2026 Rankings - Page 5

Best Colleges in America

Rankings 201-250 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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#201

USAF Academy, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Completion
96%
99%
Retention
96%
90%
Productivity
971 completions
26%

United States Air Force Academy scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,124 students.

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

#202

Shelbyville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Completion
68%
80%
Retention
90%
83%
Productivity
343 completions
77%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 83th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 544 students.

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

#203

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Completion
60.4%
70%
Retention
86%
76%
Productivity
12800 completions
44%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 43,338 students with in-state tuition of $11,228.

60% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 70th percentile nationally for completion.

#204

Clinton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Completion
91.6%
97%
Retention
96%
90%
Productivity
620 completions
46%

Hamilton College scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,048 students with in-state tuition of $62,090.

92% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 97th percentile nationally for completion.

#205

Uniontown, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Completion
79.2%
90%
Retention
78%
59%
Productivity
222 completions
73%

Laurel Business Institute scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 397 students with in-state tuition of $10,680.

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

#206

South Hadley, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Completion
91%
96%
Retention
90%
83%
Productivity
729 completions
48%

Mount Holyoke College scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,330 students with in-state tuition of $63,904.

91% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 96th percentile nationally for completion.

#207

Mesa, AZ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Completion
83.3%
93%
Retention
82%
68%
Productivity
388 completions
93%

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 373 students.

83% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 93rd percentile nationally for completion.

#208

Perrysburg, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Completion
85.7%
94%
Retention
93%
87%
Productivity
107 completions
92%

Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 108 students.

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

#209

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Completion
62.6%
72%
Retention
86%
76%
Productivity
4863 completions
58%

American University scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 13,019 students with in-state tuition of $55,724.

63% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 72nd percentile nationally for completion.

#210

Clarksville, TN

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Completion
76.7%
88%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
82 completions
97%

North Central Institute scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 55 students.

77% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 88th percentile nationally for completion.

#211

Holland, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Completion
65.8%
76%
Retention
90%
83%
Productivity
826 completions
29%

Hope College scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 3,368 students with in-state tuition of $37,240.

66% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 76th percentile nationally for completion.

#212

Leroy, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Completion
81.8%
92%
Retention
88%
80%
Productivity
17 completions
97%

Roane-Jackson Technical Center scores above average in the overall ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 11 students.

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

#213

West Chester, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Completion
65.7%
76%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
4740 completions
39%

West Chester University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 95th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 17,076 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

66% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 76th percentile nationally for completion.

#214

Hamilton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Completion
91.2%
97%
Retention
93%
87%
Productivity
943 completions
45%

Colgate University scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,146 students with in-state tuition of $66,622.

91% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 97th percentile nationally for completion.

#215

Levittown, NY

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Completion
81.9%
92%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
760 completions
83%

Hunter Business School scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,042 students.

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

#216

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Completion
64%
74%
Retention
87%
78%
Productivity
3873 completions
37%

University of Maryland-Baltimore County scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 14,148 students with in-state tuition of $9,238.

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

#217

Chesapeake, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Completion
60.4%
70%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
266 completions
77%

Collins Career Technical Center scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 427 students.

60% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 70th percentile nationally for completion.

#218

Tulsa, OK

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Completion
81.4%
92%
Retention
77%
57%
Productivity
319 completions
83%

Community Care College scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 430 students.

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

#219

Hartford, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Completion
74.4%
86%
Retention
91%
85%
Productivity
642 completions
40%

Trinity College scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,276 students with in-state tuition of $64,430.

74% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 86th percentile nationally for completion.

#220

University, MS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Completion
58.9%
67%
Retention
88%
80%
Productivity
5804 completions
28%

University of Mississippi scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 24,043 students with in-state tuition of $9,252.

59% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 67th percentile nationally for completion.

#221

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
72.5%
85%
Retention
91%
85%
Productivity
13239 completions
33%

Michigan State University scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 100th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 51,316 students with in-state tuition of $16,930.

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

#222

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
95.8%
98%
Retention
96%
90%
Productivity
540 completions
50%

Pomona College scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,664 students with in-state tuition of $61,906.

96% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 98th percentile nationally for completion.

#223

Brooklyn, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
99%
99%
Retention
90%
83%
Productivity
102 completions
88%

New York Seminary scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 120 students with in-state tuition of $12,750.

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

#224

Saratoga Springs, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
91%
96%
Retention
89%
82%
Productivity
725 completions
34%

Skidmore College scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,776 students with in-state tuition of $63,730.

91% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 96th percentile nationally for completion.

#225

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
59.2%
68%
Retention
83%
70%
Productivity
8995 completions
44%

Temple University scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 30,205 students with in-state tuition of $21,023.

