The best university or college in every US state

Princeton University was ranked as the best college in the US in 2026 by US News & World Report.Oleg Kovtun/Getty ImagesStudents' options for colleges and universities in the US can vary from state to state.US News & World Report ranks colleges and universities across the country every year.Princeton, MIT, and Harvard were ranked as the top three schools in 2026.Choosing where to go for college can be one of the biggest financial and personal decisions teenagers and their families make.