Top 2 for Social Mobility
Based on enrollment and graduation of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants.
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT BEST COLLEGES 2027*
*Ranks are among National Liberal Arts Colleges in Wisconsin
Top 3 Private Colleges
Institutions funded entirely by nongovernment sources like tuition, endowments and alumni gifts.
THE PRINCETON REVIEW The 392 Best Colleges 2027
Rankings are based on the data from surveys of 172,000 students at the 392 schools
Top 5 Science Lab Facilities
Based on student ratings of their school’s science lab facilities.
Top 14 Athletic Facilities
Based on student ratings of the recreational and athletic facilities at their schools.
Top 21 Health Services
Based on student ratings of the health services on campus.
WASHINGTON MONTHLY 2026 College Guide*
*ranks are among private colleges and universities in Wisconsin
Top 3 Bachelor's to Ph.Ds
Ranks colleges by the numbers of graduates who go on to receive PhDs.
Top 7 For Affordability
Ranks colleges by the net price of the institution, or the amount that students with family incomes below $75,000 pay, minus aid. It also tracks how much debt graduates leave with.
Top 8 Access
Ranks colleges by how well they provide access to non-wealthy students.
Top 9 Outcomes
Ranks colleges by the academic and financial outcomes they provide to students.
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