US University Rankings 2026/2027: Top Colleges and Universities

The US University Rankings 2026/2027 list the top colleges and universities in the United States, showing key details to help you compare them. This guide includes each university’s rank, tuition fees, undergraduate population, and average SAT and ACT scores.

Whether you are a prospective student or a parent, this table makes it easy to see which universities offer the best academic opportunities and fit your needs. Use these rankings to compare schools at a glance and make informed choices for higher education in the US.

Choosing the Right University

Selecting the best US university goes beyond rankings. While global scores provide a snapshot of academic quality and reputation, other factors are equally important to find the right fit.

Key Factors to Consider

1. Tuition and Costs
   Compare tuition fees and living expenses to ensure the university is financially feasible. Look for scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
2. Undergraduate Population
   Consider class sizes and campus population. Large universities may offer more programs and resources, while smaller colleges provide closer student–faculty interaction.
3. Standardized Test Scores
   Check SAT and ACT requirements. Match your scores with the average range for admitted students to assess your chances.
4. Location and Campus Culture
   Think about climate, city vs. campus life, extracurricular opportunities, and overall environment. These factors influence your day-to-day experience.
5. Program Strength and Specialization
   Some universities excel in specific fields. Research faculty, resources, and alumni outcomes in your intended major.

By combining rankings with these personal considerations, you can make a well-informed choice and find a university that fits both academic goals and lifestyle.

How US University Rankings Are Calculated

The U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings measure universities’ academic research and reputation, not individual programs. They provide a benchmark for comparing schools in the US and worldwide. The new rankings cover 2,250 top universities across 105 countries. Schools were selected based on global reputation surveys and publishing at least 1,250 research papers between 2019 and 2023.

Rankings are calculated using 13 research performance indicators, each weighted to reflect global impact. Each university’s profile shows its overall score and individual indicator scores, allowing easy comparison. While rankings are useful, students should also consider location, campus culture, program strength, and cost when choosing a university.

Top US Universities 2026/2027

The following table lists the Top US Universities based on overall rank, tuition fees, undergraduate population, and average SAT and ACT scores. Use this guide to compare universities quickly and identify schools that match your academic goals and personal preferences.

