College lists
Every list is built from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, with the rules for each list explained on the page.
All college lists
National listEasiest colleges to get into
These 100 four-year colleges admit the largest share of applicants while still graduating at least half their…
National listMost selective colleges
The 100 hardest 4-year colleges to get into, ranked by fall 2024 acceptance rate.
National listCheapest 4-year colleges
The 100 four-year colleges where students pay the least after grants and scholarships.
National listLowest net price for low-income families
The 100 four-year colleges where students from families earning $30,000 or less pay the least.
National listLowest in-state tuition
Public 4-year universities ranked by 2025-26 in-state tuition and fees.
National listHighest graduation rates
The 100 four-year colleges with the highest six-year graduation rates.
National listHighest earnings after college
The 100 four-year colleges whose former students earn the most 10 years after starting.
National listBest value colleges
The 100 four-year colleges with the highest outcome scores.
National listBest community and 2-year colleges
The 100 community and 2-year colleges with the highest outcome scores.
National listHBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
All 87 currently operating HBCUs in our data, with admissions, cost and outcomes.
National listTribal colleges and universities
All 31 tribal colleges and universities in our data.
National listWomen's colleges
All 29 women's colleges in our data, with admissions and costs.
National listTest-optional colleges
200 four-year colleges with at least 1,000 undergraduates that did not require SAT or ACT scores for fall 202…
National listLowest student debt
The 100 four-year colleges where students who finish leave with the least federal loan debt.
National listLargest colleges
The 100 largest colleges by undergraduate enrollment.