America’s Top Colleges 2026: How To Choose A College In Trump’s America

Forbes Education Reporter Emma Whitford joins Forbes Talks to talk about the new Forbes’ 2026 Top Colleges list. They discuss how a drop in international students paying full tuition could hurt the financial aid provided to domestic students, especially at smaller liberal arts colleges that rely on this revenue. They also cover the importance of return on investment and graduate salaries as key metrics for ranking schools.

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0:00 - Introduction: Inside the Forbes Top Colleges List
1:19 - Why MIT Reclaimed the #1 Spot
2:05 - The Rise of Elite Liberal Arts Colleges
3:05 - How Federal Funding Cuts Will Impact Universities
4:47 - How Politics is Influencing Where Students Apply
6:18 - Why a Drop in International Students Hurts Everyone
8:01 - Which Universities are Most Vulnerable?
9:02 - The Biggest Movers on This Year's List
10:14 - Why We Rank 500 Colleges

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