black, 28% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 30% white, 4% international; 94% from in state; 18% live on campus; 14% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Engineering, 11% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 9% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,687 in state, $44,908 out of state; room/board: $15,420 Financial aid: (512) 232-6988; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,442

The University of Texas–Dallas

Richardson TX (972) 883-2270 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 110 Website: www.utdallas.edu/ Admissions email: admission@utdallas.edu Public; founded 1969 First-year admissions: 20242025: 31,789 applied, 20,704 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1160-1410. High school rank: 40% in top tenth, 70% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 18,755 full time, 3,103 part time; 56% male, 44% female; 0% American Indian, 43% Asian, 6% black, 18% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 21% white, 6% international; 95% from in state; 22% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 7% Digital Arts, 7% Psychology, General, 6% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Information Technology Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,664 in state, $40,164 out of state; room/board: $15,125 Financial aid: (972) 883-2941; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,054

The University of Texas–El Paso

El Paso TX (915) 747-5890 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 257 Website: www.utep.edu Admissions email: futureminer@utep.edu Public; founded 1914 First-year admissions: 20242025: 11,996 applied, 11,986 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 860-1080. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/11 Undergraduate student body: 15,294 full time, 5,824 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 88% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 4% white, 4% international Most popular majors: 10% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 8% Psychology, General, 7% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 5% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,508 in state, $21,164 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (915) 747-5204; 80% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,235

University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa TX (432) 552-2605 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 69 Website: www.utpb.edu Admissions email: admissions@utpb.edu Public; founded 1973 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,573 applied, 1,464 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1120. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 19% in top quarter, 40% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,925 full time, 1,293 part time; 39% male, 61% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 54% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 25% white, 6% international; 93% from in state; 11% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Psychology, 10% Education, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,234 in state, $21,504 out of state; room/ board: $14,098 Financial aid: (432) 552-2620; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,730

The University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg TX (888) 882-4026 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 213 Website: www.utrgv.edu/en-us/ index.htm Admissions email: admissions@utrgv.edu Public First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,002 applied, 15,983 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 880-1090. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 38% in top quarter, 68% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/25 Undergraduate student body: 21,429 full time, 7,245 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 93% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 2% international; 99% from in state; 4% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 9% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

The University of Texas–San Antonio

San Antonio TX (210) 458-8000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 213 Website: www.utsa.edu Admissions email: OneStop@utsa.edu Public; founded 1969 First-year admissions: 20242025: 25,422 applied, 22,063 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1000-1220. High school rank:

16% in top tenth, 55% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 6/1 Undergraduate student body: 23,139 full time, 7,988 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 8% black, 61% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 18% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 11% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Psychology, 8% Engineering, 6% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,600 in state, $26,750 out of state; room/board: $15,670 Financial aid: (210) 458-8000; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,226

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio TX (210) 829-6005 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 293 Website: www.uiw.edu Admissions email: admission@uiwtx.edu Private; founded 1881 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 11,305 applied, 11,096 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 900-1140. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 4,045 full time, 593 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 7% black, 66% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 15% white, 3% international; 94% from in state; 23% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Psychology, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Rehabilitation Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,650; room/board: $15,290 Financial aid: (210) 829-6008; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,981

Wayland Baptist University Plainview TX (806) 291-3500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), second tier Website: www.wbu.edu

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West Texas A&M University

Canyon TX (806) 651-2020 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 50 Website: www.wtamu.edu Admissions email: admissions@wtamu.edu Public; founded 1910 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,768 applied, 3,662 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 960-1170. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,376 full time, 1,542 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 36% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 50% white, 2% international; 87% from in state; 28% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,664 in state, $11,376 out of state; room/ board: $7,901

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Admissions email: admitme@wbu.edu Private; founded 1908 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,925 applied, 1,080 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 830-1010. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 25% in top quarter, 50% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,426 full time, 661 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 19% black, 28% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 3% Pacific Islander, 29% white, 3% international; 71% from in state; 53% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 32% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 9% Human Services, General, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, 5% Elementary Education and Teaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $23,902; room/board: $9,904 Financial aid: (806) 291-3520; 82% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $15,322

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Wiley College1

Marshall TX (903) 927-3311 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 33 Website: www.wileyc.edu Admissions email: admissions@wileyc.edu Private; founded 1873 Affiliation: United Methodist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $12,500; room/board: $5,000 Financial aid: (903) 927-3252

UTAH Brigham Young University

Provo UT (801) 422-2507 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 110 Website: www.byu.edu Admissions email: admissions@byu.edu Private; founded 1875 Affiliation: Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,698 applied, 7,929 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 28-32. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 12/15 Undergraduate student body: 30,147 full time, 2,805 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 0% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 3% international; 20% from in state; 18% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Engineering, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,888; room/board: $10,716 Financial aid: (801) 422-4104; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $9,421

Snow College1

Ephraim UT (435) 283-7159 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 27 Website: www.snow.edu Admissions email: admissions@snow.edu Public; founded 1888 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Southern Utah University

Cedar City UT (435) 586-7740 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 64 Website: www.suu.edu Admissions email: admissions@suu.edu Public; founded 1897 First-year admissions: 20242025: 19,080 applied, 15,605 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 8,303 full time, 4,823 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% black, 9% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 7% international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $7,094 in state, $21,646 out of state; room/ board: $9,512 Financial aid: (435) 586-7735; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,822

Website: www.usu.edu/ Admissions email: admit@usu.edu Public; founded 1888 First-year admissions: 20242025: 20,871 applied, 19,299 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-28. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 16,735 full time, 8,967 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 81% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; N/A live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 5% Communication Sciences and Disorders, General, 5% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 5% Psychology, General, 4% Mechanical Engineering Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (435) 797-0173

Utah Tech University

Salt Lake City UT (801) 581-8761 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 151 Website: www.utah.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@utah.edu Public; founded 1850 First-year admissions: 20242025: 26,822 applied, 23,062 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-29. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 4/1 Undergraduate student body: 23,763 full time, 4,301 part time; 52% male, 48% female; 5% American Indian, 14% Asian, 1% black, 64% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 6% white, 6% international; 64% from in state; 18% live on campus; 8% of students in fraternities, 11% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 5% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 5% Communication, General, 5% Exercise Physiology, 4% Computer Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,848 in state, $35,198 out of state; room/board: $14,637 Financial aid: (801) 581-6211; 38% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $16,445

St. George UT (435) 652-7500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), No. 34 Website: utahtech.edu Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1911 First-year admissions: 20242025: 11,557 applied, 11,557 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,399 full time, 5,607 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 14% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 12% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 8% Visual and Performing Arts, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,307 in state, $18,246 out of state; room/ board: $9,434 Financial aid: (435) 652-7575; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $4,513

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Utah Valley University

University of Utah

Logan UT (435) 797-1079 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242

Orem UT (801) 863-7806 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 93

Website: www.uvu.edu Admissions email: admissions@uvu.edu Public; founded 1941 First-year admissions: 20242025: 10,919 applied, 10,919 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 9% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 57% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 20,655 full time, 25,155 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 1% international; 85% from in state; 0% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Health Professions and Related Programs, 10% Science Technologies/Technicians, 7% Personal and Culinary Services, 6% Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, 6% Transportation and Materials Moving Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,507 in state, $18,489 out of state; room/ board: N/A Financial aid: (801) 863-6746; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $9,327

Weber State University

Ogden UT (801) 626-6050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 50 Website: www.weber.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@weber.edu Public; founded 1889 First-year admissions: 20242025: 12,509 applied, 12,509 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 10% in top tenth, 29% in top quarter, 60% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 12,622 full time, 19,003 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% black, 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 5% international; 94% from in state; 5% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 6% Education, 5% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $6,410 in state, $17,946 out of state; room/ board: $10,444 Financial aid: (801) 626-7569; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $8,139

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Westminster University

Salt Lake City UT (801) 832-2200 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 16 Website: www.westminsteru.edu Admissions email: admission@westminsteru.edu Private; founded 1875 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,964 applied, 1,973 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-29. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/31 Undergraduate student body: 806 full time, 36 part time; 42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 2% black, 14% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 4% international; 59% from in state; 46% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,980; room/board: $15,080 Financial aid: (801) 832-2500; 51% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $42,880

VERMONT Bennington College

Bennington VT (800) 833-6845 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 121 Website: www.bennington.edu Admissions email: admissions@bennington.edu Private; founded 1932 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,996 applied, 1,334 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12911403. High school rank: 31% in top tenth, 57% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 765 full time, 32 part time; 27% male, 73% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 12% international; 5% from in state; 98% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 41% Visual and Performing Arts, 16% English Language and Literature/Letters, 7% Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, 7% Social Sciences, 5% Public Administration and Social Service Professions

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Champlain College

BURLINGTON VT (802) 860-2727 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 94 Website: www.champlain.edu Admissions email: admission@champlain.edu Private; founded 1878 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,632 applied, 3,183 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12201380. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,106 full time, 690 part time; 61% male, 39% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 7% black, 10% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; 82% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 33% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 19% Visual and Performing Arts, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 3% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,000; room/board: $18,200 Financial aid: (802) 992-1474; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,932

Landmark College

Putney VT (802) 387-6718 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), unranked Website: www.landmark.edu/ admissions/virtualtour Admissions email: admissions@landmark.edu Private; founded 1985 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (802) 781-6178

Middlebury College

Middlebury VT (802) 443-3000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 13 Website: www.middlebury.edu Admissions email: admissions@middlebury.edu Private; founded 1800 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 12,540 applied, 1,348 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14451550. High school rank: 85% in top tenth, 98% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: N/A

Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,737 full time, 14 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 5% black, 12% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 12% international; 6% from in state; 95% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 8% Environmental Studies, 7% Computer Science, 7% Neuroscience, 5% English Language and Literature, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $70,640; room/board: $20,116 Financial aid: (802) 443-5228; 48% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $66,222

Norwich University

Northfield VT (802) 485-2001 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 84 Website: www.norwich.edu Admissions email: admissions@norwich.edu Private; founded 1819 First-year admissions: 20242025: 13,586 applied, 12,085 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1200. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,126 full time, 509 part time; 69% male, 31% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 5% international; 17% from in state; 70% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Intelligence, General, 16% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 8% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 7% Business Administration and Management, General, 6% Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,397; room/board: $15,280 Financial aid: (802) 485-3015; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $44,096

Saint Michael’s College

Colchester VT (800) 762-8000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 115 Website: www.smcvt.edu Admissions email: admission@smcvt.edu Private; founded 1904 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,788 applied, 2,356 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required.

SAT 25/75 percentile: 11201280. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 5/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,083 full time, 37 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 6% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 4% international; 29% from in state; 94% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Business Administration and Management, General, 14% Psychology, General, 7% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 6% Accounting, 4% English Language and Literature, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,550; room/board: $18,440 Financial aid: (802) 654-3243; 63% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,453

Sterling College1

Craftsbury Common VT (802) 586-7711 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (N), unranked Website: www.sterlingcollege.edu Admissions email: admissions@sterlingcollege.edu Private; founded 1958 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Vermont

Burlington VT (802) 656-3370 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 132 Website: www.uvm.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@uvm.edu Public; founded 1791 First-year admissions: 20242025: 27,138 applied, 17,722 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1290-1440. High school rank: 38% in top tenth, 72% in top quarter, 96% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 11,532 full time, 744 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 1% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 1% international; 22% from in state; 34% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Natural Resources and Conservation, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Social Sciences

Expenses: 2025-2026: $19,514 in state, $47,554 out of state; room/board: $14,226 Financial aid: (802) 656-5700; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,265

Vermont State University

Johnson VT (888) 398-8878 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (N), No. 146 Website: vermontstate.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@vermontstate.edu Public; founded 1828 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,502 applied, 2,858 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,011 full time, 937 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 2% international; 70% from in state; 47% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 9% Psychology, 7% Education Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

VIRGIN ISLANDS University of the Virgin Islands

St. Thomas VI (340) 693-1160 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 88 Website: www.uvi.edu Admissions email: admissions@uvi.edu Public; founded 1962 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 977 applied, 967 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 783-1030. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 37% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 4/30 Undergraduate student body: 1,071 full time, 498 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 68% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 5% white, 7% international; 87% from in state; 21% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 18% Business Administration and Management, General, 13% Biology/Biological

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VIRGINIA Averett University1

Danville VA (434) 791-4996 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 76 Website: www.averett.edu Admissions email: admit@averett.edu Private; founded 1859 Affiliation: Other Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $38,550; room/board: $14,530 Financial aid: (434) 791-5646

Bluefield University1

Bluefield VA (276) 326-4231 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: www.bluefield.edu Admissions email: admissions@bluefield.edu Private; founded 1922 Affiliation: Baptist Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (276) 326-4215

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater VA (800) 759-8328 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 167 Website: www.bridgewater.edu Admissions email: admissions@bridgewater.edu Private; founded 1880 Affiliation: Church of Brethren First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,938 applied, 3,612 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10201360. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 70% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,382 full time, 6 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 11% black, 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 4% international; 80% from in state; 80% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, 17% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Psychology, General, 6% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 6% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

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Sciences, General, 8% Accounting, 7% Criminal Justice/ Police Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $5,956 in state, $16,556 out of state; room/ board: $10,154 Financial aid: (340) 692-4192; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,239

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BEST COLLEGES Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,523; room/board: $15,296 Financial aid: (540) 828-5377; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,191

Christopher Newport University

Newport News VA (757) 594-7015 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 6 Website: www.cnu.edu Admissions email: admit@cnu.edu Public; founded 1960 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,341 applied, 6,316 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10601290. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,289 full time, 80 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 9% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 0% international; 93% from in state; 82% live on campus; 19% of students in fraternities, 21% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 14% Psychology, 14% Social Sciences, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,219 in state, $31,040 out of state; room/board: $12,756 Financial aid: (757) 594-7170; 38% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,988

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg VA (800) 368-2665 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 62 Website: www.emu.edu Admissions email: admiss@emu.edu Private; founded 1917 Affiliation: Mennonite Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,470 applied, 1,470 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 727 full time, 55 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 15% black, 16% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 51% white, 6% international; 66% from in state; 60% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Health Professions and Related Programs, 25% Business,

Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 7% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 5% Psychology, 4% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $45,650; room/board: $13,440 Financial aid: (540) 432-4137; 72% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $42,022

ECPI University1

Virginia Beach VA (866) 499-0336 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 117 Website: www.ecpi.edu/ Admissions email: request@ecpi.edu For-profit; founded 1966 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (888) 658-7597

Emory & Henry University

Emory VA (800) 848-5493 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 27 Website: www.emoryhenry.edu Admissions email: ehadmiss@emoryhenry.edu Private; founded 1836 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301240. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,043 full time, 40 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0 American Indian, 1 Asian, 12 black, 4 Hispanic, 4 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 68 white, 3 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,975; room/board: $14,648 Financial aid: (276) 944-6105; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,089

Ferrum College1

Ferrum VA (800) 868-9797 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 60 Website: www.ferrum.edu Admissions email: admissions@ferrum.edu Private; founded 1913 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

George Mason University Fairfax VA (703) 993-1000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 117

Website: www.gmu.edu Admissions email: admissions@gmu.edu Public; founded 1972 First-year admissions: 20242025: 25,233 applied, 22,074 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1160-1360. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 22,565 full time, 5,727 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 23% Asian, 13% black, 18% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 32% white, 5% international; 78% from in state; 21% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,316 in state, $39,212 out of state; room/board: $16,156 Financial aid: (703) 993-2353; 54% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,013

Hampden–Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney VA (434) 223-6120 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 107 Website: www.hsc.edu Admissions email: admission@hsc.edu Private; founded 1775 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,177 applied, 1,300 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301250. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 942 full time, 4 part time; 100% male, 0% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 7% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 98% live on campus; 27% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Social Sciences, 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% History, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $57,040; room/board: $17,434 Financial aid: (434) 223-6265; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $47,002

Hampton University

Hampton VA (757) 727-5328 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 273 Website: www.hamptonu.edu Admissions email: applicationstatus@hamptonu.edu Private; founded 1868 First-year admissions: 20242025: 17,885 applied, 11,133 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 846-1125. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 40% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 3,631 full time, 97 part time; 32% male, 68% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 97% black, 0% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 0% white, 2% international; 6% from in state; 74% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 7% Broadcast Journalism, 7% Psychology, General, 5% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3% Political Science and Government, General, 2% Social Work Expenses: 2025-2026: $31,512; room/board: $14,988 Financial aid: (757) 727-5635; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $3,896

Hollins University

Roanoke VA (800) 456-9595 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 135 Website: www.hollins.edu/ Admissions email: huadm@hollins.edu Private; founded 1842 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,827 applied, 1,921 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11061358. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 661 full time, 4 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 16% black, 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 6% international; N/A from in state; 81% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 0% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 0% English Language and Literature/Letters, 0% Natural Resources and Conservation, 0% Psychology, 0% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,910; room/board: $16,200 Financial aid: (540) 362-6332; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $40,205

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James Madison University

Harrisonburg VA (540) 568-5681 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 151 Website: www.jmu.edu Admissions email: admissions@jmu.edu Public; founded 1908 First-year admissions: 20242025: 38,426 applied, 27,480 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1170-1340. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 32% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 19,739 full time, 1,306 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 72% white, 1% international; 79% from in state; 10% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 8% Social Sciences, 7% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $14,250 in state, $31,596 out of state; room/board: $13,056 Financial aid: (540) 568-7820; 37% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,788

Liberty University

Lynchburg VA (800) 543-5317 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.liberty.edu Admissions email: admissions@liberty.edu Private; founded 1971 Affiliation: Evangelical Christian First-year admissions: 20242025: 24,944 applied, 24,687 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1060-1340. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 33,084 full time, 19,606 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 10% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 17% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 27% Theology and Religious Vocations, 14% Education, 13% Legal Professions and Studies, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $25,860; room/board: $14,050

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VIRGINIA Financial aid: (434) 582-2270; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,554

Longwood University

Farmville VA (434) 395-2060 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 16 Website: www.longwood.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@longwood.edu Public; founded 1839 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,391 applied, 4,864 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10301210. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 2,934 full time, 380 part time; 29% male, 71% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 10% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 2% international; 95% from in state; 79% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 19% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business Administration and Management, General, 9% Elementary Education and Teaching, 9% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 7% Psychology, General, 7% Speech Communication and Rhetoric Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,538 in state, $29,146 out of state; room/board: $17,970 Financial aid: (434) 395-2077; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,521

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton VA (540) 887-7019 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 384 Website: www.marybaldwin.edu Admissions email: admit@marybaldwin.edu Private; founded 1842 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,934 applied, 3,154 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 913 full time, 212 part time; 25% male, 75% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 25% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 3% international; N/A from in state; 69% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Psychology, 11% Liberal Arts and

Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 11% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,357; room/board: $11,797 Financial aid: (540) 887-7022

Marymount University

Arlington VA (703) 284-1500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 273 Website: www.marymount.edu Admissions email: admissions@marymount.edu Private; founded 1950 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,332 applied, 4,034 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 7% in top tenth, 29% in top quarter, 57% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,719 full time, 770 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 15% black, 30% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 25% white, 12% international; 46% from in state; 32% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 12% Information Technology, 11% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $42,186; room/board: $17,760 Financial aid: (703) 284-1530; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,564

Norfolk State University

Norfolk VA (757) 823-8396 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 59 Website: www.nsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@nsu.edu Public; founded 1935 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 11,247 applied, 9,871 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 820-1030. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 28% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 4,971 full time, 441 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 80% black, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 7% international; 72% from in state; 60% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Psychology, General, 13% Business/Commerce, General, 9% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 7% Health/Health Care

Administration/Management, 7% Social Work Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (757) 823-8381

Old Dominion University

Norfolk VA (757) 683-3685 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 293 Website: www.odu.edu Admissions email: admissions@odu.edu Public; founded 1930 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,100 applied, 13,645 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1100-1280. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 72% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 13,584 full time, 4,151 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 32% black, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 41% white, 1% international; 92% from in state; 28% live on campus; 5% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Psychology, General, 7% Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 5% Business Administration and Management, General, 5% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,320 in state, $33,885 out of state; room/board: $15,676 Financial aid: (757) 683-3683; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,153

Patrick Henry College

Purcellville VA (540) 441-8110 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 107 Website: www.phc.edu Admissions email: admissions@phc.edu Private; founded 2000 Affiliation: Interdenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 266 applied, 206 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1240-1420. High school rank: 82% in top tenth, 91% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 375 full time, 50 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 2% black, 6% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 0% international; 17% from in state; 88% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 38% Political Science and Government, General, 20%

Business/Managerial Economics, 15% Strategic Intelligence, 9% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 8% Journalism Expenses: 2025-2026: $28,420; room/board: $11,350 Financial aid: (540) 441-8142; 99% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,389

Radford University

Radford VA (540) 831-5371 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.radford.edu Admissions email: admissions@radford.edu Public; founded 1910 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 10,960 applied, 9,813 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 940-1160. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 28% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,518 full time, 643 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 14% black, 11% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 65% white, 1% international; 93% from in state; 46% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 14% Business/ Commerce, General, 7% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, General, 7% Psychology, General, 7% Visual and Performing Arts, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,952 in state, $26,266 out of state; room/board: $13,093 Financial aid: (540) 831-5408; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $18,461

Randolph College1

Lynchburg VA (800) 745-7692 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 156 Website: www.randolphcollege. edu/ Admissions email: admissions@randolphcollege.edu Private; founded 1891 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (434) 947-8128

Randolph-Macon College

Ashland VA (804) 752-7305 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: www.rmc.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@rmc.edu Private; founded 1830 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,242 applied, 2,808 accepted.

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Regent University

Virginia Beach VA (800) 373-5504 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 373 Website: www.regent.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@regent.edu Private; founded 1978 Affiliation: Undenominational First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,135 applied, 3,207 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 990-1250. High school rank: 6% in top tenth, 19% in top quarter, 51% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,698 full time, 2,346 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 26% black, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 43% white, 1% international; 36% from in state; 15% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 17% Psychology, 11% Theology and Religious Vocations, 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 7% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,740; room/board: $8,010 Financial aid: (757) 352-4385; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,205

Roanoke College Salem VA (540) 375-2270 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 126 Website: www.roanoke.edu

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Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1220. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/10, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 3/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,614 full time, 29 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 73% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 76% live on campus; 7% of students in fraternities, 11% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Social Sciences, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $50,950; room/board: $14,980 Financial aid: (804) 752-7259; 66% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,566

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BEST COLLEGES Admissions email: admissions@roanoke.edu Private; founded 1842 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10901300. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,742 full time, 51 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0 American Indian, 2 Asian, 6 black, 7 Hispanic, 4 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 77 white, 4 international Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $39,208; room/board: $15,828 Financial aid: (540) 375-2235; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,143

Shenandoah University

Winchester VA (800) 432-2266 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.su.edu Admissions email: Admit@su.edu Private; founded 1875 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,200 applied, 3,232 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 965-1207. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 73% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,038 full time, 578 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 61% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 76% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Health Professions and Related Programs, 19% Visual and Performing Arts, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,860; room/board: $13,120 Financial aid: (540) 665-4538; 67% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,801

Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar VA (800) 381-6142 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 164 Website: www.sbc.edu Admissions email: admissions@sbc.edu Private; founded 1901

First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,332 applied, 936 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10201350. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 11/1 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 11/15 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 441 full time, 0 part time; 0% male, 100% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 8% black, 6% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 71% white, 9% international; 47% from in state; 93% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 16% Psychology, General, 14% Business/ Commerce, General, 13% Creative Writing, 13% Engineering Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $27,680; room/board: $15,760 Financial aid: (434) 381-6156; 60% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $26,766

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg VA (434) 544-8300 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.lynchburg.edu Admissions email: admissions@lynchburg.edu Private; founded 1903 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,948 applied, 2,988 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 980-1240. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 35% in top quarter, 69% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,534 full time, 61 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 9% black, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 13% international; 76% from in state; 74% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 6% in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 14% Social Sciences, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,150; room/board: $14,110 Financial aid: (800) 426-8101; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,235

University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg VA (540) 654-2000 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 131 Website: www.umw.edu

Admissions email: admit@umw.edu Public; founded 1908 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,124 applied, 4,088 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11701370. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 77% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/10 Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,107 full time, 553 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 8% black, 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 3% international; 91% from in state; 57% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Social Sciences, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $15,304 in state, $28,810 out of state; room/board: $15,150 Financial aid: (540) 654-2468; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,220

University of Richmond

Univ. of Richmond VA (804) 289-8640 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 22 Website: www.richmond.edu Admissions email: admission@richmond.edu Private; founded 1830 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 16,152 applied, 3,585 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14101530. High school rank: 70% in top tenth, 89% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/20 Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 2,948 full time, 105 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 6% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 11% international; 20% from in state; 76% live on campus; 12% of students in fraternities, 17% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 6% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 6% Organizational Behavior Studies, 5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $67,840; room/board: $18,010 Financial aid: (804) 289-8438; 36% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $64,876

University of Virginia

Charlottesville VA (434) 982-3200 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 26 Website: www.virginia.edu Admissions email: undergradadmission@virginia.edu Public; founded 1819 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 58,951 applied, 9,909 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14101540. High school rank: 84% in top tenth, 97% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 17,112 full time, 773 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 20% Asian, 8% black, 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 5% international; 67% from in state; 41% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Computer Science, 8% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, 6% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 6% Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, 5% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Expenses: 2025-2026: $23,897 in state, $62,923 out of state; room/board: $16,416 Financial aid: (434) 982-6000; 29% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,121

University of Virginia’s College at Wise

Wise VA (276) 328-0102 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 167 Website: www.uvawise.edu Admissions email: admissions@uvawise.edu Public; founded 1954 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: N/A applied, N/A accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 915-1120. High school rank: 22% in top tenth, 43% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 2/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,193 full time, 931 part time; 38% male, 62% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 4% black, 0% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 34% white, 3% international; 78% from in state; 58% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Psychology, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 7% Education

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Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,211 in state, $28,009 out of state; room/board: $13,196 Financial aid: (276) 328-0139; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $21,836

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond VA (800) 841-3638 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 139 Website: www.vcu.edu Admissions email: ugrad@vcu.edu Public; founded 1838 First-year admissions: 20242025: 21,194 applied, 19,566 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1010-1270. High school rank: 17% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 18,674 full time, 2,536 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 0% American Indian, 14% Asian, 23% black, 12% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 39% white, 2% international; 91% from in state; 27% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 14% Visual and Performing Arts, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Psychology, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $17,240 in state, $39,714 out of state; room/board: $15,128 Financial aid: (804) 828-1550; 62% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $19,212

Virginia Military Institute

Lexington VA (800) 767-4207 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 65 Website: www.vmi.edu Admissions email: admissions@vmi.edu Public; founded 1839 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,066 applied, 1,472 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10501270. High school rank: 6% in top tenth, 28% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,527 full time, 0 part time; 86% male, 14% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 8% black, 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 2% international; 62% from in state; 100% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities

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Virginia State University

Petersburg VA (804) 524-5902 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 42 Website: www.vsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@vsu.edu Public; founded 1882 First-year admissions: 20242025: 11,712 applied, 10,384 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 840-1070. High school rank: 8% in top tenth, 24% in top quarter, 55% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 4,876 full time, 253 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 83% black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 2% white, 1% international; 71% from in state; 76% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 11% Psychology, General, 9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,418 in state, $22,604 out of state; room/board: $14,164 Financial aid: (804) 524-5990; 92% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,741

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg VA (540) 231-6267 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 51 Website: www.vt.edu Admissions email: admissions@vt.edu Public; founded 1872 First-year admissions: 20242025: 52,418 applied, 28,758 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1280-1450. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 30,092 full time, 870 part time; 57% male, 43% female; 0 American Indian, 13 Asian, 6 black, 10 Hispanic, 6 multiracial, 0 Pacific Islander, 58 white, 4 international Most popular majors: 22% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 21% Engineering, 8% Biological and Biomedical

Sciences, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $16,450 in state, $38,310 out of state; room/board: $16,046 Financial aid: (540) 231-5179; 41% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,947

Virginia Union University

Richmond VA (804) 257-5600 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.vuu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@vuu.edu Private; founded 1865 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,833 applied, 2,777 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 768-935. High school rank: 1% in top tenth, 10% in top quarter, 35% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,137 full time, 68 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 75% black, 1% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 1% white, 1% international; 71% from in state; 51% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: Information not available Expenses: 2025-2026: $19,630; room/board: $14,370 Financial aid: (804) 254-3973; 92% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,950

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach VA (757) 455-3208 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 178 Website: www.vwu.edu/ Admissions email: enrollment@vwu.edu Private; founded 1961 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,808 applied, 2,775 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11401350. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,227 full time, 522 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 2% American Indian, 3% Asian, 20% black, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 39% white, 3% international Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 8% Social Sciences

Expenses: 2025-2026: $38,780; room/board: $12,170 Financial aid: (757) 455-3401; 78% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $31,870

Washington and Lee University

Lexington VA (540) 458-8710 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 21 Website: www.wlu.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@wlu.edu Private; founded 1749 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,213 applied, 1,147 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14301540. High school rank: 77% in top tenth, 97% in top quarter, 100% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,886 full time, 0 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 68% white, 8% international; 19% from in state; 74% live on campus; 72% of students in fraternities, 72% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 20% Social Sciences, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $71,365; room/board: $19,605 Financial aid: (540) 458-8717; 53% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $74,419

William & Mary

Williamsburg VA (757) 221-4223 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 51 Website: www.wm.edu/ Admissions email: admission@wm.edu Public; founded 1693 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 17,798 applied, 6,064 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 14001530. High school rank: 74% in top tenth, 95% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/5 Undergraduate student body: 6,972 full time, 88 part time; 41% male, 59% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 5% black, 9% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 3% international; N/A from in state; 58% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Social Sciences, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Business,

Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 8% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $26,456 in state, $52,154 out of state; room/board: $16,601 Financial aid: (757) 221-2420; 34% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,058

WASHINGTON Bellevue College1

Bellevue WA (425) 564-1000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.bellevuecollege.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Bellingham Technical College1 Bellingham WA (360) 752-7000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.spokanefalls.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Cascadia College1

Bothell WA (425) 352-8000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.national.edu/ locations/campuses/austin/ Admissions email: admissions@cascadia.edu Public; founded 2000 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Central Washington University

Ellensburg WA (509) 963-1211 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 46 Website: www.cwu.edu Admissions email: admissions@cwu.edu Public; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,918 applied, 8,081 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 7,160 full time, 2,873 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 1% American Indian, 4% Asian, 5% black, 23% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander,

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Clark College1

Vancouver WA (360) 992-2000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.tacomacc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Clover Park Technical College1 Lakewood WA (253) 589-5800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.cptc.edu Admissions email: admissions@cptc.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Cornish College of the Arts1

Seattle WA (800) 726-2787 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.cornish.edu Admissions email: admission@cornish.edu Private; founded 1914 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (206) 726-5063

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Redmond WA (425) 629-5001 U.S. News ranking: Unranked Website: www.digipen.edu Admissions email: admissions@digipen.edu For-profit First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 503 applied, 338 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A

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56% white, 2% international; 93% from in state; 23% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Education, 11% Psychology, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 8% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,655 in state, $28,362 out of state; room/ board: $16,814 Financial aid: (509) 963-1611; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $14,545

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BEST COLLEGES Undergraduate student body: 921 full time, 95 part time; 67% male, 33% female; 0% American Indian, 12% Asian, 3% black, 10% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 54% white, 9% international; 67% from in state; N/A live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 46% Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, 32% Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, 13% Human Computer Interaction, 4% Music Technology, 3% Computer Software Engineering Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (425) 629-5002

Eastern Washington University1 Cheney WA (509) 359-2397 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 52 Website: www.ewu.edu Admissions email: admissions@ewu.edu Public; founded 1882 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (509) 359-2314

The Evergreen State College1

Olympia WA (360) 867-6170 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 67 Website: www.evergreen.edu Admissions email: admissions@evergreen.edu Public; founded 1967 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,264 in state, $31,905 out of state; room/ board: $14,589 Financial aid: (360) 867-6205

Gonzaga University

Spokane WA (800) 322-2584 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 102 Website: www.gonzaga.edu Admissions email: admissions@gonzaga.edu Private; founded 1887 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,759 applied, 7,155 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11901380. High school rank: 37% in top tenth, 67% in top quarter, 93% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 2/1 Undergraduate student body: 5,157 full time, 90 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 1% black, 14% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 62% white, 5% international; N/A from in state; 51% live on campus; 0% of students in

fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Social Sciences, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Psychology, 7% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $57,250; room/board: $16,630 Financial aid: (509) 313-6562; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $46,661

Grays Harbor College1

Aberdeen WA (360) 532-9020 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.yvcc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Green River College1

Auburn WA (253) 833-9111 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: uwc.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Heritage University1

Toppenish WA (509) 865-8500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 54 Website: www.heritage.edu Admissions email: admissions@heritage.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Highline College1

Des Moines WA (206) 878-3710 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.marianas.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Lake Washington Institute of Technology1

Kirkland WA (425) 739-8104 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.lwtech.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@lwtech.edu Public; founded 1949 Application deadline (fall): N/A

Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (425) 739-8106

Northwest University

Kirkland WA (425) 889-5231 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 52 Website: www.northwestu.edu Admissions email: admissions@northwestu.edu Private; founded 1934 Affiliation: Assemblies of God Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 657 applied, 532 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10401350. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 671 full time, 24 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 5% Asian, 6% black, 13% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 6% international; 77% from in state; 72% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 10% Psychology, General, 10% Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Expenses: 2024-2025: $36,036; room/board: $11,180 Financial aid: (425) 889-5336

Olympic College1

Bremerton WA (360) 792-6050 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.olympic.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma WA (800) 274-6758 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 28 Website: www.plu.edu/ Admissions email: admission@plu.edu Private; founded 1890 Affiliation: Lutheran Church in America First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,985 applied, 3,890 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10401260. High school rank: 43% in top tenth, 72% in top quarter, 95% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1

Undergraduate student body: 2,251 full time, 80 part time; 37% male, 63% female; 1% American Indian, 10% Asian, 5% black, 19% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander, 45% white, 4% international; 84% from in state; 43% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Communication Sciences and Disorders, General, 9% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 6% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 4% Psychology, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (253) 535-7161

Peninsula College1

Port Angeles WA (360) 452-9277 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.pencol.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Renton Technical College1

Renton WA (425) 235-2352 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: aupr.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Saint Martin’s University

Lacey WA (800) 368-8803 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 56 Website: www.stmartin.edu Admissions email: admissions@stmartin.edu Private; founded 1895 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,127 applied, 1,910 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-20. High school rank: 37% in top tenth, 59% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/14 Undergraduate student body: 1,095 full time, 72 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 11% Asian, 7% black, 24% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 4% Pacific Islander, 37% white, 2% international; 80% from in state; 39% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Health Professions and Related Programs, 11% Business,

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Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Education, 11% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,856; room/board: $15,152 Financial aid: (360) 688-2150; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $36,958

Seattle Central College1

Seattle WA (206) 934-5450 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.seattlecentral.edu/ Admissions email: Admissions.Central@ seattlecolleges.edu Public; founded 1966 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle WA (206) 281-2021 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 242 Website: spu.edu Admissions email: admissions@spu.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Free Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,884 applied, 2,405 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10901330. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 1/30 Application deadline (fall): 7/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,707 full time, 69 part time; 35% male, 65% female; 1% American Indian, 14% Asian, 9% black, 19% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 31% white, 7% international; 77% from in state; 48% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 15% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Psychology, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $44,367; room/board: $16,491 Financial aid: (206) 281-2061; 79% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $34,131

Seattle University

Seattle WA (206) 220-8040 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 151 Website: www.seattleu.edu Admissions email: admissions@seattleu.edu Private; founded 1891 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,468 applied, 6,514 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1200-

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WASHINGTON 1430. High school rank: 24% in top tenth, 56% in top quarter, 88% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 7/31 Undergraduate student body: 3,995 full time, 106 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 28% Asian, 7% black, 16% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 29% white, 7% international; 52% from in state; 55% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,965; room/board: $16,620 Financial aid: (206) 296-5852; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $53,081

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon WA (360) 416-7600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.pucpr.edu/arecibo Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

South Seattle College1

Seattle WA (206) 764-5300 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.southseattle.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Spokane Community College1 Spokane WA (509) 533-7000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.cunisanjuan.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Spokane Falls Community College1

Spokane WA (509) 533-3500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.psm.edu

Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Tacoma Community College1

Tacoma WA (253) 566-5000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.edpuniversity.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma WA (253) 879-3211 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 96 Website: www.pugetsound.edu/ Admissions email: admission@pugetsound.edu Private; founded 1888 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,239 applied, 3,785 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 11701380. High school rank: 36% in top tenth, 62% in top quarter, 87% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31 Undergraduate student body: 1,575 full time, 19 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 3% black, 11% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 0% international; 29% from in state; 70% live on campus; 22% of students in fraternities, 14% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Social Sciences, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Psychology, 8% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $65,886; room/board: $16,450 Financial aid: (253) 879-3214; 55% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $53,518

