Top Ranked Colleges

The Best Colleges in Ranked for 2018

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.

List of The Best Colleges & Universities in

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

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.