2026 Rankings - Page 10

Best Colleges in America

Rankings 451-500 of 5,365 colleges

5,365
Schools Ranked
3,451
Full Data Rankings
1,914
Partial Data Rankings
5
Ranking Criteria
Rankings based on IPEDS data: completion rates, retention, program productivity, breadth, and institutional scale.
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#451

Salina, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.1 / 100
66.1
Completion
80.9%
92%
Retention
74%
49%
Productivity
458 completions
65%

Salina Area Technical College scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,007 students with in-state tuition of $5,760.

81% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 92nd percentile nationally for completion.

#452

Fredericksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.1 / 100
66.1
Completion
61.7%
71%
Retention
82%
68%
Productivity
1068 completions
40%

University of Mary Washington scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 86th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 3,808 students with in-state tuition of $8,938.

62% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 71st percentile nationally for completion.

#453

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
66 / 100
66
Completion
76.4%
88%
Retention
79%
62%
Productivity
552 completions
72%

Pima Medical Institute-Houston scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,019 students.

76% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 88th percentile nationally for completion.

#454

New York, NY

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
66 / 100
66
Completion
59.2%
68%
Retention
88%
80%
Productivity
1223 completions
46%

School of Visual Arts scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 80th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,016 students with in-state tuition of $49,140.

59% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 68th percentile nationally for completion.

#455

Charlotte, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66 / 100
66
Completion
62.9%
73%
Retention
85%
75%
Productivity
8573 completions
41%

University of North Carolina at Charlotte scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 30,298 students with in-state tuition of $3,812.

63% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 73rd percentile nationally for completion.

#456

West Des Moines, IA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
66 / 100
66
Completion
96.9%
99%
Retention
83%
70%
Productivity
119 completions
79%

Aveda Institute-Des Moines scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 179 students.

97% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 99th percentile nationally for completion.

#457

Bristol, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
66 / 100
66
Completion
72%
84%
Retention
75%
51%
Productivity
377 completions
77%

Pennco Tech-Bristol scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 603 students.

72% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 84th percentile nationally for completion.

#458

Huber Heights, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Completion
61%
70%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
64 completions
98%

Ohio Institute of Allied Health scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 98th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 39 students with in-state tuition of $23,904.

61% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 70th percentile nationally for completion.

#459

Poway, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Completion
64.1%
74%
Retention
88%
80%
Productivity
364 completions
92%

Bellus Academy-Poway scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 92th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 369 students.

64% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 74th percentile nationally for completion.

#460

Hartford, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Completion
97%
99%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
14 completions
62%

CT Aerotech scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 34 students.

97% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 99th percentile nationally for completion.

#461

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Completion
75.6%
87%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
1027 completions
40%

St. John Fisher University scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 87th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,674 students with in-state tuition of $38,566.

76% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 87th percentile nationally for completion.

#462

Needham, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Completion
95.9%
99%
Retention
99%
93%
Productivity
85 completions
20%

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 402 students with in-state tuition of $59,972.

96% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 99th percentile nationally for completion.

#463

Orange City, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Completion
57.2%
65%
Retention
80%
64%
Productivity
594 completions
56%

Northwestern College scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 81th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 1,665 students with in-state tuition of $35,000.

57% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 65th percentile nationally for completion.

#464

Salida, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Completion
68.1%
80%
Retention
85%
75%
Productivity
409 completions
81%

San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 81th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 590 students.

68% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 80th percentile nationally for completion.

#465

McAllen, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Completion
85.9%
94%
Retention
77%
57%
Productivity
522 completions
82%

The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 728 students.

86% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 94th percentile nationally for completion.

#466

Hannibal, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Completion
64.5%
75%
Retention
79%
62%
Productivity
159 completions
56%

Hannibal-LaGrange University scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 93th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 441 students with in-state tuition of $25,200.

65% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 75th percentile nationally for completion.

#467

Winston Salem, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Completion
75.7%
87%
Retention
88%
80%
Productivity
318 completions
44%

University of North Carolina School of the Arts scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 98th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 1,074 students with in-state tuition of $6,497.

76% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 87th percentile nationally for completion.

#468

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
75.9%
87%
Retention
73%
47%
Productivity
529 completions
99%

Concorde Career College-San Diego scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 99th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 178 students.

76% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 87th percentile nationally for completion.

#469

Fresno, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
52.6%
58%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
1059 completions
57%

Fresno Pacific University scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 93th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 2,921 students with in-state tuition of $34,960.

53% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 58th percentile nationally for completion.

#470

McMinnville, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
78.1%
90%
Retention
79%
62%
Productivity
604 completions
55%

Linfield University scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,726 students with in-state tuition of $49,810.

78% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 90th percentile nationally for completion.

#471

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
87.6%
95%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
37 completions
34%

San Francisco Film School scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 96th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 141 students.

88% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 95th percentile nationally for completion.

#472

Salinas, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
70.3%
83%
Retention
83%
70%
Productivity
355 completions
77%

Central Coast College scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 83th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 565 students.

70% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 83rd percentile nationally for completion.

#473

Alexandria, LA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
58.5%
66%
Retention
73%
47%
Productivity
1368 completions
94%

Central Louisiana Technical Community College scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 94th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 1,211 students with in-state tuition of $3,335.

59% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 66th percentile nationally for completion.

#474

Muskogee, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
97.4%
99%
Retention
66%
30%
Productivity
1124 completions
83%

Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,535 students.

97% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 99th percentile nationally for completion.

#475

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
67.2%
79%
Retention
87%
78%
Productivity
542 completions
43%

Occidental College scores above average in the overall ranking at 66.