University of Washington

Seattle WA (206) 543-9686 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 42 Website: www.washington.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public; founded 1861 First-year admissions: 20242025: 69,103 applied, 27,056 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A

Application deadline (fall): 11/15 Undergraduate student body: 30,254 full time, 2,245 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 27% Asian, 4% black, 10% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 33% white, 12% international; N/A from in state; 24% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 11% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Social Sciences, 9% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Engineering Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,406 in state, $44,640 out of state; room/board: $18,405 Financial aid: (206) 543-6101; 38% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $23,011

University of Washington Bothell

Bothell WA (425) 352-5000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 6 Website: www.uwb.edu Admissions email: uwbinfo@uw.edu Public; founded 1990 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,172 applied, 4,686 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10901390. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 4,726 full time, 734 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 35% Asian, 11% black, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 28% white, 3% international; N/A from in state; 11% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 19% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 13% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Engineering, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,472 in state, $44,706 out of state; room/board: $17,538 Financial aid: (206) 543-6101; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,818

University of Washington Tacoma

Tacoma WA (253) 692-4742 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 7 Website: www.tacoma.uw.edu/ Admissions email: uwtinfo@uw.edu Public; founded 1990 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,068 applied, 3,357 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 3,711 full time, 452 part time; 53% male, 47% female; 1% American Indian, 22% Asian, 12% black, 16% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 33% white, 2% international; N/A from in state; 6% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 18% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Psychology, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 8% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,577 in state, $44,811 out of state; room/board: $16,371 Financial aid: (206) 543-6101; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $20,300

Walla Walla University

College Place WA (509) 527-2608 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 46 Website: www.wallawalla.edu Admissions email: admissions@wallawalla.edu Private; founded 1892 Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,850 applied, 989 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 995-1263. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,223 full time, 75 part time; 51% male, 49% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 3% black, 21% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 44% white, 17% international; 41% from in state; 74% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Engineering, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,757; room/board: $10,479 Financial aid: (509) 527-2815; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,991

Washington State University Pullman WA (888) 468-6978 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 192 Website: www.wsu.edu Admissions email: admissions@wsu.edu Public; founded 1890

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Wenatchee Valley College1

Wenatchee WA (509) 682-6800 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.cascadia.edu Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Western Washington University

Bellingham WA (360) 650-3440 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 23 Website: www.wwu.edu Admissions email: admissions@wwu.edu Public; founded 1893 First-year admissions: 20242025: 14,115 applied, 13,162 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1110-1320. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/31 Undergraduate student body: 12,420 full time, 1,332 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 1% American Indian, 6% Asian, 2% black, 11% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 69% white, 1% international; 87% from in state; 30% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 8% Psychology, 7% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,942 in

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First-year admissions: 20242025: 25,462 applied, 22,060 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 19,015 full time, 2,440 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 3% black, 19% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 2% international; 85% from in state; 26% live on campus; 18% of students in fraternities, 18% in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Social Sciences, 10% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Engineering, 10% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $13,888 in state, $30,994 out of state; room/board: $14,428 Financial aid: (509) 335-9711; 56% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $17,261

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BEST COLLEGES state, $29,109 out of state; room/ board: $15,832 Financial aid: (360) 650-3470; 43% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $24,353

Whatcom Community College1 Bellingham WA (360) 383-3000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: www.marlboro.edu/ academics/graduate Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Whitman College2

Walla Walla WA (509) 527-5176 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 58 Website: www.whitman.edu Admissions email: admission@whitman.edu Private; founded 1883 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,243 applied, 2,762 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 13101480. High school rank: 52% in top tenth, 76% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/15 Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 1,504 full time, 51 part time Most popular majors: 13% Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 11% Biology/ Biological Sciences, General, 8% Economics, General, 6% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 5% Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Expenses: 2025-2026: $66,610; room/board: $15,492 Financial aid: (509) 527-5178; 58% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $58,880

Whitworth University

Spokane WA (509) 777-4786 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (W), No. 15 Website: www.whitworth.edu Admissions email: admissions@whitworth.edu Private; founded 1890 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,197 applied, 3,768 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 10901330. High school rank: 28% in top tenth, 61% in top quarter, 90% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/15, notification date: 12/6 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,830 full time, 28 part time; 45% male, 55% female; 1%

American Indian, 4% Asian, 2% black, 13% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 63% white, 5% international; 77% from in state; 53% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Elementary Education and Teaching, 10% Health and Wellness, General, 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 8% Psychology, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $55,450; room/board: $14,300 Financial aid: (509) 777-3215; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $50,901

Yakima Valley College1

Yakima WA (509) 574-4600 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (W), unranked Website: usfsm.edu/ Admissions email: N/A Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

WEST VIRGINIA Appalachian Bible College1

Bradley WV (304) 877-6428 Website: www.abc.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@abc.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 877-6428

Bethany College1

Bethany WV (304) 829-7611 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, second tier Website: www.bethanywv.edu Admissions email: enrollment@bethanywv.edu Private; founded 1840 Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 829-7601

Bluefield State University1

Bluefield WV (304) 327-4065 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 50 Website: bluefieldstate.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@bluefieldstate.edu Public; founded 1895 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 327-4426

Concord University

Athens WV (304) 384-5249 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 90 Website: www.concord.edu Admissions email: admissions@concord.edu Public; founded 1872 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,582 applied, 2,390 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 830-1090. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 36% in top quarter, 64% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,452 full time, 157 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 10% black, 0% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 4% international; 22% from in state; 46% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 14% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Education, 8% Public Administration and Social Service Professions, 6% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,856 in state, $22,192 out of state; room/board: $12,046 Financial aid: (304) 384-6069; 76% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,947

Davis and Elkins College1

Elkins WV (304) 637-1230 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 27 Website: www.dewv.edu/ Admissions email: admission@dewv.edu Private; founded 1904 Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 637-1366

Fairmont State University

Fairmont WV (304) 367-4010 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 85 Website: www.fairmontstate.edu Admissions email: admissions@fairmontstate.edu Public; founded 1865 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,955 applied, 1,928 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 860-1090. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 2,286 full time, 802 part time;

42% male, 58% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 6% black, 0% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 86% white, 1% international; 89% from in state; 30% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 13% Business Administration and Management, General, 11% Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching, 10% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 8% Education, General, 8% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 367-4826

Glenville State University1

Glenville WV (304) 462-4128 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 59 Website: www.glenville.edu Admissions email: admissions@glenville.edu Public; founded 1872 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,578 in state, $11,354 out of state; room/ board: $11,726 Financial aid: (304) 462-6171

Marshall University

Huntington WV (800) 642-3499 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 318 Website: www.marshall.edu Admissions email: admissions@marshall.edu Public; founded 1837 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,817 applied, 6,525 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 910-1150. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 46% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/23 Undergraduate student body: 6,888 full time, 2,258 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 5% black, 3% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 82% white, 1% international; 83% from in state; 23% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Health Professions and Related Programs, 17% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 8% Education, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,388 in state, $20,390 out of state; room/ board: $12,292 Financial aid: (304) 696-3162; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,884

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Salem University1

Salem WV (844) 462-9128 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), second tier Website: www.salemu.edu Admissions email: admissions@salemu.edu For-profit; founded 1889 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Shepherd University1 Shepherdstown WV (304) 876-5212 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 82 Website: www.shepherd.edu Admissions email: admission@shepherd.edu Public; founded 1871 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 876-5470

University of Charleston1

Charleston WV (800) 995-4682 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., second tier Website: www.ucwv.edu Admissions email: admissions@ucwv.edu Private; founded 1888 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 357-4944

West Liberty University1

West Liberty WV (304) 336-8076 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 54 Website: www.westliberty.edu Admissions email: admissions@westliberty.edu Public; founded 1837 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 336-8016

West Virginia State University1

Institute WV (304) 766-4345 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 107 Website: www.wvstateu.edu Admissions email: admissions@wvstateu.edu Public; founded 1891 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 204-4361

West Virginia University Morgantown WV (304) 442-3146 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 222

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WISCONSIN Website: www.wvu.edu Admissions email: go2wvu@mail.wvu.edu Public; founded 1867 First-year admissions: 20242025: 23,895 applied, 17,421 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 1000-1210. High school rank: 21% in top tenth, 45% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 16,887 full time, 1,319 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 5% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 82% white, 1% international; 47% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 5% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 4% Exercise Physiology, 4% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, 4% Mechanical Engineering, 4% Psychology, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 293-8571

West Virginia University Institute of Technology1 Beckley WV (304) 442-3146 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 46 Website: www.wvutech.edu Admissions email: tech-admissions@mail.wvu.edu Public; founded 1895 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 293-8571

West Virginia University– Parkersburg1

Parkersburg WV (304) 424-8000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), unranked Website: www.wvup.edu Admissions email: info@mail.wvup.edu Public Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon WV (800) 722-9933 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (S), No. 27 Website: www.wvwc.edu Admissions email: admissions@wvwc.edu Private; founded 1890 Affiliation: United Methodist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,397 applied, 1,304 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 892-1160. High school rank: 18% in top

tenth, 42% in top quarter, 80% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/15 Undergraduate student body: 949 full time, 22 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 13% black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 9% international; 60% from in state; 78% live on campus; 33% of students in fraternities, 33% in sororities Most popular majors: 20% Health Professions and Related Programs, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 8% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $34,416; room/board: $13,306 Financial aid: (304) 473-8080; 75% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $39,367

Wheeling University

Wheeling WV (304) 243-2359 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (S), No. 110 Website: www.wheeling.edu Admissions email: admiss@wheeling.edu Private; founded 1954 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 949 applied, 796 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 850-1050. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 582 full time, 37 part time; 58% male, 42% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 22% black, 5% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 1% Pacific Islander, 49% white, 20% international; 19% from in state; N/A live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 34% Business Administration and Management, General, 17% Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 11% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 9% Education, General, 7% Psychology, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (304) 243-2304

WISCONSIN Alverno College

Milwaukee WI (414) 382-6100 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 84 Website: www.alverno.edu Admissions email: admissions@alverno.edu Private; founded 1887 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 624 applied, 535 accepted.

Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 16-22. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 523 full time, 143 part time; 2% male, 98% female; 1% American Indian, 5% Asian, 19% black, 42% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 27% white, 0% international; 90% from in state; 18% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 18% Education, 17% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 8% Social Work, 6% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,112; room/board: $11,150 Financial aid: (414) 382-6040; 93% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $29,907

Bellin College1

Green Bay WI (920) 433-3560 Website: www.bellincollege.edu/ Admissions email: admissio@bcon.edu Private Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Beloit College

Beloit WI (608) 363-2500 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 92 Website: www.beloit.edu Admissions email: admissions@beloit.edu Private; founded 1846 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,853 applied, 2,429 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: 12001430. High school rank: 26% in top tenth, 53% in top quarter, 81% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 12/1, notification date: 1/1 Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 954 full time, 50 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% black, 18% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 53% white, 13% international; 76% from in state; 86% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Social Sciences, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Physical Sciences, 8% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 6% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $62,586; room/board: $12,108 Financial aid: (608) 363-2696; 65% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $58,651

Carroll University

Waukesha WI (262) 524-7220 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 32 Website: www.carrollu.edu/ Admissions email: admission@carrollu.edu Private; founded 1846 Affiliation: Presbyterian First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,164 applied, 4,120 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-27. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,444 full time, 137 part time; 33% male, 67% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 4% black, 14% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 4% international; 70% from in state; 60% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Health Professions and Related Programs, 16% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 9% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $40,680; room/board: $12,630 Financial aid: (262) 524-7474; 83% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $30,635

Carthage College

Kenosha WI (262) 551-6000 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 46 Website: www.carthage.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@carthage.edu Private; founded 1847 Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,690 applied, 6,698 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 19-26. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,641 full time, 28 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 5% black, 18% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 64% white, 2% international; 36% from in state; 69% live on campus; 11% of students in fraternities, 16% in sororities Most popular majors: 27% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Education, 10% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Social Sciences, 7% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $41,000; room/board: $13,950 Financial aid: (262) 551-6002; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $27,899

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Mequon WI (877) 437-2291 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 329 Website: www.cuw.edu Admissions email: admissions@cuw.edu Private; founded 1881 Affiliation: Lutheran Church Missouri Synod First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,944 applied, 3,084 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,840 full time, 561 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 10% black, 8% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 70% white, 3% international; 32% from in state; 53% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 31% Health Professions and Related Programs, 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 9% Education, 5% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (262) 243-2025

Edgewood University1

Madison WI (608) 663-2294 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.edgewood.edu Admissions email: admissions@edgewood.edu Private; founded 1927 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (608) 663-4300

Herzing University1

Madison WI (800) 596-0724 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), second tier Website: www.herzing.edu/ Admissions email: info@msn.herzing.edu Private; founded 1965 Affiliation: Other Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

Lakeland University1

Plymouth WI (920) 565-1226 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 112 Website: www.lakeland.edu Admissions email: admissions@lakeland.edu Private; founded 1862 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

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BEST COLLEGES Lawrence University

Appleton WI (800) 227-0982 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 65 Website: www.lawrence.edu Admissions email: admissions@lawrence.edu Private; founded 1847 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,270 applied, 2,091 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-31. High school rank: 34% in top tenth, 58% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 12/1 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 1,392 full time, 25 part time; 48% male, 52% female; 0% American Indian, 4% Asian, 5% black, 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 60% white, 11% international; 29% from in state; 94% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Visual and Performing Arts, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 11% Social Sciences, 8% Psychology, 7% Physical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $58,794; room/board: $12,972 Financial aid: (920) 832-6583; 64% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $50,883

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown WI (920) 206-2327 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 120 Website: www.mbu.edu Admissions email: admissions@mbu.edu Private; founded 1968 Affiliation: Baptist First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 274 applied, 197 accepted. Either SAT or ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-28. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 74% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 441 full time, 294 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% black, 8% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 1% international; 34% from in state; 64% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Education, 19% Theology and Religious Vocations, 14% Health Professions and Related Programs, 13% Multi/ Interdisciplinary Studies, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $22,600; room/board: $9,800 Financial aid: (920) 206-2318; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $11,411

Marian University1

Fond du Lac WI (920) 923-7650 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 110 Website: www.marianuniversity.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@marianuniversity.edu Private; founded 1936 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: 2024-2025: $34,650; room/board: $9,849 Financial aid: (920) 923-7614

Marquette University

Milwaukee WI (414) 288-7302 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 88 Website: www.marquette.edu Admissions email: N/A Private; founded 1881 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 20242025: 18,701 applied, 15,212 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 26-31. High school rank: 32% in top tenth, 68% in top quarter, 94% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/10 Undergraduate student body: 7,599 full time, 446 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 5% black, 16% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 66% white, 1% international; N/A from in state; 57% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 24% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Engineering, 10% Social Sciences, 9% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,270; room/board: $16,900 Financial aid: (414) 288-4000; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,601

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design1

Milwaukee WI (414) 291-8070 U.S. News ranking: Arts, unranked Website: www.miad.edu Admissions email: admissions@miad.edu Private; founded 1974 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (414) 847-3270

Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee WI (800) 332-6763 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 2 Website: www.msoe.edu

Admissions email: explore@msoe.edu Private; founded 1903 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,338 applied, 3,954 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 25-31. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,595 full time, 109 part time; 71% male, 29% female; 0% American Indian, 6% Asian, 3% black, 11% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 67% white, 5% international; 58% from in state; 50% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 19% Mechanical Engineering, 16% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 10% Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 9% Computer Science, 7% Civil Engineering, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $52,228; room/board: $14,474 Financial aid: (414) 277-7223; 71% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $41,520

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee WI (414) 930-3024 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 59 Website: mtmary.edu Admissions email: mmu-admiss@mtmary.edu Private; founded 1913 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,322 applied, 824 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-21. High school rank: 18% in top tenth, 39% in top quarter, 78% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 604 full time, 144 part time; 4% male, 96% female; 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 24% black, 36% Hispanic, 1% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 28% white, 1% international; 90% from in state; 29% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 22% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 10% Psychology, 9% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 8% Architecture and Related Services Expenses: 2025-2026: $36,490; room/board: $10,720 Financial aid: (414) 930-3431; 92% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,624

Ripon College

Website: www.ripon.edu Admissions email: adminfo@ripon.edu Private; founded 1851 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,958 applied, 1,564 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-26. High school rank: 11% in top tenth, 30% in top quarter, 61% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 682 full time, 14 part time; 54% male, 46% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 11% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 79% white, 2% international; 68% from in state; 95% live on campus; 17% of students in fraternities, 19% in sororities Most popular majors: 9% Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, 7% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 7% Psychology, General, 5% Business/Commerce, General, 5% Political Science and Government, Other Expenses: 2025-2026: $53,250; room/board: $11,100 Financial aid: (920) 748-8101; 81% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $45,039

St. Norbert College

De Pere WI (920) 403-3005 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 111 Website: www.snc.edu/ Admissions email: admit@snc.edu Private; founded 1898 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 3,304 applied, 2,833 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: 30% in top tenth, 67% in top quarter, 92% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,641 full time, 279 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% black, 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 2% international; 73% from in state; 87% live on campus; 16% of students in fraternities, 10% in sororities Most popular majors: 30% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 15% Education, 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Social Sciences, 8% Psychology Expenses: 2025-2026: $46,696; room/board: $14,248 Financial aid: (920) 403-3071; 61% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $35,014

Ripon WI (920) 748-8709 U.S. News ranking: Nat. Lib. Arts, No. 143

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University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Eau Claire WI (715) 836-5415 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 25 Website: www.uwec.edu Admissions email: admissions@uwec.edu Public; founded 1916 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,029 applied, 7,065 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-28. High school rank: 19% in top tenth, 47% in top quarter, 83% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 8,118 full time, 646 part time; 40% male, 60% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 1% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 85% white, 2% international; 65% from in state; 29% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Education, 7% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 7% Psychology Expenses: 2024-2025: $9,782 in state, $19,368 out of state; room/ board: $9,651 Financial aid: (715) 836-3000; 39% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,246

University of Wisconsin–Green Bay1

Green Bay WI (920) 465-2111 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 74 Website: www.uwgb.edu Admissions email: uwgb@uwgb.edu Public; founded 1965 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (920) 465-2111

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse

La Crosse WI (608) 785-8939 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 14 Website: www.uwlax.edu Admissions email: admissions@uwlax.edu Public; founded 1909 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,646 applied, 5,398 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 24-28. High school rank: 20% in top tenth, 53% in top quarter, 91% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling

