What are the 100 Most Selective Colleges?

Hey guys, I'm looking to apply to some highly competitive schools next year. I aimed for the top ranks in my class, and want a college that matches that rigor. Does anyone have a list of the 100 most selective colleges?

In general, highly selective colleges often have an acceptance rate below 15%. However, it's important to remember that acceptance rates can be misleading. A school with a low acceptance rate is not necessarily better than one with a higher acceptance rate.

Here's a non-exhaustive list to start with:

1. Stanford University

2. Harvard University

3. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

4. University of Chicago

5. Princeton University

6. Yale University

7. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

8. Columbia University

9. Dartmouth College

10. University of Pennsylvania

11. Brown University

12. Duke University

13. Cornell University

14. John Hopkins University

15. Williams College

16. Swarthmore College

17. Northwestern University

18. University of Notre Dame

19. Rice University

20. Vanderbilt University

21. Bowdoin College

22. University of California, Berkeley

23. Carnegie Mellon University

24. United States Air Force Academy

25. Georgetown University

However, there are many other selective colleges around the United States, and the list is quite dynamic, with a few changes every year. I would suggest using online tools to generate a more comprehensive list, and remember, that a smaller acceptance rate is not the final parameter to judge a college. Factors like student fit, academic programs of interest, financial aid, campus culture, and geographic location should be considered as well.