Top Ranked Colleges

The Best Colleges in Ranked for 2019

These are the best four year colleges in as ranked by CollegeSimply. This ranking is a subset of our national ranking of the best colleges in America. 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 2019 ranking as the best college in is Trinity Bible College.

List of The Best Colleges & Universities in

Rank	College	National Academic Rank1	National Selectivity Rank2	National Graduation Rank3
1	Trinity Bible College	482	182	1,439
2	University of North Dakota	354	1,185	731
3	North Dakota State University Main Campus	220	1,370	732
4	University of Mary	778	986	798
5	Minot State University	432	762	1,345
6	Jamestown College	1,120	647	1,111
7	Valley City State University	928	987	1,143
8	Mayville State University	1,589	262	1,521
9	Dickinson State University	1,119	1,477	1,510

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 2016-2017 academic year.
³National Graduation Rank is based on the percentage of students graduating with bachelor's degrees within six years.