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WISCONSIN Undergraduate student body: 8,997 full time, 516 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% black, 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 88% white, 1% international; 82% from in state; 35% live on campus; 1% of students in fraternities, 1% in sororities Most popular majors: 28% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 10% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, 10% Psychology, 8% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $10,240 in state, $19,687 out of state; room/board: $7,884 Financial aid: (608) 785-8604; 29% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,514

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Madison WI (608) 262-3961 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 36 Website: www.wisc.edu Admissions email: onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu Public; founded 1848 First-year admissions: 20242025: 65,933 applied, 29,784 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 29-33. High school rank: 54% in top tenth, 87% in top quarter, 99% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: 11/1, notification date: 1/31 Application deadline (fall): 1/15 Undergraduate student body: 35,504 full time, 3,573 part time; 47% male, 53% female; 0% American Indian, 11% Asian, 2% black, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 59% white, 10% international; 54% from in state; 25% live on campus; 9% of students in fraternities, 8% in sororities Most popular majors: 10% Computer and Information Sciences, General, 7% Economics, General, 5% Psychology, General, 4% Finance, General Expenses: 2025-2026: $12,166 in state, $44,191 out of state; room/board: $14,520 Financial aid: (608) 262-3060; 31% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $25,909

University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee

Milwaukee WI (414) 229-2222 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 301 Website: www.uwm.edu Admissions email: undergraduateadmissions@ uwm.edu Public; founded 1956 First-year admissions: 20242025: 15,059 applied, 14,624 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: N/A

Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 14,959 full time, 3,708 part time; 44% male, 56% female; 0% American Indian, 7% Asian, 10% black, 17% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 57% white, 2% international; 89% from in state; 19% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Health Professions and Related Programs, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 8% Psychology, 7% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Expenses: N/A Financial aid: N/A

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh2

Oshkosh WI (920) 424-3164 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 352 Website: www.uwosh.edu Admissions email: admissions@uwosh.edu Public; founded 1871 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 7,709 applied, 6,666 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 5,990 full time, 6,004 part time Most popular majors: 17% Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse, 7% Elementary Education and Teaching, 4% Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4% Finance, General, 4% Psychology, General Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (920) 424-3377

University of Wisconsin–Parkside

Kenosha WI (262) 595-2355 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 118 Website: www.uwp.edu Admissions email: admissions@uwp.edu Public; founded 1968 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,048 applied, 1,997 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 17-23. High school rank: 13% in top tenth, 27% in top quarter, 63% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 2,313 full time, 893 part time; 55% male, 45% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 9% black, 21% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 58% white, 2% international;

83% from in state; 22% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 25% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 12% Psychology, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs, 7% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 6% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,270 in state, $17,429 out of state; room/ board: $9,341 Financial aid: (262) 595-2574; 59% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $10,178

University of Wisconsin–Platteville

Platteville WI (609) 342-1125 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 49 Website: www.uwplatt.edu Admissions email: admit@uwplatt.edu Public; founded 1866 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 4,922 applied, 4,403 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 21-28. High school rank: 15% in top tenth, 40% in top quarter, 75% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/30 Undergraduate student body: 5,358 full time, 681 part time; 62% male, 38% female; 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 88% white, 1% international; 77% from in state; 50% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Engineering, 19% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 14% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 6% Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, 6% Education Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (608) 342-1836

University of Wisconsin–River Falls1

River Falls WI (715) 425-3500 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 54 Website: www.uwrf.edu Admissions email: admissions@uwrf.edu Public; founded 1874 Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: N/A full time, N/A part time Expenses: N/A Financial aid: (715) 425-3141

University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Stevens Point WI (715) 346-2441

U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 54 Website: www.uwsp.edu Admissions email: admiss@uwsp.edu Public; founded 1894 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 8,737 applied, 7,896 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-26. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 31% in top quarter, 66% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): N/A Undergraduate student body: 6,640 full time, 916 part time; 43% male, 57% female; 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 1% black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 85% white, 0% international; 89% from in state; 46% live on campus; 2% of students in fraternities, 4% in sororities Most popular majors: 18% Education, 16% Natural Resources and Conservation, 12% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Health Professions and Related Programs, 6% Visual and Performing Arts Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,500 in state, $18,700 out of state; room/ board: $8,875 Financial aid: (715) 346-4771; 50% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,675

University of Wisconsin–Stout

Menomonie WI (715) 232-1232 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 84 Website: www.uwstout.edu Admissions email: admissions@uwstout.edu Public; founded 1891 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 5,586 applied, 4,886 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 20-27. High school rank: 12% in top tenth, 33% in top quarter, 65% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 9/1 Undergraduate student body: 4,914 full time, 1,206 part time; 57% male, 43% female; 0% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 83% white, 3% international; 36% from in state; 46% live on campus; 3% of students in fraternities, 2% in sororities Most popular majors: 23% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Visual and Performing Arts, 13% Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 10% Engineering, 9% Education Expenses: 2025-2026: $11,196 in state, $20,188 out of state; room/board: $9,312 Financial aid: (715) 232-1363; 44% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $13,511

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Superior WI (715) 394-8230 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 135 Website: www.uwsuper.edu Admissions email: admissions@uwsuper.edu Public; founded 1893 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 2,304 applied, 1,796 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: 14% in top tenth, 29% in top quarter, 58% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/1 Undergraduate student body: 1,430 full time, 597 part time; 36% male, 64% female; 4% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% black, 4% Hispanic, 0% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 77% white, 11% international; N/A from in state; 31% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 17% Elementary Education and Teaching, 13% Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, 8% Business Administration and Management, General, 7% Psychology, General, 6% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2024-2025: $8,814 in state, $16,728 out of state; room/ board: $7,476 Financial aid: (715) 394-8200; 52% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,573

University of Wisconsin– Whitewater

Whitewater WI (262) 472-1440 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 31 Website: www.uww.edu Admissions email: uwwadmit@uww.edu Public; founded 1868 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 9,320 applied, 8,731 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 18-24. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 8,484 full time, 1,605 part time; 50% male, 50% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 10% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 78% white, 0% international; N/A from in state; 44% live on campus; 4% of students in fraternities, 3% in sororities Most popular majors: 39% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 13% Education, 6% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 6% Psychology, 6% Social Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $9,046 in state, $19,147 out of state; room/ board: $8,418

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Viterbo University

La Crosse WI (608) 796-3010 U.S. News ranking: Reg. U. (Mid. W), No. 61 Website: www.viterbo.edu/ Admissions email: admission@viterbo.edu Private; founded 1890 Affiliation: Roman Catholic First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,734 applied, 1,256 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 22-26. High school rank: 16% in top tenth, 41% in top quarter, 76% in top half Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 1,051 full time, 236 part time; 28% male, 72% female; 0%

WYOMING American Indian, 2% Asian, 3% black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 80% white, 2% international; 73% from in state; 45% live on campus; N/A of students in fraternities, N/A in sororities Most popular majors: 43% Health Professions and Related Programs, 15% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 11% Education, 9% Visual and Performing Arts, 4% Biological and Biomedical Sciences Expenses: 2025-2026: $35,930; room/board: $12,080 Financial aid: (608) 796-3900; 69% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $32,308

Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee WI (414) 443-8811 U.S. News ranking: Reg. Coll. (Mid. W), No. 19 Website: www.wlc.edu/

Admissions email: admissions@wlc.edu Private; founded 1973 Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 1,575 applied, 1,231 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. ACT 25/75 percentile: 23-29. High school rank: N/A Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): rolling Undergraduate student body: 929 full time, 28 part time; 49% male, 51% female; 0% American Indian, 2% Asian, 5% black, 10% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 76% white, 1% international; 72% from in state; 65% live on campus; 0% of students in fraternities, 0% in sororities Most popular majors: 26% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 16% Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 12% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness

Studies, 8% Education, 7% Health Professions and Related Programs Expenses: 2025-2026: $37,360; room/board: $12,600 Financial aid: (414) 443-8842; 77% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $28,958

WYOMING University of Wyoming

Laramie WY (307) 766-5160 U.S. News ranking: Nat. U., No. 222 Website: www.uwyo.edu/ Admissions email: admissions@uwyo.edu Public; founded 1886 First-year admissions: 2024-2025: 6,217 applied, 6,023 accepted. Neither SAT nor ACT required. SAT 25/75 percentile: N/A. High school rank: 23% in top tenth, 48% in top quarter, 80% in top half

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Early decision deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Early action deadline: N/A, notification date: N/A Application deadline (fall): 8/10 Undergraduate student body: 6,738 full time, 1,307 part time; 46% male, 54% female; 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 0% Pacific Islander, 75% white, 2% international; 71% from in state; 25% live on campus; 6% of students in fraternities, 5% in sororities Most popular majors: 8% Psychology, General, 7% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 4% Elementary Education and Teaching, 3% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, 3% Kinesiology and Exercise Science Expenses: 2025-2026: $8,245 in state, $24,865 out of state; room/ board: $13,860 Financial aid: (307) 766-2116; 46% of undergrads determined to have financial need; average aid package $12,129

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A Abilene Christian University, TX 26, 48, 113, D-123 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, GA 72, D-27 Academy of Art University, CA 69, 128, D-7 Adams State University, CO 68, D-16 Adelphi University, NY 46, 85, D-78 Adrian College, MI 73, 127, 128, D-60 AdventHealth University, FL D-21 Agnes Scott College, GA 26, 27, 54, 87, 126, D-27 Alabama A&M University, AL 63, 76, 128, D-3 Alabama State University, AL 51, 77, 128, D-3 Alaska Pacific University, AK 75, D-5 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, NY D-78 Albany State University, GA 63, 77, 88, D-27 Albertus Magnus College, CT 59, 88, 128, D-18 Albion College, MI 55, 87, 128, D-60 Albizu University, PR D-113 Albizu University–Miami, FL D-21 Albright College, PA 56, 87, D-104 Alcorn State University, MS 62, 76, 88, D-67 Alfred State College– SUNY, NY 70, 129, D-78 Alfred University, NY 58, 88, D-78 Alice Lloyd College, KY 72, 127, D-46 Allegheny College, PA 27, 54, 87, D-104 Allen College, IA D-42 Allen University, SC 56, 77, 128, D-115 Alliant International University, CA D-7 Alma College, MI 73, 89, 128, D-60 Alvernia University, PA 50, 128, D-104 Alverno College, WI 65, 88, 128, D-139 American International College, MA 51, 128, D-55 American University, DC 26, 44, 78, 83, D-21 Amherst College, MA 26, 27, 52, 82, 87, 126, 129, D-55 Anderson University, IN 65, 128, D-38 Anderson University, SC 60, 113, D-115 Andrews University, MI 47, D-61 Angelo State University, TX 67, D-123 Anna Maria College, MA 60, 88, D-55 Antelope Valley College, CA D-7 Antioch College, OH 56, D-95 Appalachian Bible College, WV D-138 Appalachian State University, NC 26, 60, 69, 79, 88, D-90 Aquinas College, MI 55, 87, D-61 Arcadia University, PA 26, 58, D-104 Arizona Christian University, AZ 75, D-5 Arizona State University, AZ 26, 45, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, D-5 Arkansas Baptist College, AR 73, 77, D-6 Arkansas State University, AR 50, 79, 85, D-6 Arkansas Tech University, AR 62, D-6 Art Academy of Cincinnati, OH D-95 ArtCenter College of Design, CA 67, 89, 128, D-7 Asbury University, KY 60, 127, D-46 Ashland University, OH 64, D-95 Assumption University, MA 58, D-55

Atlanta Metropolitan State College, GA D-27 Auburn University, AL 44, 78, 81, 82, 84, D-3 Auburn University at Montgomery, AL 62, 85, D-3 Augsburg University, MN 64, 88, D-64 Augustana College, IL 54, 113, D-32 Augustana University, SD 64, 85, 113, 127, D-118 Augusta University, GA 47, 84, D-27 Aurora University, IL 48, 86, D-32 Austin College, TX 54, 87, 126, D-123 Austin Peay State University, TN 62, D-119 Ave Maria University, FL 56, D-22 Averett University, VA 62, D-131 Avila University, MO 66, 88, D-68 Azusa Pacific University, CA 48, 85, D-8

B Babson College, MA 78, 79, D-55 Baker College, MI 66, D-61 Bakersfield College, CA D-8 Baker University, KS 50, D-44 Baldwin Wallace University, OH 64, 88, 113, 128, D-95 Ball State University, IN 46, 79, 83, 85, D-38 Baptist Bible College, MO D-68 Baptist Health Sciences University, TN D-119 Baptist University of Florida, FL 72, 127, D-22 Barclay College, KS 74, 128, D-44 Bard College, NY 54, 87, D-78 Barnard College, NY 52, 83, 87, 129, D-78 Barry University, FL 51, 85, 128, D-22 Barton College, NC 71, 127, D-90 Bates College, ME 26, 27, 52, 126, 129, D-51 Bayamon Central University, PR 63, D-113 Baylor University, TX 26, 44, 78, 82, 84, D-123 Bay Path University, MA 59, 88, D-55 Beacon College, FL 71, D-22 Belhaven University, MS 51, 86, D-67 Bellarmine University, KY 48, D-46 Bellevue College, WA D-135 Bellevue University, NE 66, D-72 Bellin College, WI D-139 Bellingham Technical College, WA D-135 Belmont Abbey College, NC 71, D-90 Belmont University, TN 46, 79, 85, 113, D-119 Beloit College, WI 26, 54, 87, D-139 Bemidji State University, MN 65, D-64 Benedict College, SC 72, 77, 128, D-115 Benedictine College, KS 73, D-44 Benedictine University, IL 65, 88, D-32 Bennett College, NC 56, 77, 128, D-90 Bennington College, VT 55, D-130 Bentley University, MA 26, 57, 78, 127, D-55 Berea College, KY 26, 52, 87, 126, 129, D-47 Berkeley College, NJ 60, D-75 Berkeley College, NY 71, 89, 128, D-79 Berklee College of Music, MA 58, D-55 Berry College, GA 26, 60, 127, D-27

Bethany College, KS 74, 89, D-45 Bethany College, WV 56, D-138 Bethany Lutheran College, MN 55, 87, 113, D-64 Bethel College, KS 73, D-45 Bethel University, IN 65, 88, D-38 Bethel University, MN 47, 85, D-64 Bethel University, TN 63, D-120 Bethune-Cookman University, FL 56, 77, 87, 128, D-22 Binghamton University–SUNY, NY 44, 78, 82, 84, 87, 126, D-79 Biola University, CA 47, D-8 Bismarck State College, ND 73, 75, 129, D-94 Blackburn College, IL 73, 89, D-33 Black Hills State University, SD 66, D-118 Bluefield State University, WV 72, 77, D-138 Bluefield University, VA 63, D-131 Blue Mountain Christian University, MS 71, 89, D-67 Bluffton University, OH 73, D-96 Bob Jones University, SC 60, 88, 127, 129, D-115 Boise State University, ID 48, 79, 82, 84, D-32 Boricua College, NY 71, 89, 129, D-79 Boston Architectural College, MA D-55 Boston College, MA 26, 27, 42, 78, 82, 84, D-55 Boston University, MA 42, 78, 81, 82, 126, D-55 Bowdoin College, ME 26, 52, 87, 126, D-51 Bowie State University, MD 59, 76, D-52 Bowling Green State University, OH 48, 79, 85, D-96 Bradley University, IL 46, 80, 126, 128, D-33 Brandeis University, MA 44, 78, 82, 126, D-55 Brazosport College, TX D-123 Brenau University, GA 51, 128, D-27 Brescia University, KY 72, D-47 Brevard College, NC 72, D-90 Brewton-Parker College, GA 73, D-27 Briar Cliff University, IA 50, D-42 Bridgewater College, VA 56, D-131 Bridgewater State University, MA 59, D-56 Brigham Young University, UT 45, 78, 79, 82, 84, 126, 129, D-130 Brigham Young University– Hawaii, HI 74, 129, D-31 Brigham Young University–Idaho, ID 74, 85, 89, 129, D-32 Broward College, FL D-22 Brown University, RI 26, 27, 42, 81, 82, 126, 129, D-114 Bryan College, TN 62, 88, D-120 Bryan College of Health Sciences, NE D-72 Bryant University, RI 57, D-114 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church, PA 56, D-104 Bryn Mawr College, PA 52, D-104 Bucknell University, PA 52, 78, 80, 82, D-104 Buena Vista University, IA 64, 88, D-42 Bushnell University, OR 68, D-102 Butler University, IN 64, 79, 113, D-38

C Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, NC D-90 Cairn University, PA 59, 88, D-104 Caldwell University, NJ 58, 88, D-75 California Baptist University, CA 67, 89, D-8 California College of the Arts, CA D-8 California Institute of Technology, CA 27, 42, 81, 82, 126, D-8 California Institute of the Arts, CA 67, 89, D-8 California Lutheran University, CA 67, 89, 127, D-8 California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo, CA 67, 69, 78, 80, 82, 127, D-8 California State Polytechnic University–Pomona, CA 67, 69, 79, 80, 82, 89, D-8 California State University– Bakersfield, CA 67, 84, 89, D-8 California State University– Channel Islands, CA 67, 69, 85, 89, D-9 California State University–Chico, CA 67, 69, 85, 89, D-9 California State University– Dominguez Hills, CA 67, 85, 89, D-9 California State University– East Bay, CA 47, 85, 86, D-9 California State University–Fresno, CA 46, 80, 83, 85, 86, 129, D-9 California State University–Fullerton, CA 45, 79, 80, 83, 84, 86, 129, D-9 California State University, Long Beach, CA 45, 79, 80, 83, 84, 86, 129, D-9 California State University– Los Angeles, CA 67, 69, 78, 80, 82, 84, 89, 129, D-9 California State University– Maritime Academy, CA 74, 75, 89, D-9 California State University– Monterey Bay, CA 67, 69, 83, 85, 88, 129, D-9 California State University– Northridge, CA 67, 69, 79, 83, 85, 89, D-9 California State University– Sacramento, CA 67, 69, 80, 83, 85, 89, D-9 California State University– San Bernardino, CA 46, 85, 86, 126, 129, D-10 California State University– San Marcos, CA 67, 69, 85, 89, D-10 California State University– Stanislaus, CA 67, 69, 88, D-10 Cal Poly Humboldt, CA 67, 69, 89, D-10 Calumet College of St. Joseph, IN 66, D-38 Calvary University, MO 74, D-68 Calvin University, MI 64, 80, 85, 113, 127, D-61 Cambridge College, MA D-56 Cameron University, OK 68, D-100 Campbellsville University, KY 62, 88, D-47 Campbell University, NC 50, D-90 Canisius University, NY 57, 127, D-79 Capital University, OH 64, D-96 Capitol Technology University, MD 50, D-52

