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College Rankings

According to the most recent U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings (2022 edition), the top 10 national universities in the US are:

  1. Harvard University
  2. Stanford University
  3. Princeton University
  4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  5. Columbia University
  6. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
  7. Duke University
  8. Johns Hopkins University
  9. University of Chicago
  10. Northwestern University

It’s important to keep in mind that different ranking organizations have different methodologies for ranking colleges, and the results may vary depending on the criteria used. Additionally, what constitutes the “best” college for one person may not be the same for another, as individual factors such as location, size, program offerings, and campus culture play a role in determining fit.

The most well-known college rankings tools:

  1. U.S. News & World Report
  2. Forbes
  3. The Princeton Review
  4. Times Higher Education World University Rankings
  5. QS World University Rankings
  6. Washington Monthly
  7. Money
  8. Niche
  9. World University Rankings
  10. Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)

It’s important to note that these rankings use different methodologies to rank colleges and universities, and the results can vary depending on the criteria used.

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