Rank	University Name	Town	Global Rank
1	Harvard University	Cambridge	#1
2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Cambridge	#2
3	Stanford University	Stanford	#3
4	University of California--Berkeley	Berkeley	#7
5	Yale University	New Haven	#8
6	Columbia University	New York City	#10
8	University of California--Los Angeles	Los Angeles	#11
9	University of Washington	Seattle	#12
10	Cornell University	Ithaca	#13
12	Princeton University	Princeton	#14 (tie)
13	Johns Hopkins University	Baltimore	#17 (tie)
13	University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	#17 (tie)
16	University of Michigan--Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor	#21
17	University of California--San Francisco	San Francisco	#22
18	California Institute of Technology	Pasadena	#23 (tie)
18	University of California--San Diego	La Jolla	#23 (tie)
21	University of Chicago	Chicago	#25
22	Northwestern University	Evanston	#26
23	Duke University	Durham	#30
24	Washington University in St. Louis	St. Louis	#32
25	New York University	New York City	#36
27	Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai	New York City	#46
28	University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill	#55
29	University of Texas--Austin	Austin	#56
31	University of Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	#57 (tie)
32	University of Wisconsin--Madison	Madison	#60
33	Emory University	Atlanta	#64 (tie)
33	Ohio State University--Columbus	Columbus	#64 (tie)
36	Vanderbilt University	Nashville	#68 (tie)
37	University of Southern California	Los Angeles	#74 (tie)
39	University of Minnesota--Twin Cities	Minneapolis	#76
40	University of Maryland--College Park	College Park	#82 (tie)
41	Pennsylvania State University--University Park	University Park	#92 (tie)
42	Georgia Institute of Technology	Atlanta	#94
43	University of California--Davis	Davis	#95
44	Boston University	Boston	#96
46	University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign	Champaign	#98
47	University of California--Irvine	Irvine	#99
48	University of California--Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	#100
50	University of Arizona	Tucson	#102
51	University of Colorado--Boulder	Boulder	#105 (tie)
51	University of Florida	Gainesville	#105 (tie)
54	Carnegie Mellon University	Pittsburgh	#112
55	University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center--Dallas	Dallas	#113 (tie)
56	Rockefeller University	New York City	#125 (tie)
58	Michigan State University	East Lansing	#127 (tie)
59	University of Virginia	Charlottesville	#135 (tie)
60	University of California--Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	#141
61	Baylor College of Medicine	Houston	#144 (tie)
61	Brown University	Providence	#144 (tie)
63	Purdue University--West Lafayette	West Lafayette	#152 (tie)
65	Indiana University Bloomington	Bloomington	#155 (tie)
66	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick	Piscataway Township	#155 (tie)
67	University of Massachusetts--Amherst	Amherst	#160 (tie)
69	University of Utah	Salt Lake City	#170 (tie)
70	Texas A&M University--College Station	College Station	#177 (tie)
71	Arizona State University--Tempe	Tempe	#179 (tie)
73	University of Alabama--Birmingham	Birmingham	#188
74	Case Western Reserve University	Cleveland	#189 (tie)
75	University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus	Aurora	#193 (tie)
77	Rice University	Houston	#201
78	University of Rochester	Rochester	#208 (tie)
79	University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati	#213 (tie)
80	Oregon Health and Science University	Portland	#218 (tie)
81	Northeastern University	Boston	#232
82	University of Miami	Coral Gables	#233 (tie)
84	Stony Brook University--SUNY	Stony Brook	#236
85	University of Iowa	Iowa City	#249 (tie)
86	University of Illinois--Chicago	Chicago	#252 (tie)
88	George Washington University	Washington, D.C.	#259 (tie)
89	University of California--Riverside	Riverside	#262 (tie)
90	North Carolina State University--Raleigh	Raleigh	#268 (tie)
92	Tufts University	Medford	#275 (tie)
93	Virginia Tech	Blacksburg	#285 (tie)
94	Georgetown University	Washington, D.C.	#290 (tie)
96	University of Texas--San Antonio	San Antonio	#296 (tie)
97	University of Connecticut	Storrs	#312 (tie)
98	Florida State University	Tallahassee	#314 (tie)
99	University of Maryland--Baltimore	Baltimore	#322 (tie)
100	University of Texas Health Science Center--Houston	Houston	#324 (tie)
101	Dartmouth College	Hanover	#331 (tie)
103	University of Georgia	Athens	#335
104	University of Tennessee	Knoxville	#336 (tie)
105	Colorado State University	Fort Collins	#347
107	University of Kansas	Lawrence	#357 (tie)
108	University of South Florida	Tampa	#362 (tie)
109	Temple University	Philadelphia	#364 (tie)
111	University at Buffalo--SUNY	Buffalo	#369 (tie)
112	Tulane University	New Orleans	#371 (tie)
113	University of Notre Dame	Notre Dame	#378 (tie)
115	University of Houston	Houston	#390
116	University of South Carolina--Columbia	Columbia	#391 (tie)
117	University of Central Florida	Orlando	#394 (tie)
118	Iowa State University	Ames	#400 (tie)
118	Virginia Commonwealth University	Richmond	#400 (tie)
120	Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge	#410 (tie)
122	Oregon State University	Corvallis	#417 (tie)
123	Washington State University	Pullman	#425 (tie)
124	University of Kentucky	Lexington	#429 (tie)