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

#226

Grand Prairie, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
70.4%
83%
Retention
80%
64%
Productivity
818 completions
76%

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 86th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 1,330 students.

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

#227

Lewisburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
92.1%
97%
Retention
96%
90%
Productivity
1066 completions
37%

Bucknell University scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,892 students with in-state tuition of $64,418.

92% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 97th percentile nationally for completion.

#228

Miami, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
65.9%
77%
Retention
92%
86%
Productivity
17350 completions
50%

Florida International University scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 100th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 53,953 students with in-state tuition of $4,721.

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

#229

Rolla, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
65%
75%
Retention
86%
76%
Productivity
2174 completions
46%

Missouri University of Science and Technology scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 86th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 7,156 students with in-state tuition of $13,008.

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

#230

New Castle, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
83.4%
93%
Retention
79%
62%
Productivity
410 completions
79%

New Castle School of Trades scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 623 students.

83% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 93rd percentile nationally for completion.

#231

Hamden, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
70.4%
83%
Retention
87%
78%
Productivity
2972 completions
52%

Quinnipiac University scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 89th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 8,918 students with in-state tuition of $50,400.

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

#232

Northfield, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Completion
82.2%
92%
Retention
91%
85%
Productivity
926 completions
45%

St Olaf College scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,074 students with in-state tuition of $56,970.

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

#233

New London, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Completion
84.4%
94%
Retention
87%
78%
Productivity
560 completions
40%

Connecticut College scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,995 students with in-state tuition of $64,412.

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

#234

Eau Claire, WI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Completion
81.8%
92%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
41 completions
72%

The Professional Hair Design Academy scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 75 students.

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

#235

Coral Gables, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Completion
66.1%
77%
Retention
92%
86%
Productivity
6048 completions
47%

University of Miami scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 19,593 students with in-state tuition of $58,104.

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

#236

Omaha, NE

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Completion
93.9%
98%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
21 completions
85%

Universal College of Healing Arts scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 27 students with in-state tuition of $11,422.

94% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 98th percentile nationally for completion.

#237

Boise, ID

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Completion
81%
92%
Retention
83%
70%
Productivity
329 completions
84%

Carrington College-Boise scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 433 students.

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

#238

Happy Valley, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Completion
80%
91%
Retention
97%
91%
Productivity
145 completions
82%

Phagans School of Hair Design scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 203 students.

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

#239

Saint Bonaventure, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Completion
68.3%
80%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
808 completions
47%

St Bonaventure University scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 89th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 2,603 students with in-state tuition of $38,950.

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

#240

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Completion
70.4%
83%
Retention
90%
83%
Productivity
6485 completions
36%

University of Delaware scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 24,221 students with in-state tuition of $14,040.

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

#241

Omaha, NE

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Completion
85.5%
94%
Retention
93%
87%
Productivity
130 completions
85%

Capitol Beauty School scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 167 students.

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

#242

Pleasant Gap, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Completion
58.4%
66%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
117 completions
90%

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 99th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 126 students.

58% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 66th percentile nationally for completion.

#243

Bloomington, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Completion
68.6%
80%
Retention
91%
85%
Productivity
12252 completions
33%

Indiana University-Bloomington scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 99th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 47,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,312.

69% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 80th percentile nationally for completion.

#244

Lafayette, LA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Completion
68%
79%
Retention
86%
76%
Productivity
229 completions
99%

Infinity College scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 99th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 104 students.

68% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 79th percentile nationally for completion.

#245

Vestal, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Completion
77.3%
89%
Retention
88%
80%
Productivity
5361 completions
42%

Binghamton University scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 18,456 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

77% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 89th percentile nationally for completion.

#246

Anaheim, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Completion
82%
92%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
416 completions
85%

Southern California Institute of Technology scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 537 students with in-state tuition of $17,915.

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

#247

Sacramento, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Completion
93%
97%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
65 completions
77%

Sacramento Ultrasound Institute scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 104 students.

93% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 97th percentile nationally for completion.

#248

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Completion
67.9%
79%
Retention
93%
87%
Productivity
7790 completions
37%

Clemson University scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 28,747 students with in-state tuition of $14,038.

68% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 79th percentile nationally for completion.

#249

Milwaukee, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Completion
65%
75%
Retention
91%
85%
Productivity
3745 completions
51%

Marquette University scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 11,373 students with in-state tuition of $47,690.

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

#250

Waterville, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Completion
84.8%
94%
Retention
91%
85%
Productivity
697 completions
46%

Colby College scores above average in the overall ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,284 students with in-state tuition of $63,790.

85% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 94th percentile nationally for completion.

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