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Caribbean University, PR 63, D-113 Caribbean University–Carolina, PR 73 Caribbean University–Ponce, PR 73 Carleton College, MN 27, 52, 82, 87, 126, 129, D-64 Carlow University, PA 58, 88, D-104 Carnegie Mellon University, PA 26, 27, 42, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 126, D-104 Carroll College, MT 74, 89, D-71 Carroll University, WI 64, 128, D-139 Carson-Newman University, TN 50, D-120 Carthage College, WI 64, D-139 Cascadia College, WA D-135 Case Western Reserve University, OH 44, 78, 81, 82, 84, D-96 Catawba College, NC 71, D-90 The Catholic University of America, DC 46, 84, D-21 Cedar Crest College, PA 59, 88, D-104 Cedarville University, OH 64, 85, 113, D-96 Centenary College, LA 55, 87, D-49 Centenary University, NJ 59, 88, D-75 Central Baptist College, AR 72, D-6 Central Christian College of Kansas, KS 74, D-45 Central College, IA 55, D-42 Central Connecticut State University, CT 58, D-18 Central Methodist University– College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, MO 73, 89, D-68 Central Michigan University, MI 48, 128, D-61 Central Penn College, PA 71, D-104 Central State University, OH 74, 77, 89, 128, D-96 Central Washington University, WA 67, D-135 Centre College, KY 54, 126, D-47 Chadron State College, NE 66, D-72 Chamberlain University, IL D-33 Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI 67, 85, D-31 Champlain College, VT 59, D-131 Chapman University, CA 45, 79, D-10 Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, CA D-10 Charleston Southern University, SC 62, D-116 Chatham University, PA 46, 86, D-105 Chestnut Hill College, PA 59, 88, D-105 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, PA 56, 77, 87, D-105 Chicago State University, IL 66, 128, D-33 Chipola College, FL D-22 Chowan University, NC 72, D-90 Christian Brothers University, TN 62, 88, D-120 Christopher Newport University, VA 60, 69, D-132 Citadel Military College of South Carolina, SC 60, 69, 79, 80, 83, 127, D-116 Claflin University, SC 55, 76, 87, 128, D-116 Claremont McKenna College, CA 52, 87, 126, 129, D-10 Clark Atlanta University, GA 48, 76, 86, 128, D-27 Clark College, WA D-135

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BEST COLLEGES Clarke University, IA 50, D-42 Clarkson College, NE D-72 Clarkson University, NY 45, 83, D-79 Clark University, MA 45, 126, 128, D-56 Clayton State University, GA 62, 85, 88, D-27 Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, KY D-47 Cleary University, MI D-61 Clemson University, SC 26, 44, 78, 81, 82, 84, D-116 Cleveland Institute of Art, OH D-96 Cleveland Institute of Music, OH D-96 Cleveland State University, OH 50, D-96 Cleveland University– Kansas City, KS D-45 Clover Park Technical College, WA D-135 Coastal Carolina University, SC 60, 69, D-116 Coe College, IA 55, 87, D-42 Coker University, SC 63, D-116 Colby College, ME 52, 83, 126, D-51 Colby-Sawyer College, NH 70, 128, D-74 Colegio Universitario de San Juan, PR 73, D-113 Colgate University, NY 52, 83, 129, D-79 College for Creative Studies, MI D-61 College of Central Florida, FL 85, D-22 College of Charleston, SC 60, 69, 79, D-116 College of Coastal Georgia, GA 72, D-27 College of Idaho, ID 74, 127, D-32 The College of New Jersey, NJ 57, 69, 85, D-75 College of Saint Mary, NE 64, 127, D-72 College of Southern Nevada, NV D-73 College of St. Benedict, MN 54, D-64 The College of St. Scholastica, MN 48, D-64 College of the Atlantic, ME 55, D-51 College of the Holy Cross, MA 52, 87, D-56 College of the Ozarks, MO 73, 89, 113, 127, D-68 The College of Westchester, NY 71, 89, D-79 The College of Wooster, OH 27, 54, D-96 Colorado Christian University, CO 68, 128, D-17 Colorado College, CO 26, 52, 126, D-17 Colorado Mesa University, CO 75, D-17 Colorado Mountain College, CO 75, 129, D-17 Colorado School of Mines, CO 44, 81, 82, D-17 Colorado State University, CO 45, 78, 82, D-17 Colorado State University Pueblo, CO 68, D-17 Colorado Technical University, CO 51, 128, D-17 Columbia College, MO 66, D-68 Columbia College, SC 62, 88, D-116 Columbia College Chicago, IL 66, D-33 Columbia College Hollywood, CA D-10 Columbia International University, SC 62, 88, D-116 Columbia University, NY 42, 81, 82, 87, D-79 Columbus College of Art and Design, OH D-96 Columbus State University, GA 62, 88, D-28

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, PA 59, D-105 Concordia College– Moorhead, MN 55, 113, D-64 Concordia University, NE 65, D-72 Concordia University Chicago, IL 66, 88, D-33 Concordia University Irvine, CA 48, D-10 Concordia University, St. Paul, MN 65, D-64 Concordia University Texas, TX 68, D-123 Concordia University Wisconsin, WI 48, D-139 Concord University, WV 63, D-138 Connecticut College, CT 52, 87, D-19 Converse University, SC 60, 88, 127, D-116 Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, NY 70, 80, 89, 127, D-79 Coppin State University, MD 60, 76, D-52 Corban University, OR 68, 89, D-102 Cornell College, IA 55, 87, D-42 Cornell University, NY 26, 27, 42, 78, 81, 82, 83, 126, 129, D-79 Cornerstone University, MI 65, D-61 Cornish College of the Arts, WA D-135 Cottey College, MO 73, 89, 127, D-68 Covenant College, GA 55, 87, D-28 Creighton University, NE 45, 78, 84, D-72 Criswell College, TX D-123 Crowley’s Ridge College, AR 72 Crown College, MN 66, 88, D-65 Culinary Institute of America, NY D-79 Culver-Stockton College, MO 73, 89, 127, D-68 Cumberland University, TN 63, D-120 CUNY–Baruch College, NY 57, 69, 78, 88, D-80 CUNY–Brooklyn College, NY 58, 88, 129, D-80 CUNY–City College, NY 45, 83, 86, 129, D-80 CUNY–College of Staten Island, NY 59, 88, D-80 CUNY–Hunter College, NY 57, 69, 84, 88, 129, D-80 CUNY–John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY 57, 69, 88, 129, D-80 CUNY–Lehman College, NY 57, 69, 85, 88, 129, D-80 CUNY–New York City College of Technology, NY 70, 89, 129, D-80 CUNY–Queens College, NY 58, 88, 129, D-80 Curry College, MA 59, D-56 Curtis Institute of Music, PA D-105

D Daemen University, NY 50, D-80 Dakota State University, SD 65, D-118 Dakota Wesleyan University, SD 73, 89, D-118 Dallas Baptist University, TX 50, D-123 Dalton State College, GA 72, 129, D-28 Dartmouth College, NH 27, 42, 81, 82, 126, D-74 Davenport University, MI 66, D-61 Davidson College, NC 26, 27, 52, 87, 126, D-90

Davis and Elkins College, WV 72, 89, D-138 Davis College, NY D-81 Daytona State College, FL D-22 Dean College, MA 70, D-56 Defiance College, OH 74, D-96 Delaware State University, DE 59, 76, 85, D-20 Delaware Technical Community College–Terry, DE D-20 Delaware Valley University, PA 59, D-105 Delta State University, MS 62, 127, D-67 Denison University, OH 52, 87, D-96 Denver College of Nursing, CO D-17 DePaul University, IL 46, 78, 83, D-33 DePauw University, IN 54, 87, D-38 DeSales University, PA 48, D-105 Design Institute of San Diego, CA D-10 Dickinson College, PA 27, 52, D-105 Dickinson State University, ND 73, D-94 DigiPen Institute of Technology, WA D-135 Dillard University, LA 56, 76, 87, 128, D-49 Divine Word College, IA D-42 Doane University, NE 65, D-72 Dominican University, IL 64, 88, 127, D-33 Dominican University New York, NY 48, 86, D-81 Dominican University of California, CA 67, 89, 128, D-11 Donnelly College, KS D-45 Dordt University, IA 64, 88, 113, 127, D-42 Drake University, IA 46, 79, D-42 Drew University, NJ 54, 87, D-75 Drexel University, PA 26, 44, 78, 81, 82, 85, 86, D-105 Drury University, MO 64, 113, D-69 Duke University, NC 26, 27, 42, 81, 82, 84, 126, 129, D-90 Dunwoody College of Technology, MN 73, D-65 Duquesne University, PA 46, 79, 84, D-105 D’Youville University, NY 47, D-81

E Earlham College, IN 54, 126, D-38 East Carolina z University, NC 46, 79, 84, D-90 East Central University, OK 68, D-100 Eastern Connecticut State University, CT 58, D-19 Eastern Florida State College, FL D-22 Eastern Illinois University, IL 64, 69, 88, D-33 Eastern Kentucky University, KY 48, D-47 Eastern Mennonite University, VA 62, D-132 Eastern Michigan University, MI 50, 85, D-61 Eastern New Mexico University, NM 68, D-77 Eastern Oregon University, OR 68, D-102 Eastern University, PA 59, D-105 Eastern Washington University, WA 67, D-136 East Georgia State College, GA 73, 129, D-28 East Stroudsburg University, PA 59, D-105 East Tennessee State University, TN 48, 85, D-120 East Texas A&M University, TX 50, 85, 87, D-123 East Texas Baptist University, TX 68, D-123 East-West University, IL 56, D-33 Eckerd College, FL 55, D-22 ECPI University, VA 63, D-132

Edgewood University, WI 48, D-139 EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc–San Juan, PR 73 Edward Waters University, FL 72, 77, D-22 Elizabeth City State University, NC 71, 75, 76, 89, D-91 Elizabethtown College, PA 58, 80, D-106 Elmhurst University, IL 64, 88, D-33 Elmira College, NY 70, 89, 127, 128, D-81 Elms College, MA 58, 88, D-56 Elon University, NC 26, 27, 45, 79, D-91 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL 60, 81, 83, D-22 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Prescott, AZ 74, 80, 89, 127, D-5 Emerson College, MA 57, D-56 Emmanuel College, MA 55, D-56 Emmanuel University, GA 72, D-28 Emmaus Bible College, IA 73, 89, D-43 Emory & Henry University, VA 60, 88, D-132 Emory University, GA 27, 42, 78, 82, 84, 86, 126, D-28 Emporia State University, KS 65, D-45 Endicott College, MA 26, 58, D-56 Erskine College, SC 72, D-117 Escuela de Artes Plasticas de Puerto Rico, PR D-113 Eureka College, IL 73, D-33 Evangel University, MO 65, 88, D-69 Everglades University, FL 62, 88, 128, D-23 The Evergreen State College, WA 68, D-136

F Fairfield University, CT 45, 78, 84, D-19 Fairleigh Dickinson University– Florham, NJ 57, 127 Fairleigh Dickinson University– Metropolitan Campus, NJ 58, 88, 127, D-75 Fairmont State University, WV 62, D-138 Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, IA 74, 89, 129, D-43 Farmingdale State College– SUNY, NY 70, 75, 129, D-81 Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, CA D-11 Fashion Institute of Technology, NY D-81 Faulkner University, AL 63, D-3 Fayetteville State University, NC 62, 76, 85, 88, D-91 Feather River Community College District, CA D-11 Felician University, NJ 59, 88, D-75 Ferris State University, MI 48, D-61 Ferrum College, VA 72, D-132 Fisher College, MA 71, D-56 Fisk University, TN 56, 76, 87, D-120 Fitchburg State University, MA 58, D-57 Five Towns College, NY D-81 Flagler College, FL 71, D-23 Florida A&M University, FL 46, 76, 83, 85, 86, 113, D-23 Florida Atlantic University, FL 46, 79, 83, 85, 86, 113, D-23 Florida College, FL 72, 129, D-23

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Florida Gateway College, FL D-23 Florida Gulf Coast University, FL 48, 85, D-23 Florida Institute of Technology, FL 47, 83, 113, 128, D-23 Florida International University, FL 44, 78, 79, 83, 85, 86, 113, D-23 Florida Memorial University, FL 72, 77, D-23 Florida National University, FL 63, 88, D-23 Florida Polytechnic University, FL 71, 75, 129, D-23 Florida Southern College, FL 60, D-24 Florida SouthWestern State College, FL D-24 Florida State College– Jacksonville, FL D-24 Florida State University, FL 44, 51, 78, 79, 82, 84, 86, D-24 Foothill College, CA D-11 Fordham University, NY 44, 78, 83, D-81 Fort Hays State University, KS 65, 85, D-45 Fort Lewis College, CO 75, D-17 Fort Valley State University, GA 62, 76, 88, 128, D-28 Framingham State University, MA 59, D-57 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, LA D-49 Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH 64, 88, D-97 Francis Marion University, SC 62, 85, 88, D-117 Franklin College, IN 55, 87, D-38 Franklin & Marshall College, PA 52, 87, D-106 Franklin Pierce University, NH 60, D-74 Franklin University, OH 66, D-97 Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, MA 80, D-57 Freed-Hardeman University, TN 60, 127, D-120 Fresno Pacific University, CA 67, 89, D-11 Friends University, KS 66, D-45 Frostburg State University, MD 59, D-52 Furman University, SC 26, 52, D-117

G Galen College of Nursing– Louisville, KY D-47 Gallaudet University, DC 46, 86, 126, D-21 Gannon University, PA 47, 128, D-106 Gardner-Webb University, NC 50, D-91 Geneva College, PA 59, D-106 George Fox University, OR 48, D-102 George Mason University, VA 45, 78, 82, 84, D-132 Georgetown College, KY 56, D-47 Georgetown University, DC 26, 27, 42, 78, 79, 82, D-21 George Washington University, DC 44, 78, 79, 82, 84, D-21 Georgia College & State University, GA 60, 69, 84, D-28 Georgia Gwinnett College, GA 72, 85, D-28 Georgia Institute of Technology, GA 26, 27, 42, 51, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, D-28

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INDEX Georgia Military College, GA D-28 Georgian Court University, NJ 59, D-75 Georgia Southern University, GA 50, 79, 85, D-28 Georgia Southwestern State University, GA 63, 85, D-29 Georgia State University, GA 26, 46, 78, 79, 82, 84, 86, D-29 Gettysburg College, PA 54, 87, D-106 Glenville State University, WV 72, D-138 God’s Bible School and College, OH D-97 Goldey-Beacom College, DE 59, D-20 Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, MO 85 Gonzaga University, WA 26, 44, 78, 80, 83, 84, D-136 Gordon College, MA 56, D-57 Gordon State College, GA 73, D-29 Goshen College, IN 73, 127, D-38 Goucher College, MD 26, 55, 87, D-52 Governors State University, IL 66, D-34 Grace Christian University, MI 74, 89, D-61 Grace College and Seminary, IN 65, 88, D-39 Graceland University, IA 66, D-43 Grambling State University, LA 63, 77, 128, D-49 Grand Canyon University, AZ 51, D-5 Grand Valley State University, MI 47, 85, D-61 Grand View University, IA 65, D-43 Grays Harbor College, WA D-136 Great Basin College, NV 75, D-73 Great Lakes Christian College, MI 74, D-61 Green River College, WA D-136 Greensboro College, NC 63, D-91 Greenville University, IL 65, 88, D-34 Grinnell College, IA 27, 52, 83, 87, 126, 129, D-43 Grove City College, PA 70, 127, D-106 Guilford College, NC 56, D-91 Gustavus Adolphus College, MN 54, 87, D-65 Gwynedd Mercy University, PA 47, D-106

Hastings College, NE 73, D-73 Haverford College, PA 27, 52, 83, 87, 126, 129, D-106 Hawaii Pacific University, HI 68, D-31 Hebrew Theological College, IL 56, D-34 Heidelberg University, OH 65, 88, D-97 Henderson State University, AR 63, D-6 Hendrix College, AR 54, 87, D-6 Heritage University, WA 67, 89, D-136 Herzing University, WI 66, D-139 Herzing University-Atlanta, GA 73 Hesston College, KS D-45 Highline College, WA D-136 High Point University, NC 71, D-91 Hilbert College, NY 70, D-81 Hillsdale College, MI 52, D-61 Hiram College, OH 73, 89, 127, D-97 Hobart and William Smith Colleges, NY 54, D-81 Hofstra University, NY 46, 79, 80, 83, D-82 Hollins University, VA 55, 87, D-132 Holy Apostles College and Seminary, CT D-19 Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, Indiana, IN 56, D-39 Holy Family University, PA 59, D-107 Hood College, MD 58, D-53 Hope College, MI 54, D-62 Hope International University, CA 69, 89, D-11 Houghton University, NY 55, 87, D-82 Houston Christian University, TX 68, 89, D-124 Howard Payne University, TX 75, 89, 127, D-124 Howard University, DC 44, 76, 78, 82, 86, D-21 Hult International Business School, MA D-57 Humphreys University , CA D-11 Huntingdon College, AL 71, 89, 127, D-3 Huntington University, IN 64, D-39 Husson University, ME 48, 86, 128, D-51 Huston-Tillotson University, TX 75, 77, 89, 128, D-124

H Hamilton College, NY 27, 52, 87, 126, 129, D-81 Hamline University, MN 64, 88, D-65 Hampden-Sydney College, VA 55, D-132 Hampshire College, MA 56, 87, D-57 Hampton University, VA 47, 76, D-132 Hannibal-LaGrange University, MO 74, D-69 Hanover College, IN 55, 87, D-39 Harding University, AR 48, D-6 Hardin-Simmons University, TX 51, D-124 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, PA 60, D-106 Harris-Stowe State University, MO 74, 77, D-69 Hartwick College, NY 55, D-81 Harvard University, MA 27, 42, 81, 82, 87, 126, 129, D-57 Harvey Mudd College, CA 27, 52, 80, 82, 87, D-11 Haskell Indian Nations University, KS D-45

Idaho State University, ID 51, 79, 83, 85, D-32 Illinois College, IL 55, 87, D-34 Illinois Institute of Technology, IL 45, 82, 86, 126, D-34 Illinois State University, IL 47, 79, 85, D-34 Illinois Wesleyan University, IL 73, 85, 89, 127, D-34 Immaculata University, PA 48, 128, D-107 Indiana State University, IN 50, 84, D-39 Indiana Tech, IN 66, D-39 Indiana University–Bloomington, IN 44, 78, 79, 82, D-39 Indiana University East, IN 66, 85, 88, D-39 Indiana University Indianapolis, IN 46, 83, 84, D-39 Indiana University–Kokomo, IN 66, 85, 129, D-39 Indiana University Northwest, IN 66, 85, D-39 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, PA 48, 85, 128, D-107

