Princeton University tops 2027 U.S. college rankings

Princeton University has been ranked as the top university in the United States for 2027 according to a new study by WalletHub. The ranking evaluated 738 institutions using 30 different measures across seven categories, including student selectivity, cost, faculty resources, campus safety, and career outcomes.

Princeton achieved a 98% graduation rate, the highest in the country, and maintains a 5% acceptance rate. The study noted that Princeton graduates earn approximately $1.05 million more over the 20 years following graduation compared to those with only a high school diploma, with a median salary exceeding $110,000 ten years after enrollment.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) secured the second position, followed by Yale University, the California Institute of Technology, and Harvard University in the top five. Among colleges, Wellesley College in Massachusetts was ranked first, placing 20th in the overall list.