Lists & Rankings

Find your perfect college in the Boston metropolitan area. Explore this list of excellent universities, from world-class research institutions to top liberal arts colleges.

So, you want to go to college in (or near) the City of Angels. We can't blame you, Hollywood. Check out the great colleges in Los Angeles, California.

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Explore our list of excellent colleges in the New York City area. From Ivy League universities to specialized art schools, discover your perfect fit in the city that never sleeps.

Explore top-rated colleges in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. From Ivy League excellence to premier liberal arts schools, find your perfect fit here.

Explore top-tier colleges and universities in or near Washington, D.C. Find the best schools in the nation's capital for academics, culture, and career opportunities.

According to the American Institute for Economic Research, these are the best towns for college students. Ratings are based on social or cultural factors including cost of...

According to the American Institute for Economic Research, these are the best midsized metropolitan cities for college students. Ratings are based on social or cultural factors...

According to the American Institute for Economic Research, these are the best small metropolitan cities for college students. Ratings are based on social or cultural factors...

Historical sites, registered arboretums, expansive acreage, and your general breathtakingly beautiful campuses: not too shabby.

These rankings are based on academic environment (student diversity, student concentration, research capacity, and degree attainment), quality of life (arts and leisure, city...

They're not on everyone's radar, well-known New York and Boston, but they are our counselors' choices for best over-looked college cities.

This list refers to the positive economic, social, and cultural impact that institutions of higher education have upon the cities in which they reside.