2026 Philosophy & Religion Rankings

Best Colleges for Philosophy & Religion

Data-driven rankings of 621 colleges excelling in Philosophy & Religion programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Philosophy & Religion.
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Top Colleges for Philosophy & Religion

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#1

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.2 / 100
91.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
76%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
98%
95%

University of Pennsylvania is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 29,109 students with in-state tuition of $58,620 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Swarthmore, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.7 / 100
88.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
84%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
97%
92%

Swarthmore College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,623 students with in-state tuition of $61,992 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

New Haven, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.1 / 100
88.1
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
66%
Program Depth
7 programs
100%
Retention
99%
97%

Yale University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,564 students with in-state tuition of $64,700 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87 / 100
87
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
72%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
96%
88%

Emory University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 15,175 students with in-state tuition of $59,920 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
7.7% productivity
87%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
93%
80%

Yeshiva University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 6,965 students with in-state tuition of $46,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 8% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
61%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
97%
92%

Columbia University in the City of New York is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,173 students with in-state tuition of $64,526 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
59%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
99%
97%

Harvard University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 30,259 students with in-state tuition of $54,269 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.2 / 100
84.2
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
98%
95%

University of Notre Dame is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,042 students with in-state tuition of $62,186 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Hamilton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
81%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
93%
80%

Colgate University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,211 students with in-state tuition of $66,622 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
3 programs
79%
Retention
99%
97%

Brown University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,956 students with in-state tuition of $65,656 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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