Indiana University– South Bend, IN 66, 84, D-40 Indiana University Southeast, IN 66, 85, D-40 Indiana Wesleyan University, IN 64, 84, D-40 Indian River State College, FL D-24 Institute of American Indian Arts, NM D-77 Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Aguadilla, PR 63, D-113 Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Arecibo, PR 63, D-113 Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Barranquitas, PR 72, D-113 Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Bayamon, PR 72, D-113 Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Fajardo, PR 72, 89, D-113 Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Guayama, PR 72, 89, D-113 Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Metropolitan Campus, PR 63, D-113 Inter American University of Puerto Rico–Ponce, PR 72, D-113 Inter American University of Puerto Rico–San German, PR 63, 88, D-113 Iona University, NY 58, 85, D-82 Iowa State University of Science and Technology, IA 45, 78, 81, 82, D-43 Ithaca College, NY 57, D-82

J Jackson State University, MS 50, 76, 86, 128, D-67 Jacksonville State University, AL 62, D-3 Jacksonville University, FL 62, D-24 James Madison University, VA 45, 78, 80, 83, 84, D-132 Jarvis Christian University, TX 75, 77, D-124 Jessup University, CA 68, D-11 Jewish Theological Seminary of America, NY D-82 John Brown University, AR 60, 113, D-6 John Carroll University, OH 64, D-97 John Paul the Great Catholic University, CA 74, 89, 127, D-11 Johns Hopkins University, MD 27, 42, 81, 82, 83, 126, 129, D-53 Johnson C. Smith University, NC 56, 77, 87, 128, D-91 Johnson University, TN 62, 88, D-120 Johnson & Wales University– Charlotte, NC 72, D-91 Johnson & Wales University– Providence, RI 58, D-115 Judson College at Southeastern, NC 51, D-91 Judson University, IL 65, 88, D-34 Juilliard School, NY D-82 Juniata College, PA 54, 87, D-107

K Kalamazoo College, MI 26, 54, 87, D-62 Kansas City Art Institute, MO D-69 Kansas State University, KS 45, 78, 82, 113, D-45 Kansas Wesleyan University, KS 73, D-45 Kean University, NJ 48, 86, D-75

Keene State College, NH 70, 127, D-74 Keiser University, FL 50, 86, D-24 Kennesaw State University, GA 50, 79, 83, 85, 113, D-29 Kent State University, OH 47, 79, 80, 84, D-97 Kent State University at Ashtabula, OH 74 Kent State University at Salem, OH 74 Kent State University at Stark, OH 74 Kent State University at Trumbull, OH 74 Kent State University at Tuscarawas, OH 74 Kentucky Christian University, KY 72, D-47 Kentucky State University, KY 72, 76, 89, 127, D-47 Kentucky Wesleyan College, KY 71, D-47 Kenyon College, OH 52, D-97 Kettering College, OH D-97 Kettering University, MI 26, 64, 80, 113, D-62 Keuka College, NY 59, D-82 Keystone College, PA 71, 89, D-107 King’s College, PA 59, D-107 King University, TN 62, D-120 Knox College, IL 54, 87, 126, D-34 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, PA 59, D-107 Kuyper College, MI 74, D-62

L Lackawanna College, PA D-107 Lafayette College, PA 52, 80, 129, D-107 LaGrange College, GA 71, D-29 Laguna College of Art and Design, CA D-11 Lake Erie College, OH 66, D-97 Lake Forest College, IL 54, 87, 126, D-34 Lakeland University, WI 66, D-139 Lake-Sumter State College, FL D-24 Lake Superior State University, MI 73, 75, D-62 Lake Washington Institute of Technology, WA D-136 Lamar University, TX 51, D-124 Lancaster Bible College, PA 59, D-107 Lander University, SC 71, 75, 89, D-117 Landmark College, VT D-131 Lane College, TN 56, 77, 128, D-120 Langston University, OK 69, 77, D-100 La Roche University, PA 59, 88, D-107 La Salle University, PA 47, D-108 Lasell University, MA 59, D-57 La Sierra University, CA 67, 88, D-11 Lawrence Technological University, MI 64, D-62 Lawrence University, WI 54, 87, 126, D-140 Lebanon Valley College, PA 58, D-108 Lees-McRae College, NC 71, D-91 Lee University, TN 60, D-120 Lehigh University, PA 42, 78, 81, 82, 126, D-108 Le Moyne College, NY 57, 127, D-82 LeMoyne-Owen College, TN 72, 77, D-120 Lenoir-Rhyne University, NC 62, D-92 Lesley University, MA 48, D-57 LeTourneau University, TX 67, 80, D-124 Lewis & Clark College, OR 54, D-102 Lewis-Clark State College, ID 75, 85, D-32 Lewis University, IL 64, 88, D-34 Liberty University, VA 51, D-132

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M Macalester College, MN 27, 52, 83, 87, 126, D-65 Madonna University, MI 65, D-62 Maharishi International University, IA D-43 Maine College of Art, ME D-51 Maine Maritime Academy, ME 70, 75, 80, 127, 128, D-51 Malone University, OH 65, D-97 Manchester University, IN 65, D-40 Manhattan Christian College, KS D-45 Manhattan School of Music, NY D-82 Manhattan University, NY 57, 80, D-83 Manhattanville University, NY 58, D-83 Maranatha Baptist University, WI 66, 88, 113, 129, D-140 Maria College of Albany, NY D-83 Marian University, IN 47, 85, 128, D-40 Marian University, WI 66, D-140 Marietta College, OH 73, D-97 Marist University, NY 57, D-83 Marquette University, WI 44, 78, 83, 84, D-140 Marshall University, WV 48, 79, D-138 Mars Hill University, NC 72, D-92 BEST COLLEGES D-145

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Life Pacific University , CA 75, 89, 127, D-11 Life University, GA 63, 129, D-29 LIM College, NY D-82 Lincoln Memorial University, TN 50, D-121 Lincoln University, MO 74, 77, 128, D-69 Lincoln University, PA 59, 76, 88, 128, D-108 Lindenwood University, MO 66, D-69 Lindsey Wilson University, KY 63, 129, D-47 Linfield University, OR 55, 87, D-103 Lipscomb University, TN 47, 113, D-121 Livingstone College, NC 72, 77, 128, D-92 Long Island University, NY 50, D-82 Longwood University, VA 60, 69, D-133 Loras College, IA 73, D-43 Louisiana Christian University, LA 63, D-49 Louisiana State University– Alexandria, LA 72, D-49 Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge, LA 46, 78, 81, 82, 113, D-49 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, LA 84 Louisiana State University– Shreveport, LA 63, D-49 Louisiana Tech University, LA 48, 113, D-49 Lourdes University, OH 66, D-97 Loyola Marymount University, CA 44, 78, 80, 82, D-12 Loyola University Chicago, IL 45, 78, 80, 83, 84, D-35 Loyola University Maryland, MD 57, 78, 83, 127, D-53 Loyola University New Orleans, LA 47, 79, D-49 Lubbock Christian University, TX 68, D-124 Luther College, IA 55, D-43 Lycoming College, PA 54, 87, 126, D-108 Lynn University, FL 62, D-24 Lyon College, AR 56, 87, D-6

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BEST COLLEGES Martin Luther College, MN D-65 Martin University, IN D-40 Mary Baldwin University, VA 50, 86, D-133 Maryland Institute College of Art, MD D-53 Marymount Manhattan College, NY 56, D-83 Marymount University, VA 47, 85, D-133 Maryville College, TN 56, D-121 Maryville University of St. Louis, MO 48, D-69 Marywood University, PA 58, D-108 Massachusetts College of Art and Design, MA D-57 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, MA 53, 55, 87, D-57 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA 26, 27, 42, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 87, 126, D-57 Massachusetts Maritime Academy, MA 57, 69, 80, D-58 The Master’s University and Seminary , CA 47, 86, D-12 Mayville State University, ND 74, D-94 McDaniel College, MD 58, D-53 McKendree University, IL 65, D-35 McMurry University, TX 75, 89, 127, D-124 McNeese State University, LA 62, D-50 McPherson College, KS 73, D-45 MCPHS University, MA D-58 Medgar Evers College– CUNY, NY 56, 87, 129, D-83 Medical University of South Carolina, SC 84 Menlo College, CA D-12 Mercer University, GA 46, 80, 84, 113, 126, D-29 Mercy College of Health Sciences, IA D-43 Mercy College of Ohio, OH D-97 Mercyhurst University, PA 58, D-108 Mercy University, NY 59, 88, D-83 Meredith College, NC 55, 87, D-92 Merrimack College, MA 58, D-58 Messiah University, PA 58, 113, D-108 Methodist University, NC 63, D-92 Metropolitan College of New York, NY 60, D-83 Metropolitan State University, MN 65, 88, 129, D-65 Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO 68, D-17 MGH Institute of Health Professions, MA 84 Miami Dade College, FL 71, 75, 89, 127, 129, D-24 Miami University–Hamilton, OH 74 Miami University–Middletown, OH 74 Miami University–Oxford, OH 27, 45, 78, 80, 83, D-97 Michigan State University, MI 26, 44, 51, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, D-62 Michigan Technological University, MI 45, 82, 113, D-62 Mid-America Christian University, OK 69, D-100 MidAmerica Nazarene University, KS 65, 129, D-45 Mid-Atlantic Christian University, NC 72, 89, D-92 Middlebury College, VT 26, 27, 52, 83, 126, 129, D-131 Middle Georgia State University, GA 63, D-29

Middle Tennessee State University, TN 47, 87, D-121 Midland College, TX D-124 Midland University, NE 66, D-73 Midway University, KY 62, 88, D-47 Midwestern State University, TX 68, D-124 Miles College, AL 72, 77, 128, D-3 Millersville University of Pennsylvania, PA 59, D-108 Milligan University, TN 60, 113, D-121 Millikin University, IL 73, D-35 Millsaps College, MS 55, D-67 Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, WI D-140 Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI 64, 80, 83, 85, 127, D-140 Minneapolis College of Art and Design, MN D-65 Minnesota State University– Mankato, MN 64, 69, 85, D-65 Minnesota State University– Moorhead, MN 64, 69, D-65 Minot State University, ND 66, D-94 MiraCosta College, CA D-12 Misericordia University, PA 47, 128, D-108 Mississippi College, MS 50, D-67 Mississippi State University, MS 46, 78, 83, 113, D-67 Mississippi University for Women, MS 62, 69, 85, 88, 127, 129, D-67 Mississippi Valley State University, MS 63, 77, D-68 Missouri Baptist University, MO 66, D-69 Missouri Southern State University, MO 66, D-69 Missouri State University, MO 50, 85, D-69 Missouri University of Science and Technology, MO 46, 82, D-69 Missouri Valley College, MO 74, D-69 Missouri Western State University, MO 66, D-70 Mitchell College, CT 70, 89, D-19 Modesto Junior College, CA D-12 Molloy University, NY 58, 85, D-83 Monmouth College, IL 56, D-35 Monmouth University, NJ 57, 88, D-76 Monroe University, NY 58, 88, 127, D-83 Montana State University, MT 48, 79, 83, 84, D-71 Montana State University Billings, MT 68, D-71 Montana State University Northern, MT 75, D-71 Montana Technological University, MT 67, 80, D-71 Montclair State U niversity, NJ 45, 86, D-76 Montreat College, NC 72, D-92 Montserrat College of Art, MA 70, 89, 128, D-58 Moody Bible Institute, IL D-35 Moore College of Art & Design, PA D-109 Moravian University, PA 58, D-109 Morehead State University, KY 60, 69, D-48 Morehouse College, GA 54, 76, 87, D-29 Morgan State University, MD 50, 76, 128, D-53 Morningside University, IA 66, D-43

Morris College, SC 72, 77, 128, D-117 Mount Aloysius College, PA 70, D-109 Mount Carmel College of Nursing, OH D-98 Mount Holyoke College, MA 52, 82, 87, 126, D-58 Mount Marty University, SD 65, D-119 Mount Mary University, WI 65, 88, D-140 Mount Mercy University, IA 65, D-43 Mount Saint Mary’s University, CA 67, 85, 88, D-12 Mount St. Joseph University, OH 50, 128, D-98 Mount St. Mary College, NY 58, D-83 Mount St. Mary’s University, MD 58, D-53 Mount Vernon Nazarene University, OH 65, 88, D-98 Muhlenberg College, PA 54, 87, D-109 Murray State University, KY 60, 69, D-48 Muskingum University, OH 64, 88, 127, D-98

N Naropa University, CO 69, D-17 National Louis University, IL 51, D-35 National University, CA 68, D-12 National University College, PR 63, 88 Nazareth University, NY 58, D-83 Nebraska Methodist College, NE D-73 Nebraska Wesleyan University, NE 64, D-73 Nelson University, TX 68, 89, D-125 Neumann University, PA 59, D-109 Nevada State University, NV 75, 85, D-73 Newberry College, SC 71, 89, 127, D-117 New College of Florida, FL 53, 55, 129, D-24 New England College, NH 60, D-74 New England Conservatory of Music, MA D-58 New England Institute of Technology, RI D-115 New Jersey City University, NJ 59, D-76 New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJ 44, 79, 82, 86, D-76 Newman University, KS 66, D-45 New Mexico Highlands University, NM 68, 129, D-77 New Mexico State University, NM 47, 83, 85, 87, D-77 New Mexico Tech, NM 67, 69, 113, D-78 New Saint Andrews College, ID 55 The New School, NY 46, D-84 NewSchool of Architecture and Design, CA 68, 89, 128, D-12 New York Institute of Technology, NY 57, 80, 83, 88, D-84 New York School of Interior Design, NY D-84 New York University, NY 26, 42, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 126, D-84 Niagara University, NY 57, 127, D-84 Nicholls State University, LA 62, D-50 Nichols College, MA 59, D-58 Norfolk State University, VA 62, 76, D-133 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, NC 47, 76, 86, 128, D-92

North Carolina Central University, NC 60, 69, 76, 88, D-92 North Carolina State University, NC 44, 51, 78, 81, 82, D-92 North Carolina Wesleyan University, NC 72, D-92 North Central College, IL 64, 88, D-35 North Central University, MN 73, 89, D-65 North Dakota State University, ND 47, 85, D-95 Northeastern Illinois University, IL 66, 129, D-35 Northeastern State University, OK 68, D-100 Northeastern University, MA 26, 27, 42, 78, 81, 82, 84, D-58 Northern Arizona University, AZ 47, 79, 85, D-5 Northern Illinois University, IL 48, 79, 85, D-35 Northern Kentucky University, KY 50, D-48 Northern Marianas College, MP 75, 89, D-95 Northern Michigan University, MI 64, 69, D-62 Northern New Mexico College, NM 75, D-78 Northern State University, SD 65, D-119 North Florida College, FL D-25 North Greenville University, SC 62, 88, D-117 North Park University, IL 65, 88, D-35 Northwestern College, IA 64, D-43 Northwestern Health Sciences University, MN D-65 Northwestern Michigan College, MI 73, 75, 129 Northwestern Oklahoma State University, OK 68, D-101 Northwestern State University of Louisiana, LA 62, 88, D-50 Northwestern University, IL 42, 81, 82, 86, 126, D-36 Northwest Florida State College, FL D-25 Northwest Missouri State University, MO 65, D-70 Northwest Nazarene University, ID 68, D-32 Northwest University, WA 67, 89, D-136 Northwood University, MI D-63 Norwich University, VT 58, D-131 Notre Dame of Maryland University, MD 58, 85, 88, 127, D-53 Nova Southeastern University, FL 47, D-25

O Oakland City University, IN 47, 86, D-40 Oakland University, MI 48, 83, 85, D-63 Oak Valley College, CA D-12 Oakwood University, AL 56, 77, D-3 Oberlin College, OH 27, 54, D-98 Occidental College, CA 52, 83, 87, D-12 Oglala Lakota College, SD D-119 Oglethorpe University, GA 56, 87, D-29 Ohio Christian University, OH 66, 128, D-98 Ohio Dominican University, OH 66, D-98 Ohio Northern University, OH 73, 80, 127, D-98

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The Ohio State University, OH 42, 51, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, D-98 Ohio State University–Lima, OH 74 Ohio State University–Mansfield, OH 74 Ohio State University–Marion, OH 74 Ohio State University–Newark, OH 74 Ohio University, OH 46, 79, 83, 84, 113, D-98 Ohio Wesleyan University, OH 55, 87, D-98 Oklahoma Baptist University, OK 67, D-101 Oklahoma Christian University, OK 68, D-101 Oklahoma City University, OK 48, D-101 Oklahoma Panhandle State University, OK 75, 89, 129, D-101 Oklahoma State University, OK 46, 78, 83, D-101 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology–Okmulgee, OK D-101 Oklahoma State University– Oklahoma City, OK D-101 Oklahoma Wesleyan University, OK 69, D-101 Old Dominion University, VA 48, 79, 83, 84, D-133 Olivet Nazarene University, IL 64, 85, D-36 Olympic College, WA D-136 Oral Roberts University, OK 68, D-101 Oregon Health and Science University, OR 84 Oregon Institute of Technology, OR 74, 75, 80, 89, 127, D-103 Oregon State University, OR 45, 78, 81, 82, D-103 Otis College of Art and Design, CA D-12 Ottawa University, KS 73, 89, D-46 Otterbein University, OH 64, 88, 127, D-99 Ouachita Baptist University, AR 55, 113, D-6 Our Lady of the Lake University, TX 51, D-125 Ozark Christian College, MO D-70

P Pace University, NY 48, 79, 85, D-84 Pacific Lutheran University, WA 67, 85, D-136 Pacific Oaks College, CA D-12 Pacific Union College, CA 75, 89, D-12 Pacific University, OR 47, D-103 Palm Beach Atlantic University, FL 50, D-25 Palm Beach State College, FL D-25 Parker University, TX 67, 88, 129, D-125 Park University, MO 66, D-70 Pasco-Hernando State College, FL D-25 Patrick Henry College, VA 55, D-133 Paul Smith’s College, NY 70, D-84 Peirce College, PA D-109 Peninsula College, WA D-136 Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, PA D-109 Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA 70, 75, D-109 Pennsylvania State University– Abington, PA 70 Pennsylvania State University– Altoona, PA 71

