Most Difficult College to Graduate From

Hey folks, I'm intrigued about the sheer tenacity some students must have to graduate from certain colleges. I mean, it's one thing to get accepted, but then to graduate... that's something else. So here's my question: According to you, which college is the hardest to graduate from?

Graduation rates from colleges vary significantly, and a lower graduation rate is not necessarily an indicator of how challenging the coursework is, but could be reflective of the resources available to students, the level of ongoing support or other factors.

However, if you are looking at highly rigorous academic programs, one often cited is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Despite being a prestigious institution known for its strong emphasis on hard sciences and engineering, it's also known for its challenging coursework. Many students there often discuss the "drinking from a firehose" experience, where the intensity and quantity of knowledge to be absorbed can feel overwhelming.

Caltech is another school known for its academic rigor, especially in the STEM fields. Even though the school is small, the amount of work is reported to be significantly high.

On a different note, the service academies (USAFA, USMA, USNA) also have low graduation rates, but for slightly different reasons. Besides academic rigor, they also have high physical standards as well as requirements for maintaining a certain code of character and conduct, making the overall experience challenging in a comprehensive way.

Again, it's essential to understand that a difficult environment does not necessarily align with quality of education or post-graduation success. Some students thrive in challenging academic environments, while others might succeed more in a supportive and less intensely competitive setting.