2026 Rankings - Page 11

Best Colleges in America

Rankings 501-550 of 5,414 colleges

5,414
Schools Ranked
3,459
Full Data Rankings
1,955
Partial Data Rankings
5
Ranking Criteria
Rankings based on IPEDS data: completion rates, retention, program productivity, breadth, and institutional scale.
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Showing 501-550 of 5,414 ranked schools

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#501

Morristown, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Completion
60.4%
69%
Retention
80%
63%
Productivity
285 completions
51%

Saint Elizabeth University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 86th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 871 students with in-state tuition of $33,886 (excl. fees).

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

#502

Ames, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Completion
60.3%
69%
Retention
88%
79%
Productivity
7793 completions
34%

Iowa State University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 30,380 students with in-state tuition of $8,982 (excl. fees).

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

#503

Newark, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Completion
64.9%
75%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
2929 completions
35%

Rutgers University-Newark scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 91th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 11,315 students with in-state tuition of $13,674 (excl. fees).

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

#504

New York, NY

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Completion
59.2%
67%
Retention
88%
79%
Productivity
1114 completions
44%

School of Visual Arts scores above average in the overall ranking at 65.

The college enrolls 3,812 students with in-state tuition of $49,140 (excl. fees).

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

#505

Houghton, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Completion
65.9%
76%
Retention
88%
79%
Productivity
1909 completions
34%

Michigan Technological University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 86th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 7,403 students with in-state tuition of $19,429 (excl. fees).

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

#506

Ada, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Completion
55.5%
62%
Retention
88%
79%
Productivity
706 completions
24%

Ohio Northern University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 90th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 3,140 students with in-state tuition of $36,500 (excl. fees).

56% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 62nd percentile nationally for completion.

#507

Bronxville, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Completion
72.7%
84%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
446 completions
31%

Sarah Lawrence College scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 85th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 1,798 students with in-state tuition of $63,128 (excl. fees).

73% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 84th percentile nationally for completion.

#508

Mesa, AZ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Completion
77.3%
88%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
394 completions
73%

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 705 students.

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

#509

Winona, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Completion
69.2%
81%
Retention
79%
61%
Productivity
1520 completions
53%

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 81th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,505 students with in-state tuition of $42,500 (excl. fees).

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

#510

Omaha, NE

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Completion
82.2%
92%
Retention
83%
70%
Productivity
173 completions
81%

Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 241 students.

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

#511

Storm Lake, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Completion
61.8%
71%
Retention
76%
54%
Productivity
788 completions
62%

Buena Vista University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 86th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 1,890 students with in-state tuition of $40,190 (excl. fees).

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

#512

West Long Branch, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Completion
66.6%
77%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
1493 completions
48%

Monmouth University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 81th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 4,767 students with in-state tuition of $44,098 (excl. fees).

67% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 77th percentile nationally for completion.

#513

Loudonville, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Completion
77.1%
88%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
1003 completions
38%

Siena College scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,720 students with in-state tuition of $42,580 (excl. fees).

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

#514

Bismarck, ND

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Completion
54.9%
61%
Retention
83%
70%
Productivity
1097 completions
42%

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

The college enrolls 3,861 students with in-state tuition of $19,084 (excl. fees).

55% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 61st percentile nationally for completion.

#515

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Completion
61.6%
71%
Retention
79%
61%
Productivity
2175 completions
57%

MCPHS University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 83th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 5,945 students with in-state tuition of $37,620 (excl. fees).

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

#516

Upland, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Completion
60.5%
69%
Retention
91%
85%
Productivity
444 completions
12%

Taylor University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 86th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 2,548 students with in-state tuition of $38,140 (excl. fees).

61% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 69th percentile nationally for completion.

#517

Naperville, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Completion
69.5%
81%
Retention
82%
68%
Productivity
791 completions
36%

North Central College scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 84th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 3,003 students with in-state tuition of $44,114 (excl. fees).

70% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 81st percentile nationally for completion.

#518

Goodland, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Completion
62.7%
72%
Retention
77%
56%
Productivity
399 completions
71%

Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College scores above average in the overall ranking at 65.

The college enrolls 752 students.

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

#519

Goodland, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Completion
62.7%
72%
Retention
77%
56%
Productivity
399 completions
71%

Northwest Kansas Technical College scores above average in the overall ranking at 65.

The college enrolls 752 students.

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

#520

Addison, IL

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Completion
70.1%
82%
Retention
77%
56%
Productivity
13592 completions
62%

Chamberlain University-Illinois scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 32,944 students with in-state tuition of $19,341 (excl. fees).

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

#521

State College, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Completion
62.9%
72%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
113 completions
64%

South Hills School of Business & Technology scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 93th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 260 students with in-state tuition of $18,999 (excl. fees).

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

#522

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Completion
66.3%
77%
Retention
80%
63%
Productivity
2876 completions
50%

University of San Francisco scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 93th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 8,913 students with in-state tuition of $57,670 (excl. fees).

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

#523

Alexandria, LA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.7 / 100
64.7
Completion
58.5%
66%
Retention
73%
46%
Productivity
1284 completions
90%

Central Louisiana Technical Community College scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 90th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 1,345 students with in-state tuition of $3,335 (excl. fees).

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

#524

Kenner, LA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.7 / 100
64.7
Completion
96.6%
99%
Retention
100%
93%
Productivity
30 completions
50%

Healthcare Training Institute scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 94 students.

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

#525

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.7 / 100
64.7
Completion
70.3%
82%
Retention
80%
63%
Productivity
472 completions
63%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 82th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,101 students.

