A behind-the-scenes look at how Forbes picks the best 500 colleges out of thousands considered each year.| Forbes
Forbes identified 20 colleges—ten public and ten private—that attract the brightest students and produce graduates employers rate highly.| Forbes
These 25 schools have high sticker prices, but they offer financial aid to all or nearly all of their students, which cuts the total cost at least in half.| Forbes
These state universities stand out as schools that offer students high earning potential with low debt burdens and a great return on their investment.| Forbes
Ultra-selective schools get outsized buzz, but there are plenty of excellent schools that accept 30% or more of applicants. Thirty-eight of them rank in Forbes’ top 100.| Forbes