College Raptor Staff

Delicious southern food, heart-warming southern hospitality, and quality southern education, the southeast region is known for that and plenty more. For the purposes of this list, we’re considering the following states as part of the southeast: Alabama, Arkansas, Flordia, Georgia, Kentucky, Lousiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. It’s a large region …

Ever heard the phrase “out in the sticks” or “out in the boonies?” Both mean the location is rural or in the middle of “nowhere.” Some of the best colleges in the US are “out in the sticks.” While city schools might get a lot of hype, we wanted to shine the spotlight on more …

To say that Covid-19 has taken the world by storm would be a massive understatement. The pandemic has highlighted the immense importance of public health measures. Given the wide-reaching impact, we wanted to salute the heroes in the public health fields and highlight some colleges that are ideal for public health majors. For this list, …

As the years go by (and more recently due to Covid-19), more and more colleges are deciding to make the ACT and SAT optional instead of mandatory. In fact, some of the most famous colleges in the US have dropped the admission test requirements. So here are the top 25 best test-optional colleges! Note: Colleges …

Historically black colleges and universities, or HBCUs for short, are schools established with the primary purpose of serving the African American community before the Civil Rights Movement. While they may have historic roots, HBCUs are still incredibly important today. They are beacons of the ongoing fight for equality and progress. Given the societal importance of …

The states in the far west US have some of the most diverse landscapes, climates, wildlife, cultures, and cuisines from anywhere else in the country. Likewise, they also have a diverse array of incredible colleges in the far west, too. For this top 25 list, we’ve included the following states in the far west: Alaska, …

Do you imagine nothing but arid desert land and Spaghetti Westerns when you hear “Southwest?” If so, it’s time to redefine the word. The Southwest has some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes, from canyons to snowy mountains. The Southwest is also home to a large range of amazing colleges and universities. For the …

The Rocky Mountains are as historic themselves as the states they cross through. The Rockies offer beautiful vistas, unique wildlife, challenging hikes, and great skiing, but the states offer great schools and educational opportunities. For this list, we’re including the following states in the Rocky Mountain region: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. Ready to …

The Great Lakes region is well-known for its mighty bodies of water, but its colleges are equally impressive. The states bordering the Great Lakes — Superior, Erie, Michigan, Huron, and Ontario — have powerhouse schools worth investigating. For this list, the following states are included in the Great Lakes region: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and …