124	University of Oregon	Eugene	#429 (tie)
127	University of Mississippi	University	#437 (tie)
128	University of Missouri	Columbia	#441 (tie)
130	University of Colorado--Denver	Denver	#447 (tie)
131	Baylor University	Waco	#451 (tie)
132	University of Massachusetts--Worcester	Worcester	#460 (tie)
134	University of Delaware	Newark	#466 (tie)
134	Wayne State University	Detroit	#466 (tie)
136	George Mason University	Fairfax	#471 (tie)
136	University of New Mexico	Albuquerque	#471 (tie)
138	Syracuse University	Syracuse	#482 (tie)
138	University of Hawaii--Manoa	Honolulu	#482 (tie)
141	Florida International University	Miami	#488 (tie)
142	Boston College	Chestnut Hill	#491 (tie)
143	University of Texas--Dallas	Richardson	#503 (tie)
145	University of Oklahoma	Norman	#514 (tie)
145	Wake Forest University	Winston-Salem	#514 (tie)
147	Medical University of South Carolina	Charleston	#520 (tie)
149	University of Nebraska--Lincoln	Lincoln	#522 (tie)
150	Rush University	Chicago	#535 (tie)
150	Thomas Jefferson University	Philadelphia	#535 (tie)
153	Drexel University	Philadelphia	#555 (tie)
153	Medical College of Wisconsin	Milwaukee	#555 (tie)
155	Texas Tech University	Lubbock	#562 (tie)
156	University of Tennessee Health Science Center	Memphis	#573 (tie)
157	University of Nevada--Las Vegas	Las Vegas	#599 (tie)
157	University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston	Galveston	#599 (tie)
160	Georgia State University	Atlanta	#605 (tie)
161	Auburn University	Auburn	#612 (tie)
162	Clemson University	Clemson	#615 (tie)
164	Northern Arizona University	Flagstaff	#620 (tie)
165	Yeshiva University	New York City	#639 (tie)
166	Kansas State University	Manhattan	#647
168	University of Vermont	Burlington	#663 (tie)
169	Saint Louis University	St. Louis	#668 (tie)
170	University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa	#673 (tie)
172	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey--Newark	Newark	#688 (tie)
173	Indiana University Indianapolis	Indianapolis	#697 (tie)
173	Ohio University	Athens	#697 (tie)
175	University of Louisville	Louisville	#701 (tie)
176	University at Albany--SUNY	Albany	#716 (tie)
176	West Virginia University	Morgantown	#716 (tie)
179	American University	Washington, D.C.	#719 (tie)
180	Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester	#721 (tie)
180	University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center	Oklahoma City	#721 (tie)
183	University of Missouri--Kansas City	Kansas City	#727 (tie)
183	University of North Carolina--Charlotte	Charlotte	#727 (tie)
185	University of California--Merced	Merced	#739 (tie)
185	University of North Texas	Denton	#739 (tie)
185	University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee	Milwaukee	#739 (tie)
189	University of Massachusetts--Boston	Boston	#747 (tie)
191	Oklahoma State University	Stillwater	#758 (tie)
192	Brandeis University	Waltham	#762 (tie)
193	Colorado School of Mines	Golden	#770 (tie)
194	Illinois Institute of Technology	Chicago	#821 (tie)
194	University of Nevada--Reno	Reno	#821 (tie)
196	University of Arkansas	Fayetteville	#840 (tie)
198	Brigham Young University--Provo	Provo	#842 (tie)
199	University of New Hampshire	Durham	#856 (tie)
200	University of Maryland--Baltimore County	Baltimore	#862 (tie)
202	Missouri University of Science and Technology	Rolla	#864 (tie)
203	Utah State University	Logan	#869 (tie)
204	University of Texas--Arlington	Arlington	#875 (tie)
206	Mississippi State University	Mississippi State	#888 (tie)
207	CUNY--City College	New York City	#897 (tie)
208	Arizona State University--Downtown Phoenix	Phoenix	#920 (tie)
210	San Diego State University	San Diego	#932 (tie)
210	University of Rhode Island	Kingston	#932 (tie)
212	Southern Methodist University	Dallas	#944 (tie)
213	Loyola University Chicago	Chicago	#949 (tie)
214	University of Wyoming	Laramie	#959 (tie)
214	Villanova University	Villanova	#959 (tie)
217	New Mexico State University	Las Cruces	#987 (tie)
218	Montana State University Bozeman	Bozeman	#1,002 (tie)
218	University of Montana	Missoula	#1,002 (tie)
221	Howard University	Washington, D.C.	#1,009 (tie)
222	California State University Los Angeles	Los Angeles	#1,013 (tie)
223	Kent State University	Kent	#1,015 (tie)
225	Lehigh University	Bethlehem	#1,049 (tie)
226	Augusta University	Augusta	#1,061 (tie)
226	Michigan Technological University	Houghton	#1,061 (tie)
229	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Newark	#1,070 (tie)
230	Old Dominion University	Norfolk	#1,081 (tie)
231	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Troy	#1,090 (tie)
232	SUNY Upstate Medical University	Syracuse	#1,096 (tie)
233	The Catholic University of America	Washington, D.C.	#1,101 (tie)
234	University of Denver	Denver	#1,105 (tie)
236	University of Alaska--Fairbanks	Fairbanks	#1,112 (tie)
237	University of Toledo	Toledo	#1,147 (tie)
238	University of Texas--Rio Grande Valley	Edinburg	#1,153 (tie)
240	Stevens Institute of Technology	Hoboken	#1,158 (tie)
241	Marquette University	Milwaukee	#1,167 (tie)
242	East Carolina University	Greenville	#1,183 (tie)
244	New York Medical College	Valhalla	#1,224 (tie)
245	University of Massachusetts--Lowell	Lowell	#1,233 (tie)
246	Florida Atlantic University	Boca Raton	#1,238 (tie)
246	University of Texas--El Paso	El Paso	#1,238 (tie)
249	North Dakota State University	Fargo	#1,250 (tie)
250	University of Maine	Orono	#1,254 (tie)
