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 our 2018 ranking as the best college in is Jamestown College.
| Rank | College | National Academic Rank1 | National Selectivity Rank2 | National Graduation Rank3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown College | 603 | 467 | 1,115 |
| 2 | University of Mary | 498 | 1,059 | 801 |
| 3 | North Dakota State University Main Campus | 217 | 1,411 | 735 |
| 4 | University of North Dakota | 439 | 1,246 | 734 |
| 5 | Dickinson State University | 403 | 1,390 | 1,516 |
| 6 | Minot State University | 809 | 546 | 1,349 |
| 7 | Trinity Bible College | 941 | 521 | 1,445 |
| 8 | Mayville State University | 1,170 | 415 | 1,527 |
| 9 | Valley City State University | 1,150 | 1,465 | 1,147 |