The college enrolls 1,854 students with in-state tuition of $62,850.

67% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 79th percentile nationally for completion.

#476

Chula Vista, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
78.3%
90%
Retention
74%
49%
Productivity
432 completions
78%

Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 675 students.

78% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 90th percentile nationally for completion.

#477

Ashland, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
66.1%
77%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
404 completions
35%

Randolph-Macon College scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 94th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 1,523 students with in-state tuition of $46,278.

66% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 77th percentile nationally for completion.

#478

Miami, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Completion
51.3%
56%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
17 completions
75%

St. John Vianney College Seminary scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 100th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 29 students with in-state tuition of $23,100.

51% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 56th percentile nationally for completion.

#479

Albuquerque, NM

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.7 / 100
65.7
Completion
72.9%
85%
Retention
77%
57%
Productivity
409 completions
73%

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 85th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 737 students.

73% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 85th percentile nationally for completion.

#480

Ames, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.7 / 100
65.7
Completion
60.3%
69%
Retention
88%
80%
Productivity
8096 completions
36%

Iowa State University scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 30,177 students with in-state tuition of $8,982.

60% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 69th percentile nationally for completion.

#481

El Paso, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.7 / 100
65.7
Completion
84.4%
94%
Retention
76%
55%
Productivity
386 completions
74%

Pima Medical Institute-El Paso scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 667 students.

84% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 94th percentile nationally for completion.

#482

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.7 / 100
65.7
Completion
79.1%
90%
Retention
76%
55%
Productivity
248 completions
72%

Pima Medical Institute-Seattle scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 450 students.

79% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 90th percentile nationally for completion.

#483

Fairfield, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.7 / 100
65.7
Completion
54%
60%
Retention
85%
75%
Productivity
3267 completions
43%

Sacred Heart University scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 92th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 11,179 students with in-state tuition of $48,160.

54% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 60th percentile nationally for completion.

#484

State College, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.7 / 100
65.7
Completion
62.9%
73%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
115 completions
67%

South Hills School of Business & Technology scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 93th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 242 students with in-state tuition of $18,999.

63% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 73rd percentile nationally for completion.

#485

Upland, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.7 / 100
65.7
Completion
60.5%
70%
Retention
91%
85%
Productivity
478 completions
17%

Taylor University scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,398 students with in-state tuition of $38,140.

61% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 70th percentile nationally for completion.

#486

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Completion
57.5%
65%
Retention
91%
85%
Productivity
8489 completions
26%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 36,304 students with in-state tuition of $11,332.

58% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 65th percentile nationally for completion.

#487

Easton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Completion
87.5%
95%
Retention
85%
75%
Productivity
674 completions
34%

Stonehill College scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,584 students with in-state tuition of $52,800.

88% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 95th percentile nationally for completion.

#488

Portland, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Completion
66.7%
78%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
102 completions
75%

Aveda Institute-Portland scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 171 students.

67% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 78th percentile nationally for completion.

#489

Geneva, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Completion
72%
84%
Retention
89%
82%
Productivity
501 completions
45%

Hobart William Smith Colleges scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,669 students with in-state tuition of $61,858.

72% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 84th percentile nationally for completion.

#490

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Completion
82.3%
92%
Retention
88%
80%
Productivity
314 completions
41%

Scripps College scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,103 students with in-state tuition of $63,216.

82% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 92nd percentile nationally for completion.

#491

Bowling Green, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Completion
54.4%
61%
Retention
80%
64%
Productivity
4692 completions
38%

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 96th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 17,027 students with in-state tuition of $11,010.

54% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 61st percentile nationally for completion.

#492

Appleton, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Completion
70.9%
83%
Retention
87%
78%
Productivity
431 completions
46%

Lawrence University scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 83th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,410 students with in-state tuition of $55,149.

71% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 83rd percentile nationally for completion.

#493

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Completion
61.6%
71%
Retention
79%
62%
Productivity
2356 completions
58%

MCPHS University scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 85th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 6,321 students with in-state tuition of $37,620.

62% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 71st percentile nationally for completion.

#494

Burbank, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Completion
62.3%
72%
Retention
78%
59%
Productivity
665 completions
71%

New York Film Academy scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 89th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 1,245 students with in-state tuition of $34,898.

62% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 72nd percentile nationally for completion.

#495

Jacksboro, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Completion
79.8%
91%
Retention
79%
62%
Productivity
184 completions
64%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 422 students.

80% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 91st percentile nationally for completion.

#496

Huntsville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Completion
70%
82%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
189 completions
61%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 82th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 462 students.

70% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 82nd percentile nationally for completion.

#497

Kingston, RI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Completion
65.4%
76%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
4693 completions
36%

University of Rhode Island scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 95th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 17,351 students with in-state tuition of $14,116.

65% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 76th percentile nationally for completion.

#498

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Completion
69%
81%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
401 completions
52%

University of the Arts scores above average in the overall ranking at 66, ranking in the 81th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,207 students with in-state tuition of $54,010.

69% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 81st percentile nationally for completion.

#499

Winona, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.4 / 100
65.4
Completion
60%
69%
Retention
78%
59%
Productivity
1776 completions
43%

Winona State University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 84th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 6,058 students with in-state tuition of $8,388.

60% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 69th percentile nationally for completion.

#500

Sewanee, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.4 / 100
65.4
Completion
77.8%
89%
Retention
88%
80%
Productivity
465 completions
38%

The University of the South scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,693 students with in-state tuition of $53,418.

78% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 89th percentile nationally for completion.

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