The Princeton Review 2027 college rankings

The Princeton Review has released its 2027 annual rankings for US colleges, utilizing surveys from 172,000 students across 392 institutions. The report evaluates a wide range of categories, including academics, financial aid, campus amenities, and social life.

Initial findings highlight leaders in specific categories such as Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering for professors, Reed College for classroom experience, and Claremont McKenna College for administration. Other notable mentions include Washington and Lee University for financial aid and the University of Chicago for health services. Statistical stand-outs include the University of Central Florida for the lowest in-state tuition and Princeton University for the highest average scholarship amount based on financial need.

Further details from the report examine academic workload and student satisfaction. MIT and Caltech were identified as leaders for students spending the most time on extracurricular studies. Regionally, Washington State University earned multiple top 20 finishes in student satisfaction and campus resources, while Gonzaga University was recognized for community service and financial aid. In contrast, the University of Oregon received low marks regarding financial aid satisfaction.