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INDEX Pennsylvania State University– Beaver, PA 71 Pennsylvania State University– Behrend, PA 59, D-109 Pennsylvania State University– Berks, PA 71 Pennsylvania State University– Brandywine, PA 56 Pennsylvania State University– DuBois, PA 71 Pennsylvania State University– Fayette-Eberly, PA 70 Pennsylvania State University– Greater Allegheny, PA 70, 89 Pennsylvania State University– Harrisburg, PA 60 Pennsylvania State University– Hazleton, PA 71 Pennsylvania State University– Lehigh Valley, PA 71 Pennsylvania State University– Mont Alto, PA 71 Pennsylvania State University– New Kensington, PA 71 Pennsylvania State University– Schuylkill, PA 71, 89 Pennsylvania State University– Scranton, PA 70, 89 Pennsylvania State University– Shenango, PA 71 The Pennsylvania State University– University Park , PA 44, 51, 78, 81, 82, 84, D-109 Pennsylvania State University– Wilkes-Barre, PA 71 Pennsylvania State University– York, PA 71 Pennsylvania Western University, PA 59, D-110 Pensacola State College, FL D-25 Pepperdine University, CA 27, 44, 78, 86, D-12 Peru State College, NE 66, D-73 Pfeiffer University, NC 62, 88, D-92 Philander Smith College, AR 72, 77, D-6 Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, NY D-84 Piedmont University, GA 62, D-30 Pittsburg State University, KS 65, D-46 Pitzer College, CA 52, 87, 129, D-13 Plaza College, NY D-84 Plymouth State University, NH 59, D-74 Point Loma Nazarene University, CA 67, 85, D-13 Point Park University, PA 48, 128, D-110 Point University, GA 72, D-30 Pomona College, CA 52, 82, 87, 126, 129, D-13 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico–Arecibo, PR 51 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico–Mayaguez, PR 72 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico–Ponce, PR 50, 87, D-113 Portland State University, OR 47, 79, 83, 86, D-103 Post University, CT 60, 128, D-19 Prairie View A&M University, TX 50, 76, 128, D-125 Pratt Institute, NY D-84 Presbyterian College, SC 56, D-117 Prescott College, AZ 68, 89, D-5

Princeton University, NJ 26, 27, 42, 81, 82, 83, 86, 126, 129, D-76 Principia College, IL 54, 126, D-36 Providence Christian College, CA 56, 87, D-13 Providence College, RI 57, 79, D-115 Pueblo Community College, CO D-17 Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, PR D-113 Purchase College– SUNY, NY 53, 55, 87, D-84 Purdue University– Fort Wayne, IN 66, D-40 Purdue University–Main Campus, IN 26, 42, 51, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, D-40 Purdue University– Northwest, IN 65, 80, 83, 84, D-40

Q Queens University of Charlotte, NC 60, D-93 Quincy University, IL 73, D-36 Quinnipiac University, CT 46, 78, 83, 85, D-19

R Radford University , VA 50, D-133 Ramapo College of New Jersey, NJ 57, 69, D-76 Randolph College, VA 56, D-133 Randolph-Macon College, VA 54, D-133 Ranken Technical College, MO D-70 Reed College, OR 54, D-103 Regent University, VA 50, D-133 Regis College, MA 58, D-58 Regis University, CO 48, D-17 Reinhardt University, GA 72, D-30 Rensselaer Polytechnic I nstitute, NY 44, 78, 81, 82, D-84 Renton Technical College, WA D-136 Rhode Island College, RI 58, 88, D-115 Rhode Island School of Design, RI 57, D-115 Rhodes College, TN 26, 54, D-121 Rice University, TX 26, 27, 42, 78, 81, 82, 87, 126, 129, D-125 Rider University, NJ 58, D-76 Ringling College of Art and Design, FL D-25 Rio Hondo College, CA D-13 Ripon College, WI 55, 87, D-140 Rivier University, NH 59, D-74 Roanoke College, VA 55, D-133 Robert Morris University, PA 46, 86, 126, 128, D-110 Roberts Wesleyan University, NY 58, 88, D-85 Rochester Christian University, MI 74, D-63 Rochester Institute of Technology, NY 26, 44, 78, 81, 82, 83, 87, 126, 128, D-85 Rockford University, IL 66, D-36 Rockhurst University, MO 64, 85, D-70 Rocky Mountain College, MT 68, D-72 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, CO 75, 89, 128, D-18 Rogers State University, OK 75, D-101 Roger Williams University, RI 58, D-115 Rollins College, FL 60, 79, 88, D-25

Roosevelt University, IL 51, D-36 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, IN 80, 82, D-40 Rowan University, NJ 46, 83, D-76 Russell Sage College, NY 46, 86, 126, D-85 Rust College, MS 56, 77, D-68 Rutgers University– Camden, NJ 44, 78, 83, 84, 86, D-76 Rutgers University– Newark, NJ 44, 78, 83, 86, D-77 Rutgers University–New Brunswick, NJ 42, 51, 78, 81, 82, 84, 86, D-77

S Sacred Heart Major Seminary, MI D-63 Sacred Heart University, CT 47, 85, D-19 Saginaw Valley State University, MI 65, D-63 Saint Anselm College, NH 54, 85, D-74 Saint Anthony College of Nursing, IL D-36 Saint Augustine’s University, NC 73, 77, D-93 Saint Edward’s University, TX 67, 89, 127, D-125 Saint Elizabeth University, NJ 59, 88, D-77 Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, IL D-36 Saint Johns University, MN 54, D-65 Saint Joseph’s University, PA 57, 79, D-110 Saint Leo University, FL 51, D-25 Saint Louis University, MO 44, 78, 83, 84, D-70 Saint Martin’s University, WA 68, D-136 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, IN 64, 88, D-41 Saint Mary’s College, IN 54, 85, 87, 113, 126, D-41 Saint Mary’s College of California, CA 67, D-13 Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, MN 48, D-65 Saint Michael’s College, VT 55, D-131 Saint Peter’s University, NJ 58, 88, 127, D-77 Saint Vincent College, PA 55, 113, D-110 Saint Xavier University, IL 64, 85, 88, D-36 Salem College, NC 55, 87, D-93 Salem State University, MA 59, 88, D-58 Salem University, WV 63, D-138 Salisbury University, MD 58, D-53 Salish Kootenai College, MT D-72 Salve Regina University, RI 57, 85, 88, D-115 Samford University, AL 46, 84, 113, D-3 Sam Houston State University, TX 47, 86, D-125 Samuel Merritt University, CA 85 San Diego Christian College, CA D-13 San Diego Mesa College, CA D-13 San Diego State University, CA 45, 78, 82, 84, D-13 San Francisco Conservatory of Music, CA D-13 San Francisco State University, CA 46, 79, 80, 83, 84, 86, D-13 San Joaquin Valley College– Visalia, CA D-13

San Jose State University, CA 67, 69, 79, 80, 82, 85, 89, 127, D-13 Santa Ana College, CA D-14 Santa Clara University, CA 44, 78, 82, D-14 Santa Monica College, CA D-14 Sarah Lawrence College, NY 55, D-85 Savannah College of Art and Design, GA 60, D-30 Savannah State University, GA 63, 77, D-30 Schoolcraft College, MI D-63 School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL D-36 School of Visual Arts, NY 59, D-85 Schreiner University, TX 68, D-125 Scripps College, CA 52, 129, D-14 Seattle Central College, WA D-136 Seattle Pacific University, WA 47, 85, D-136 Seattle University, WA 45, 79, 80, 84, D-136 Seminole State College of Florida, FL D-25 Seton Hall University, NJ 45, 78, 84, D-77 Seton Hill University, PA 58, D-110 Shasta College, CA D-14 Shawnee State University, OH 66, 88, D-99 Shaw University, NC 72, 77, 128, D-93 Shenandoah University, VA 48, D-134 Shepherd University, WV 62, D-138 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, PA 58, D-110 Shorter University, GA 63, D-30 Siena University, NY 57, D-85 Simmons University, MA 46, 85, 86, 126, D-58 Simpson College, IA 73, 89, 127, D-43 Simpson University, CA 56, 87, D-14 Sinte Gleska University, SD D-119 Sitting Bull College, ND D-95 Skagit Valley College, WA D-137 Skidmore College, NY 52, 87, D-85 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, PA 58, D-110 Smith College, MA 52, 80, 82, 87, 126, 129, D-59 Snow College, UT 75, 129, D-130 Soka University of America, CA 52, 87, 126, 129, D-14 Solano Community College, CA D-14 Sonoma State University, CA 67, 69, 85, 89, D-14 South Carolina State University, SC 62, 77, 128, D-117 South College, TN 51, D-121 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, SD 64, 69, 113, D-119 South Dakota State University, SD 47, 84, D-119 Southeastern Louisiana University, LA 62, D-50 Southeastern Oklahoma State University, OK 68, D-101 Southeastern University, FL 51, D-25 Southeast Missouri State University, MO 65, D-70 Southern Adventist University, TN 62, D-121 Southern Arkansas University, AR 62, D-7 Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, KY D-48

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Southern California Institute of Architecture, CA D-14 Southern California University of Health Sciences, CA D-14 Southern Connecticut State University, CT 58, 85, D-19 Southern Illinois University– Carbondale, IL 48, 79, 83, D-36 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL 50, D-37 Southern Methodist University, TX 44, 78, 83, D-125 Southern Nazarene University, OK 68, D-102 Southern New Hampshire University, NH 60, D-74 Southern Oregon University, OR 68, D-103 Southern University and A&M College, LA 51, 77, 85, 128, D-50 Southern University at New Orleans, LA 63, 77, D-50 Southern Utah University, UT 68, 129, D-130 Southern Virginia University, VA 56 Southern Wesleyan University, SC 62, 88, D-117 South Florida State College, FL D-25 South Georgia State College, GA D-30 South Seattle College, WA D-137 South Texas College, TX 75, D-125 South University, GA D-30 Southwest Baptist University, MO 65, 88, D-70 Southwestern Adventist University, TX 75, D-125 Southwestern Christian University, OK 75, D-102 Southwestern College, KS 73, D-46 Southwestern Oklahoma State University, OK 68, D-102 Southwestern University, TX 54, 113, D-126 Southwest Minnesota State University, MN 65, D-66 Spalding University, KY 62, 88, D-48 Spelman College, GA 26, 52, 76, 87, D-30 Spokane Community College, WA D-137 Spokane Falls Community College, WA D-137 Spring Arbor University, MI 65, D-63 Springfield College, MA 47, D-59 Spring Hill College, AL 71, 127, D-3 St. Ambrose University, IA 50, D-44 Stanford University, CA 26, 27, 42, 81, 82, 83, 126, 129, D-14 St. Augustine College, IL 74, 129, D-37 St. Bonaventure University, NY 57, D-85 St. Catherine University, MN 47, 85, 86, D-66 St. Cloud State University, MN 65, D-66 Stephen F. Austin State University, TX 67, D-126 Stephens College, MO 65, 88, D-70 Sterling College, KS 74, D-46 Sterling College, VT D-131 Stetson University, FL 60, 127, D-25 Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ 44, 79, 82, 128, D-77 Stevenson University, MD 58, D-53 St. Francis College, NY 70, 89, D-85 St. Francis University, PA 58, 113, D-110

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BEST COLLEGES Stillman College, AL 72, 77, D-4 St. John Fisher University, NY 46, 85, 126, D-85 St. John’s College, MD 27, 54, D-54 St. John’s College, NM 54, 87, D-78 St. John’s University, NY 45, 78, 86, D-85 St. John Vianney College Seminary, FL D-26 St. Joseph’s College, ME 59, D-51 St. Joseph Seminary College, LA D-50 St. Joseph’s University, New York, NY 58, D-86 St. Lawrence University, NY 54, 87, D-86 St. Mary’s College of Maryland, MD 53, 54, D-54 St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, TX 67, 89, 127, D-126 St. Norbert College, WI 55, D-140 Stockton University, NJ 45, 86, D-77 St. Olaf College, MN 27, 52, 87, 126, D-66 Stonehill College, MA 54, D-59 Stony Brook University–SUNY, NY 44, 51, 78, 81, 82, 84, 86, D-86 St. Petersburg College, FL D-26 Strayer University, DC D-21 St. Thomas Aquinas College, NY 59, D-86 St. Thomas University, FL 51, 86, D-26 Suffolk University, MA 47, 128, D-59 Sullivan University, KY D-48 Sul Ross State University, TX 68, D-126 SUNY at Fredonia, NY 58, D-86 SUNY Brockport, NY 58, 85, 88, D-86 SUNY Buffalo State University, NY 59, 82, D-86 SUNY Cobleskill, NY 70, 89, D-86 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, NY 45, 129, D-86 SUNY College of Technology at Canton, NY 70, 89, 127, D-87 SUNY College of Technology–Delhi, NY 70, 89, D-87 SUNY College– Old Westbury, NY 59, 88, D-87 SUNY Cortland, NY 57, 69, D-87 SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, NY 85 SUNY Empire State University, NY 60, D-87 SUNY–Geneseo, NY 57, 69, D-87 SUNY Maritime College, NY 57, 69, 80, D-87 SUNY Morrisville, NY 70, D-87 SUNY–New Paltz, NY 57, 69, 88, D-87 SUNY Oneonta, NY 57, 69, D-87 SUNY Oswego, NY 57, 69, 88, D-87 SUNY–Plattsburgh, NY 58, 88, D-88 SUNY Polytechnic Institute, NY 58, 69, D-88 SUNY Potsdam, NY 59, D-88 Susquehanna University, PA 55, 113, D-111 Swarthmore College, PA 27, 52, 80, 82, 87, 126, 129, D-111 Sweet Briar College, VA 56, D-134 Syracuse University, NY 26, 44, 78, 82, D-88

T Tabor College, KS 73, D-46 Tacoma Community College, WA D-137 Talladega College, AL 72, 77, 89, D-4 Tallahassee Community College, FL D-26

Tarleton State University, TX 50, D-126 Taylor University, IN 73, 113, 127, D-41 Temple University, PA 44, 78, 82, 85, D-111 Tennessee State University, TN 51, 76, 128, D-121 Tennessee Tech University, TN 47, 113, D-121 Tennessee Wesleyan University, TN 71, D-121 Texas A&M International University, TX 67, 89, D-126 Texas A&M University, TX 27, 44, 51, 78, 81, 82, 84, D-126 Texas A&M University– Corpus Christi, TX 51, 85, D-126 Texas A & M University– Kingsville, TX 50, D-126 Texas A&M University– San Antonio, TX 68, 89, D-126 Texas A&M University– Texarkana, TX 68, D-127 Texas A&M University– Victoria, TX 68, 89, D-127 Texas Christian University, TX 44, 78, 84, D-127 Texas College, TX 75, 77, 89, 128, D-127 Texas Lutheran University, TX 74, 127, D-127 Texas Southern University, TX 51, 77, 128, D-127 Texas State University, TX 47, 113, D-127 Texas Tech University, TX 46, 78, 83, D-127 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center–El Paso, TX 85 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center–Lubbock, TX 85 Texas Wesleyan University, TX 51, D-127 Texas Woman’s University, TX 50, 84, 86, D-127 Thiel College, PA 70, D-111 Thomas Aquinas College, CA 54, 87, 129, D-14 Thomas College, ME 60, 88, D-51 Thomas Jefferson University, PA 45, 84, D-111 Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, NH D-74 Thomas More University, KY 62, D-48 Thomas University, GA 63, D-30 Tiffin University, OH 66, D-99 Toccoa Falls College, GA 72, 89, D-30 Tougaloo College, MS 56, 77, 87, 128, D-68 Touro University, NY 45, 86, D-88 Towson University, MD 57, 69, 83, 85, D-54 Transylvania University, KY 55, 113, D-48 Trevecca Nazarene University, TN 50, D-122 Trine University, IN 73, 113, D-41 Trinity Christian College, IL 73, D-37 Trinity College, CT 52, 126, D-19 Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, IL D-37 Trinity International University, IL 51, D-37 Trinity University, TX 52, 80, 87, 126, D-127 Trinity Washington University, DC 59, 128, D-21 Troy University, AL 62, D-4 Truett McConnell University, GA 72, D-30 Truman State University, MO 64, 69, 113, D-70

Tufts University, MA 42, 81, 82, 126, D-59 Tulane University of Louisiana, LA 26, 44, 78, D-50 Tusculum University, TN 63, D-122 Tuskegee University, AL 60, 76, 88, D-4 Tyler Junior College, TX D-128

U Union Adventist University, NE 73, 89, D-73 Union College , NY 52, 80, 87, D-88 Union Commonwealth University, KY 63, 88, D-48 Union University, TN 47, 113, D-122 United States Air Force Academy, CO 52, 53, 78, 80, 82, D-18 United States Coast Guard Academy, CT 70, 75, 79, 80, D-19 United States Merchant Marine Academy, NY 70, 75, 80, 113, 129, D-88 United States Military Academy at West Point, NY 52, 53, 80, 82, D-88 United States Naval Academy, MD 52, 53, 80, 82, D-54 Unity Environmental University, ME 60, D-51 Universidad Adventista de las Antillas, PR 62, 88, D-114 Universidad Ana G. Mendez– Carolina Campus, PR 63 Universidad Ana G. Mendez– Cupey Campus, PR 63, D-114 Universidad Ana G. Mendez– Gurabo Campus, PR 51, D-114 Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, PR 63, 88, D-114 Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, PR 63, D-114 University at Albany– SUNY, NY 45, 79, 83, 86, D-88 University at Buffalo– SUNY, NY 44, 78, 81, 82, 84, 86, D-88 University of Advancing Technology, AZ 75, 89, 128, D-5 The University of Akron, OH 50, 85, D-99 The University of Alabama, AL 46, 78, 82, 84, D-4 University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL 45, 78, 83, 84, 113, D-4 University of Alabama at Huntsville, AL 47, 79, 83, 84, D-4 University of Alaska Anchorage, AK 68, 83, 85, D-5 University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK 51, D-5 University of Alaska– Southeast, AK 69, D-5 University of Arizona, AZ 45, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, D-6 University of Arkansas, AR 46, 78, 83, 84, 113, D-7 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, AR 84 University of Arkansas– Fort Smith, AR 71, D-7 University of Arkansas– Little Rock, AR 50, 79, 85, D-7 University of Arkansas– Monticello, AR 63, D-7 University of Arkansas– Pine Bluff, AR 71, 76, 89, D-7