251	Northern Illinois University	DeKalb	#1,266 (tie)
252	California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo	#1,278 (tie)
253	University of North Carolina--Greensboro	Greensboro	#1,298 (tie)
255	Binghamton University--SUNY	Binghamton	#1,332 (tie)
255	Fordham University	New York City	#1,332 (tie)
257	Loma Linda University	Loma Linda	#1,338 (tie)
257	Portland State University	Portland	#1,338 (tie)
260	California State University--Fullerton	Fullerton	#1,348 (tie)
261	California State University--Sacramento	Sacramento	#1,370 (tie)
263	University of Akron	Akron	#1,380 (tie)
264	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	Orlando	#1,388 (tie)
265	Saint John's University	Staten Island	#1,410 (tie)
265	SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University	Brooklyn	#1,410 (tie)
268	University of Idaho	Moscow	#1,435 (tie)
268	University of Memphis	Memphis	#1,435 (tie)
270	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Worcester	#1,449 (tie)
271	University of Arkansas Medical Sciences	Little Rock	#1,461 (tie)
272	SUNY College of Environmental Science	Syracuse	#1,468 (tie)
274	Nova Southeastern University	Ft. Lauderdale	#1,490 (tie)
275	Florida Institute of Technology	Melbourne	#1,495 (tie)
276	Creighton University	Omaha	#1,514 (tie)
278	University of Massachusetts--Dartmouth	Dartmouth	#1,520 (tie)
279	Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant	#1,531 (tie)
279	Texas State University	San Marcos	#1,531 (tie)
282	University of Alabama--Huntsville	Huntsville	#1,547 (tie)
283	William & Mary	Williamsburg	#1,556 (tie)
284	Miami University--Oxford	Oxford	#1,564 (tie)
286	Southern Illinois University--Carbondale	Carbondale	#1,579 (tie)
287	University of North Dakota	Grand Forks	#1,589 (tie)
288	Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center	New Orleans	#1,599 (tie)
289	Chapman University	Orange	#1,607 (tie)
289	Montclair State University	Montclair	#1,607 (tie)
291	Florida A&M University	Tallahassee	#1,616 (tie)
293	Albany Medical College	Albany	#1,625 (tie)
294	Boise State University	Boise	#1,636 (tie)
294	San Jose State University	San Jose	#1,636 (tie)
297	Bowling Green State University	Bowling Green	#1,642 (tie)
298	San Francisco State University	San Francisco	#1,653 (tie)
299	California State University--Northridge	Northridge	#1,661 (tie)
301	Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences	Bethesda	#1,669 (tie)
301	University of Missouri--St. Louis	St. Louis	#1,669 (tie)
303	Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo	#1,705 (tie)
305	North Carolina A&T State University	Greensboro	#1,728 (tie)
306	Oakland University	Rochester	#1,732 (tie)
307	Rowan University	Glassboro	#1,734 (tie)
308	Western Washington University	Bellingham	#1,742 (tie)
309	University of Puerto Rico--Mayaguez	Mayaguez	#1,748 (tie)
310	University of Minnesota--Duluth	Duluth	#1,761 (tie)
312	Ball State University	Muncie	#1,778 (tie)
313	Kennesaw State University	Kennesaw	#1,787 (tie)
313	South Dakota State University	Brookings	#1,787 (tie)
316	CUNY--Hunter College	New York City	#1,798 (tie)
317	California State University--Long Beach	Long Beach	#1,823 (tie)
318	Georgia Southern University	Statesboro	#1,829 (tie)
320	University of Louisiana--Lafayette	Lafayette	#1,846 (tie)
321	Clarkson University	Potsdam	#1,853 (tie)
322	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center	Lubbock	#1,871 (tie)
324	University of South Dakota	Vermillion	#1,902 (tie)
325	Texas Christian University	Fort Worth	#1,906 (tie)
326	Santa Clara University	San Jose	#1,931 (tie)
327	University of Southern Mississippi	Hattiesburg	#1,967 (tie)
328	Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center--Shreveport	Shreveport	#1,975 (tie)
329	University of South Alabama	Mobile	#1,980 (tie)
331	Claremont Graduate University	Claremont	#2,007 (tie)
332	East Tennessee State University	Johnson City	#2,014 (tie)
333	University of Colorado at Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs	#2,019 (tie)
335	University of North Carolina--Wilmington	Wilmington	#2,021 (tie)
335	University of Puerto Rico--Medical Sciences Campus	San Juan	#2,021 (tie)
337	Duquesne University	Pittsburgh	#2,056 (tie)
339	Cleveland State University	Cleveland	#2,076 (tie)
340	University of Dayton	Dayton	#2,085 (tie)
341	DePaul University	Chicago	#2,099 (tie)
343	Sam Houston State University	Huntsville	#2,141 (tie)
344	Illinois State University	Normal	#2,144 (tie)
345	Wright State University	Dayton	#2,152 (tie)
346	University of North Florida	Jacksonville	#2,166 (tie)
347	James Madison University	Harrisonburg	#2,242 (tie)
348	A.T. Still University of Health Sciences	Kirksville	Unranked
350	California State University East Bay	Hayward	Unranked
351	California State University--Fresno	Fresno	Unranked
352	Hofstra University	Hempstead	Unranked
354	Louisiana Tech University	Ruston	Unranked
355	Marshall University	Huntington	Unranked
356	Meharry Medical College	Nashville	Unranked
358	Mercer University	Macon	Unranked
359	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology	Socorro	Unranked
360	Northeast Ohio Medical University	Rootstown	Unranked
362	SUNY New Paltz	New Paltz	Unranked
363	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso	El Paso	Unranked
364	The New School	New York City	Unranked
365	Western University of Health Sciences	Pomona	Unranked

