College Raptor Releases Tenth Annual List of the Nation’s 50 Best Colleges for 2025
College Raptor, Citizens' college planning platform, has released its tenth annual 'Best Colleges' rankings for 2025. The rankings analyze schools based on selectivity, financial health, academic rigor, and student success. This year's list introduces new categories for in-demand programs like AI and Nursing. The rankings cover 50 Best Colleges Nationally and 25 colleges across 19 additional categories.
Notable categories include:
- 50 Best Colleges Nationally (Top 3: Princeton, Harvard, MIT)
- Best Colleges for AI (Top 3: Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Stevens Institute)
- Best Colleges for Nursing (Top 3: Emory, Molloy, University of Portland)
- Best D2 and D3 Colleges
The rankings aim to help students select colleges for future careers in sought-after industries. Citizens also offers comprehensive resources, including student loans, to support students and families throughout their educational journey.
College Raptor, la piattaforma di pianificazione universitaria dei cittadini, ha pubblicato la sua decima classifica annuale 'Migliori Università' per il 2025. Le classifiche analizzano le scuole basandosi su selettività, solidità finanziaria, rigore accademico e successo degli studenti. La lista di quest'anno introduce nuove categorie per programmi molto richiesti come IA e Infermieristica. Le classifiche coprono le 50 Migliori Università a livello Nazionale e 25 università in 19 categorie aggiuntive.
Categorie degne di nota includono:
- 50 Migliori Università Nazionali (Top 3: Princeton, Harvard, MIT)
- Migliori Università per IA (Top 3: Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Stevens Institute)
- Migliori Università per Infermieristica (Top 3: Emory, Molloy, University of Portland)
- Migliori Università D2 e D3
Le classifiche mirano ad aiutare gli studenti nella scelta delle università per le future carriere in settori richiesti. Citizens offre anche risorse complete, tra cui prestiti per studenti, per supportare gli studenti e le famiglie durante il loro percorso educativo.
College Raptor, la plataforma de planificación universitaria de los ciudadanos, ha lanzado su décima clasificación anual 'Mejores Universidades' para 2025. Las clasificaciones analizan las escuelas en función de la selectividad, la salud financiera, el rigor académico y el éxito de los estudiantes. La lista de este año introduce nuevas categorías para programas en demanda como IA y Enfermería. Las clasificaciones abarcan las 50 Mejores Universidades a nivel Nacional y 25 universidades en 19 categorías adicionales.
Categorías notables incluyen:
- 50 Mejores Universidades Nacionales (Top 3: Princeton, Harvard, MIT)
- Mejores Universidades para IA (Top 3: Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Stevens Institute)
- Mejores Universidades para Enfermería (Top 3: Emory, Molloy, University of Portland)
- Mejores Universidades D2 y D3
Las clasificaciones tienen como objetivo ayudar a los estudiantes a seleccionar universidades para futuras carreras en industrias demandadas. Citizens también ofrece recursos integrales, incluidos préstamos estudiantiles, para apoyar a los estudiantes y familias a lo largo de su trayecto educativo.
College Raptor, 시민의 대학 계획 플랫폼,은 2025년을 위한 열 번째 연례 '최고 대학' 순위를 발표했습니다. 이 순위는 선택성, 재정 건강, 학업 엄격성, 학생 성공을 기준으로 학교를 분석합니다. 올해의 목록은 AI 및 간호와 같은 수요가 많은 프로그램을 위한 새로운 범주를 소개합니다. 순위는 전국 50개 최고 대학과 19개의 추가 카테고리에서 25개 대학을 포괄합니다.
주목할 만한 카테고리는 다음과 같습니다:
- 전국 50개 최고 대학 (상위 3위: 프린스턴, 하버드, MIT)
- AI를 위한 최고의 대학 (상위 3위: 조지아 공대, 카네기 멜론, 스티븐스 공과대학)
- 간호를 위한 최고의 대학 (상위 3위: 에모리, 몰로이, 포틀랜드 대학교)
- 최고의 D2 및 D3 대학
이 순위는 학생들이 필요로 하는 산업에서의 미래 경력을 위해 대학을 선택하는 데 도움을 주는 것을 목표로 합니다. Citizens는 또한 학생 및 가족이 교육 여정을 진행하는 데 도움을 주기 위해 학생 대출을 포함한 포괄적인 자원을 제공합니다.
College Raptor, la plateforme de planification universitaire des citoyens, a publié son dixième classement annuel 'Meilleurs Collèges' pour 2025. Les classements analysent les établissements en fonction de la sélectivité, de la santé financière, de la rigueur académique et du succès des étudiants. La liste de cette année introduit de nouvelles catégories pour les programmes très demandés tels que IA et Soins Infirmiers. Les classements couvrent les 50 Meilleurs Collèges au niveau national et 25 collèges dans 19 catégories supplémentaires.
Les catégories notables incluent :
- 50 Meilleurs Collèges Nationaux (Top 3 : Princeton, Harvard, MIT)
- Meilleurs Collèges pour l'IA (Top 3 : Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Stevens Institute)
- Meilleurs Collèges pour les Soins Infirmiers (Top 3 : Emory, Molloy, Université de Portland)
- Meilleurs Collèges D2 et D3
Les classements visent à aider les étudiants à choisir des collèges pour de futures carrières dans des secteurs en demande. Citizens offre également des ressources complètes, y compris des prêts étudiants, pour soutenir les étudiants et les familles tout au long de leur parcours éducatif.