University of Baltimore, MD 58, D-54 University of Bridgeport, CT 51, D-19 University of California, Berkeley, CA 27, 42, 51, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 87, 129, D-14 University of California, Davis, CA 42, 51, 81, 82, 86, 129, D-15 University of California, Irvine, CA 42, 51, 78, 81, 82, 84, 86, D-15 University of California, Los Angeles, CA 42, 51, 81, 82, 84, 86, 129, D-15 University of California, Merced, CA 44, 51, 86, D-15 University of California, Riverside, CA 44, 78, 82, 86, D-15 University of California, San Diego, CA 42, 51, 78, 81, 82, 83, 86, D-15 University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 42, 51, 81, 82, 86, 129, D-15 University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 44, 82, 86, D-15 University of Central Arkansas, AR 50, D-7 University of Central Florida, FL 45, 78, 82, 84, 86, 113, D-26 University of Central Missouri, MO 65, D-70 University of Central Oklahoma, OK 68, D-102 University of Charleston, WV 51, D-138 University of Chicago, IL 42, 82, 126, D-37 University of Cincinnati, OH 26, 45, 78, 83, 84, D-99 University of Colorado Boulder, CO 44, 78, 81, 82, D-18 University of Colorado–Colorado Springs, CO 51, 79, 83, 84, D-18 University of Colorado Denver, CO 47, 78, 83, 84, D-18 University of Connecticut, CT 44, 78, 81, 82, 84, D-20 University of Dallas, TX 67, 127, D-128 University of Dayton, OH 45, 79, 126, D-99 University of Delaware, DE 44, 78, 81, 82, 84, D-20 University of Denver, CO 45, 78, 83, D-18 University of Detroit Mercy, MI 46, 85, 113, 126, D-63 University of Dubuque, IA 65, D-44 University of Evansville, IN 64, 127, D-41 University of Findlay, OH 50, D-99 University of Florida, FL 42, 51, 78, 81, 82, 84, 86, D-26 University of Georgia, GA 42, 51, 78, 79, 82, D-30 University of Guam, GU 67, D-31 University of Hartford, CT 48, 85, 128, D-20 University of Hawaii at Hilo, HI 50, 85, D-31 University of Hawaii at Manoa, HI 46, 78, 83, 84, D-31 University of Hawaii– Maui College, HI D-32 University of Hawaii–West Oahu, HI 75, 89, D-32 University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis, MO D-70 University of Holy Cross, LA 63, D-50 University of Houston, TX 45, 78, 83, 85, 86, 113, D-128 University of Houston– Clear Lake, TX 48, D-128

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University of Houston– Downtown, TX 68, 89, D-128 University of Idaho, ID 46, 79, 83, 113, D-32 University of Illinois Chicago, IL 44, 78, 82, 84, 86, D-37 University of Illinois– Springfield, IL 64, 69, D-37 University of Illinois Urbana– Champaign, IL 42, 51, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, D-37 University of ndianapolis, IN 48, 85, 128, D-41 University of Iowa, IA 27, 44, 78, 82, 84, 113, D-44 University of Jamestown, ND 66, D-95 University of Kansas, KS 45, 78, 82, 84, 113, D-46 University of Kentucky, KY 45, 78, 82, 84, 113, D-48 University of La Verne, CA 46, 86, D-15 University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA 50, 83, 85, D-50 University of Louisiana at Monroe, LA 50, 85, D-50 University of Louisville, KY 46, 78, 83, 84, D-48 University of Lynchburg, VA 50, 128, D-134 University of Maine, ME 47, 78, 83, 85, D-52 University of Maine at Farmington, ME 70, 89, 127, D-52 University of Maine– Augusta, ME 71, 85, D-52 University of Maine– Fort Kent, ME 70, D-52 University of Maine– Presque Isle, ME 71, D-52 University of Mary, ND 50, D-95 University of Mary HardinBaylor, TX 51, 85, D-128 University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 84 University of Maryland Baltimore County, MD 45, 82, D-54 University of Maryland, College Park, MD 26, 42, 51, 78, 81, 82, D-54 University of Maryland Eastern Shore, MD 51, 76, 128, D-54 University of Mary Washington, VA 53, 55, D-134 University of Massachusetts– Amherst, MA 44, 51, 78, 81, 82, 84, D-59 University of Massachusetts– Boston, MA 46, 79, 80, 82, 84, 86, D-59 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA 47, 79, 82, 84, D-59 University of Massachusetts– Lowell, MA 45, 79, 83, 84, D-59 University of Memphis, TN 48, 78, 83, 85, D-122 University of Miami, FL 44, 78, 83, 84, D-26 University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, MI 26, 27, 42, 51, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, D-63 University of Michigan–Dearborn, MI 64, 69, 83, 88, D-63 University of Michigan– Flint, MI 50, 84, D-63 University of Minnesota Crookston, MN 73, 75, 89, D-66 University of Minnesota Duluth, MN 64, 69, 80, D-66

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INDEX University of MinnesotaMorris, MN 53, 55, 87, D-66 University of Minnesota– Twin Cities, MN 44, 51, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, D-66 University of Mississippi, MS 46, 78, 83, 84, 113, D-68 University of Missouri, MO 45, 78, 82, 84, 113, D-71 University of Missouri–Kansas City, MO 47, 79, 84, 113, D-71 University of Missouri– St. Louis, MO 47, 79, 85, 87, D-71 University of Mobile, AL 62, 88, D-4 University of Montana, MT 50, 79, D-72 University of Montana Western, MT 75, D-72 University of Montevallo, AL 60, 69, 88, 127, D-4 University of Mount Olive, NC 62, 88, D-93 University of Mount Saint Vincent, NY 70, 89, D-89 University of Mount Union, OH 64, D-99 University of Nebraska at Kearney, NE 64, 69, 88, 127, D-73 University of Nebraska– Lincoln, NE 46, 78, 82, 113, D-73 University of Nebraska Medical Center, NE 84 University of Nebraska Omaha, NE 48, 79, 83, D-73 University of Nevada– Las Vegas, NV 47, 78, 83, 84, D-73 University of Nevada– Reno, NV 46, 79, 83, 85, D-74 University of New England, ME 48, D-52 University of New Hampshire, NH 45, 78, 83, 85, 128, D-74 University of New Hampshire at Manchester, NH 53, 55 University of New Haven, CT 58, 83, D-20 University of New Mexico, NM 47, 79, 82, 84, D-78 University of New Orleans, LA 51, D-51 University of North Alabama, AL 60, 69, 85, D-4 University of North Carolina– Asheville, NC 53, 55, 87, D-93 University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC 45, 78, 82, 84, 86, 113, D-93 University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, NC 42, 51, 78, 81, 82, 84, 86, 126, 129, D-93 University of North Carolina– Greensboro, NC 46, 79, 84, 86, D-93 University of North Carolina– Pembroke, NC 62, 69, 85, 88, D-93 University of North Carolina School of the Arts, NC D-94 University of North Carolina– Wilmington, NC 46, 84, D-94 University of North Dakota, ND 47, 84, D-95 University of Northern Colorado, CO 50, 84, D-18 University of Northern Iowa, IA 64, 69, D-44 University of North Florida, FL 47, 85, 113, D-26 University of North Georgia, GA 62, D-31

University of North Texas, TX 46, 79, 83, 86, D-128 The University of North Texas– Dallas, TX 67, 89, D-128 University of Northwestern Ohio, OH 74, D-99 University of Northwestern– St. Paul, MN 64, 88, D-66 University of Notre Dame, IN 26, 42, 78, 81, 82, 126, D-41 The University of Oklahoma, OK 45, 78, 81, 83, 113, D-102 University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, OK 84 The University of Olivet, MI 74, 89, D-64 University of Oregon, OR 45, 78, 82, D-103 University of Pennsylvania, PA 42, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, 126, D-111 University of Pikeville, KY 51, D-48 University of Pittsburgh, PA 44, 78, 81, 82, 84, D-111 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, PA 70, 127, D-111 University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, PA 56, D-111 University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA 70, 113, D-112 University of Portland, OR 67, 79, 80, 84, 127, D-103 University of Providence, MT 69, D-72 University of Puerto Rico– Aguadilla, PR 72, 89, D-114 University of Puerto Rico– Arecibo, PR 71, 89, D-114 University of Puerto Rico– Bayamon, PR 72, D-114 University of Puerto Rico– Carolina, PR 72, 89 University of Puerto Rico– Cayey, PR 55, 87, D-114 University of Puerto Rico– Humacao, PR 71, 89, D-114 University of Puerto Rico– Mayaguez, PR 62, 80, 88, D-114 University of Puerto Rico– Ponce, PR 72, 89, D-114 University of Puerto Rico– Rio Piedras, PR 48, 86, D-114 University of Puerto Rico– Utuado, PR 72, D-114 University of Puget Sound, WA 55, D-137 University of Redlands, CA 67, 89, 127, D-15 University of Rhode Island, RI 45, 79, 83, 84, D-115 University of Richmond, VA 52, 78, D-134 University of Rio Grande, OH 74, D-99 University of Rochester, NY 42, 78, 82, 84, 126, D-89 University of Saint Francis, IN 64, 88, D-41 University of Saint Joseph, CT 58, 85, 88, D-20 University of Saint Mary, KS 65, D-46 University of San Diego, CA 45, 78, 80, 82, 126, D-16 University of San Francisco, CA 45, 78, 83, 84, 86, D-16 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, OK 56, 87, D-102 University of Scranton, PA 57, 85, D-112

University of Silicon Valley, CA 75, 89, 128, D-16 University of Sioux Falls, SD 65, D-119 University of South Alabama, AL 50, 85, D-5 University of South Carolina, SC 26, 45, 78, 79, 82, 84, D-117 University of South Carolina– Aiken, SC 62, 85, D-118 University of South Carolina– Beaufort, SC 72, 85, D-118 University of South Carolina– Upstate, SC 71, 75, 85, 89, D-118 University of South Dakota, SD 48, 85, D-119 University of Southern California, CA 42, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 87, D-16 University of Southern Indiana, IN 65, 85, D-41 University of Southern Maine, ME 59, 85, D-52 University of Southern Mississippi, MS 48, 85, D-68 University of South Florida, FL 44, 78, 83, 84, 86, 113, D-26 University of St. Francis, IL 48, 85, D-37 University of St. Thomas, MN 46, 79, 80, D-66 University of St. Thomas, TX 46, 86, 126, D-128 University of Tampa, FL 60, 79, 85, D-26 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN 50, 79, 85, D-122 The University of Tennessee at Martin, TN 60, 69, D-122 University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, TN 84 University of Tennessee–Knoxville, TN 45, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, D-122 University of Tennessee Southern, TN 72, D-122 The University of Texas–Arlington, TX 47, 79, 82, 84, 86, D-128 The University of Texas at Tyler, TX 50, 84, D-128 The University of Texas–Austin, TX 42, 51, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, D-129 The University of Texas–Dallas, TX 45, 78, 82, 87, D-129 The University of Texas–El Paso, TX 47, 83, 85, 86, D-129 University of Texas Health Science Center–Houston, TX 84 University of Texas Medical Branch– Galveston, TX 84 University of Texas Permian Basin, TX 68, D-129 The University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley, TX 46, 86, 129, D-129 The University of Texas– San Antonio, TX 46, 79, 83, 86, 113, D-129 University of Texas–San Antonio (Health Science Center), TX 84 University of the Cumberlands, KY 51, D-49 University of the District of Columbia, DC 59, 76, D-21 University of the Incarnate Word, TX 48, 86, 128, D-129 University of the Ozarks, AR 71, 127, D-7 University of the Pacific, CA 45, 86, 126, D-16

The University of the South, TN 52, D-122 University of the Southwest, NM 69, D-78 University of the Virgin Islands, VI 63, D-131 University of the West, CA D-16 The University of Toledo, OH 48, 85, D-99 University of Tulsa, OK 46, 81, D-102 University of Utah, UT 45, 78, 81, 82, 83, 84, D-130 University of Valley Forge, PA 70, 89, 127, D-112 University of Vermont, VT 45, 78, 83, 84, D-131 University of Virginia, VA 42, 51, 78, 81, 82, 84, 126, D-134 University of Virginia’s College at Wise, VA 56, 129, D-134 University of Washington, WA 42, 51, 78, 81, 82, 83, 84, 129, D-137 University of Washington Bothell, WA 67, 69, 89, D-137 University of Washington Tacoma, WA 67, 69, 89, D-137 University of West Alabama, AL 62, D-5 University of West Florida, FL 60, 69, 129, D-26 University of West Georgia, GA 50, 85, 87, D-31 University of Wisconsin– Eau Claire, WI 64, 69, 85, D-140 University of Wisconsin– Green Bay, WI 65, 85, D-140 University of Wisconsin– La Crosse, WI 64, 69, D-140 University of Wisconsin–Madison, WI 26, 42, 51, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, 126, D-141 University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee, WI 48, 78, 83, 84, D-141 University of WisconsinOshkosh, WI 50, 85, D-141 University of Wisconsin– Parkside, WI 66, D-141 University of Wisconsin– Platteville, WI 64, 69, D-141 University of Wisconsin– River Falls, WI 65, 69, D-141 University of Wisconsin– Stevens Point, WI 65, 69, D-141 University of Wisconsin– Stout, WI 65, D-141 University of Wisconsin– Superior, WI 66, D-141 University of Wisconsin– Whitewater, WI 64, 69, D-141 University of Wyoming, WY 47, 79, 83, 85, D-142 Upper Iowa University, IA 66, D-44 Ursinus College, PA 54, 87, D-112 Ursuline College, OH 65, 85, 88, D-100 Utah State University, UT 47, 78, 83, 85, 129, D-130 Utah Tech University, UT 75, D-130 Utah Valley University, UT 68, D-130 Utica University, NY 58, D-89

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W Wabash College, IN 52, 87, 113, 126, D-42 Wagner College, NY 58, 85, D-89 Wake Forest University, NC 44, 78, 80, 83, 126, D-94 Waldorf University, IA 66, D-44 Walla Walla University, WA 67, D-137 Walsh University, OH 50, 128, D-100 Warner Pacific University, OR 74, 89, 127, D-103 Warner University, FL 63, D-26 Warren Wilson College, NC 26, 56, D-94 Wartburg College, IA 56, D-44 Washburn University, KS 65, 85, D-46 Washington Adventist University, MD 60, 128, D-54 Washington and Lee University, VA 52, 79, 126, D-135 Washington College, MD 54, D-54 Washington & Jefferson College, PA 54, 87, 126, D-112 Washington State University, WA 46, 78, 82, 84, D-137 Washington University in St. Louis, MO 42, 78, 81, 82, 126, D-71 Wayland Baptist University, TX 69, D-129 Waynesburg University, PA 59, D-112 Wayne State College, NE 65, D-73 Wayne State University, MI 46, 79, 83, 84, 86, D-64 Webber International University, FL 72, 89, D-27 Webb Institute, NY D-89 Weber State University, UT 67, 85, D-130 Webster University, MO 64, D-71 Welch College, TN 72, D-123 Wellesley College, MA 27, 52, 82, 87, 126, 129, D-60 Wenatchee Valley College, WA D-137 Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA 57, 80, D-60 BEST COLLEGES D-149

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Valparaiso University, IN 46, 79, 80, 85, 126, 128, D-42 Vanderbilt University, TN 26, 42, 81, 82, 126, 129, D-122 Vanguard University of Southern California, CA 67, 89, D-16 Vassar College, NY 52, 83, 87, 126, D-89 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, NY 70, 89, 127, D-89 Vermont State University, VT 59, D-131 Villa Maria College, NY 71, D-89 Villanova University, PA 44, 78, 82, 84, D-112 Vincennes University, IN 74, 129, D-42 Virginia Commonwealth University, VA 45, 79, 83, 84, D-134 Virginia Military Institute, VA 53, 54, 80, D-134 Virginia State University, VA 62, 76, D-135 Virginia Tech, VA44, 51, 78, 81, 82, D-135 Virginia Union University, VA 56, 77, 87, 128, D-135 Virginia Wesleyan University, VA 56, D-135 Viterbo University, WI 65, D-142 Voorhees University, SC 72, 77, D-118

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Western Washington University, WA 67, 69, D-137 Westfield State University, MA 59, D-60 West Liberty University, WV 62, 88, D-138 West Los Angeles College, CA D-16 Westminster College, MO 56, D-71 Westminster College, PA 55, 87, D-112 Westminster University, UT 67, 85, 113, D-130 Westmont College, CA 55, D-16 West Texas A&M University, TX 67, 127, D-129 West Virginia State University, WV 63, 77, D-138 West Virginia University, WV 47, 79, 83, 85, 113, D-138 West Virginia University Institute of Technology, WV 72, D-139 West Virginia University– Parkersburg, WV D-139 West Virginia Wesleyan College, WV 72, 127, D-139

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Whatcom Community College, WA D-138 Wheaton College, IL 52, 87, D-37 Wheaton College, MA 54, D-60 Wheeling University, WV 63, D-139 Whitman College, WA 54, 126, D-138 Whittier College, CA 54, 87, D-16 Whitworth University, WA 67, 89, 127, D-138 Wichita State University, KS 48, 79, 83, 85, D-46 Widener University, PA 48, 85, 128, D-112 Wilberforce University, OH 74, 77, D-100 Wiley College, TX 75, 77, 89, D-130 Wilkes University, PA 48, D-113 Willamette University, OR 54, 87, D-103 William Carey University, MS 50, 85, D-68 William Jewell College, MO 73, D-71 William & Mary, VA 44, 51, 78, 82, D-135 William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ 58, D-77 William Peace University, NC 71, 89, D-94

William Penn University, IA 74, D-44 Williams Baptist University, AR 72, D-7 Williams College, MA 27, 52, 82, 87, 126, 129, D-60 William Woods University, MO 51, D-71 Wilmington College, OH 73, D-100 Wilmington University, DE 51, 85, D-21 Wilson College, PA 60, D-113 Wingate University, NC 50, D-94 Winona State University, MN 64, 69, D-67 Winston-Salem State University, NC 47, 76, 85, 86, D-94 Winthrop University, SC 60, 69, 88, D-118 Wisconsin Lutheran College, WI 73, D-142 Wittenberg University, OH 56, D-100 Wofford College, SC 54, 113, D-118 Woodbury University, CA 67, 89, D-16 Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA 26, 27, 44, 79, 81, 82, 128, D-60 Worcester State University, MA 59, D-60

Wright State University, OH 51, 83, 85, D-100 Wright State University– Lake Campus, OH 74

X, Y Xavier University, OH 46, 79, 85, D-100 Xavier University of Louisiana, LA 60, 76, D-51 Yakima Valley College, WA D-138 Yale University, CT 26, 27, 42, 81, 82, 87, 126, 129, D-20 Yeshiva University, NY 44, 126, D-89 York College–CUNY, NY 59, 129, D-89 York College of Pennsylvania, PA 59, D-113 York University, NE 74, D-73 Young Harris College, GA 56, D-31 Youngstown State University, OH 65, D-100

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