Most Affordable Top Universities in USA

This table highlights the most affordable universities among the top 30 US institutions, ranking them by tuition fees. These schools combine strong academic performance with lower costs, making them ideal options for students seeking high-quality education without breaking the bank. Compare tuition, undergraduate population, and standardized test scores to find the best value for your goals.

Fees	University	Undergraduate Population	SAT	ACT	US Rank
$30,886	University of Florida	36,573	1320-1500	30-34	30
$44,908	The University of Texas--Austin	43,165	1320-1530	29-34	30
$45,228	University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill	21,075	1390-1530	28-34	26
$48,674	University of California, Los Angeles	33,471	N/A	N/A	17
$54,858	University of California, San Diego	34,955	N/A	N/A	29
$55,323	University of California, Berkeley	33,469	N/A	N/A	15
$62,923	University of Virginia	17,901	1410-1540	32-35	26
$64,730	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	4,535	1520-1580	34-36	2
$64,796	Harvard University	7,038	1510-1580	34-36	3
$65,210	Princeton University	5,813	1510-1580	34-35	1
$65,475	Rice University	4,789	1510-1570	34-35	17
$66,203	University of Michigan--Ann Arbor	34,454	1360-1530	31-34	20
$67,170	Johns Hopkins University	6,356	1520-1570	34-36	7
$67,607	University of Notre Dame	8,880	1455-1560	33-35	20
$68,056	Emory University	7,407	1470-1550	32-35	24
$68,096	Carnegie Mellon University	7,824	1500-1570	34-35	20
$68,208	California Institute of Technology	987	N/A	N/A	11
$68,544	Stanford University	7,904	1510-1580	34-35	4
$69,045	Columbia University	9,111	1490-1570	34-35	15
$69,594	Washington University in St. Louis	8,220	1500-1570	33-35	20
$69,900	Yale University	6,814	1470-1570	33-35	4
$70,589	Northwestern University	9,060	1510-1570	34-35	7
$71,226	Vanderbilt University	7,221	1500-1570	34-35	17
$71,236	University of Pennsylvania	10,013	1510-1570	34-36	7
$71,265	Dartmouth College	4,570	1500-1570	33-35	13
$71,338	Georgetown University	7,833	1390-1550	31-35	24
$72,270	Cornell University	16,128	1500-1570	33-35	12
$73,172	Duke University	6,523	1500-1570	34-35	7
$73,266	University of Chicago	7,519	1510-1580	34-35	6
$74,550	Brown University	7,910	1510-1580	34-35	13
$75,162	University of Southern California	20,630	1450-1550	32-35	28

Most Expensive Top US Colleges

This section lists the most expensive universities in the top 30 US rankings, ranked by tuition fees. These institutions are known for their academic excellence, resources, and prestige, but come with higher costs. Use this table to weigh the value of programs, campus size, and test score requirements when considering these top-tier universities.

