Lists & Rankings

Discover expert-selected colleges with great reputations that aren't hyper-competitive. Find your perfect match with a strong academic standing and welcoming admissions.

Didn't do so hot your freshman and sophomore year of high school? Don't stress. These are the colleges the experts say are best for the student who has improved his or her...

Here are the colleges for the student who did well in high school but really wants to takeoff in college.

A B student looking for a great private college? Find top-tier universities that value a well-rounded applicant, not just perfect grades.

Did you get a slow start in high school? That's okay. At these respected colleges, lower-than-average students with energy and determination are considered for admission.

So for the past few years, your house has doubled as your high school. At least you haven't had to ride the bus—score! These colleges are particularly open to accepting...

These colleges rock at what they do. The following schools award the most associate degrees to their students.

One and done! These colleges give you a certificate after just one year in their programs.

The colleges on this list award two-year certificates like it's going out of style.

Forget the commute. These community colleges offer a campus experience that lets you live where the action is and stay close to what matters.

Two-year colleges can save you a lot of dough. Here are our experts' picks for the best community and junior colleges that prepare you for a four-year school.

Community colleges have (rightfully) been gaining support and stature in recent years, and with talk of making them free, that's only going to continue. That's why the...

The transition from high school to college can be intense: living away from home, harder academics, lots of new people. But you can ease into it with a postgraduate program at...

Ready for college?! Okay, how about almost ready? These schools allow students to defer an offer of admission for several months, but less than one year, so you can take some...

Planning an extended gap year or religious mission? Explore this list of colleges that offer deferred admission for longer than one year, typically up to two or more years.

These are the four-year schools in the Yellowhammer State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges...