College Rankings by State

I'm busy with college applications and I was wondering if anyone has a list or knows where I can find more information on states with the highest ranks for their colleges. Any data on college ranks sorted by U.S. State?

While a comprehensive state-by-state ranking of colleges might be hard to come by, you could consider looking at a couple of different resources to gather the information you need.

Firstly, U.S. News & World Report offers ranking information for national universities, and you can sort these results by location. Although this might not provide a comprehensive view of every single college in each state, it should give you a good sense of the highly-ranked institutions across the nation.

Secondly, using tools like CollegeVine's college search tool, you can search for colleges by region or state, and then look at individual school's rankings. You can access this search engine here: https://www.collegevine.com/schools/hub

When evaluating college rankings, you should consider what matters to you most in a college—prestige, faculty caliber, student quality, resources, student life, location, cost etc. Different rankings prioritize different aspects, so you want to find a ranking that aligns with your personal interests and priorities. After all, a school could be lower ranked overall, but be especially strong in the areas that matter most to you.

Finally, keep in mind that rankings should be just one of many factors in your college search process. You should also consider things like fit, academic offerings, student life, and affordability when deciding where to apply. Many search engines, including CollegeVine's, allow you to filter schools by other factors like majors offered, size, location, and so on.

Remember, the best school for you is one that aligns with your personal and academic goals, not just one that ranks highly on a list! Good luck with your apps!