Ranking the Best Colleges in Every U.S. State

Ranking as the most exclusive university in the US, Columbia University boasts a tight 7% acceptance rate. Nestled in high-competition New York, it requires SAT scores between 1460-1570 and ACT scores of 33-35.

Columbia University’s top spot on the list of prestigious institutions may not shock many. But being number one? Now, that’s noteworthy.