College Raptor, die college-planungsplattform der Bürger, hat ihr zehnjährliches 'Beste Colleges' Ranking für 2025 veröffentlicht. Die Rankings analysieren Schulen basierend auf Selektivität, finanzieller Gesundheit, akademischem Anspruch und dem Erfolg der Studierenden. In dieser Liste werden neue Kategorien für gefragte Programme wie KI und Pflege eingeführt. Die Rankings decken die 50 besten nationalen Colleges und 25 Colleges in 19 zusätzlichen Kategorien ab.
Bemerkenswerte Kategorien sind:
- 50 Beste Colleges National (Top 3: Princeton, Harvard, MIT)
- Beste Colleges für KI (Top 3: Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Stevens Institute)
- Beste Colleges für Pflege (Top 3: Emory, Molloy, Universität von Portland)
- Beste D2 und D3 Colleges
Die Rankings sollen den Studierenden helfen, Colleges für zukünftige Karrieren in gefragten Branchen auszuwählen. Citizens bietet auch umfassende Ressourcen, einschließlich Studienkredite, um Studierende und Familien während ihrer Bildungslaufbahn zu unterstützen.
- College Raptor introduces new ranking categories for in-demand programs like AI and Nursing
- The platform provides comprehensive tools for college planning and selection
- Citizens offers student loans and financial resources to support education goals
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This Year’s New Ranking Categories Include: ‘Best Colleges for AI,’ ‘Best Colleges for Nursing’ and ‘Best D2 and D3 Colleges’
“Helping students select the best colleges for future careers in sought-after industries is our top priority, making our rankings and related tools critical resources to mapping out a personalized path to success,” said William Staib, Co-Founder and President of College Raptor. “When paired with College Raptor’s College Match Tool, these rankings empower students and families to curate their own best colleges lists based on unique campus preferences, academic performance and goals, as well as financial circumstances.”
Notable 2025 Best Colleges categories include:
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50 Best Colleges Nationally: The definitive list of the most desired colleges across the country.
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Top 3:
Princeton University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Top 3:
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Best Colleges for AI: Top schools that represent the best AI (Artificial Intelligence) programs, a popular field in the rapidly evolving technology sector.
- Top 3: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, Carnegie Mellon University, Stevens Institute of Technology
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Best Colleges for Nursing: Top schools with the best programs for nursing, a critical and sought-after profession.
- Top 3: Emory University, Molloy College, University of Portland
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Best D2 Colleges: NCAA Division II offers student-athletes balance in participating in highly competitive sports and community and academic engagement, all with the potential to earn athletic scholarships.
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Top 3:
Hillsdale College, Bentley University, Colorado School of Mines
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Top 3:
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Best D3 Colleges: NCAA Division III schools enable student-athletes to combine a great academic college experience with the sports they love.
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Top 3: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of
Chicago, California Institute of Technology
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Top 3: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of
The complete College Raptor 2025 College Rankings include:
- 50 Best Colleges
- 25 Best Public Colleges
- 25 Best Private Colleges
- 25 Best Liberal Arts Colleges
- 25 Best Research Colleges
- 25 Best Small Colleges
- 25 Best Mid-Sized Colleges
- 25 Best Large Colleges
- 25 Best Mid-East Colleges
- 25 Best Southeast Colleges
- 25 Best Far West Colleges
- 25 Best Southwest Colleges
- 25 Best New England Colleges
- 25 Best Plains Region Colleges
- 25 Best Great Lakes Colleges
- 25 Best Rocky Mountain Colleges
- Best Colleges for AI
- Best Colleges for Nursing
- Best D2 Colleges
- Best D3 Colleges
College Raptor’s Best Colleges rankings are based on publicly available data, and colleges and universities are included based strictly on the merits of their institution, as shown by the data. The full methodology of College Raptor’s rankings is outlined here.
“We understand that choosing the right college is just the beginning of an important, and financially-involved, journey,” said Chris Ebeling, Executive Vice President of Student Lending. “Citizens is committed to supporting students and their families every step of the way by offering comprehensive resources to help navigate and make their educational goals possible."
Citizens provides college and high school students with a variety of tools and financial resources, including checking and savings accounts, student loans and scholarships to help manage finances in school as well as education and resources to assist in budgeting and planning. Learn more here.
College Raptor, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens Bank, N.A., a leader in providing comprehensive banking and financing solutions as a commitment to empowering students and families. With a Citizens Student Loan, students and their families can fill the financial gap after exhausting savings, scholarships, and grants to realize their dream of a college education. Student loans can be used to finance all undergraduate and graduate educational related expenses up to the total Cost of Attendance. Citizens’ student loan options offer competitive rates, flexible repayment options, and no application or origination fees.
About College Raptor
College Raptor is the most evolved, accurate, and comprehensive college search site with tools to empower students, parents, counselors, and colleges with college planning. College Raptor is the only college search platform that enables students and families to discover quality, affordable college options based on personalized estimates of financial aid, scholarships, academic match, and acceptance odds at every 4-year college in the country. More than 35 million students and families have used College Raptor to find cost-effective, academically appropriate college options that prepare them for future careers. For more information, visit CollegeRaptor.com.
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