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

#526

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Completion
66.8%
77%
Retention
94%
88%
Productivity
260 completions
47%

The New England Conservatory of Music scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 89th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 853 students with in-state tuition of $56,780 (excl. fees).

67% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 77th percentile nationally for completion.

#527

Appleton, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Completion
70.9%
82%
Retention
87%
78%
Productivity
418 completions
45%

Lawrence University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 82th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,417 students with in-state tuition of $55,149 (excl. fees).

71% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 82nd percentile nationally for completion.

#528

Princeton, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Completion
79.2%
90%
Retention
77%
56%
Productivity
89 completions
82%

Mercer County Technical Education Center scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 120 students.

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

#529

El Reno, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Completion
70.7%
82%
Retention
77%
56%
Productivity
856 completions
60%

Canadian Valley Technology Center scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 82th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,197 students.

71% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 82nd percentile nationally for completion.

#530

Sarasota, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Completion
76.2%
87%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
387 completions
26%

Ringling College of Art and Design scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 93th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 1,666 students with in-state tuition of $50,500 (excl. fees).

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

#531

Morgantown, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Completion
50.3%
54%
Retention
81%
66%
Productivity
6327 completions
37%

West Virginia University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 23,643 students with in-state tuition of $9,648 (excl. fees).

50% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 54th percentile nationally for completion.

#532

Tucson, AZ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Completion
70.3%
82%
Retention
78%
59%
Productivity
297 completions
74%

Carrington College-Tucson scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 82th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 517 students.

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

#533

Charleston, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Completion
76.8%
88%
Retention
88%
79%
Productivity
1031 completions
38%

Citadel Military College of South Carolina scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,793 students with in-state tuition of $8,356 (excl. fees).

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

#534

Kirksville, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Completion
55.2%
62%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
912 completions
31%

Truman State University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 89th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 3,664 students with in-state tuition of $9,132 (excl. fees).

55% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 62nd percentile nationally for completion.

#535

Scranton, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Completion
50.2%
54%
Retention
85%
74%
Productivity
786 completions
48%

Marywood University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 81th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 2,530 students with in-state tuition of $37,700 (excl. fees).

50% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 54th percentile nationally for completion.

#536

Aurora, CO

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Completion
76.4%
88%
Retention
72%
44%
Productivity
223 completions
86%

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 266 students.

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

#537

Wheeling, IL

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Completion
93.7%
98%
Retention
83%
70%
Productivity
103 completions
73%

Worsham College of Mortuary Science scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 183 students with in-state tuition of $23,800 (excl. fees).

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

#538

Newberg, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Completion
74.6%
86%
Retention
77%
56%
Productivity
1187 completions
29%

George Fox University scores above average in the overall ranking at 65, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,916 students with in-state tuition of $40,220 (excl. fees).

75% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 86th percentile nationally for completion.

#539

Corvallis, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.4 / 100
64.4
Completion
86.2%
94%
Retention
83%
70%
Productivity
50 completions
87%

Phagans Beauty College scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 59 students.

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

#540

Danville, KY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.4 / 100
64.4
Completion
89.5%
96%
Retention
88%
79%
Productivity
343 completions
30%

Centre College scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,404 students with in-state tuition of $50,250 (excl. fees).

90% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 96th percentile nationally for completion.

#541

Forest Grove, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.4 / 100
64.4
Completion
80.1%
91%
Retention
76%
54%
Productivity
1164 completions
53%

Pacific University scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,427 students with in-state tuition of $53,174 (excl. fees).

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

#542

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.4 / 100
64.4
Completion
62.2%
71%
Retention
82%
68%
Productivity
2677 completions
51%

Thomas Jefferson University scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 87th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 8,238 students with in-state tuition of $44,400 (excl. fees).

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

#543

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.3 / 100
64.3
Completion
57.8%
65%
Retention
79%
61%
Productivity
671 completions
44%

Chatham University scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 86th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 2,309 students with in-state tuition of $42,250 (excl. fees).

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

#544

FALLS CHURCH, VA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.3 / 100
64.3
Completion
93%
97%
Retention
75%
51%
Productivity
265 completions
67%

University of the Potomac-VA Campus scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 551 students with in-state tuition of $5,760 (excl. fees).

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

#545

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.3 / 100
64.3
Completion
58%
65%
Retention
92%
86%
Productivity
14799 completions
32%

Purdue University-Main Campus scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 100th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 58,658 students with in-state tuition of $9,718 (excl. fees).

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

#546

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.3 / 100
64.3
Completion
68.1%
79%
Retention
89%
82%
Productivity
3813 completions
23%

Saint Louis University scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 98th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 17,059 students with in-state tuition of $52,260 (excl. fees).

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

#547

Tigard, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.3 / 100
64.3
Completion
71.7%
83%
Retention
89%
82%
Productivity
53 completions
84%

Summit Salon Academy-Portland scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 84th percentile for program productivity.

The college enrolls 66 students.

72% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 83rd percentile nationally for completion.

#548

Huntsville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.3 / 100
64.3
Completion
73.9%
86%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
177 completions
49%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 559 students.

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

#549

Winona, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.3 / 100
64.3
Completion
60%
68%
Retention
78%
59%
Productivity
1623 completions
37%

Winona State University scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 84th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 6,045 students with in-state tuition of $8,388 (excl. fees).

60% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 68th percentile nationally for completion.

#550

Dayton, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.2 / 100
64.2
Completion
73.8%
85%
Retention
84%
73%
Productivity
159 completions
83%

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton scores above average in the overall ranking at 64, ranking in the 85th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 210 students.

74% of students complete their programs, placing the school in the 85th percentile nationally for completion.

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