Fees	University	Undergraduate Population	SAT	ACT	US Rank
$75,162	University of Southern California	20,630	1450-1550	32-35	28
$74,550	Brown University	7,910	1510-1580	34-35	13
$73,266	University of Chicago	7,519	1510-1580	34-35	6
$73,172	Duke University	6,523	1500-1570	34-35	7
$72,270	Cornell University	16,128	1500-1570	33-35	12
$71,338	Georgetown University	7,833	1390-1550	31-35	24
$71,265	Dartmouth College	4,570	1500-1570	33-35	13
$71,236	University of Pennsylvania	10,013	1510-1570	34-36	7
$71,226	Vanderbilt University	7,221	1500-1570	34-35	17
$70,589	Northwestern University	9,060	1510-1570	34-35	7
$69,900	Yale University	6,814	1470-1570	33-35	4
$69,594	Washington University in St. Louis	8,220	1500-1570	33-35	20
$69,045	Columbia University	9,111	1490-1570	34-35	15
$68,544	Stanford University	7,904	1510-1580	34-35	4
$68,208	California Institute of Technology	987	N/A	N/A	11
$68,096	Carnegie Mellon University	7,824	1500-1570	34-35	20
$68,056	Emory University	7,407	1470-1550	32-35	24
$67,607	University of Notre Dame	8,880	1455-1560	33-35	20
$67,170	Johns Hopkins University	6,356	1520-1570	34-36	7
$66,203	University of Michigan--Ann Arbor	34,454	1360-1530	31-34	20
$65,475	Rice University	4,789	1510-1570	34-35	17
$65,210	Princeton University	5,813	1510-1580	34-35	1
$64,796	Harvard University	7,038	1510-1580	34-36	3
$64,730	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	4,535	1520-1580	34-36	2
$62,923	University of Virginia	17,901	1410-1540	32-35	26
$55,323	University of California, Berkeley	33,469	N/A	N/A	15
$54,858	University of California, San Diego	34,955	N/A	N/A	29
$48,674	University of California, Los Angeles	33,471	N/A	N/A	17
$45,228	University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill	21,075	1390-1530	28-34	26
$44,908	The University of Texas--Austin	43,165	1320-1530	29-34	30
$30,886	University of Florida	36,573	1320-1500	30-34	30

Top US Universities by SAT Scores

Here, the top 30 universities are ranked by average SAT scores of admitted students. This table helps you identify schools with the most competitive admissions in terms of academic performance. Use it to benchmark your own scores and explore universities that match your academic profile.

University	SAT	ACT	Undergraduate Population	Fees	US Rank
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	1520-1580	34-36	4,535	$64,730	2
Johns Hopkins University	1520-1570	34-36	6,356	$67,170	7
Princeton University	1510-1580	34-35	5,813	$65,210	1
Harvard University	1510-1580	34-36	7,038	$64,796	3
Stanford University	1510-1580	34-35	7,904	$68,544	4
University of Chicago	1510-1580	34-35	7,519	$73,266	6
Brown University	1510-1580	34-35	7,910	$74,550	13
Northwestern University	1510-1570	34-35	9,060	$70,589	7
University of Pennsylvania	1510-1570	34-36	10,013	$71,236	7
Rice University	1510-1570	34-35	4,789	$65,475	17
Duke University	1500-1570	34-35	6,523	$73,172	7
Cornell University	1500-1570	33-35	16,128	$72,270	12
Dartmouth College	1500-1570	33-35	4,570	$71,265	13
Vanderbilt University	1500-1570	34-35	7,221	$71,226	17
Carnegie Mellon University	1500-1570	34-35	7,824	$68,096	20
Washington University in St. Louis	1500-1570	33-35	8,220	$69,594	20
Columbia University	1490-1570	34-35	9,111	$69,045	15
Yale University	1470-1570	33-35	6,814	$69,900	4
Emory University	1470-1550	32-35	7,407	$68,056	24
University of Notre Dame	1455-1560	33-35	8,880	$67,607	20
University of Southern California	1450-1550	32-35	20,630	$75,162	28
University of Virginia	1410-1540	32-35	17,901	$62,923	26
Georgetown University	1390-1550	31-35	7,833	$71,338	24
University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill	1390-1530	28-34	21,075	$45,228	26
University of Michigan--Ann Arbor	1360-1530	31-34	34,454	$66,203	20
The University of Texas--Austin	1320-1530	29-34	43,165	$44,908	30
University of Florida	1320-1500	30-34	36,573	$30,886	30

