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The Best Colleges in America Ranked for 2020

The Best Colleges in America Ranked for 2020

These are the best four year colleges in the United States as ranked by CollegeSimply. Our ranking methodology is purely statistical and not subjective in nature. Measuring factors include but are not limited to: student body intellect as indicated by admission scores, graduation rate and admission selectivity. In order to be considered for the ranking, a school must offer four year undergraduate degrees, selectively admit students and be a non-profit institution. Leading the 2020 ranking as the best college in the United States is Yale University.

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Ranking Methodology

Overall Rank is calculated based on the following school characteristics.

1National Academic Rank is calculated using standardized test admission data as well as GPA data for admitted freshman.
2National Selectivity Rank is based on admission selectivity for incoming students starting the 2018-2019 academic year.
3National Graduation Rank is based on the percentage of students graduating with bachelor's degrees within six years.

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