What are the Top 10 Colleges and Universities in America?

Every year, students across America eagerly await the release of the U.S. News & World Report college rankings.

For many, these rankings provide an important factor in deciding which colleges and universities to apply to. While the criteria used to compile the rankings are often controversial, there is no doubt that the list provides a valuable starting point for students and their families. So, without further ado, here are the top 10 colleges and universities in America according to the U.S. News & World Report:

1. Princeton University

2. Harvard University

3. Columbia University

4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

5. Yale University

6. Stanford University

7. Duke University

8. University of Pennsylvania

9. Johns Hopkins University

10. California Institute of Technology