Acceptance Rates of Top US Universities

This table ranks the top 30 universities by acceptance rate, showing which institutions are most selective. Lower acceptance rates indicate higher competition, while higher rates may offer a greater chance of admission. Use this information alongside other factors like tuition and test scores to find the best-fit university for your goals.

Acceptance Rate	University	Undergraduate Population	SAT	ACT	Fees	US Rank
3%	California Institute of Technology	987	N/A	N/A	$68,208	11
4%	Harvard University	7,038	1510-1580	34-36	$64,796	3
4%	Stanford University	7,904	1510-1580	34-35	$68,544	4
4%	Columbia University	9,111	1490-1570	34-35	$69,045	15
4%	Yale University	6,814	1470-1570	33-35	$69,900	4
4%	University of Chicago	7,519	1510-1580	34-35	$73,266	6
5%	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	4,535	1520-1580	34-36	$64,730	2
5%	Brown University	7,910	1510-1580	34-35	$74,550	13
5%	Princeton University	5,813	1510-1580	34-35	$65,210	1
5%	University of Pennsylvania	10,013	1510-1570	34-36	$71,236	7
5%	Dartmouth College	4,570	1500-1570	33-35	$71,265	13
6%	Vanderbilt University	7,221	1500-1570	34-35	$71,226	17
6%	Duke University	6,523	1500-1570	34-35	$73,172	7
6%	Johns Hopkins University	6,356	1520-1570	34-36	$67,170	7
8%	Cornell University	16,128	1500-1570	33-35	$72,270	12
8%	Northwestern University	9,060	1510-1570	34-35	$70,589	7
8%	Rice University	4,789	1510-1570	34-35	$65,475	17
9%	University of California, Los Angeles	33,471	N/A	N/A	$48,674	17
10%	University of Southern California	20,630	1450-1550	32-35	$75,162	28
10%	Emory University	7,407	1470-1550	32-35	$68,056	24
11%	University of California, Berkeley	33,469	N/A	N/A	$55,323	15
11%	University of Notre Dame	8,880	1455-1560	33-35	$67,607	20
12%	Carnegie Mellon University	7,824	1500-1570	34-35	$68,096	20
12%	Washington University in St. Louis	8,220	1500-1570	33-35	$69,594	20
13%	Georgetown University	7,833	1390-1550	31-35	$71,338	24
15%	University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill	21,075	1390-1530	28-34	$45,228	26
16%	University of Michigan--Ann Arbor	34,454	1360-1530	31-34	$66,203	20
17%	University of Virginia	17,901	1410-1540	32-35	$62,923	26
24%	University of Florida	36,573	1320-1500	30-34	$30,886	30
27%	University of California, San Diego	34,955	N/A	N/A	$54,858	29
27%	The University of Texas--Austin	43,165	1320-1530	29-34	$44,908	30

Top US Business Schools

This table highlights the leading business schools in the United States, recognized for their academic excellence and career outcomes. These institutions offer top-tier MBA and undergraduate business programs that attract ambitious students worldwide. Compare factors such as rankings, acceptance rates, location, and student enrollment to identify which school best fits your academic and professional goals.

US University Rankings FAQ

Key Takeaways

The 2025/2026 rankings provide a clear benchmark of the top US universities, but students should also consider personal factors like location, campus culture, and program strength. Tuition fees vary widely, so compare costs alongside rank, SAT/ACT scores, and undergraduate population to find the best value. Highly selective universities have low acceptance rates, while standardized test scores indicate the level of academic competitiveness. By combining rankings with these practical considerations, students can make well-informed choices and find the university that best fits their academic goals and personal priorities.

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