College Raptor Research Reveals “Hidden Gem” Colleges for 2024
- College Raptor's Hidden Gem rankings bring attention to excellent schools that may have been overlooked by students and families.
- Eight new schools took the top spot in their respective states.
- Hidden Gem colleges are highly rated schools with fewer than 5,000 applications per year, fewer than 7,000 undergraduate students, 5 or more unique majors, and an acceptance rate at or above 10%.
- The rankings aim to provide accessible options for students seeking smaller colleges with strong programs.
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Rankings highlights one exceptional, under-the-radar school from every state (and DC)
College Raptor Hidden Gem Colleges by State 2024. (Graphic: Business Wire)
The 2024 Hidden Gem College rankings include a hallmark list awarding one school from each state, as well as the
- New England
- Mid-East
- Southeast
- Plains Region
- Great Lakes Region
- Rocky Mountains
- Southwest
- Far West
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Division III schools
- “Easier-to-Get-Into” schools
- “Middle-Income Affordability” schools
Additionally, eight new schools took the #1 spot in their states including: John Brown University (AR), University of Saint Joseph (CT), Wabash College (IN), Millsaps College (MS), Nebraska Wesleyan University (NE),
Hidden Gem colleges are the highest-rated schools in College Raptor’s overall rankings that receive fewer than 5,000 applications per year, have fewer than 7,000 undergraduate students, offer 5 or more unique majors, and have an acceptance rate at or above
"We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Hidden Gem Colleges, a distinctive spotlight on great schools across
College Raptor’s annual Hidden Gem research complements its annual “Best College” rankings. When used with College Raptor’s College Match Tool, these lists help all students experience a less stressful application process and ensure their future college satisfaction and academic success.
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View the complete College Raptor 2024 Hidden Gems Colleges rankings.
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